Based in Newport News, VA, Black Diamond Chronicles Magazine spotlights entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers through curated storytelling, the Black Diamond Chronicles Conference, and distinguished recognition opportunities. My platform blends media, leadership development, and community influence into a refined ecosystem built for lasting brand authority. To connect, email me and start shaping meaningful visibility.
My organization operates as a connected platform offering magazine features, media and brand visibility packages, a leadership-focused conference, and a distinguished awards program. Each offering is intentionally designed to support entrepreneurs, authors, and leaders seeking recognition, exposure, and professional positioning rooted in real achievement. Rather than isolated opportunities, these elements work together to create consistent visibility, expanded influence, and alignment.
This platform was created from lived experience, shaped by perseverance, and guided by a commitment to excellence. My journey of transforming adversity into opportunity informs every decision, ensuring integrity, depth, and intention remain central. Recognition is never transactional, and stories are never surface-level. The work exists to honor growth, leadership, and contribution—creating space for voices that deserve to be seen, valued, and remembered.
Dr. Iris Wright
Founder & Host, Real Talk With Iris
Dr. Wright’s impact extends well beyond business leadership. In July 2022, she was invited to speak at a LeadingAge Seminar on Telehealth in Home Care, highlighting her forward-thinking approach to innovation and elder care. Her leadership and influence have been recognized with numerous prestigious honors, including the 2025 Phenomenal Woman Award, Top 100 Innovator & Entrepreneur Award, and three Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards.
She was named a Forbes Top 20 Entrepreneur to Watch in 2024 and is a recipient of the CREA Global Award, Empowered Diva Award, I Inspire Global Award, America Award, and the 2025 Entrepreneur Award. Dr. Wright is also a Christlet Award Winner for Black Diamond Chronicles and an International Impact Award Winner for the Injustice series, Black Diamond Chronicles, and Being Me Is Super.
Additional honors include the Community Leader Award from ACHI Magazine, Community Votes Awards in 2023 and 2024, the 2025 Icon Award, and the I Inspire Award. She holds two Honorary Doctorates in Healthcare Administration and Business.
• Feature article up to 700 words
• Social media mention inclutiom)
• Placement in the digital issue
• Social benite + Vebuite or social link
• Feature article up to 1,000 words
• Up to 3 images included
• Prominent digital placement
• One (1) printed copy included
• Social media promotion (up to 3 platforms)
• Author bio- links
• Quote highlight graphic for sharing
• In-depth feature 1,500-2,000 words
• Editorial interview or long-form article
• Professional layout with pull quotes
• Up to 5 images included
• Prime digital placement
• Two (2) printed copy included
• Email newsletter spotlight
• Social media campaign
• Everything included in the Diamond Package, PLUS:
• Cover feature placement
• Prominent cover headline
• Featured positioning inside the issue
• Black Diamond Award recognition
• Professional press release
• Media publication and distribution