Just Minding My Business

A casual conversation between Ruth Haskins and Ida Crawford reflecting on the growth and accomplishments of Just Minding My Business Media.

LaTaunya “L.D.” Howard is a best-selling author, educator and entrepreneur and has spent more than a decade helping small business owners achieve their goals. As a small business owner herself, LaTaunya understands firsthand the importance of running a business in a cost-efficient manner, which was her primary motivation for opening Howard Corporate Centre, LLC in 2012. Howard Corporate Centre, LL...

Christopher Hampton is the founder of The Champiam Organization. Chris enjoys challenging and motivating entrepreneurs, leaders and youth organizations to break out of their comfort zones. Empowering and equipping them to release their inner Champ. Chris is sought after for his ability to present life changing messages in an inspirational, empowering, and educational style. Visit Chris at https://...

Felicia Reed is a certified Life Purpose, Spiritual and Christian Coach, Holistic Wellness Advocate, Speaker, Domestic Violence Awareness Advocate, Fiber Artist and a Quality Management Professional. Ms. Reed has survived every form of abuse starting at the age of 5. Join us as Felicia shares her story to benefit others.

Speaker, Writer and Coach DaRonda McDuffie, is a speaker, writer, coach and entrepreneur. DaRonda is the owner of Quad Creations events, where she creates and designs specialty events, for which she won an award from the Baltimore Business Journal, her first year as a planner. As a seasoned entrepreneur, DaRonda coaches new entrepreneurs and event planners in business success strategies through e-...

Jerrilynn B. Thomas is the founder of the One Million Woman Link Up. The powerhouse business initiative educates aspiring 7 figure women on how to monetize their LinkedIn membership by forging lucrative collaborative marketing partnerships with like-minded business and professional women so they can sell out their events, catapult their book sales, fill up their coaching hours and more. SmartWomen...

Edward Johnson III aka Dr. Love – that’s Dr. the Real Deal Love – is an educator, speaker, author of “3 Things Every Woman Needs to Know about a Man,” and founder of Love University. He’s developed a technology that finally gives women a place, a system and a science for a successful relationship that ends in marriage. http://drtherealdeallove.com/

Karen M. McFadden is Your WELLNESS & Lifestyle Transformational Coach and author of TAP INTO WELLNESS :9 Ways African Americans Can Take Charge Of Nutrition Today! CEO of Coaching With KARINA. Karen’s coaching techniques help individuals to eliminate old beliefs and behaviors about health and nutrition that were entrained from childhood. Karen's clients are encouraged and guided to Tap Into Wellne...

Shenetta Malkia is widely known throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area, Maryland and nationally. Shenetta is a spokes person and advocate for suicide prevention and anti-bullying programs sitting on the MD-SPIN advisory board and MD Governor's Commission for Suicide Prevention. The founder and executive director of Empowerment Essence, an organization dedicated to eradicating bullying and sui...

Jill Pekofsky is the author of The ABCs of Conscious Parenting: Bringing Ease and Joy into your Relationship with your Child and the creator and facilitator of Conscious Parenting Workshops, which give parents tools for improved communication and behavior. She and her husband, Larry, have been married for almost 29 years, and together they have consciously and successfully raised two daughters, no...

Sheila Bryant is an entrepreneur who believes in health and wellness and promotes overall wellness in every area. She has worked in the field of human services and mental health since 1996. Sheila's has experience working in after school programs, foster care, youth diversion, psychiatric rehabilitation programs, out-patient mental health clinics and school social work.

Martina Gollin-Graves, MSW- as President/CEO with Mental Health America of Wisconsin (MHA), my work is driven by MHA’s commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness. This includes prevention services, early identification and intervention for those at risk, and integrated care and treatment for those who need it, with recovery as the goal. Martina has led statewide ini...

Mental illness affects millions of people. It's time to eradicate the stigma associated with this disease. T-Kea Blackman is a mental health advocate, speaker, and author who lives by the Toni Payne quote, "I rather be living my truth happily than living a lie miserably.” She is the creator and host of the Fireflies Unite With Kea , a weekly podcast dedicated to bringing light into darkness ( just...

Angela Denise Wharton is a powerful public speaker revered for her personal testimonies of rape survival, sexual assault, and the catastrophic failures of the justice system. With over sixty keynotes and panelist contributions, Angela’s speeches annihilate the factors that accommodate rape culture in America. Join us for a riveting collaboration that will leave you speechless.

Join us as some of our amazing women of A Sista's Circle Empowerment Network-ASCEN, LLC share their business and stories.

Business Capital is one of the main challenges for small business. Join us as Marvin Wilson, CEO of Funding-Credit shares his mission to support business owners with the capital they need and deserve to operate their business.

Okima Bryant, is the Creative Director for Mindful Edibles. Mindful Edibles began creating natural cosmetics such as deodorants, lotions, and other potions in 2018. Mindful Edibles wants to help individuals on their journeys to healthy skin. Visit website at https://www.mindfuledibles.me/

Darryl Ward is a native of Baltimore, Maryland. Darryl is a former Semi-Pro Football Player, who currently serves as a Baltimore City Sheriff. When Darryl is not on duty, he coaches youth football. Darryl is on a mission to support youth with developing leadership skills through his OLP Cobras Youth Football Team. Learn More and Support https://www.facebook.com/darryl.ward.58555 https://www.league...

Danielle J. Hall is a Personal Growth / Entrepreneur Coach and author. She received her life coaching certification from Coach Training Alliance. She has maintained an entrepreneurial spirit for most of her life which gives her the experience and knowledge to assist others in their careers while encouraging them to thrive personally as well as professionally. She resides in Maryland, enjoying the...

Teddy Prioleau – widely known as Teddy The Tax Man™ – is an Enrolled Agent, who began his practice in 1980. Teddy has guest appearances on Fox 45 Morning News in Maryland, Howard University Radio 96.3/WHUR and a host of other networks. Teddy The Tax Man has completed over 20,000 tax returns to date. Teddy The Tax Man has just released his first book entitled: Step Awayyy from the Porcelain!!!! Vis...

Tatiana Cooper is the founder of Saving Adolescent Girls Everywhere (SAGE.) SAGE is a non-profit organization, focused on mentoring adolescent girls who are in under served communities by providing resources and programs that give social awareness on issues such as teenage pregnancy, domestic violence, human trafficking, and body image, as well as having educational involvement and preparing them...

Violesia Tull is a published co-author of the newly released title, Repositioned Crowns. When Violesia isn’t being Super Mom to her three children, she is coming up with creative ways to serve women by helping to improve their self-confidence and creativity regarding style and fashion; taking women on these Fabulous excursions to the hottest fashion districts around the world. http://www.fashionab...

Cynthia Barkley is the Owner of Creations by Cynthia Desktop Publishing). Creations by Cynthia Desktop Publishing offers graphic design and print services, as well as an array of customized, handcrafted specialty items. Cynthia is passionate about using her creativity to help bring joy to others.

Shannon Graham-Cornell is the owner of Better Home Organizing at betterhomeorganizing.com. She is a professional home organizer who specializes in helping people de-clutter and organize the physical spaces in their homes--especially during times of transition brought about by life events. Visit Better Home Organizing at http://betterhomeorganizing.com

Rachael Fox, who is a photographer and the CEO of Deserving Image Photography Deserving Image Photography. Deserving Image Photography is founded on the belief that everyone deserves to have their memories created and preserved. Deserving Image Photography believes in empowering the community and giving back to local organizations that benefit those in need. With that in mine, a portion of each se...