Atlanta Metropolitan State College

Walking into the room, she knew how she’d be seen.
So she made sure they heard her.

At Atlanta Metropolitan State College’s Women’s Breakfast, Derhetta Rhodes Cole delivered more than a keynote—she gave a masterclass on navigating spaces that weren’t built for you… and thriving anyway.

From credibility to community, from mentorship to resilience—this was about turning experience into action.

Because when women listen, support, and show up for each other…
we don’t just grow—we shift entire rooms.

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