ENGAGED: From Underserved to Unstoppable

Legacy Isn’t a Buzzword. It’s a Blueprint.

When you meet Julia “CEO” Shannon, don’t expect fluff. Expect infrastructure. Through “The Global BuildUp Initiative” (GBUI), she’s transforming bold dreams into sustainable realities for underserved entrepreneurs around the world.

Now entering its second cohort, GBUI is more than a program—it’s a movement rooted in equity, strategy, and shared success. From single moms launching media empires to teens mastering intellectual property, GBUI proves what’s possible when community innovation is met with real resources.

As diversity initiatives fade from headlines, GBUI is building what others won’t—legacy with backbone.

Get the full story in this month’s issue of ELEV8 Magazine.

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