This year’s hosts, Persia Nicole and Dr. Toni Miles-Maloney (aka Justine Love), bring the perfect blend of media power, cultural influence, and community advocacy to the TEDxUStreetWomen stage. Together, they embody our theme—Bold + Brilliant = Badass: Be Unstoppable—and represent what it means to use your platform as a force for change.

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Persia Nicole is an award-winning radio and media personality whose voice has captivated audiences nationwide through Radio One, BET, FOX, Bravo, and ABC. Known for her fearless storytelling and authentic connection, she has interviewed icons like Nicki Minaj, Alicia Keys, and John Legend while lending her voice to global brands including Jeep, Coca-Cola, and T-Mobile. With more than 120,000 digital subscribers and a loyal social media following, Persia inspires audiences with her unapologetic commitment to amplifying voices that deserve to be heard.

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Dr. Toni Miles-Maloney, known to many as Justine Love, is a trailblazer in media and community affairs whose career has spanned CBS Radio, BET, Fox5, and beyond. A passionate health advocate and educator, she has championed issues affecting women, youth, and underserved communities while building partnerships with leading organizations from the DC Department of Health to Planned Parenthood. Her impact has been recognized with numerous awards, including Citizen of the Year from the DC Metropolitan Police and recognition as Woman of the Year for her unwavering leadership and service.

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Together, Persia and Dr. Miles-Maloney bring charisma, credibility, and heart to our 5th annual TEDxUStreetWomen Conference. They are more than hosts—they are connectors, advocates, and visionaries who will guide us through a day of bold ideas, brilliant conversations, and unstoppable energy.