Black History Now: Meet Darnyelle Jervey

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Lynn

In celebration of Black History Month, I’ve been conducting weekly interviews on local Black Entrepreneurs who are willing to share some tips and advice for aspiring business owners and community leaders. I would like to introduce to you all my final guest to conclude this series…

Meet Darnyelle Jervey Speaker, Award-Winning Author , and Your Incredible Factor Catalyst

Darnyelle A. Jervey is the founder of Incredible One Enterprises, LLC

In this video interview Darnyelle shares with us

How to stand out in the crowd when it seems everyone is doing the same business as you
How a $500 investment is just enough to grow big business
What an Incredible Factor is and steps you can take to unleash it in 2013

You can reach out to Darnyelle online via her site

http://www.incredibleoneenterprises.com/

You can register for the Unlease Your Incredible factor Tour at

http://www.unleashtour.com

Black History Now: Meet Jason Mercado

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Lynn

In celebration of Black History Month, I’m conducting weekly interviews on local Black Entrepreneurs who are willing to share some tips and advice for aspiring business owners and community leaders. I would like to introduce to you all my next contributor…

Meet Jason Mercado, The Homeless Man Turned Entrepreneur!

Tell me a little about yourself and what you do?

My Name is Jason Mercado and I am from Philadelphia, Pa I am the owner/operator of Just Cookies…

What prompted you to start your own business?

I started my own company as a result of being homeless and losing my job with Starbucks Coffee

How do/did you handle obstacles and roadblocks?

I prayed and pushed through them…

What is the one action you have taken that has accounted for most of your

success?

Reaching out to others in the same industry and just having patience….

Speaking of success, How do you define and measure success?

It is by believing in me first and foremost

How has your business helped with community growth or development?

I’ve been able to send a message of hope to people that no matter what your situation is you can push through it

What advice would you like to give to other aspiring entrepreneurs?

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, DON’T GIVE UP!!!!

Author’s Note: Jason gave me the link to his interview with Ryan Mack of Huffington Post to share with you all!

You can reach out to Jason via the Just Cookies Website: http://justcookies2.wix.com/justcookies

Black History Now: Meet Aida Ingram

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Lynn

Meet Aida Ingram-Coach, Author, and “The Marketing and Idea Chick”

Aida is the Owner of An Inspired You LLC and the the Creator of Girlfriends With Goals

In this video interview Aida shares with us

Sound advice for someone who feels stuck and wanting to use technology to pave the way
Ingredients for success in business and life
Realistic advice about overcoming obstacles in Business

You can reach out to Aida online via her sites

www.aninspiredyou.com

www.girlfriendswithgoals.com

Black History Now: Meet Dr. Charmen Douglas

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Lynn

Meet Dr. Charmen Douglas-Entrepreneur and Best-Selling Author!

Dr. Douglas is the CEO of Beautiful Smile LLC, and Founder of the Give Back A Life Foundation for domestic violence victims.

In this video interview Dr. Douglas shares with us

A few tips on 1^st steps to take in getting a business started
An Important lesson for marketing your brand and business
How to thrive regardless of the economy

You can reach out to Dr. Douglas online via her sites:

http://www.beautifulmouth.com

http://www.drcharmendouglas.com

Black History Now-2013

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Lynn

For the month of February in celebration of Black History Month, I’m continuing my annual blog series on Black Entrepreneurship. This will be a segment of Q & A’s and/or exclusive interviews on local black entrepreneurs and business owners who are working hard at being awesome, while leaving their mark and building their legacies.

I started this series in 2011 to acknowledge some of the local black entrepreneurs I came into contact with, and decided to continue on with the series because I absolutely L-O-V-E Love shedding some light on the progression and success of everyday African Americans- dreaming, believing, and achieving their way to business success. I know this isn’t exactly history, but it is history in the making, and that counts for something!

I like to read about the everyday unsung heroes; the firefighter, the caretaker for the elderly, the advocate for the youth, etc. I want to share a fresh perspective from the people we know and grow up with; familiar people who are taking risks to own that dream business, or build that personal brand.

Many small town or inner-city raised blacks are at the forefront of community development. They step to the plate as leaders and mentors to students and troubled youth. They bring employment opportunities to the jobless and donate to charitable causes. I want to acknowledge the African Americans who bring about positive reinforcement against the negative stereotypes that deter hopes and ambition.

My “interviewees” are full-time small business owners, solopreneurs, and side-hustle champions. One thing they all have in common is that they are defining success on their own terms, and working hard to align their brand with their vision. Black History in the making is definitely something worth celebrating!

Please take a look at the profiles of my past guests entrepreneurs for inspiration, and encourgament, and be sure to show them some support by sharing with your network.

This year I have an awesome line up for you and can’t wait to share what I have in store.

See you next week!

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