Our Board

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  • A visionary and unapologetic disruptor, Ken is widely regarded as a change agent and community ambassador, passionately committed to helping small businesses embrace social responsibility and create meaningful impact.

    Ken lived his life through many lenses- serial entrepreneur, community agent, and to most, simply Ken. If there’s one truth this journey keeps teaching Ken, it’s that life will life, and the only way to navigate it with integrity is to stay anchored to the quality of his mental health.

    “Tranquil Essence represents the most authentic, transparent, and culturally grounded approach to wellness that I’ve ever experienced. It nurtures the mind, body, and soul with intention, and creates a profoundly safe space where people are met exactly where they are, guided, embraced, and supported with a roadmap that empowers the truest version of self to thrive.

    My alignment with Tranquil Essence is natural because its mission mirrors my own evolution. Here, I get to contribute to a vision that elevates community wellness while also being a grateful recipient of its healing power. That duality, giving and growing, is the foundation of my “why,” and the reason I’m honored to serve as a Board Director.”

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  • Lola Thompson has built a purpose-driven career empowering individuals to recognize their potential and reclaim their power. A veteran real estate investor, dynamic speaker, and engaging educator, she is known for helping people of all backgrounds realize one essential truth: they can. Lola describes her work as an Expert Collaboration Strategist, bridging knowledge, access, and opportunity to create lasting impact.

    With training in cryptocurrency, blockchain, and tokenized real estate, Lola’s work centers on wealth-building, education, and self-determination. She joined Tranquil Essence with a deep belief that healing must be culturally grounded and community-centered. To Lola, wellness is the foundation upon which empowerment, stability, and generational progress are built. She is passionate about cultivating safe, restorative spaces where youth and adults alike can be seen, heard, and healed—reclaiming wellness as a birthright for our communities and future generations.

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  • Mike Evans brings a deep commitment to healing, empowerment, and collective restoration to his role on the Tranquil Essence Board. His decision to align with Tranquil Essence stems from a shared mission: to center mental and emotional well-being—particularly in Black communities that are too often overlooked. Mike sees Tranquil Essence as a vital force for balance and transformation, offering culturally rooted tools and healing spaces where individuals can reclaim wellness. Through his board service, he is dedicated to advancing this vision and ensuring that our communities have access to the resources they need to heal, grow, and thrive.

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  • An impact-driven Senior Executive & Leader with unique leadership characteristics and several years of extensive experience in DEI, community management, CSR, STEAM innovation, and sustainability with a media and entertainment background.

    CEO & Founder of Community Architects, where she is responsible for Leadership and Team Coordination, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability Responsibility, Programmatic Initiatives, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), ERG (Employee Resource Groups), Community Engagement, Environmental, Economic, and Social Impact Assessment.

    “Joining the Tranquil Essence board allows me and Community Architects to deepen our impact in wellness-centered workforce and community development, aligning directly with our mission to uplift people through innovative, people-first solutions. It also expands our ability to collaborate, influence programming, and connect our networks in ways that create more holistic opportunities for the communities we serve.”