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Send us Fan Mail If you have branded yourself in any form or fashion, an essential tip to keep handy is to always be ready to promote yourself. You never know when a life-changing opportunity may arise from a brief car ride to waiting in the line together to grab some groceries. No matter where he goes, Adrian always make sure he is prepared for whatever connection may come his way. So much so, th...

Send us Fan Mail North Carolina to North Dakota. A move that Ian may not have always anticipated but one that he didn't shy away from once the time came. He hit the ground running and immersed himself in the community. At this point in life, Ian knew for certain he wanted to help those around him, but in what way? Music. Politics. Catering. Cannabis. Four pillars that he continued to build hi...

Send us Fan Mail Changing the landscape of how healthcare is delivered is a tall task no matter how you look at it. However, when you consider yourself to be a disruptor in the healthcare industry, then this is something that you have no problem tackling head on. Omar recognized that within this industry there are a host of disparities affecting people all around the world, and he wanted to stop t...

Send us Fan Mail Most entrepreneurs in today's society will agree that content creation is key to making yourself that much more marketable to the public. No matter what product or service you offer, it is important for people to be able to resonate with it in some form or fashion. From owning his own clothing brand to being a barber as well, Teejay has a host of different interests and hobbi...

Send us Fan Mail In life the saying goes...expect the unexpected. But how often are we truly equipped to handle the obstacles that life throws our way? Now...that is not to say that you must have everything at your disposal on a daily basis, but if you stay ready then you never have to get ready. That is where Easter comes in, because she is here to make sure that you and your business are taken c...

Send us Fan Mail How many of you would agree that when it comes to your communication skills, there is certainly room for improvement? It is a common theme across the board that most people would answer 'yes' to some degree. While teaching business students how to give presentations, Brenden realized that there are many things that get lost in translation when it comes to public speaking...

Send us Fan Mail When you have a solid support system around you starting at such a young age, it can truly pay dividends in the long run. Jay Coachman remembers his fascination with art and creative expression as a kid and says his family did nothing but add fuel to the fire and encourage him along the way. Fast forward some years later and Jay has been able to amass a host of different connectio...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever seen a cupcake, layered cake or any sweet treat and thought to yourself...wow how did they decorate that so beautifully? Often times, they are so elegantly made that you don't even want to touch it in fear of ruining the design. Well, Shawnna brings this experience with every product that she makes and is only diversifying her creativity as time goes on. From ke...

Send us Fan Mail The black background with the orange letters...that is how you will know when you've been SnatchedBySnackss. The journey to becoming a hair braider was not a walk in the park, but the grind is what Tymia has come to appreciate the most. She knows that there are things she can improve on when it comes to marketing her brand and the services she offers, but even behind the scen...

Send us Fan Mail When you go to school and get a degree in a particular area of study, more than likely that is what you expect your career to be based around. However, the beauty of the life we live is the ability to pivot and really embrace what interests you the most. For Matt, while he loved architecture...the idea of giving back was so deeply rooted in him that he started a company with that...

Send us Fan Mail They say you are what you eat, but can the same be said in regards to what you drink? Well, Bassima and the ladies over at SkinTē certainly thought so! So much so, they decided to take matters into their own hands while still promoting health and beauty from the inside out. SkinTē goes beyond just something that you consume, but there was a lot of background research and trial and...

Send us Fan Mail Changing locations is one thing, but changing career paths on top of that will always prove to be easier said than done. But if you think Devo let a little bump in the road stop him from going after his dreams and aspirations, then you are sadly mistaken. Devo will tell you firsthand that leaving North Carolina and heading to Texas was a big decision for him, however he has absolu...

Send us Fan Mail Soothe the beard, Soothe the soul. It is one thing to have a brand that targets men's grooming but it is another thing when you intertwine your products and services to also tailor towards mental and emotional wellness. Being a veteran-owned business has motivated Frankie to want to continue to pay it forward to other fellow veteran business owners and entrepreneurs. One of t...

Send us Fan Mail As a musical artist, have you ever felt underrepresented or even as if there was a lack of resources to support you in all facets? Have you ever worked with others who didn't always have you or your brand's best interest at heart? Whether you answered yes or no to either of those questions, we are positive that Tommy and The Core Valu can be of assistance. See, Tommy rec...

Send us Fan Mail Ryder...do NOT forget the Van Gogh. The name itself is a work of art, so just imagine finding out what he really does and why he is so intentional behind it all. Ryder is not new to the entrepreneurial space at all, so making the transition to the music industry was not a difficult thing to do. His love for music and creative expression dates back to as early as six years old and...

Send us Fan Mail It is one thing to solely have to support yourself, but the dynamic changes when you have a family and you have a mindset to go hard for them by any means necessary. While Maia came into business beyond motivated and ready to hit the ground running, her family only added more fuel to the fire and took her grind to the next level. On top of being booked and busy in Philadelphia and...

Send us Fan Mail Sharing your goals and aspirations with those around you can have its pros and cons. There are times where people may diminish the plans you have for yourself and even your business. However, do you let that hold true or do you continue to shoot for the stars and go after everything you deserve? Nyah will tell you firsthand that the process of rebranding was far from a breeze and...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine going through one of the roughest times of your life and not knowing when things were going to subside. Furthermore, imagine not letting it take you completely out of the game and you are still living to tell the story. Mason recognizes tough times don't last, but tough people do. That toughness isn't always in terms of physicality but has a lot to do with mental...

Send us Fan Mail If someone told you that they franchised a location and started their own business, would you have any idea what that process looks like? While you may have a general understanding of what it takes, there is no way to account for everything that comes along the way...even as the franchisee. Travis experienced this firsthand as he worked through the kinks of opening up a HOTWORX in...

Send us Fan Mail When something is truly placed on your heart, you will see fit that the vision is executed one way or another. Jauron refused to let anything stand in his way when it came to starting his own watch and accessories business. However, getting to that point required an immense amount of patience and perseverance. Jauron will be the first to tell you that he did NOT do this alone and...

Send us Fan Mail If you know men and sports, you also know that sometimes discussions can become heated and turn into full blown arguments. But what about an argument that then transforms into a podcast? Well, for Ryan this is exactly how things went and he honestly has no regrets because this has only amplified his love for all sports. While football and basketball are his favorites to cover, his...

Send us Fan Mail When two interests come together and work out for the better, that is a beautiful thing. Princess was already a loctician and hairstylist, but it didn't take long for her to realize the benefits of organic hair and skin products. She began making her own, but with the help of word of mouth it wasn't long before her friends wanted products too. So what made Princess not o...

Send us Fan Mail There is nothing wrong with wanting to elevate from the environment that you grew up in. Khalil knows that while North Carolina will always be a place he can call home, the world has so much more to offer and that started in Texas nearly five years ago. However, let's take it back even further to Khalil's early teenage years where he developed a fond interest in real est...

Send us Fan Mail The reality of life is that everyone will not see or support your vision in the capacity that you do. To take it further, some people may not show love and support at all but instead the opposite. Tiahna relates to this all too well because years ago when she shared the idea of her clothing brand to a friend at the time, it was immediately shrugged off. Instead of letting that det...

Send us Fan Mail "My worth doesn't come from doing it all, the worth is inherent in the work I am doing" A statement that speaks volumes, and it is something that Anj stands by day in and day out. Instead of stressing yourself thin and piling your plate sky high with responsibilities, she wants you to work smarter while earning more. But how can Ampere Business Solutions take what y...