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Business First w/Sonia Alleyne

Business First w/Sonia Alleyne

著者： Mean Ole Lion Media
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At the Business First Podcast hosted by Sonia Alleyne our mission is simple: we want to help Black and Brown Business owners make their businesses Better, Bigger and Bolder. Listen weekly as we provide information and inspiration for new and established business owners, entrepreneurs and those looking to turn that side hustle into a their main hustle. We'll feature guests with dynamic stories to inspire, motivate and guide you wherever you are in your business journey.Copyright 2026 社会科学 経済学
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  • The Business of Make Up

    The Business of Make Up
    2026/10/13
    On this episode of Business First with Sonia Aline, Sonia welcomes Marquel Javontei, a second-generation owner of Bovanti Cosmetics, for a conversation about beauty, entrepreneurship, and building on a legacy her parents began in 1982. Marquel shares how growing up in the family business shaped her path—from watching her mother teach makeup techniques to selling cosmetics with her sister at Hampton University. Although she once planned to become a lawyer, beauty remained her calling, leading her to expand the family brand and establish her own location at Bowie Town Center in Maryland. For Marquel, the work goes beyond selling products. She explains why hands-on education is central to the Bovanti experience, helping customers understand their makeup, find their foundation match, and feel confident using what they take home. She also discusses training apprentices, learning from her Gen Z team, and the challenge of staying organized while wearing many hats. Looking ahead, Marquel shares her goals of developing an esthetics school, expanding into major retailers, and making Bovanti a household name. It’s a conversation about honoring your roots, stepping outside your comfort zone, and shaping the next chapter of a family business. Explore the brand at bovanticosmetics.com and follow @Bovanti on social media. Find more shows like this on the Mean Ole Lion app. Follow, rate, comment, and share.
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    23 分
  • More Than a Mission: Leadership, Accountability, and Impact

    More Than a Mission: Leadership, Accountability, and Impact
    2026/10/06
    Having a mission is one thing. Building an organization that can sustain it takes leadership, accountability, and determination. On this episode of Business First, Sonia welcomes Cheryl Ann Wadlington, founder and executive director of The Evoluer House, for a candid conversation about the business of creating lasting change for Black and Brown girls. A former fashion and beauty journalist, Cheryl shares how her family’s legacy of activism inspired her to build an organization focused on personal development and workforce readiness. She explains how helping young women recognize their potential means addressing the barriers they face while equipping them with confidence, practical skills, and the ability to advocate for themselves. Cheryl also gets into the work behind the mission: maintaining financial accountability, selecting and training effective board members, navigating funding challenges, and balancing a passion for programming with the responsibilities of running a nonprofit. From graduates pursuing advanced degrees to girls discovering that their voices matter, Cheryl shares the moments that keep her moving forward—and her vision for expanding The Evoluer House’s reach internationally. It’s a conversation about turning compassion into action and building the foundation that allows meaningful work to thrive. Learn more or support The Evoluer House at evoluerhouse.org. Find more shows like this on the Mean Ole Lion app. Follow, rate, comment, and share.
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    48 分
  • The Boonkey Trail

    The Boonkey Trail
    2026/09/29
    In this episode of Business First, host Sonia Alleyne speaks with emerging filmmaker Daunte Brown, the writer, director, and producer of the upcoming horror-thriller The Boonkey Trail. Rooted in Charleston and the culture of South Carolina’s Lowcountry, The Boonkey Trail draws inspiration from Black horror, Gullah-Geechee traditions, ancestral stories, and Daunte’s own family experiences. He shares how the success of films like Get Out, Nope, and Sinners encouraged him to tell an original Black story from a perspective rarely represented on screen. Daunte also discusses writing the screenplay in just six months, assembling his production team, managing imposter syndrome, and developing the confidence to declare that he intends to become one of the greatest filmmakers of his generation. Beyond the film itself, Daunte and his team are working to create a local economic impact by hiring South Carolina talent, supporting area businesses, and helping establish the state as a serious destination for independent filmmaking. This is a conversation about creative ambition, cultural representation, community investment, and having the courage to introduce your vision to the world before the world knows your name. Find more shows like this on the Mean Ole Lion app.
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    26 分
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