Dr. Makeba Cortua, coined the "Purpose Pusher", is an astute business professional and creative entrepreneur. Founder of Purpose over Popularity©, a global movement serving as a launching pad for women of purpose, Makeba is passionate about building platforms and curating environments for women to thrive- physically, emotionally, mentally, financially, and spiritually. Makeba is an accomplished educator and scholar, talented conversationalist, proficient author, and dynamic speaker and is the host of The Healthy Woman Podcast©, a platform that curates eccentric health conversations that women don't have the freedom to talk about.

Dr. Makeba's prowess solidly positions her as a highly sought after mentor and conversationalist.

When she has down time, Dr. Makeba can be found liberally enjoying her beautiful city of Chicago.