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Publisher’s Perspective 

The Era of TRUMP 

Nothing To Fear 

But Fear Itself 

The Presidential Election is over for us in the United 

States, but the aftermath is just beginning. It’s a new year 

and the election of Trump marks a new era in American 

history. 

Racial unrest and affirmative action need to take 

a backseat to self-reliance and increased Black 

entrepreneurship. Plantation politics need to make way 

for Black conservatism tempered with compassion and a 

support of Human Rights for all. 

Liberal ideologies that no longer serve us must be 

replaced with a philosophy that better serves the survival 

and the advancement of civilization and the assurance 

of a strong and proud Black culture. Spending a majority 

portion of your income outside of your community must 

cease and desist if you have a single intelligent brain cell 

in your body. Cooperative economics is one way to solve 

the 45.8% poverty rate amongst Black children under the 

age of 6 which is a travesty! 

“Black Americans must stop being consumers who are 

sitting ducks for everyone else waiting to get rich in 

America.” 

The Tipping Point Is NOW! 

Nielsen reported that in 2015 Black consumer spending 

reached a “tipping point”. That spending is projected 

to be $1.2 trillion dollars in 2016. According to Author 

Malcom Gladwell, a tipping point is the point at which a 

series of small changes or incidents becomes significant 

enough to cause a larger, more important change. 

Simply stated, people are concerned that with Black 

spending power, we could actually take control of the 

American economy which means every major market 

sector is gearing up to advertise and market to you even 

more to keep you from setting yourselves free. A tipping 

point is a historical pivot whereby if you make the right 

decisions about where you want to spend your 

disposable income, you would gain control and be in 

control of this American economy for the FIRST time in 

history….and by spending more money in your own 

community, we would blow poverty off the map! If there 

was ever a time for Black folks to be large and in charge, 

this is it! Leveraging this tipping point properly will make 

President Trump a useful ally. But you cannot send 

chicken eating preachers and shucking and jiving 

politicians to Washington to talk to a businessman. They 

will not be respected. And they will not master this 

leverage. 

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Instead of allowing those in mainstream media to distract 

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other under-reported happenings that can shake this 


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we have allies in other people. Embrace those allies and 

stop being religious bigots and hypocrites. 

Stop making ourselves even bigger targets for the rouges 

in law enforcement who can’t wait to stop, frisk and shoot 

you. Don’t make yourself an easy target. Learn from this 

sordid history and tragic mistakes. And move to change it 

for good! 

We should know by now or at least ascertain that 

marching and crying in the streets is a colossal waste 

of time, energy and shoe leather. Instead, do business 

in the community. Abide by the laws that are just. 

Use the system to repeal laws that are unjust. Stop 

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in 1968 widely promoted by Democrats) and leverage 

what the Constitution has laid out as our birth-right as 

descendants of American slaves. The reparations are 

already written into law! But nobody has revealed this to 

us until now. 

Use education to advance yourself and not merely to find 

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Perspectives 

THE HEART TO START 

Have you ever found yourself sitting on the 

doorsteps of destiny wondering what direction 

your feet should move toward? There are many 

paths that lead to your next destination of greatness, 

yet because there are countless options we often find 

ourselves stuck in a rut of indecision. The power rests in 

your ability to make a swift decision and detach from the 

outcome, detach from the fear of failure, detach from 

the opinion of others, detach from the disappointments, 

detach from the unknown and embrace the beauty that 

rests in the present moment. 

I have had innumerable conversations with 

entrepreneurs and one statement that 

frequently arises is, “I don’t know where 

to start.” We have to be aware of the 

underlying subtlety of self-sabotage. It 

wears many masks and if you are not 

discerning it can easily rob you of 

seeing your potential actualized. 

One of my favorite quotes for taking 

action when all the pieces have yet 

to appear is by Theodore Roosevelt, 

“Do what you can, with what you 

have, right where you are.” You have 

limitless resources at your fingertips 

if you would dare to look outside 

of your current problems. There is 

always a solution readily available, if 

you are open to discovering it. 

As I look in retrospect, most of my 

achievements were preceded by 

adversity. I learned to dig deep in the 

cavern of my soul for precious pearls of 

inspiration to move forward in spite of the 

odds stacked against me. I was not an honor 


oll student, in fact I was the polar opposite of the class 

president and valedictorian. 

Today, my life is completely different! Every day is filled 

with new and delightful surprises! I speak across the 

nation, write on authority based platforms, host my own 

radio show, empower women through coaching, image 

consulting and inspirational products etc...It all started 

with me saying YES to success and nothing less. Did I 

have extremely difficult days where I wanted to throw in 

the towel? Absolutely! If I gave up on my dreams there 

would be millions of lives who would never experience 

the gift of hope that I was destined to share with those 

in despair. I had a vision bigger and brighter than the 

darkest night that haunted my soul. 

Let’s dive into the keys you need to 

succeed! 

The first step I want you to take is to write out exactly 

where you are presently. What do you like about your life? 

Be as specific as possible. Clarity leads to confidence. 

Next, list everything that brings you dissatisfaction. 

This includes, your living environment, finances, toxic 

relationships, employment etc... If you were to place the 

good next to the not so good which list is longer? If you 

have more negative than positive you know it is time to 

make immediate changes. This is the critical step where 

you have to get radical! I always say, “Nothing massive 

ever occurred by being passive.” 

When I am ready for an overhaul. I instantly create a vision 

board of what I want. Currently I have 9 vision boards on 

my office wall, placed up high so I can see them every 

day. It is a proven formula to manifesting your deepest 

desires. "What you think about, you bring about." 

Once you see what you want and boldly say it out loud, 

you must be prepared to courageously seize it! In 

between seeing and saying is where internal opposition 

arises to prevent you from possessing. This is why it is 

critical to remove yourself from toxic individuals and 

environments where you are not free to thrive. 

3 forms of mental blocks that will prevent 

you from starting: 

1. Resistance-defined as fighting against change. You 

know what needs to be done but you are unwilling to 

do the work necessary to shift your life. 

2. Avoidance-defined as withdrawing from something. 

This is very common in women as we tend to allow 

our emotions to dictate our behavior. What does this 

look like? Hiding under the covers or like the ostrich 

burying your head in the sand. You cannot conquer 

what you refuse to confront. 

3. Dissonance-defined as lack of harmony or agreement, 

inconsistency between the beliefs one holds or 

between one’s actions and one’s beliefs. How this 

shows up is when you say you want to write a book but 

you don’t believe you are smart enough to accomplish 

this goal. 

In my youth I wasted valuable time that I will never get 

back. I am determined to live life to the fullest, on my 

terms and free from the expectation of others. What are 

you willing to change today that will impact tomorrow? 

It takes heart to start now, to start over, and to start 

something beautiful. Let it begin with you. 

Kristie Kennedy is a Licensed Image Enhancement 

Consultant, Certified Women’s Worth and Wellness 

Expert, who provides confidence and clarity coaching to 

female leaders, executives and business owners who are 

exhausted from being the world’s best kept secret, ready 

to claim center stage as the leading lady of their own life, 

powerfully shift in mind and magnificently shine. 

She is skilled in four areas of personal development: 

mindset mastery, massive momentum, magnetic 

messaging and potential maximization. Ms. Kennedy has 

a passion for helping leaders who have reached a plateau 

with the ability to turn their cant's into cans and their 

dreams into plans. Her life is a testament that you can shift 

from mediocrity to magnificence one bold step at a time. 

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Inspiration 

Going From Dead 

Presidents To 

Dead Broke 

I’ve pretty much worked in the entertainment industry 

the majority of my adult life. I’ve worked as a press 

writer for several publications, an indie television 

producer, a videographer, a talent scout for major 

television shows, a street team promoter for up and 

coming artists and I’ve worked as an artist consultant. 

I’ve watched as a lot of entertainers catapulted to the 

spotlight. I also watched how seamlessly they lost control 

of the steering wheel, causing their own demise. 

It’s not easy watching entertainers lose their fortunes. It 

hurts me to think that one day a person can have millions 

in the bank and before they are comfortably in the 

spotlight, their wealth is gone. This happens across the 

spectrum in the entertainment world. Many that I have 

spoken with shared that if they had listened to their first 

mind, they wouldn’t be broke. Losing a fortune can lead 

entertainers to a state of depression. Financial ruin is 

definitely an ego crusher for many. The purpose of this 

article is to inspire entertainers to take control over their 

careers from the ground up. My hopes is that you will use 

this to help make better career decisions. 

During a recent conversation with rapper STIC from 

Dead Prez, he shared with me that people have to realize 

that certain aspects of their lives should be treated 

as a responsibility. When you treat your career as a 

responsibility, you require yourself to take the time to 

learn the business and subsequently take the time to 

effectively manage your business affairs properly. If you’re 

too busy to manage your money, I encourage you to slow 

down! When Oprah Winfrey stated, “Sign every check 

yourself” she shared this because oftentimes entertainers 

hire and trust people to manage their money and sign 

checks. Sadly, a lot of entertainers don’t realize their 

finances were mismanaged until it’s too late. If you make it 

your responsibility to be involved in the discussion of how 

your money is spent, you have a better handle of what’s 

being withdrawn from your account. 

For some reason, entertainers feel comfortable with the 

notion that someone else knows what’s best for them! I 

totally disagree with that notion. You know the type of life 

you want to lead and it’s your responsibility make sure it 

happens. I’m not saying, “Go out and fire your manager!” 

What I am saying is that you should be front and center 

of discussions that deal with your brand, your career, and 

most importantly your MONEY! 

Here are a few things I recommend to all aspiring 

entertainers who want to take control over their lives: 

(1) Take the time to know yourself first 

(2) Identify the vision you have for your life and career. 

(3) Determine who are the key players that you need 

around you to accomplish your vision 

(4) Determine what risks you are willing to take to 

accomplish your vision. Which things are negotiable 

and which things are non-negotiables? These are 

things that you have to be willing to lay out on the 

table when talking to a manager. 

“Write the vision – Make it Plain” – Habakkuk 2:2 

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for 

the hit show, College Talk. Andre is also a contributing 

blogger for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown 

Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times and 

SwurvRadio. 

You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on The Joe 

Lockett Show 101.1 FM & 1260 AM WYDE (Alabama) 

on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST. You can read more 

stories by Birmingham’s Favorite Entertainment Blogger 

at andrejthomas.com. 


Consciousness 

Silencing Women Of Color 

Afew days ago was what many in America would 

consider a holiday, a crash course collision in 

history for all those who choose to celebrate a 

criminal who claimed to discover America. Some of the 

notable atrocities that were committed by Christopher 

Columbus relevant to the framing of this necessary 

dialogue are the raping and murdering of women and 

the selling and exploitation of girls. These acts were 

historically preserved in his writings and those of fellow 

crew and “dignitaries” who accompanied him. 

In the wake of such a holiday, celebrating such a 

disturbing figure in history; I considered it refreshing that 

on the Friday before; Birth of a Nation was released in 

theaters. I will reserve my opinion about Birth of a Nation 

in regards to the content of the movie because I have yet 

to see it. However, in these times it is undeniable that the 

Nat Turner story needs to be told and I applaud those 

who would be inspired to attempt to reincarnate and 

distribute accounts of revolt as they are just as important 

and relevant as how colonist chose to declare their 

independence from Britain. 

Contrarily, everyone did not embrace an anticipatory 

demeanor when it came to the publicizing and releasing 

of the movie. Amid the marketing campaign to promote 

the movie, there was an outcry for conversations in our 

community of not only how we treat women of color 

but specifically how one dismantles rape culture. By just 

imagining the magnitude and scope of such a request I 

would think that it is rather lofty. The exchange of ideals 

must start somewhere; thus, the rationale for disclosure in 

attempts to curate further conversations. 

Before the controversy around the movie reached 

the forefront of my consciousness, I remember being 

disheartened when learning that a man took the life of a 

female college student because she wanted him to stop 

grinding on her. St. John’s University student Tiarah 

Poyau, 22, was fatally shot in the face during the J’Ouvert 

festival. I could not begin to understand the mentality of 

someone who would think that they are inherently owed 

something from a woman nor could I comprehend the 

proceeding violence that ensued when the unwarranted 

aggressive behavior was shunned and refused. A month 

later another tragedy occurred, the Michigan State 

graduate and a human resources supervisor at a local 

architecture firm, Julia Martin was fatally stabbed to death 

by her ex-fiancé. 

It is vital that stories such as these are prevented. Two 

more women of color lives were claimed by violence, 

while their emotions were exploited. And it is important 

to remember that one does not need to qualify the 

significance of a victim’s stature or position in life to 

recognize when wrong has been done. Choosing to 

remain silent when such prevalent issues dominate our 

community is a mistake when easily, any loved one can 

fall victim to the same fate unless we respond accordingly. 

Gabrielle Union, the co-star in Birth of a Nation, 

acknowledged those who declined to watch the film in 

light of the rising controversy. “As a rape survivor and as 

an advocate, I cannot shy away from this responsibility 

because the conversation got difficult. I don’t want to put 

myself above anyone’s pain or triggers. Every victim or 

survivor, I believe you. I support you. I support you if you 

don’t want to see the film. I absolutely understand and 

respect that,” Union told Essence. 


So whether or not you support the film, I believe there is 

a call to action in which our communities can ultimately 

benefit from. The need for understanding the posttraumatic 

stress associated with rape is exemplified as 

well as the realization that ending a culture of rape can’t 

be achieved if we shy away from conversations, education 

and the reprimanding of demeaning and abusive 

behaviors. 

Approximately 1 in 20 women experienced sexual 

violence other than rape according to the Center for 

Disease Control. It is unfortunate that those scenarios 

occur, but devastating when mounted with the 

observation that they could easily escalate to the loss of 

life. The National Center for Victims of Crime and the 

Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center surveyed a 

group of American women who had experienced this 

type of violence. They found that 31% of that segment 

developed PTSD. 

It is no doubt that Women of Color may feel invisible 

when sectors of society choose to ignore issues that they 

face while expecting them to suffer in silence. One may 

think some have been so divisive to polarize being Pro 

Black and Pro Black Women as adversarial. The truth is 

we must support Black Women under a humanitarian 

premise and also out of the respect for all women as they 

are Mothers, Sisters, Relatives, Friends, Colleagues and 

this list could surely continue. There is an injustice that 

pursues when nearly 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men 

reported experiencing rape at some time in their lives as 

cited by the CDC’s Division of Violence Prevention. 

Multiple reasons compelled me to discuss this 

problem and how these abusive acts have an impact 

in the community. Gender roles and characteristics 

of how masculinity and femininity are transcribed by 

cultural exchanges prove a necessary discourse. I was 

enlightened at the Fulton-Dekalb Hospital Authority 5th 

Annual Health Summit. There was an array of topics, but 

I chose to attend a breakout session entitled Violence, 

America’s Challenge: A Movement to End Violence in Our 

Communities. There I learned about the prevalence of 

child trafficking and the experiences of youth who have to 

endure it. 

Hearing statistics quoted by the panelists was eyeopening, 

42.2% of female rape victims were first raped 

before age 18; 29.9% of female rape victims were first 

raped between the ages of 11-17; and 12.3% female 

rape victims when they were age 10 or younger. With the 

criticism of Black Men ignoring issues that aren’t directly 

problematic to them I felt obligated to lead by example 

and challenging behaviors vocally, as a contributor to the 

solution. One of the panelists echoed something similar 

that resonated while having my own conversations about 

the topic. The panelist said that those you can learn the 

most from are survivors of Human Trafficking. Similarly, in 

this specific instance, we have to listen to all women as we 

are unaware of those who have suffered through these 

experiences. 

In closing, I think all aspects should continue to be 

discussed. In the plight for justice ending the culture 

of rape means that we listen and have an open 

dialogue with our brothers and our sisters regardless 

of how uncomfortable it may be. I would consider this 

undertaking personal as it aligns closely with the mission 

of my nonprofit. Students Talking Out Problems embraces 

candid dialogue in a forum setting to create solutions 

for current social ills. As it relates to this specific ill, I am 

positive those who are enlightened can make a difference 

as we create more allies than foes in this collaborative 

pursuit of justice. 

Evan McCullough is a young CEO, Community Activist, 

and the brainchild of STOP (Students Talking Out 

Problems). He spends his time being a part of the 

solution. 


Solution 

Consciousness 

DEfY VEnTUREs 

Helping Ex-Offenders Achieve The 

American Dream 

None of us would have been where we are today if we were to be judged by 

the things we’ve done in the dark. But for some who have been caught up in 

the Clinton era of the new Black slavery via the Crime Bill of 1994, there is a 

glimmer of hope. Catherine Hoke, Founder and CEO of Defy Ventures believes in 

giving second chances to ex-offenders. Defy Ventures is a New York based startup 

and a non-profit organization started in 2010. It aims at combating recidivism 

in offenders and people being released from the prison industrial complex. These 

offenders range from drug-dealers to gang leaders and are very often convicted of 

some serious crimes. In American culture, a criminal record usually means a dark eye 

on your background placing limits on professional career choices and options. Defy 

ventures is hoping to disrupt this process and create a different set of outcomes. 

On her visit to a Texas prison, things changed for Catherine. She began to see and 

understand the plight of convicted felons in a better light. She found out that such 

people, even if they want to improve, are not able to because American society 

is slow to forgive especially if you are a convicted person of color. This societal 

rejection and roadblocks are what lead to prison being a revolving door for many. 

If you can’t get a job, you can’t vote, you can’t be a productive citizen. All of this 

is a vicious cycle that leads to an emotional and mental breakdown oftentimes 

placing people in the path of being offenders again. Moreover, many offenders 

who have managed crime based organizations seem to possess a natural business 

management acumen, which if channeled properly, can be put to good use. 

Catherine created Defy Ventures to leverage these skills and possibilities. 

In a rigorous guerilla MBA style program, she creates Entrepreneurs–In-Training (EIT) 

out of ex-offenders. There are in-person and online sessions from mentors (Hoke 


calls this “blended learning”), who are essentially a group 

of entrepreneurs, lawyers and consultants from the likes 

of Harvard University. There are sessions titled “How to 

write a resume even if you’ve served 19 years in prison.” 

These trainings are meant to sharpen business skills and 

forge entrepreneurial ideas. But Catherine does not want 

to focus solely on financial self-reliance. She also aims 

for an all-round, holistic development and change of 

conscious. Offenders can be eventually reunited with their 

families and make peace with their past. 

By engaging top corporate executives, investors and 

entrepreneurs nationally, Defy Ventures catalyzes broad 

scale personal and economic opportunities for formerly 

incarcerated individuals, and shatters perceptions of one 

of the most stigmatized and overlooked populations 

in America. At the end of the EIT, there is an on-stage 

competition where participants present their business 

ideas in front of a panel of investors and potential 

employers. This presents tremendous opportunity for 

participants to get a true shot at realizing the American 

Dream. 

To Become A Part of Defy Ventures 

Individuals Must Be: 

• Formerly incarcerated with felony histories (“tougher” 

criminal backgrounds don’t scare them; they PREFER 

a history of leadership in gangs and drug rings) 

• Ambitious and hungry for legal success 

• Committed to their personal transformation and a 

crime-free life 

• Exceptionally hardworking 

• Entrepreneurial and willing to “get it done” no matter 

the obstacles 

• 100% drug free 

How To Apply 

Defy is a competitive and rigorous program. 

Entrepreneurship is not for the faint-of-heart, and our 

training reflects the intensity you’ll need to succeed as a 

business owner. To apply visit www.DefyVentures.org 


Dynamic Key Note Speaker, 

Award-Winning Author, Facilitator, 

Entrepreneur, Corporate Executive 

who manages multi-million 

dollar accounts in the world of 

biotechnology. Relationship & Life 

Coach, Associate Minister at Victory 

for the World-a mega church located 

in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Mother, 

sister, friend. 

“SharRon Jamison is one to watch 

for in 2017. Her latest book, 

Deciding to Soar, will help you step 

into the new year like a champion.”- 

Swan Simpson, Publisher of Black 

Business Moguls Magazine 

To learn more about visit 

www.SharRonJamison.com 

Network with her on social media 

@SharRonJamison 

and be sure to mention that you saw her 

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HOW TO USE TWITTER TO 

GROW YOUR BUSINESS 

A 

lot of companies still consider Twitter as merely a 

public interaction tool. However, Twitter is beyond 

just a means to advertise a new service or product. 

It’s a technique for organizations to swiftly connect as 

well as interact with with clients, associates and workers 

as well as develop a faithful following. So how can you 

utilize Twitter to grow your business? Following are 

4 revolutionary strategies to make use of the social 

networking website service that can benefit your business. 

1. Lead generation. “Twitter can be used by businesses 

to get leads” according to Brandon Hoffman, director 

of Online marketing , KEA Advertising. “For example, 

if you’re an automobile mechanic. You can search for 

phrases such as ‘need mechanic’ or perhaps 

‘recommend automobile mechanic,’ searching for 

posters within ten 

miles of your company 

address.” After that 

you can “engage them 

as well as possibly get 

a new client.” 

An alternative way to 

get potential clients 

on Twitter is to look 

out for intent- based 

tweets. “300 million 

tweets are delivered 

every day as well as 

2 of the most widely 

used keywords on 

Twitter are ‘I want’ 

together with ‘I need,’” 

according to Bernard 

Perrine, cofounder as 

well as Chief executive 

officer, SocialCentiv, 

a Twitter promoting tool. “ Analyzing Twitter for key 

phrases as well as geolocation, companies who 

represent products or services that respond to the 

‘I want’ or ‘I need’ tweets have got a wonderful 

opportunity to respond with a customized offer and 

appeal to a new client.” 

2. Market analysis. “Are you wondering what clients 

would think of your new service or widget? Present it 

on Twitter with a customized hashtag and request for 

opinions,” according to Erika Taylor Montgomery, 

founder as well as Chief Executive Officer of Three 

Girls Media, a PR and social networking management 

company. “The system is a fast, simple as well as 

affordable method to acquire useful insight from a 

preferred target audience.” 

3. Customer support. “Several clients nowadays would 

rather get in touch with companies on Twitter for 

instant solutions to their challenges,” states Susan 

Ganeshan, CMO, Clarabridge, a client experience 

management firm. “They will be able to save time 

instead of searching for a telephone number or email 

address as well as being required to wait on hold - 

additionally, it saves you money. Due to the fact they 

are disregarded, these clients turn out to be ever 

more disappointed, and strive for a technique that 

allows reply within 1 hour.” 

4. Media relations. Harness Twitter to “find the journalists 

as well as publishers that are publishing articles 

relating to your space and start to follow them on 

Twitter,” according to Mark 

Karayan, media strategist 

at , LEWIS, a worldwide 

communications firm. 

“Pay attention to their 

discussions and jump right 

in to add your experience, 

respectfully, the moment it 

feels natural.” 

“Take advantage of Twitter 

for media outreach,” 

declares Meredith Warren, 

social media manager at, 

Idea Grove, a Public 

Relations firm which 

specializes in B2B 

technology. “A number of 

journalists might choose a 

tweet over a telephone 

call. As soon as you notice 

an active Twitter member 

on your media list, a customized tweet may be the ideal 

approach to get their attention. Many users simply don’t 

take the time to reach out through Twitter in the event 

that they haven’t published a tweet in half a year. 

Twitter is an excellent way to retain connections with 

crucial media influencers as well as reporters,” according 

to Sarah Hilmer, Communications, BetterWorks, the 

creator of goal-setting software for businesses. “You 

can make use of Twitter to understand their likes, hates, 

tool preferences as well as writing style and humor by 

communicating with them, which provides you with an 

enormous advantage when you go to promote a story or 

business idea/product to them.” 


Much Ado 

About 

Millennials 

The big question in the business world is how to retain top 

millennial talent. One in three American workers are between the 

ages of 20 and 36. In 2015, the Millennial generation surpassed 

Generation X and Baby Boomers as the largest population in the U.S. 

Workforce. It is said we have different needs and agendas than our 

Baby Boomer or Generation X’er parents. We don’t stay at any job 

longer than 18 months on average and we are always looking for the 

next best thing. Just like the anticipation of the next IPhone, we are 

always looking to move on to the next company that can offer us more 

than the last. So, is there anything that can be done to get and keep our 

attention? 

The book “Generation X” by Douglas Coupland is credited with 

popularizing the phrase to describe people born in the 60’s and 70’s. 

The name ‘Millennials’ was invented by historians Neil Howe and 

William Strauss, and includes people born between the time when 

Generation-X ends to 2000. The years are less important than the 

awareness that during these years’ children were exposed to an influx of 

technological advances and easy access to the world. There is a sense 

of urgency and even entitlement to succeed but also a great sense of 

responsible to sustainability. Millennials want to feel they are making a 

difference in the world and their work meets the needs of the present 

without compromising the ability of future. This is important when 

identifying the retention requirements for this generation. 

Millennials seek a company that is diverse not only in the corporate 

culture but in the mission agenda of the company’s goals. Philanthropic 

endeavors move us because we understand that we have a 

responsibility to contribute to the legacy of the world we live in. 

Companies should invest in non-monetary compensation to encourage 

the Millennials within their workforce. Mentorship, autonomous 

supervision, flexibility, and encouragement are among the top ideals 

that millennials seek within an organization. Cultural diversity being 

one of the biggest factors since Millennials generation are the most 

diverse workforce ever present in the United States. It is important for 

companies to realize that as soon as 2019, less than 50% of live births in 

this country will be Caucasian. 


Champagne 

Wishes 

& Caviar 

Dreams 

The Lavish Store 

through a boutique where one can choose opulent tours 

or exotic packages with names like “Paparazzi” and “Red 

Carpet”. All packages are customized by Maurice who 

arranges and personalizes your arrival in style with real 

photographers clicking and a real red carpet laid out to 

make you look and feel like a true Hollywood Star 

There was a time when Maurice Morris was working 

a regular job in the healthcare industry when a 

co-worker urged him to quit and start his own 

business. He did just that. He became a fashion designer 

with high profile clients like Sean Combs. His success in 

business and champagne taste prompted him to consider 

expanding into other avenues. The introduction of all 

luxury transportation for people of color was eventually 

born. 

Helicopter arrival to prom night? Rolling up in a Rolls 

Royce Black Phantom to homecoming? A Yacht ride on 

a beautiful lake with friends on your birthday? Arriving 

to your event in exotic lavish style whether classic 

sedans, helicopter, or boat is not exactly price-less, 

but the moment will be indelibly imprinted on your 

mind. Maurice is a business mogul who is taking luxury 

transportation to a whole new level. He is the owner and 

CEO of the Lavish Store, the world’s first Black owned, 

upscale transportation company. His company provides 

services to those who can afford a lavish, over the top, VIP 

experience. 

The Lavish Store offers A-LIST clients and others a first 

class, red carpet, top of the line transportation fleet of 

exotic sedans including Maybach, Bentley, BMW, Rolls 

Royce along with Magnum Helicopters, and water travel 

in pontoons and custom yachts. His business operates 

The Lavish Store originally started out as Magnum 

helicopters in Detroit back in 2008. When Maurice 

determined that he did not want to be known as just a 

helicopter service provider, he looked at the community 

and saw a void in luxury transportation. Hoping to 

capture the attention and the dollars of affluent people of 

color, Maurice expanded his business in 2012 to include 

an array of upscale transportation options, a lavish fleet of 

vehicles, and once in a life time types of experiences that 

are beyond that of conspicuous consumption. For clients 

who desire last minute availability, Maurice maintains a 

staff of professional chauffeurs, 5-star Chefs, Pilots and 

boat Captains on call 24-7. 

The company is headquartered in Detroit and Chicago 

with satellite locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana, 

Missouri, and Georgia. Visit www.TheLavishStore.com to 

reserve an experience in advance. 

Story by Shelby Talley who is a freelance writer residing 

in Arlington, TX. 


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Start-Ups 

Airfordable CEO 

Ama Marfo 

Getting Premium Air Tickets for Layaway 

Prices 

How frustrating is it when you need to buy an air 

ticket, but your credit ratings hold you back? This 

is a problem thousands of travelers face when the 

need to buy a high-priced air ticket but have bad credit 

history. Airfordable is a travel startup seeking to make it 

easier for travelers to get air tickets which they could not 

afford otherwise due to their bad credit history. 

Airfordable was a brainchild of Chicago-based Ghanaian 

native Ama Marfo. She says the idea was born out of his 

frustration of being not able to afford to take her family 

to Ghana during the holidays. She teamed up with Craig 

Henry and Emmanuel Buah to make the idea into a viable 

model. Founded in 2015, the start-up got assistance from 

incubator Y Combinator. 

Micro loan 

Airfordable has brought the micro loan model to the 

flying industry. For example, a $1,000 ticket will need 

$200 deposit up front then the rest be paid in bi-weekly 

installments. Airfordable makes the booking on behalf of 

the traveler. When the traveler completes the installments, 

Airfordable releases the e-ticket. This is like Airfordable is 

loaning the traveler $800. 

Airfordable helps the traveler lock in a highly priced ticket 

for lower cost. Considering air ticket prices are lower 

when one books in advance, the traveler gets the double 

advantage of the lower cost and paying in affordable 

installments. 

Airfordable says the traveler’s credit history is not one of 

their considerations when booking the ticket. The process 

is simple and straightforward. The traveler goes to the 

airline of choice and searches for a ticket. She takes a 

screenshot of the details of the air ticket she wants to 

buy and uploads the picture on Airfordable along with a 

deposit of 10-20% as calculated by an online calculator. 

Airfordable makes the booking and releases the e-ticket 

after payment of installments is complete. 

Takers 

Airfordable has been warmly received especially by those 

who are held back by bad credit history. The startup 

says it has already attracted 10,000 travelers doing 

over 1 million air miles. The startup has competitors like 

Chicago’s OptionAway and San Francisco’s FareKeep. 

However, Airfordable allows a longer time for the traveler 

while these two allow only 3 weeks of locking in the air 

ticket. 

Airfordable is following the lead of micro loan providers 

like Kiva. These providers operate on trust but see a 

repayment of over 95%. Airfordable has stated the 

repayment rate is 95% which is higher than for some 

credit card providers. 

The startup says once the air ticketing model is successful 

enough, they will extend this facility to other costs that a 

traveler needs, namely hotel and holiday spots booking. 

Visit www.Airfordable.com to sign up 

Linda Lee loves to follow the successes of Black owned 

start-ups. She is a freelance writer residing in Paris, 

France. 


2017 Black 

The Damn Salon & The Business of Hair 

We made numerous attempts to reach out to Lou and 

the representatives of the Damn Salon to get more of a 

one on one with the beauty boss herself; but were not 

successfully able to make a connection in time for this 

publication. So, this story is about why we have chosen 

this dynamic woman to be our 2017 Black Mogul of the 

Year versus a live interview which should happen later in 

the year. 

At some point in time, we as Black women must come 

to the realization that we must find a way to work 

together to save our community. Reality TV is the 

abyss of entertainment in that there are always Black 

women willing to look like fools in front of the camera. 

But what we see too little of is women on these shows 

with purpose. Instead of sheer buffoonery, bring some 

individualized beauty and brawn to the table. We believe 

Mushiya Tshikuka embodies the qualities of a mogul. 

Selecting a Black Mogul of the Year is no easy task. 

We spend time watching people the entire year. 

Watching the way they move. Checking out how they 

deal with adversity. Making note of their achievements. 

Determining if they are doing good for the community. 

It’s a year-long all eyes on you process for the most part, 

with few exceptions. 


“I am beautiful and I don’t give a damn what you think” 

Mushiya Tshikuka 

Mogul of the Year 

Publisher’s Words 

To give you a strong reference point, President Barack 

Obama was our 2016 Black Mogul of the Year. So, those 

are some big shoes to fill. So, why Mushiya? 

Mushiya Tshikuka was born in the Republic of Congo and 

went to high school in an Atlanta, Georgia suburb. She 

learned how to do hair from her mom. She traveled the 

world, went to college and headed back to the ATL where 

she has chosen to make her dreams come true. 

She is the Creative Director and Founder of The Damn 

Salon which has locations in Atlanta and Charlotte. She is 

a mother, a wife, a Reality TV Star and the boss of her own 

bustling empire. 

The Damn Salon is the premier natural hair salon in 

the country. Mushiya started her business wanting to 

bring something new to the table for Black women. Her 

primary purpose is to get us back to loving ourselves. 

Loving our own natural kinky, wavy, curly hair, the way 

nature intended it to be. 

The salon started in the kitchen of her home with nothing 

more than a comb and a very large vision. With the word 

spreading like wildfire she expanded to her first physical 

location and now a second location. 

Mushiya owns multiple trademarks to numerous natural 

hair techniques including the very popular Runway 

Curls. Runway Curls is a glamourous line of upscale 

100% human Ethiopian textured natural hair extensions 

which has exploded since her appearance on the WE TV 

Network reality series, “Cutting It In The ATL”. 


Runway Curls is part of a natural hair movement which 

has expanded around the world through a massive 

network of independent distributors. The movement has 

a tremendous cult following and is all about educating 

women of color on natural hair care thus giving them 

more optimal choices. The goal of the movement is for 

women to return to their natural roots therefore walking 

away from harmful techniques such as relaxing the hair 

which introduce dangerous chemicals to our hair, our 

bodies, and the environment. 

According to the Global Hair Extension Industry research 

report, the global hair care market is an $80 billion dollar 

industry. Black hair care represents approximately $7.5 

billion dollars of that. And hair extensions account for 

nearly $1.5 billion dollars in business. 

Global Production and Consumption of Hair Extensions 

China (20%-30%) USA(40%-60%) EU (20%-30%) Africa 

(0%-5%) rest of the world (0%-20%). 

Global Consumption Volume Market Share of Hair 

Extensions 

China (20%-30%) USA(40%-60%) EU (20%-30%) Africa 

(0%-5%) ROW (0%-20%). 

Global Production Volume Market Share of Hair Extension 

in 2015 originated from Germany, yet the hair extension 

market enjoys its prosperity in the US. Regionally, the US 

is the largest consumption area of hair extension, with 

leading players like Great Lengths, Klix Hair Extension, 

Socap and Cinderella. No major Black players have 

dominated the game as of yet. 

Ms. Tshikuka is working to change all of this. A 

controversial figure in both business and activism, she has 

oftentimes called Black American women “lost”, but has 

plans to help them save themselves. 

The success of “Cutting It In The ATL” has her traveling 

across the country opening new markets for Runway 

Curls which is a far cry from the typical boring natural hair 

styling. 

The success of her salons, her brand, and her movement 

to take on an industry where we are the biggest 

consumers, yet almost absent from making the money is 

what makes this beauty boss a true Black Mogul. 

When she is not bossin’, she is making music and 

creating a line of beautiful Black dolls. Her voice is quite 

impressive and so is the newest doll. 

Congratulations to Mushiya Tshikuka our 2017 Black 

Mogul of the Year! 

Shout her out on social media Twitter @TheDamnSalon 

and Instagram @MushiyaTshikuka and to learn more visit 

www.RunWayCurls.com and mention that you saw her in 

Black Business Moguls Magazine. 


From C-O-N to CEO 

Get Fit with a Convict Workout 

DoTheTime. That is the slogan on the walls of 

ConBody Bootcamp Studio located at 294 Broome 

Street C-Level in New York City. With barbed wire 

motifs, the place does look like a jail cell. Why would 

you want to train in a jail cell? Have you not seen those 

bodies of convicted felons on TV? Being locked up gives 

one time to perfect their workout and the results are 

surprisingly quick. Coss Marte, the Founder of ConBody, 

used the routine he deployed at the prison gym to shed 

70 pounds in just 6 months. Marte says you would take 

at least 2 years in a traditional gym to shed that kind of 

weight. 

Convicted 

Coss Marte was living the life of the decadent drug dealer 

when he was busted by the Feds. He was making $2 

million in a year. That is the kind of money that grows 

on you literally in form of fat and cholesterol. Marte was 

sentenced to 7 years in jail for his illegal deeds. 

A Doctor at New York’s Greene Correctional facility told 

Marte he would never see the free world again if he did 

not shed the weight. This dire warning plus his sister’s 

religious exhortations made him relook at his life starting 

with his physical form. Marte started working out using 

only his body weight and tweaked military style routines. 

In 6 months he was 70 pounds lighter. 

Inspiration 

After release from prison and living with his mother, Marte 

was looking for ways to make an extra buck while he an 

idea struck him. He had been working out with his friends 

when a passerby asked to join. Marte charged the guy 

$200 for a month’s routine. The guy happily paid up. 

Marte started Coss 

Athletics first operating 

out of the basement 

at Delancey Street 

day care. His routines 

grew in popularity and 

now attract about 400 

people per month. 

The uniqueness and 

effectiveness of his 

routines have become 

popular with people who 

have tried other fancier 

gyms with little result. 

Conbody 

Coss Athletics became ConBody. The routines are strictly 

based on body weight. Drawing from his time in the cell, 

trainees perform their routines in a small space the size of 

a yoga mat. There are about 40 classes a week. 

Marte says about 80% of his clients are women. They 

seem to prefer the challenge and the hard going routines, 

unlike the usual aerobics routines. At $25 per session or a 

monthly pass for $100, Marte’s clients believe the workout 

is the best they can get. 

Marte has engaged other people who needed a second 

chance just like he did. Shane Ennover is one beneficiary 

of ConBody’s social responsibility. He says that ConBody 

has given him a chance to make an honest living doing 

something he enjoys and helping people attain healthier 

lifestyles which are a win-win for both sides. 

Visit their website at www.ConBodyLive.com 


Mogul Travel 

The Luxurious SLS Hotel (W Hotel’s 

latest acquisition) via Las Vegas 

There are no flashy neon lights and other gaudy signage inviting 

you to the SLS Las Vegas, just quiet aristocracy. The SLS Las Vegas 

says class without being showy. Housed in the building of the old 

Sahara Hotel and Casino at the northern end of the strip, the SLS 

commands an air sheer luxury and opulence just like as one can 

imagine it to be in the Sin City. 

The SLS Las Vegas is partly owned by the SBE group whose face 

has been the renowned entertainment mogul Sam Nazarian. The 

SLS Las Vegas has some of the trendiest bars and eateries on the 

strip like the Cleo, Katsuya, and Umami Burger. 

Casino 

The casino at the SLS is a mix of the old and the new. There are 

LED tiles on the floor that change color when you step on them. 

There is a huge 3D video screen that hangs at the center of the 

Casino’s bar which is itself at the center of the Casino area. 

Dining 

The SLS has made a name for itself by having some of the top 

eateries on the strip. There is the Bazaar Meat with celebrity chef 

Jose Andre whose beef steak is legendary. For Japanese cuisine 

head to the Katsuya. There is also the Ku Noodle 

for oriental style dumplings and the Cleo for 

Mediterranean inspired cuisine, and 800 degrees 

for Italian style pizza. For the best in good old 

burger and fries try Umami Burger. 

There is always a party going on at one of the 

night spots in the SLS. For drinks head to the 

Sayers Club. There are luxurious couches from 

which you can enjoy the acts lined for the night 

including comedy, live music and DJ mixes. High 

energy partying is to be found at the Foundry 

or Foxtail. There is a pool by the Foxtail where 

you can enjoy your drinks as you mingle with the 

rest of the revelers. There is also the Monkey bar 

which has a fantastic view of the Vegas skyline. 

Luxurious Accommodations 

There are options for a double bed room or king 

room. Each room is 360 square feet. The double 

has two beds with each headboard set near the 

window. The King rooms are also 360 square feet 

with one king sized bed. The tower story rooms 


are 325 square feet and set in the 

offbeat style. 

Each room has a 55 inch HD LED TV 

and a music system. There is also a 

sofa and a working desk. A Saints 

and Sinners snack pack and a mini 

fridge takes care of your hunger 

pangs before heading down to the 

eateries. Each room has an all-glass 

luxury shower and Infinity sink. This 

is mogul luxury and style beyond 

compare. 

Mogul Upgrades in 

Expected W Hotel Like 

Style 

The W Hotel is snagging the SLS 

to become a member of its family 

of hotels. The W emblem sits on 

top of the front building of the 

hotel reminding you that the old 

is making way for the new. And 

for those with mogul pockets who 

desire to step your game up, the 

one-bedroom Wow Suites offer 

chic comforts and a dash of playful 

mischief. Incredible views of the 

Nevada Mountains or the fabulous 

Las Vegas Strip. 

Wow Suites offer guests VIP entrée 

to the hotel’s exceptional nightlife 

venues. To stay in these suites and 

enjoy this level of exclusive access, 

guests must be 21 years and older. 

In the private bedroom, our kingsize 

bed sits atop an illuminated 

platform giving it the look 

and feel of a floating poolside 

daybed. Sink into the comfort the 

hotel’s exclusive Sleep Lying Still 

Beautyrest brand of Mattresses and 

dreamy linens for a perfect night’s 

sleep. The illuminated headboard 

and ceiling mirror add a dash of 

playful glamor. Choose from an 

imaginative Phillipe Starck interior 

or a stunning Lenny Kravitz design with private balcony. 

The ingenious bathroom is divided into separate bright 

yellow alcoves that house an oversized walk-in shower 

and multi-use sink. Sliding mirror doors to each alcove 

introduce a mischievous ‘peekaboo’ element. Exclusive 

Ciel Spa bath amenities plus our signature terry robes and 

slippers round out the indulgence. 

Your stay in the Wow Suites requires a direct call to 

Starwood Preferred Guest Reservations for upgraded 

pricing and availability. Or directly to the hotel’s 

concierge at 702-761- 8700. 

For more details and room stylings visit https://www. 

slslasvegas.com 

Rayna Rich is an avid traveller, woman of leisure, and 

mother of one. She resides in Las Vegas, NV home of the 

fabulous. 


Mogul Rides 

The 2017 Maserati 

Ghibli Affordable 

Luxury 

The 2017 Ghibli named for the African desert wind has 

received mixed reactions from car aficionados who 

were not too impressed with the 2014 version. It seems 

Maserati decided to work on the interior and mechanics while 

leaving the car’s exterior styling just as it was in the 2014 version. 

The 2017 Ghibli has come in 3 forms; Ghibli, Ghibli S and Ghibli 

S Q$. The basic version is going for $71,600 while the other two 

are going for $77,200 and $79,700 respectively. Again, Maserati 

is pushing luxury as the differentiating factor. All versions get a 

V6 twin turbocharged engine. The basic Ghibli has a 3 liter 345 

HP, while the S version has 404 HP which is also equal to the 

Q4. The 404 Hp allow the Ghibli to jump from 0-60 mph in 4.7 

seconds and achieve a top speed of 175 mph. Maserati engines 

are designed by Maserati and built by Ferrari. The signature 

note of the growling V6 is impressive. 

The 2017 Ghibli has an improved driver assistance package. 

There is lane-departure warning, blind spot alert, adaptive cruise 

control, forward collision warning and automated emergency 

braking. The driver also gets a rear camera for dynamic parking 

trajectory suggestions. There is also 360 degrees that can be 

turned on optionally. 

The Q4 differs from the S version by having an all-wheel drive 

which has improved the agility and grip while channeling the 

404 Hp to the ground. The S version features Urano polished 

wheels with Maserati’s proprietary Skyhook adaptive suspension 

and red brake calipers. The Q4 version 19 inch Poseidon wheels 

with black brake calipers. 

The infotainment has been upgraded with a touchscreen set 

featuring a central dial for easier control. There are options 

to upgrade to premium systems from Bowers & Wilkins and 

Harman Kardon. 

The 2017 Ghibli does not disappoint in terms of luxury. The front 

seats are in a wraparound style and can be adjusted in 12 ways 

for the perfect sitting position. Both rear and front seats have 

leather covering coming in 3 colors. The leather can be extended 

to armrests, dashboard, and instrument panel, doors, and interior 

side panels on demand. Maserati has engaged renowned car 

interior designer Ermenegildo Zegna for the interior. There is the 

option of a silk trim interior by Zegna. The silk is hand stitched 

and has a micro chevron pattern to cover seats, door panels, roof 

lining, sunshades and ceiling light fixture. 

The Maserati Stability Program has been deployed for greater 

stability while keeping the agility of the car. There are 7 airbags 

to keep all the occupants safe. These supplement the impressive 

driver aids in all versions of the Ghibli. 

Prince Aiden Aziz lives in London England and happily writes for 

Black Business Moguls Magazine in his free time. 


Business Finance 

How to Build a Paydex Score 

More and more businesses are realizing how 

important a business credit card is, just like it is 

for an individual person. However, the question 

many businesses will keep asking is why they keep 

getting denied business credit cards and other lines of 

credit. 

Just like there is credit scoring for individuals, businesses 

get scored too. A Paydex score shows how well a business 

repays its debts and thus its creditworthiness. The score’s 

cut line is 80. A number below this is a poor score while 

above 80 shows the business pays on time, or before 

debts are due. 

Paydex number 

To get scored, a business has to obtain a D-U-N-S number. 

This number is issued by Dun & Bradstreet, a credit 

scoring agency. This number will be tracked through 

other businesses dealing reporting to Dun & Bradstreet. 

Improving scores 

If you are dealing with a physical product, getting scored 

is a pretty straightforward affair. Look for 

vendors who report to D&B. Open at least 

4 credit lines with these vendors as that is 

the minimum reporting requirement. You 

should take care not to overdo it. Typically 

10 vendors are OK for a quick feedback 

on your creditworthiness. 

Trade line accounts are the easiest to 

open. You will find that there are many 

stores willing to open this kind of account 

for office supplies. A store like OfficeMax 

will allow new businesses to open a credit 

line account with the first order. 

If you are in the service business or tech 

field, you can still get a Paydex score 

by contracting other service firms that 

report to D&B. These could be lawyers, 

accountants, or the landlord. Ask for 

invoices and pre-determined pay dates. 

Look for a business credit card and accept 

it even if it has a low limit. The credit card should be in the 

business name and not a personal name. Again, there are 

many credit card firms willing to take on new customers at 

low limits. 

Take out a small loan you know the business can 

comfortably pay back on time. This should be possible 

after 3-6 months of consistently paying your trade 

accounts and business credit cards on time. 

Ensure that all these payments are made on or before 

they are due. All transactions should be crafted to be 

paid on credit where possible, and be paid before the 

due date. Negotiating for longer payment periods 

works in your favor. Instead of Net 10, ask for a Net 30 

arrangement. This keeps the business on the safe side in 

case the cash flow gets constrained. 

D&B will start picking up your credit trail in about 3 months. 

You can apply to have your Paydex score in 6 months. 

Following this process to the letter will help you lay the 

foundation for building strong credit for your business. 

Sharon Neely is a freelance writer living with her two 

dogs in Los Angeles, California 


Wellness 

The Power of Acupuncture 

In 2009 the US Air force began teaching ‘Battlefield 

Acupuncture’ to troops deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan. 

This would seem laughable but an entity such as the USAA 

understands medicine and anything it takes serious cannot 

be laughed off. Indeed the 2,000 years of history behind 

acupuncture means it has been thoroughly studied and refined 

over the ages, which is longer than has been the study of 

chemical drugs in modern medicine. 

Acupoints 

According to the Chinese and other oriental societies, life is 

enabled by a life force known as Chi (China) or Qi (Japan). This 

life force is in constant flow and gives function to form in matter. 

That is, it animates the body. This life force is present in all living 

beings. When chi gets blocked or flows imperfectly, there is an 

imbalance which leads to pain and disease. Only the restoration 

of this balance can make the body healthy again. 

Points of the body at which chi flow may be hampered are 

known as acupoints or meridians. The human body has about 

350 acupoints. 

Acupuncture 

This is the stimulation of acupoints to restore chi. The most 

common method of acupuncture is the insertion of very fine 

needles in the acupoints. Other methods include heat therapy 

(moxibustion), manual massage, cupping, and application of 

topical medicines. 

Acupuncture became popular in the West in the last half of 

the 20th century. Serious studies even by leading academic 

institutions led scholars to believe that acupuncture was 

effective in relieving problems in the digestive, cardiovascular, 

endocrine and immune systems. 

The World Health Organization found that acupuncture could 

help alleviate problems for 28 ailments. The USAA found that 

acupuncture relieved pain during and after surgery reducing the 

need for strong painkillers, hence the recommendation to teach 

battlefield medics. 

Although western medicine has never conclusively studied the 

concept of Chi, some scholars opine that acupuncture stimulates 

the body’s natural painkillers in the nervous system and the flow 

of blood which delivers more immune cells to ailing body parts. 

What is not disputed is that acupuncture has been found to 

effective in treating several ailments among them: 

• Allergic rhinitis 

• Epigastralgia including peptic ulcer, acute and chronic 

gastritis 

• Headache • Hypotension, primary 

• Knee pain • Low back pain 

• Neck pain • Renal colic 

• Tennis elbow • Nausea and vomiting 

• Sciatica • Pain in dentistry 

• Rheumatoid arthritis • Postoperative pain 

• Stress • Female Issues 

• And many more 

Acupuncture treatment starts with a physical examination. 

The examination is pretty much like the ordinary medical 

examination where the doctor is looking for symptoms and 

signs. The doctor may look for symptoms by examining organs 

such as the tongue’s color, coating, and dryness. According 

to his or her conclusions, there could be a recommended a 

number of sessions for several weeks or months. Each session 

takes about 30 minutes. 

Check www.yelp.com for the best recommendations in your 

city. 


Meet The Author 

Renata Brown-Brodie 

The Brodie Family 

Renata was once a social butterfly who turned stay at 

home mother. She left her work life behind to be at home 

for her children and husband. As her two kids got older, 

she returned to the corporate world. First as a Realtor in 

Wilmington, DE until the markets crashed. Secondly, she 

settled into a promising career with Bank of America. 

Being young and restless, Renata was doing well in 

corporate America, but still was not satisfied. Her passion 

is writing and has been the case since she was at least 11 

years old. 

After leaving work at her corporate job, Renata would 

come home and start cranking out pages developing the 

groundwork for her latest successful novel, “From Hunt 

To Teen”. Her teenage children are her muse and provide 

inspiration for the book and many of her other stories. 

She will be the first to tell you, getting her work out 

there did not come easy. Writing requires discipline and 

passion and if you are not serious about the craft, you 

will throw in the towel in frustration. With many attempts 

at getting her work published, Renata finally landed a 3 

book deal with Tate Publishing. The success of her first 

published book has placed high demands on her time. 

Once she leaves work at her day job, she conducts radio 

interviews and book signings across the country. 

Renata is proof that once can never be too busy to start 

living your dreams. This super busy mom and career 

woman has found a way to balance life on her terms 

successfully. 

If you like “Harry Potter”, then “From Hunt To Teen” is a 

great book to grab as a gift for yourself or someone you 

love. And you can get a copy with the assurance that it 

contains wholesome family friendly language. 

Read more online at www.RenataBrodie.com 

Connect with Renata on Twitter @rdevia08 and be sure to 

shout out Black Business Moguls Magazine when you do. 


BOSS MOVES 

Natural Hair, 

Beauty & 

Empowerment 

Expo Founder 

Marita Walton - 

Publisher’s Words 

Marita Walton moved from Chicago to Las 

Vegas with a background in Customer Service 

recruiting. She loves helping others find fulfilling 

work that makes them happy. After making her move, she 

found herself working in corporate events and wanted 

to do something that would give her own life personal 

fulfillment. 

In 2011, when she decided to move away from chemically 

processing her hair, she had the idea to network with 

other women of color who were making a similar move. 

She started a Natural Hair MeetUp offering workshops 

and support to other women wanting to get away 

from the snap, crackle, and pop of using relaxers and 

damaging heat. After her own hair started falling out and 

shedding, she had had enough. Marita wanted to find a 

way to teach other women how to learn to love who they 

were starting with their own kinky or curly hair. 

In 2013, Marita and a dedicated group of supportive 

volunteers birthed the 1st Natural Hair, Beauty and 

Empowerment Expo with very limited funding. The 

expo was a huge success with more than 1000 people 

attending from across the county. 

The expo took off a when launching year two in October 

2016. Working with her promotional partner, Dee Ware, 

more than 2000 people, vendors, and 


natural hair experts were in attendance. The 2016 event 

was held at the beautiful SLS Hotel in Las Vegas. And it's a 

clear indication from the packed attendance that the 

event is here to stay. 

One can find at the Natural Hair, Beauty & Empowerment 

Expo an abundance of workshops overflowing with 

attendees. And a mainstage of internationally renowned 

speakers like Patrina Wisdom, who give powerful lessons 

on loving yourself and the skin you are in. There is a 

fashion show, food vendors, and a showcase of other 

talented individuals who round out the showcase. 

Marita wants to expand the expo and continue to build 

on the success of the event. She still maintains her full 

time corporate job while working hard on her passion. 

Many Entrepreneurs believe you have to go all in head 

first in order to run a successful business. But Marita is 

proof that you can build your dreams on a part-time basis 

without completely risking your financial well-being. 

I asked her to share with our readers and other Black 

women her blueprint for start-up success: 

THE BluePrint 

1. Ask yourself what do you REALLY want to do? It’s not 

easy because with your dedication to your dream, 

something is going to suffer... children, spouse etc. 

2. What are you willing to give up (relationships, 

friendships)? 

3. Find A Mentor 

4. Read & Meditate 

5. Find tools and resources, organizations & networking 

to tap into 

6. Be prepared for surprises 

7. Don’t be afraid to fail or start over as it may not work 

the first time 

To learn more about the Natural Hair, Beauty & 

Empowerment Expo 2017 visit www.NaturalnSassy.com 


Nittaya’s 

Secret Kitchen 

Mogul Eats 

When traveling to Las Vegas, you don’t want to 

miss this wonderful little find. Nittaya’s Secret 

Kitchen is home to some of the most exquisite 

Thai cuisine being served in America. 

The restaurant is located in the upscale neighborhood 

of Summerlin amid multimillion dollar homes and 

breathtaking estates. It is a far cry from the tourist scene 

that normally comes to mind when one thinks of Las 

Vegas. 

Chef Nittaya Parawong believes in serving food loaded 

with authentic flavors that come from her native Thailand. 

Every step is taken to create culinary masterpieces that 

will tantalize at least 4 of the 5 senses. And in some cases, 

they will hit all 5. 

The restaurant is a cozy blend of soothing wood and dim 

lighting that give it an intimate feel. A recent expansion 

allows them to accommodate a few more than the original 

12 or so tables they originally offered. Reservations are a 

must as the place fills up quickly. 

The menu reads like a secret garden oasis of flavors 

awaiting your beckoning. Of course, you have the familiar 

spring rolls, pad Thai, and Thai ice tea. But give your 

palate something different and try the fried spinach 

salad, panko breaded avocado, or volcano shrimp served 

flaming tableside. 

The tapas and dinner menus are extensive. And the wine 

list is impressive. And so is the selection of hot teas. 

Desserts are a must especially the sticky coconut rice 

served with thick slices of freshly cut juicy mango. 

The secret kitchen is all about the rest of the menu 

offerings that take you deep inside the food of 

Thailand that Chef Nittaya grew up enjoying. Dishes 

like lemongrass soup, drunken noodles, southern Thai 

Cornish hen, eggplant with fresh basil, and garlic rice 

which is my personal favorite. Only superior ingredients 

go into the making of each ultra-fine dish on the menu. 

Lunch sampling is available six days a week. And dinner 

service is available nightly seven days a week. Go to www. 

NittayasSecretKitchen.com to explore more of the menu 

which changes often. Also visit Yelp.com for more photos 

and fabulous reviews. 


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Strategic 

Moves 

The Places To Be For Black 

Entrepreneurs 

10 

TOP 

CITIES 

FOR BLACK 

ENTREPRENEURS 

The Motivation 

Behind Our Findings 

Mainstream media always has a 

way of leading our community 

down a rabbit trail. Taking 

propaganda and calling it 

news and putting it in front 

of us by way of social media, 

entertainment and the nightly 

news. This method of feeding 

us so called news oftentimes 

influences our decisions 

about places to live, work 

and do business. The same 

propaganda is what keeps us 

chasing our tails. It’s divisive 

and misleading and it keeps us 

from fully realizing the American 

dream….a dream that should 

have made us rich from our time, 

talent, contributions, and gifts… 

decades ago. 

So, we decided to research and 

investigate the data that we 

could find about Black owned 

businesses in this country to see 

where it would lead us versus 

where the media wants to push 

us. The list is surprising and the 

statistics in some places were 

staggering. If you are building 

a company and are looking 

for “the places to be”, this list 

is for you. We’d love to hear 

your feedback on social media! 

We're on Twitter and Instagram 

@BlackMogulsMag 

About The Data 

According to the National 

Black Chamber of 

Commerce, there are more 

than 2.1 million registered 

Black owned businesses 

in this country producing 

$138 BILLION DOLLARS IN 

REVENUE and they create 

approximately 921,000 

jobs. 

Black Business Moguls 

Magazine crunched 

numbers for 100 

metropolitan areas 

around the country with 

populations over 100,000 

people; viewed statistics for 

medium incomes for Black 

people in these areas; 

factored cost of living and 

unemployment rates to 

create this very telling Top 

10 listing. The general 

thoughts and ideas behind 

entrepreneurship are to 

solve problems that create 

economic opportunities 

for the community. 

Opportunities that also 

build financial freedom 

and independence for 

the owners and Founders. 

Numbers don’t lie. 

10 

salt Lake City, Utah 

Black owned businesses in this city have the 

highest revenues of all the cities on the listing. 

Revenues for these businesses are 5xs more 

than the other cities in our listing. 

9 

Buffalo, new York 

Buffalo has the 2nd highest percentage of 

Black owned businesses with actual paid 

employees in the country. 

8 

Montgomery, Alabama 

1/3 of all businesses in the area are Black 

owned 


Memphis, Tennessee 

Music, Film and TV are putting 

"The Bluff City" back on the 

Black economic map. 

Memphis has always 

maintained a majority Black 

population. Known 

as America’s distribution 

center because of its location 

to multiple sources of 

international transportation 

and waterways. Memphis also 

excels in Bio Science, Green 

Industries and of course 

Manufacturing. 

Baltimore, MD 

Its proximity to DC and 

Alexandria, VA allows the 

success to rub off on this big 

sleeper town with more than 

270,000 daily commuters. 

Baltimore Open for Business 

offers online guides to help 

you do business in the city. 

7 6 

5 

4 3 

2 

Washington, DC/Alexandria, 

Virginia 

With a highly educated population, this 

area is growing in technology. There are 

increasing business opportunities for 

companies with large contracts in the public 

and private sector. 

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, nC 

The research triangle is a technology 

epicenter filled with opportunities. A 

number of incubators, business accelerators, 

co-working spaces and entrepreneurial 

MeetUps exist to support business 

ownership. Social entrepreneurship is 

growing in the area as well. Durham Black 

Chamber of Commerce serve as a good 

source for information on doing business in 

the area. 

Richmond, VA 

Quietly known as the “hub” of Black 

capitalism, Richmond has 8.67% Black 

owned businesses with actual paid 

employees-the highest on the list. The city 

has the 2nd lowest unemployment rates 

at 5.3%. And is the best place for Black 

Millennials to do business. 

Miami-fort Lauderdale, fL 

The area has the highest percentage of 

Black owned businesses of any major 

metro area across the country. Over 12% of 

businesses in the area are Black owned. 

1 

Columbus, GA (surprise! surprise!) 

“People THINK Black Entrepreneurship is concentrated in Atlanta, but it extends to 

other cities in the State.”-Bill Murphy, EVP Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of 

Commerce 

Columbus, GA has a robust, affluent Black community. Over 1/3 of the cities small 

businesses are Black owned. The low cost of living gives it ideal appeal. 


The Conspiracy That Is Atlanta 

The Dying Black Mecca 

Tides have turned in Atlanta and things are changing 

in major ways. Mainstream media always puts 

Atlanta on the top 10 list of places for Black people 

to live. It even shows up on other people’s listings for the 

best places to start a business. But the end results say 

something different. So, why do other people want to 

continue to lead you to Atlanta? 

In its former life, Atlanta was indeed becoming the Black 

Mecca. But something happened. It has since been coopted 

by people who chose to sell the community out as 

opposed to continuing the progress lead by a Black 

Attorney who would ultimately become the city’s first 

Black Mayor, Maynard Jackson. Jackson’s vision for the 

city has been quietly stifled. There is literally a 20 point 

plan to destroy Atlanta’s Black political power structure 

thus redirecting all the economic gains. Reference the 

book “The Black Metropolis In the 21st Century.” 

But what makes Atlanta so important to mainstream 

America so much so that they want to continue to sell you 

the false hopes of its appeal? 

Atlanta is the 3rd largest Black CONSUMER Market in the 

nation, valued at $73 Billion dollars…that’s why. Atlanta’s 

low cost of living, strong business environment, and heavy 

Black affluent consumerism make it ideal for OTHERS 

to do business. Atlanta’s appeal is its Black consumer 

purchasing power. This appeal is the opportunity is for 

others to get rich at your expense. 

For more information on the changing tide in Atlanta visit 

http://www.reimaginerpe.org/18-2/bullard 

And share your thoughts with us twitter@BlackMogulsMag 

and Instagram@BlackMogulsMag 


FEMALE 

BOSSES YOU 

15MUST KNOW 

1 

Bari A. Williams, Senior Counsel- Facebook 

Bari is the head of Global Infrastructure and Operations at the 

world’s largest social network. Twitter@ BariAWilliams 

2 

5 

6 

7 

8 

Emelyn Stuart, CEO & Founder-Stuart Film Group 

Emelyn is an Executive Producer and heads up the Oktober film 

Festival in New York City. Twitter@ StuartFilms 

3 Umukija Singh, Owner & Community Activist for 

the Homeless 

Umukija is a Master Distributor of Hair Care Products. And uses 

profits from her company to provide weekly meals to homeless 

families in Atlanta. Twitter@ kijafoodprayer 

4 Wanda Dee, Performer & Female Boss at Goddess 

Empire 

Wanda Dee is a Recording Artist and international performer 

who has multiple Reality TV projects in production. Facebook @ 

wanda.dee.90 

Stacy Brown-Philpot, CEO-TaskRabbit 

Stacy is a power mover in Silicon Valley having been large and 

in charge previously at Google. Twitter@ sbp04 

Erica Baker, Senior Engineer-Slack 

Erica is leading the way for diversity and inclusion in the world 

of technology. Twitter @ EricaJoy 

Zuhairah Washington, General Manager-Uber 

Zuhairah runs the show for Uber in Washington, DC. 

Twitter@ Zuhairah 

Swan Simpson, CEO-Swan Simpson Media Group 

Swan is the Publisher of Black Business Moguls Magazine & runs 

a digital media empire. Twitter@SwanSimpson 

Jasmine Lawrence, Program Manager 

9 

Xbox-Microsoft 

Jasmine is responsible for user experiences with Xbox. 

Twitter@ EDENsjasmine 

10 

11 

12 

15 

Darlene & Lizzy Okpo, Owners-William 

Okpo Designs 

Sisters Darlene & Lizzy started their own designer label 

in New York City with influences from Nigerian culture. 

Twitter@ WilliamOkpo 

Ituen Basi, CEO & Chief Designer-Ituen-Basi 

Ituen is a rising Nigerian designer who was 

professionally trained in London. Twitter@ ituenbasi 

Janice Bryant-Howroyd, CEO-ACT1 Group 

Janice founded the largest woman owned privately 

held workforce solutions company in the U.S. 

Twitter@ JBryantHowroyd 

Kiana Webb-Severloh, Restauranteur & Top 

13 

McDonald’s Franchisee. 

Kiana owns 5 McDonald’s restaurants of her own and 

runs 16 others owned by her family. Connect with her 

on LinkedIn 

Elizabeth Blount-McCormick, President- 

14 

Uniglobe Travel 

Elizabeth runs her family owned corporate travel 

management enterprise. Twitter@ elizabethb15 

Erika Alexander-Actress & Co-Creator of 

Concrete Park graphic novel series 

Erika is the former star of Living Single and is the first 

Black female creator of a widely distributed comic 

series. Twitter @EAlexTheGreat 

Network with these powerful women and rising stars 

on social media and be sure to mention you read about 

them in Black Business Moguls magazine. 

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Tech Watch 

Pay Sell Co. 

Pay Sell Co. is a provider of e-commerce solutions. The 

company grows as a provider of modern solutions that 

serve the unique needs of each business, individual, 

organization or cause. Pay Sell helps clients to get paid 

easily by customers, order prepaid services, promote 

their brand, and send charitable donations among other 

transactions. 

The Founder 

Pay Sell Co. was founded by Mr. Jibril Sulaiman. He 

started off as the owner of a store to support music and 

wireless carrier industries in their transactions. Sulaiman 

was a pioneer in the refill / reup / payments / topup 

industry having come up with one of the earliest payment 

systems called Cell Pay. It is still one of the leading IVR/ 

TXT2PAY systems that can be quickly deployed at any 

level of business. The second product was Kontribute 

which allowed for donations to be made through a phone 

number. 

From the wireless store, Sulaiman went on to offer more 

solutions in e-commerce for businesses with unique 

needs. Pay Sell relies on new emerging technology to 

tailor make e-commerce solutions for their clients. 

Pay Sell Co. has 5 employees and 4 advisors. Mr. Sulaiman 

remains the President of the parent company Pay Cell 

Systems. Pay Sell Co. is located at 418 W Garden St 

Pensacola, FL 32502. The company landed on the 2016 

Inc 5000 and is worth $9.8 million dollars. 

Products 

Pay Sell Co. offers two main e-commerce platforms; Cell 

Pay and Razsum. Cell Pay allows collection of wireless 

payments via phone, SMS, and the web. The second, 

Razsum, is for people, businesses and organizations 

looking to do fundraising. Razsum offers 7 different kinds 

of platforms for fundraising: 

1. Eventbrite for event fundraising 

2. GoFundMe for social goal page fundraising 

3. ActBlue or Crimsonred for political fundraising 

4. Cashme for twitter donations 

5. Web fundraising 

6. Phone call fundraising 

7. SMS fundraising 

The beauty of Razsum is its simplicity. A client simply 

signs up, sets up the fundraising campaign and promotes 

it. The client gets a link for the promotion to push the 

donation on social media, texting and so on. 

Clients can fundraise for a variety of needs; non-profit 

charity, religious, sports and politics. The needs of each 

fundraising cause have been assessed carefully to present 

the client with the best payment solution. 

Pay Sell Co. says the fact that they provide modern needs 

does not have to mean having tap to pay, mobile apps 

and other fancy technology. The company believes in 

offering the client an e-commerce solution that works for 

his business by being the most efficient way of collecting 

the payments. 

Terri West is an American freelance writer living in South 

Africa. She loves keeping up with the latest news from 

the high-tech world. 


How To Create A Fortune 

In Network Marketing 

Can anyone make big money in network marketing? The 

answer is a solid yes. Some people have bad-mouthed 

networking marketing over the years because of simply 

not understanding what it is about. Network marketing 

works by pushing a product and getting others to do the 

same. Unlike a conventional job, networking marketing 

gives a freer hand in what you can do with the product. 

It’s your own business. Many people find it hard to 

make money from network marketing because of using 

the wrong tactics and lacking the discipline for selfmanagement. 

So, how do you make big money in the 

network marketing business? 

BE A Product of the Product 

Do not make the mistake of rushing to promote a product 

you barely understand or that you don’t believe in. Pick 

a product type that you are familiar with or that can 

be explained with simplicity. For example, if you are a 

regular exerciser you will find it easy promoting dietary 

supplements and other weight-related products. You 

will come across as more believable when making your 

pitch. You will also believe more in the product which 

is a great morale booster and shows in your marketing 

presentation. 

Establish Personal Goals 

Just like you would start off your own business with a 

business plan, it is important to know what you want from 

your network marketing business. Are you doing it as 

a side business or as the main source of income? Your 

answer will help you determine your goals and how much 

time each week you need to put into your business. 

Build A Solid Team 

Downlines are people you introduce to the network 

marketing business. You get a commission for every 

downline under you and those who are under them and 

so on. This means you can create infinitely deep levels of 

downlines all making money for you. 

You can make more money from your downlines in two ways; 

push them to drive more volumes, or train them to create and 

retain more downlines themselves. The first approach is good 

for quick returns while the second approach is good for longterm 

commissions and wealth creation. 

Get Training & Give Training 

Training is crucial for you and your downline. You will have 

to get the skills to push the product, manage and retain 

your downlines. Your downlines will also need the training 

to understand the product, commission model and how to 

push the product. Attend company provided trainings and 

seek out additional training on your own. Encourage your 

downlines to attend all training organized by the network 

marketing company and the additional trainings as well. 

NETWORK 

One of the main attractions of network marketing is the 

creation of income streams from those you introduce to 

the business. Tapping into social networks and introducing 

your friends and family is always a good starting point. 

Ask for electronic brochures of the products, video 

presentations and video trainings. Post these along with 

some success stories on Instagram and Facebook. Make 

a video testimonial to show potential downline members 

and/or customers how the product or service is helping 

other people and can do the same for them. 

Zee Butler has built a network marketing downline with more 

than 3000 active members. She travels the world teaching 

people how to live the Herbalife. Zee resides in the Bahamas 

with her husband, three children, a dog and their cat.

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