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Are you a small business owner in Detroit? If so, you definitely want to take a listen to this one! In this episode, Evann chats with Michelle Gilbert, VP of Public Relations for the Heartland Region at Comcast, to talk about the Comcast RISE Investment Fund. grant opportunity for Detroit-based POC and woman-owned businesses. Comcast RISE is awarding $1 million in grants to 100 Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck small businesses owned by women and people of color. The deadline to apply is June 14th. For more information about the Comcast RISE Investment Fund and to fill out an application, visit www.comcastrise.com. Want to stay connected with Michelle? Connect with her on LinkedIn!

Hoop, there it is! In this episode, Evann sits down with Donyale Walton, founder & CEO of Hoop Mobb, to talk about her entrepreneurial journey and why hoop earrings are so important to Black women. Be sure to follow Donyale and Hoop Mobb on social, respectively at @donyalewalton and @thehoopmobb. Want to shop? Check out Hoop Mobb’s site at www.hoopmobb.com!

Y'all ready for another #HotGirlSummer? The weather is warming up, so it's time to get those summer wardrobes together. In this episode, Evann sits down with Chanel Oldham, founder of Tonico Brand, to talk about how she got started with her online clothing boutique and the process she endured to open up a brick and mortar. Be sure to follow Tonico Brand on social at @tonicobrand, and check out their site at www.tonicobrand.com!

A little bit of planning can go a long way! In this episode, Evann sits down with Alexis Hull, founder of Planher, about how she came up with the idea to start her own planner and paper goods company. Be sure to follow Planher and Alexis on social at @planher.co and @alexisashauntae, respectively, and visit www.planher.co to order your planner today!

Black women deserve to have their stories told. In this episode, Evann sits down with creator and storyteller erin nae to talk about her production company Been Theory, upcoming show “Heavy on the Feelings,” the beauty in giving and receiving feedback, and so much more. Be sure to follow erin on social at @erinbecreating, and check out her site at www.erinnae.com. To donate to “Heavy on the Feelings” visit: https://ifundwomen.com/projects/heavy-feelings-pilot-season.

In this episode, Evann sits down with BLK Sapote co-founders Ashley Parks & Courtnie Pierce, to talk about how they started their no-smoke cannabis lifestyle brand. The Detroit natives reunited a few years ago with the intention to make quality cannabis products more accessible and to combat the stigma associated with usership. Ashley and Courtnie want to inform others of the real value that cannabis can provide in regard to wealth, legacy, job creation, wellness and more. Be sure to follow BLK Sapote on social at @blksapote, and check out their website at www.blksapote.com!

“Dirty mouth, clean it up!” We can all thank Orbit for that catchy (yet effective!) saying. Oral health is so important, yet so many people neglect it due to fear of going to the dentist or because of the hefty invoice that tends to come along with a single trip to the dentist’s office. During this episode, Evann sits down with Dr. Amanda Sheehan, DDS, to talk about the importance of taking care of your mouth. Dr. Sheehan is the owner of Oakland Family Dental, and is a highly-acclaimed, dental physician working to help her patients get the smile that they’re looking for. Be sure to follow Dr. Sheehan on social at @dramandamsheehan, and check out Oakland Family Dental’s website at www.oaklandfamilydental.com.

If you love sweets, you’re going to love this episode! Evann sits down with Menyon Byrd, founder and owner of Blank Canvas Cookies, to talk about her journey as a baker. Menyon is a self-taught baker that specializes in flavor-packed cookies. Her company’s motto is “Where your personality dictates the cookie.” It stems from Menyon’s vision to one day open up her own brick and mortar, where her clientele can customize and create their own treats. For Menyon, baking is more than making things that taste good. Her dedication to her business is a testament to her resilience, stride and virtue as a proud Black business owner. Be sure to follow Blank Canvas Cookies on social at @blankcanvascookiesco and check out their website at www.blankcanvascookies.com!

If you didn’t buy a houseplant last year, did you even experience 2020? This week, Evann sits down with Alexis Sims, founder of Leaf Me Plant Boutique, a plant nursery located in Hamtramck, MI. Alexis started Leaf Me as a way to encourage people to have healthy relationships with the earth and plants specifically. During this episode, Alexis goes in depth about what got her started with her plant journey, what being a plant mama has taught her about herself, the joys of having a brick & mortar, and more. Be sure to follow Leaf Me on social at @leafmeco and check out their website at www.leafme.co!

Evann sits down with certified life coach, licensed NLP practitioner and author Lanasia Angelina to talk about how she helps clients reach new heights. Lanasia has over a decade worth of experience in the nonprofit world. With that experience, she learned that the work is continual – each level you reach in life will require a new version of yourself and a new approach to success. Take a listen as Lanasia goes in depth about what inspired her to go down this career path, whether she gives tough love or takes a more gentle approach with her clients, and so much more. Be sure to follow Lanasia on social at @lanasia.angelina, and check out her website at www.lanasiaangelina.com.

Say cheese! Evann sits down with Victoria Cummings, owner of Detroit Charcuterie Co., to talk about what it takes to create the perfect charcuterie board. In this episode, Victoria talks about how she got the idea to start her business, her favorite types of cheeses, the science behind color theory in relation to foods, and more! Be sure to follow Detroit Charcuterie Co. on social at @detroitcharcuterieco, and check out their website at www.detroitcharcuterieco.com.

Evann sits down with licensed pharmacist and entrepreneur Dr. Najifa Choudhury to talk about her cannabis business, Dr. Peace Lily. Dr. Najifa is passionate about educating others about the benefits of CBD oil, and has developed a line of products to help her clients combat pain, feelings of anxiety and inflammation. In this episode, Dr. Najifa goes into detail about her experience with CBD, the true ins and outs of the industry, what she has planned for the future, and a whole lot more! Be sure to follow Dr. Najifa on social at @drpeacelily, and check out her website at www.drpeacelily.com. This episode was sponsored by Planned Parenthood’s Be Seen campaign. For more information, visit www.beseen.org.