SYNOPSIS OF INTERVIEW: Keela Taylor discusses her entrepreneurial
journey, including starting an insurance agency, getting into real estate and
opening a salon suite business. She talks about challenges faced as a black
woman entrepreneur, like lack of support from other black women. She
also discusses her consulting business helping others get certified as
minority/women-owned businesses.
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.
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.