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: Ashley Scott interviews Johnson Sainvil, an

inventor and co-founder of Domono Inc. They discuss Johnson’s

entrepreneurial journey, including how he came up with the idea for

Domono, overcoming challenges like self-doubt and financing, building a

team, and partnering with organizations like the Russell Innovation Center.

The interview highlights Johnson’s perseverance and innovative spirit in

creating a new camera accessory for cell phones.

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.