Rishona Hyman is an entrepreneur and community leader whose work reflects resilience, vision, and a deep commitment to empowering others. She is the founder of Aqua Essence Swim Academy, a thriving brick-and mortar swim school that has taught thousands of children and families the life-saving skill of swimming. She also established the Swim With Me! Foundation, a charitable initiative dedicated to making swim education accessible to children who might otherwise be left behind. She is also excited to announce her newest project, Ready, Set, Move Academy that will open in January 2026.
Her journey has been defined by persistence and determination, turning challenges into opportunities, and ideas into long-lasting organizations that continue to impact lives every day. Through her speaking, Rishona shares the lessons she’s learned about perseverance, leadership, and building something meaningful from the ground up. Rishona’s biggest sense of pride are her 2 children, Gregory and Izzie. She is married and together as a family, they love to talk about the different businesses and food carts they would like to open.
At the heart of her story is a simple belief: with courage and commitment, anyone can create change that ripples far beyond themselves.