SYNOPSIS OF INTERVIEW: Dwight McQueen of Atl Tours discusses his

journey from New York to Atlanta and how he became the founder of Atl

Tours. He shares how his background in tourism led him to create a Black

history tour of Atlanta, which eventually turned into a business. Dwight

talks about the challenges he faced, including the need for extensive

research and knowledge about Atlanta’s history. He also highlights the

importance of mentors and the support of organizations like the Russell

Center. Dwight describes the various tours offered by Atl Tours, including

city tours, Black history tours, wine tours, and more.

SYNOPSIS OF INTERVIEW: Ivana Oli, co-founder of Beautiful Curly Me, a

company that makes dolls, books, and other products aimed at boosting the

confidence and self-esteem of young black girls. It details how the company

was started by Oli’s daughter Zoe when she was 6 years old because she

wanted dolls that looked like her, and how the business has grown from that

original idea. Oli shares insights into challenges they faced as a startup, the

importance of community, and their goals to impact millions of girls globally.

SYNOPSIS OF INTERVIEW: In this episode, the host, Ashley Scott,

interviews Elakeisha O’Kelly of Cyre Di Jor legal firm, who shares her

journey from being a former professional athlete to becoming an attorney

specializing in intellectual property and empowering her community.

Elakeisha discusses challenges she faced as an African American

entrepreneur, including the importance of representation and operating in

excellence. She emphasizes the need to prioritize self-care and maintain

work-life balance.