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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...

Send us Fan Mail There is nothing wrong with following the path of others that have gone before you especially if they have attained the success you are trying to reach. However, there is also nothing wrong with going out to learn on your own and then deciding to make the best decision for YOU. This is exactly what J. Desiree did when she made the conscious decision to switch from being signed wit...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling good can be a direct result of looking good, so it is no surprise that Fatima takes so much pride in putting her outfits together. However, once others began to notice just how unique some of her pieces were...that is where the curiosity began. But it wasn't always just clothes, as Fatima has an array of different interests. One of them being biology, and that is why...

Send us Fan Mail Meagan will tell you without a doubt that she is all about affordability and exclusivity. So it no surprise that her boutique, Leigh's Exclusive is a direct reflection of that. When it comes to making sure you have everything the ladies need, you can certainly be met with challenges both in business and life. However, Meagan didn't let bumps in the road blur the vision t...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever think that you could be one decision away from living a completely different life? Now the word different can bring about various connotations, but ultimately the choice is yours.  For Aliyah, making the decision to drive from North Carolina to Atlanta to secure all types of fabric from her grandparents is something she will NEVER regret. It allowed for her to not only...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine if your biggest form of promotion when coming into business was word of mouth... Would that change any of the goals you set for yourself or how you communicate your brand to others? Would that almost force you to step outside of your comfort zone to ensure no time is wasted? Would you not be a business owner or entrepreneur at all but rather have branched off into somethin...

Send us Fan Mail One of the beautiful things about life is that you have the ability to change your mind and open yourself up to new experiences. Sheridan was able to take direct advantage of this and since starting his transportation company that specializes in moving, he hasn't looked back. However, the idea of just working on one thing at a time is mundane and that is why he is always soak...

Send us Fan Mail While traditions and routines are often set in stone, they can also be altered or broken just the same. How we react to these alterations can be the make or break behind our development as human beings. It didn't take Roy long to realize that just because we may not like change, it does not mean that we can't benefit from it. However, it goes beyond just his success and...

Send us Fan Mail When other people notice what you are doing in life and share positive feedback with you, how does it make you feel? Keionna attributes a similar situation for one of the main reasons as to why she started her own business, Knightswear. She has always considered herself to be quite the creative, and takes pride in being able to bring almost any vision she has to life without break...

Send us Fan Mail As we go throughout life, we quickly learn that our decisions will always come with consequences. While we can't always control the outcome, we are forever in control of our response. Aaron's response to situations early on in his life were crucial in allowing him to be in the position he is in today. After dedicating years of his life to the Air Force, he recognizes tha...

Send us Fan Mail "Stay ready so you never have to get ready," said Chef Brenton. A mindset that he has adopted from day one, so he knows that getting knocked off the path is simply a part of the process. However, coming to appreciate the process never happens overnight as there are a whirlwind of emotions that come with it all. From feeling stagnant and frustrated to now walking in rooms...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt so strongly about something that nothing could change your mind? How did you translate these thoughts into actions? Rell wasted no time when it came to not only identifying his interests, but diving right into them. From being able to secure a position within his graduate school to work directly with athletics to even birthing his own non-profit organization. Be...

Send us Fan Mail The same way everyone can have an opinion, everyone can have a different take on fashion too. For Quan, his main focus has always been on items and apparel that are attention-grabbing and in layman's terms, unique. There are so many commonalities in the industry these days and nothing is wrong with that, but he wanted to put his own spin on things. However, entering a new spa...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been told to use your imagination? A common phrase definitely, but what does the end result look like for most? Using your imagination can entail a host of things but for Anthony it was all things art! To take it a step further, he even branched off in middle school and started customizing his own sneakers which led to a wave of inquiries and fascination. So even tho...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine bouncing around from gym to gym for nearly FIVE years to be able to lead the workouts and trainings for your business. Let's take it a step further but this time let's cut out the imagining part. So let's say after all of the back and forth, you were finally able to call a gym HOME...how would you feel? Well, for Eddie it was one of the biggest reliefs and h...

Send us Fan Mail When it comes to having a good time, Jass will never shy away from making it happen for herself and others. However, in order to play hard you must work harder and it is no surprise she has taken on quite a load. Starting your own car dealership is no small feat especially considering what Jass has already been able to accomplish. But her true passion lies with everything surround...

Send us Fan Mail Amir distinctly remembers growing up and always having his own take on fashion, so much so that he nearly got suspended from high school because his classmates had the school flooded with his designs. Instead of letting that stop him he stepped into a creative lane unlike any other, and is now focused on providing an outlet for like-minded individuals. When it comes to Baltiere Ur...