SYNOPSIS OF INTERVIEW: Ashley Scott interviews Tanya Minafe Parker,

who runs a business consulting firm called Thrive Care Home Consulting.

They discuss Tanya’s business helping people start and run licensed care

homes for adults with disabilities. Tanya talks about how she got into this

business, the services she provides, challenges she’s faced as a Black

woman entrepreneur, and her goals for expanding her business.

SYNOPSIS OF INTERVIEW: African American entrepreneur Brian Davis started his own service-disabled, veteran-owned company in November 2020. He has received contracts from local companies like BlackRock, and his goal is to grow his business and give minorities an opportunity to do creative and innovative work. He credits mentorship and networking with his success, and he advises other entrepreneurs to follow through on their commitments.