Meet the Team
Guided by Truth; Empowered by Purpose
Eric Black and Tawanna Black are the epitome of purposeful leadership and impact. With a 25 year partnership, our leaders bring a powerful combination of expertise, vision, and results-driven leadership to every consulting engagement.
With extensive experience in organizational development, inclusive growth strategies, and leadership coaching, they have a proven track record of helping businesses and communities thrive.
Together, Eric and Tawanna offer a dynamic consulting partnership that blends visionary thinking with actionable strategies. Their deep commitment to purpose-driven leadership, inclusion, and sustainable growth makes them the ideal consultants to help organizations achieve meaningful, lasting success.
Living Truth’s team of fractional consultants are proven and trusted researchers, strategists and thought leaders who are eager to partner with you.
Eric Black
Eric Black is an expert in managerial consulting, Strategy and business development, and AI training for beginners, with a strong focus on attracting small to medium sized business leaders looking to grow revenue or team performance or government organizations desiring to execute new strategic initiatives in a short time period with limited funding requiring a rigorous stage gate process.
His experience spans over 27 years, at a Fortune 50 company 'Cargill Incorporated' and a 60-year-old non-profit social enterprise 'MDI'. Eric has consulted with a large government department looking to build a culture of accountability, a non-profit seeking to build a business development effort for their consulting group, career mapping for a Minnesota Chamber leadership development cohort, a non-profit seeking to develop a national business development effort for their public planning and economic development consulting business.
Fun Fact: Eric has worked in 16+ countries and his favorite is North Korea.
Tawanna Black
Tawanna Black is a renowned strategist, speaker, and CEO dedicated to advancing equity, economic empowerment, and transformative leadership. As co-founder of Living Truth Enterprises, she leads a Christ-centered consulting firm that partners with leaders across business, philanthropy, and civic sectors to foster purpose-driven impact. With over two decades of experience in nonprofit and corporate leadership, Tawanna has earned a reputation for her visionary approach, helping clients reimagine success through a lens of faith, justice, and community transformation.
Tawanna is also widely recognized for her work in promoting racial equity and economic inclusion. Her leadership as the founder of the Center for Economic Inclusion helped catalyze a national movement for inclusive economic growth and competitiveness to build racial wealth equity. She has helped thousands of leaders employ purposeful leadership solutions to build healthier organizations and communities. Known for her insightful guidance and integrity, Tawanna supports clients in navigating complex challenges and unlocking their potential to lead with purpose and compassion.
As an author, speaker, and trusted advisor, Tawanna offers impactful insights that resonate with leaders and faith-based communities alike. Through Living Truth Enterprises, she is on a mission to inspire others to discover their God-given purpose, build wealth with integrity, and create lasting, positive change in their spheres of influence.
Fun Fact: Tawanna was a cheerleader in high school and college.
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2023 Women Elevating Women- Entrepreneurial Women of Impact
2022 Women Presidents’ Organization- JP Morgan Chase- 100 Black Men of America- Women of Color Achievement Award
2021 Twin Cities Business- Person of the Year
2021 Twin Cities Business Community Impact Award- Racial Justice
2016 Living Cities America’s Top 25 Disruptive Leaders Closing Racial Opportunity Gaps
2018 Washburn University Alumni Fellow
2021/2019/ 2017 Twin Cities Business 100 People to know
2017 Minneapolis/ St. Paul Business Journal Women in Business Award Winner
2017 Minnesota Business Magazine Real Power 50 Award Winner
2014 Bush Fellow (Bush Foundation)
2010 Woman of Color in Leadership Award (National Coalition of 100 Black Women- Omaha)
2005 Midlands Business Journal 40 under 40 Award Winner
2004 Ten Outstanding Young Omahans Winner