Dr. Hakeemah
co-founder
Dr. Hakeemah Jihad Muhammad, wife, mother, and co-founder of The Royal Empress is affectionately known as Haqq meaning “The Truth”. Dr. Jihad is indeed a true representative of her name. The name Hakeemah means “A sage, philosopher, and a doctor”. The name Jihad has means “the act of striving, and preserving and applying oneself, ready to defend. The name Haqq means “the truth”. Well when you put Dr. Jihad’s name together you have “ A Sage, Philosopher and Doctor who is constantly striving, applying and preserving herself, ready to defend, and always bringing and representing the truth.
Over the years Dr. Jihad has served in many roles and capacities all of which exemplify her leadership qualities.
As a ranking official of “The Vanguard”, a part of supreme military system and organization in North America, Dr. Jihad was responsible for the direct training of women & girls ages 16-35. In addition Dr. Jihad’s responsibilities included securing and protecting some of the world’s greatest and most respected and renowned leaders and dignitaries as well as being responsible for securing and providing protection for celebrity delegations throughout the country.
Dr. Jihad’s exemplary acts of service and leadership extended itself in the ranks of the sisterhood of the Eastern Star, serving as the “Past Worthy Matron and Past Grand and Supreme Lecturer”, providing direction and leadership to adult women under the Progressive Supreme Grand Lodge.
In 2005 Dr. Jihad along with ten other phenomenal women founded ABW (Aspiring Black Women) Enterprises, Inc. which was a corporation made up of women from diverse personal, educational and professional backgrounds. An organization dedicated to the upliftment of community through programs focused on the empowering of women, educating and mentoring children, and supporting black businesses and entrepreneurs by leveraging social and professional networks. Dr. Jihad served as Executive Partner to this organization providing leadership, consulting and spiritual guidance.
Recognizing a need and seeing a lack of fair and quality representation amongst record labels in the entertainment industry, Dr. Jihad and her business partner started Emblazon Entertainment Inc. in 2010. Emblazon Entertainment provided many artist with quality recording contracts and opportunities offering their artist lime light exposure, showcasing their great talents and artistic abilities.
As an expert in the area of research, communication and lecturing, Dr. Jihad has served at the collegiate level as a professor teaching for The University of Phoenix and American Public University while additionally lending her orator and research skills as a panelist and presenter at community forums and important dialogues.
Dr. Jihad provides a unique perspective to both executives and individuals alike. Her corporate and management expertise in the areas of law enforcement, security, training, leadership development and team building gives her a sophisticated edge that sets her apart from the rest.
Over the span of 20 years Dr. Jihad, who holds a doctorates degree in organizational leadership has demonstrated her leadership skills in the fields of banking, consulting, sales, customer service, and entertainment . Dr. Jihad currently serves as the CEO of Jihad Marketing and Consulting.
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