Built from ownership, operations, and real-world hospitality leadership. Angela Wright is not a consultant who studied the industry. She is the industry.
Early Life & Education
Angela Wright moved to Detroit at 9 years old and attended Detroit Public Schools, graduating from Henry Ford High School. She received her Undergraduate Degree in Secondary Education from Western Michigan University and a Master's in Education from Wayne State University with a concentration in Instructional Technology. Angela is currently a Part-Time Professor for Wayne County Community College District teaching Public Speaking to high school students for college credit in the dual enrollment program.
While in College at WMU, Angela became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. holding leadership positions such as Parliamentarian, Communications Chair. She is a 25 Year Awardee with a current, active membership.
Entrepreneurial Journey
After education, Angela decided to pursue a career in Entrepreneurship. She acquired a real estate broker's license and invested in Detroit Properties, before entering the hospitality industry. She is now the Sole Owner of Four Bar/Lounge Brands in Detroit: MIX Bricktown & Mobile Kitchen in the Historic Bricktown District of Downtown Detroit since 2011; The Iconic LOCKEROOM Sports Lounge & Food Truck on Livernois in the University District since 2018; SANDBOX Outdoor Bar & Lounge which opened in Spring 2023 adjacent to MIX Bricktown; and ME & YOU Kitchen + Cocktails, a charming, full-service food and beverage destination on Detroit's East Side.
She is also a Michigan Licensed Real Estate Broker and the Sole owner of The Wright House, a real estate holding company.
Community Impact & Philosophy
Angela believes that part of her calling in life is to create opportunities for the community to connect and enjoy themselves while building bonds and memories to last a lifetime. Her passion affords the ability to support the livelihood of others, employ people and help the emerging Detroit economy to thrive.
Her community service includes donating her time as Board Membership of Project Dream, Inc & Virtual Dialysis Support Center (VDSC). She also helps the homeless in the area of her businesses, donates 10% of sales to non-profits that meet at her locations and rallies her staff to join together to adopt families during the holidays providing food and gifts for those in need.
Awards & Recognition
During her career as an entrepreneur she has completed the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program and the Detroit Chamber of Commerce Leadership Detroit Class XL. She has been awarded multiple times by the City of Detroit including the "Spirit of Detroit" Award as well as receiving the "Woman of Excellence" Award by the Michigan Chronicle.
Additional honors include: Graduate of the Michigan Lodging and Hospitality Association Hospitality Management Course 2025, Detroit City Council Testimonial Resolution Recipient May 2019, Detroit City Council Award of Recognition October 2019, Michigan Chronicle Woman of Excellence 2020, Motor City Match Restore Program Recipient 2019, 2022, 2024, Featured on LOCAL 4's Tasty Tuesday Segment 2023 (LOCKEROOM), and Featured on FOX 2's "Cooking School" Segment 2025 (ME and YOU Kitchen + Cocktails).
DJ Lynda Carter
Since 2000, her primary hobby has been Disc Jockeying under the Alias DJ Lynda Carter. Over the years becoming a well-known performance and corporate DJ warming the stage for John Legend, Alicia Keys, Marsha Ambrosias, Erykah Badu & more.
DJ Lynda Carter's past and current corporate clients include Toyota, Dub Magazine, Lord & Taylor, National Football League, Veuve Clicquot, Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan, City Of Detroit, Detroit Police Department, Women of Stellantis, Eastern Market After Dark curated by Design Core Detroit, Delta Sigma Theta and many more!
During her spare time, she also enjoys traveling, cooking, working out, playing video games, watching documentaries and spending quality time with loved ones. She is 47 Years Old, Single with no children. Her Favorite Song: "As" by Stevie Wonder. Her Favorite Quote: "To Whom Much is Given, Much is Required"
