All in Business
Kenya Bryant is a trailblazer, social worker, and an icon for female empowerment. After founding The Oven, Bryant started her own podcast series “Brave In Vision,” to share the stories of men and women who are working to come together to bridge the gender gap.
Emmai Alaquiva, a two time Emmy winner, is at the forefront of media activism. His latest work includes “Unspeakable,” a Black Lives Matter PSA for the Deaf. In this article and podcast, Alaquiva discusses the influences from his childhood to today that have helped him along his journey to media success.
Giving is just as important as getting, and Gabrielle Darvassy from B’Gabs Goodies Vegan Scratch Kitchen has devoted giving to the center of her business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through food donations and community outreach, Darvassy is proving that helping those in need is something everyone can and should do. Learn how this Chicago Black owned vegan restaurant has transformed the lives of people suffering from food insecurity.
“It’s not always obvious how to make the world a better place,” says Tim Hjersted, co-founder of Films For Action. Hjersted has compiled thousands of films and videos on the organization’s website to inform the population on topics such as economics, education, and social activism.
“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.” - Pablo Picasso
Demarcus McGaughey is one of the billions of people affected by COVID-19. He also happens to be an artist using his time and talent to inspire others.
Whether it’s connecting with fellow artists virtually, creating logo designs, motivating people with the #createyourlife hashtag, or working on new paintings, McGaughey is finding ways to help inspire others during the pandemic.
“I want everyone to be successful and reach their full potential and be able to feel like their living and not just existing, and that they’re living on purpose. I want everyone to know that they actually have a purpose.” - Omar Jones
Omar Jones is a social worker who has a passion for helping people find their purpose. Family and music are two things that have helped Jones build community.
“Don’t quit. Never give up trying to build the world you can see, even if others can’t see it.” - Simon Sinek. Audrey Callahan, a military kid, has found her way home to San Diego, California through her love and passion for music. Although her journey did not always put music first, she never went astray from it.
"To be an artist is to believe in life." - Henry Moore. Demarcus McGaughey, a native of Dallas, Texas and current resident of Brooklyn, New York, would best be described as creative, empowering, and loving. He conveys these characteristics through his paintings and graphic design works.
"Kitchens are a place where memories are homemade and seasoned with love. And if happiness is homemade, that means kitchens are the epicenter of happiness." - Unknown. Imani and Charles Prince had the goal of bridging American southern cuisine with the London community. From that goal came their business, the Prince Phamily Kitchen.
“As long as you have breath in your body, you still have a purpose.” - Timea Gaines.
Timea Gaines is a creator, entrepreneur, and breast cancer survivor. She is on a mission to help bring attention to families and the public about post-cancer awareness through her nonprofit organization Fight After The Fight Inc.
“It’s not enough to survive, it’s after you survive, what do you do?” - Joaquin Ortiz. After fighting for the ability to walk again, Ortiz became an agent for the community. With the goal of making the world a better place, Ortiz has combined his entrepreneur skills and caring personality to help create multiple businesses and organizations that serve the community.
