Mom Launches Vegan Nail Polish Line and Makes Her 4-Year Old Daughter Co-CEO - Bshani Radio App6/12/2021 Jasmine Phinex, a mother and entrepreneur, founded Serenity Nail Polish with her husband James and 4-year old daughter Serenity last year. Since then, they have created one of the fastest-growing lines of vegan non-toxic nail polish products that are safe for children.
The idea of putting up a new business came in an unexpected way last year during the pandemic. The mother and daughter had been spending more time together at home doing things that Serenity enjoys such as getting her nails painted. One day, Serenity wanted to buy new nail polish for herself after running out. When her mom asked her where should they buy it from, she confidently answered, "Let's go to Serenity Nail Polish store." It was then that her mom realized that it was time to launch their own brand and name it just that.Serenity Nail Polish, with young Serenity as the Co-CEO, offers high-quality vegan nail polish that is made with harmless chemicals safe even if ingested by children. The nail polishes are waterproof and scentless, making them more suitable for children to apply themselves. The brand currently offers different collections and colors of nail polish as well as nail art designs. They aim to create more priceless moments with loved ones while at the same time promoting creativity, confidence, and self-expression through painting and designing nails. For more information about Serenity Nail Polish and/or to order online, visit SerenityNailPolish.com Bshani Radio App
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Meet the Black Woman Helping Entrepreneurs Open Franchise Businesses at No Cost - Bshani Radio News6/12/2021 Tamika Franklyn, founder and CEO of Precision Franchise, is the owner of one of very few Black woman-owned franchise brokerages in the nation. 77% of franchise business owners are white males, but Tamika aims to change this by providing knowledge, resources, and access to people of color. She has created a strategic path for entrepreneurs to find and secure proven business models at no cost to them.
Because of her extensive years in business execution and operations, Tamika has been able to build a strong reputation for helping potential franchise owners find lucrative a business that fits their lifestyle goals. Precision Franchise has access to extensive data on thousands of franchises which enables them to find the best option for their clients. Additionally, her company connections to exclusive industry insiders provide them with the knowledge and resources to help make their clients’ ambitions of securing a franchise much easier within a shorter span of time.As a certified member of the Franchise Brokers Association (FBA), they are uniquely qualified to assist clients in all facets of their franchise discovery process. While many individuals may equate franchise ownership to the restaurant industry, ownership spans numerous industries such as beauty, B2B, real estate, vending, home care, and many other sectors. Tamika's company assists individuals with finding convenient, cost-effective ownership opportunities including business models that do not require full-time or brick-and-mortar stores. Regardless of the business or market, aspiring franchise owners rely on her company to provide them with resources, support, and a solid brand to invest in. Her company effectively works with its clients to produce a comprehensive end-to-end solution that caters to every clients’ business franchise requirements. "The decision to purchase a franchise is likely one of the biggest decisions an entrepreneur will make in their lifetime. Even after they’ve decided to pursue ownership, there are a myriad of other decisions that also need to be made to find the right fit," said Tamika. "We understand that every potential owner has different ambitions-whatever these may be, we are keen to help you achieve them," she added. Investing in a franchise takes time and work, but Precision Franchise shortens the process and provides clarity by providing funding sources and connecting clients with the right option. Their services help inform and protect prospective owners. Tamika sets her business apart by championing the community to invest in franchise ownership opportunities – a nearly untapped industry for people of color. To learn more about her company, visit PrecisionFranchise.com or follow the brand on Instagram and Facebook. For press inquiries, contact tamika@precisionfranchise.com Bshani Radio News Aramide Akintimehin exactly a year ago, a lot of amazing people and I raised $68,000 in three weeks to fund my graduate studies at Harvard University.
It was a daunting ride, but I couldn’t take no for an answer, so I decided to fundraise my tuition. I’m excited to graduate from Harvard with a full distinction result, and all I feel right now is gratitude. I am super grateful to all those who believe in me and my vision for change in the education system. I am grateful to everyone that carried my fundraiser on their head and continued to support me. I went back and forth in tears while typing this and I can’t begin to imagine where I would be without everyone’s support. It truly takes a village to raise a child, and I am grateful to everyone for raising this leader. Bshani Radio News By Tara Blair Ball
After several awkward situations where I’d approached a dude only to be told he was in a relationship, I decided to take my friends’ advice to “let the guys come to me.” For weeks, my friends got asked out or went twirling onto the dance floor while I waited by our table as the designated purse watcher. While approaching guys hadn’t worked, neither was waiting for guys to come to me. I felt stuck and frustrated. Later, a guy friend told me, “Men don’t know when to approach women. We see one and think she’s hot. We go try to hit on her and get rejected. But there could have been 20 other hot girls wanting us to go over to them and we’d have no idea. We’re clueless.” If a woman is introverted, wanting the guy to make the first move, or not making the first move for some other reason, guys need to pay attention to the signs women throw out. Women are actually really obvious, but if you aren’t paying attention to their body language, you’ll miss the signs altogether. 1. She’s looking around the room.If a woman clearly wants to be left alone, she’ll have headphones in, be staring at her phone, book, or laptop, and/or be giving her full attention to whomever she is with. But a woman who is possibly interested in being approached will take some time to look around and assess what’s going on and who’s around her. This won’t be a quick glance or in response to some sort of commotion. This will be a full scan of the room and one she’d likely do multiple times. 2. She meets your eye and smiles.Know what I do when I meet a guy’s eyes I’m not interested in, but can sense he’s interested in me? I immediately look down and away and avoid looking in his general direction again. In studies, men tend to overestimate a woman’s sexual interest. They actually project their own interest onto these women: “I’m interested, so she must be interested too.” Unfortunately, these women may feel the exact opposite. Since men might take even a brief eye glance as a sign of interest, women often do all they can to not meet the eyes of men they aren’t interested in. If a woman, in fact, meets your eye for 2–3 seconds and smiles, that’s gold. 3. She starts preening whenever you look at her.Women are like birds. We primp and preen when we’re interested. As an observer and a relationship coach, I’ve seen so many examples of this behavior out in the real world. Once you’re aware of it, you can’t unsee it. I’ve even been called out for doing it myself when I saw a hot guy looking at me and my friend asked, “Why do you keep messing with your earrings?” Here is an example of this kind of behavior: If you look over at a woman, she meets your eye, smiles, and starts messing with her hair, clothing, jewelry, etc., there’s a great chance she’s interested in being approached by you — and you alone. 4. She says things just to you or that seem directed at you.Let’s say that you’re intently watching a football game on the bar’s TV. You hear a woman near you say something like, “The game is on?!? Thank God. What’s the score?” It could be that she’s asking you, or she could be talking about something you’re clearly interested in to get you to pay attention to her. She may be hoping you’ll tell her the score or that you’ll say something like, “You like football? Are you a _______ or ________ fan?” 5. She moves closer.If a woman wants you to approach her, she may actually move herself to be nearer to you. She might hang out on your side of the bar, have her friend group switch tables, dance nearer to you or in your line of sight, or take up a spot alone so you can see she’s open to be spoken to. I’ve personally gone so far as to drag a friend of mine to take a selfie with me in front of a sign that happened to be right next to the guy I kept sneaking glances at. 6. She sets up a situation where you might run into each other.You go to the bar, and suddenly she’s there beside you ordering a beer too. You come out of the restroom, and she’s walking toward it. You head to the dance floor, and so does she. You’re playing pool, and she keeps passing your table. While this may be a coincidence, pay attention if there are any other signs she’s throwing off. Is she meeting your eye and smiling too? Preening? And the #1 sign that she doesn’t want to be approached by you… 1. She’ll put something between you and her.If you approach a woman and she immediately crosses her arms, pulls her purse in front of herself, or walks behind a chair or table, she’s clearly not interested and attempting to put some distance between the two of you. If you see this, take heed and excuse yourself politely. Men, I’ve heard all of the excuses: “If women always expect me to come to them, then I’d rather be single,” “If a woman’s interested in me, she can just get off her butt and come tell me,” and “Women are just too complicated. Why even bother?” But you know who is always giving these excuses? The same guys who hire me as their Relationship Coach to help them find love because they’re tired of being single. Let me tell you this: What comes easy won’t last long, and what lasts long won’t come easy. Pay attention to the signs, and quit complaining that you have to do something a little different. Just try it. You may be surprised by the results. Bshani Radio News SHAQ Earns His Doctor of Education degree from Barry University in Miami, FL - Bshani Radio App6/8/2021 The NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is not only the joint owner of 155 Five Guys restaurants, 17 Auntie Annie's Pretzel restaurants, 150 car washes, 40 Twenty-four hour fitness centers, a shopping center, a movie theater, and several Las Vegas ventures, he also earned his Doctor of Education degree from Barry University in Miami, FL. In addition to his business holdings, Dr. O'Neal earns $22 million a year (about $423,000 a week) from his endorsement deals including Icy Hot, Gold Bond, Buick, Zales, Arizona Creme soda, and several other corporate sponsors and he is a studio analyst for TNT. In Shaq's own words, "It is not about how much money you make. The question is are you educated enough to KEEP what you earn and utilize it to help others.” Not bad, since basketball players were supposed to "shut up and dribble", says, the Ed.D. who credits God for helping him to realize his goals and dreams. “If God did it for me, He can do it for you!” — feeling festive in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bshani Radio App. By: Cheryl Conner Here’s a path to new revenue you potentially didn’t know you were missing. Most every company maintains an email list of customers and followers. It’s the way you let them know about product updates or coming events. Maybe you send an occasional business tip or newsletter as well.
But here are some additional ideas from speaker, author and radio host Bennie Randall, Jr., from Fort Lauderdale, Fla. From an early life that was riddled with hardships he progressed to a career in the music industry as a dancer, “hype man” and rapper. As he gained an increasing level of comfort in front of any size crowd, he decided each his own life hardships—losing a sister, two brothers, his first-born child and father, were meant to teach him a lesson. He moved to Brooklyn, NY and began to share his stories with others, speaking to businesses ranging from small teams to Fortune 500 organizations. He wrote “The Motivation Factor” and developed two best-selling audio books, producing more than $2 million in sales. Next came a successful private online community, BennieOnDemand.com, and two digital radio stations, BshaniRadio.com and VercayRadio.com. In all of these ventures, however, one of his most notable achievements that he is able to share with others is the importance of monetizing your email list. Since everyone has or can easily develop a mailing list of their own, he’s shared with me a few of his favorite strategies for leveraging your list for additional revenue and customer engagement. So regardless of your current email marketing strategy, he advises you to keep these tips in mind:
Bshani Radio News Strive Masiyiwa, a 60-year old Zimbabwe-born telecommunication tycoon who moved to London in 2010, has officially been named as the UK's first Black billionaire, according to the Sunday Times' Rich List. He also serves as the African Union's special envoy helping secure COVID-19 vaccines for various countries throughout the continent of Africa. Masiyiwa, whose family fled unrest in Zimbabwe when he was just 7-years old, first made it to the Forbes billionaire sheet in 2018, with his total worth estimated to be around $2.3 billion. Earlier this month, he has also been listed as a billionaire on the Sunday Times Rich Times.Masiyiwa is the founder of Econet Wireless, which is Zimbabwe's largest telecom and largest company by market capitalization. He launched the company in 1998 despite opposition from then-President Robert Mugabe and fought a costly legal battle for 5 years before it was given the go signal to operate.
He eventually launched a new Econet Wireless group, which now operates in Africa, Europe, South America, and the East Asia Pacific Rim. Masiyiwa is also currently a member of the Netflix and Unilever boards of directors. Masiyiwa, who is a father of six and now living in London, is one of the most prolific African philanthropists. He has provided scholarships to over 250,000 young Africans in the last 20 years and he continues to do so through Higherlife Foundation, which he and his wife Tsitsi founded. Most recently, he helped seal a historic agreement with Johnson & Johnson for 400 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines for Africa. Follow Strive Masiyiwa on Instagram @strivemasiyiwa Bshani Radio News Earlier this week, Naomi Osaka announced her withdrawal from the French Open. On Sunday, May 30th, Osaka was fined $15,000 for declining media interviews for a post-match press conference. According to officials, Osaka failed to meet her contractual media obligations. Tennis officials expected her to attend a news conference after her first-round victory against Romania’s Maria Tig. But Osaka announced that she had to prioritize her mental health instead.
“I’ve often felt that people have no regard for athletes’ mental health,” Osaka wrote in a Twitter post on May 26th.”We’re often sat there and asked questions that we’ve been asked multiple times before or asked questions that bring doubt into our minds, and I’m just not going to subject myself to people that doubt me.” Fans from all over the world supported her decision. But there were many who criticized her decision, citing her obligations as a pro athlete. Her latest post on May 31st provided more transparency around her struggle with depression. “The truth is that I have suffered long bouts of depression since the US Open in 2018. I have had a really hard time coping with that.” She adds, “I’m gonna take some time away from the court right now. But when the time is right, I really want to work with the Tour to discuss ways we can make things better for the players, press, and fans.” The Calm app, founded by a meditation and mindfulness company, announced a $15,000 pledge to a French mental health organization to support Osaka’s decision. The organization has also pledged to pay the fines of any other players who choose not to participate in Grand Slam press conferences this year. Grand Slam authorities have promised to address the mental health concerns of its players, ESPN reported. Osaka has been quiet on social media since making her big announcement. On Saturday, the Tennis superstar tuned back in to express her gratitude to her supporters. “Just want to say thank you for all the love. Haven’t been on my phone much but I wanted to hop on here and tell you all that I really appreciate it.” Bshani Radio App Everyone in New York City seems to love the world's first and only pop-cultured inspired ice cream shop called Mikey Likes It Ice Cream and it's creating quite a buzz across the whole nation as well. Entrepreneur Michael "Mikey" Cole founded the brand with hopes to fill a void in communities where Black people are mostly misrepresented, and he did just that and more!
Mikey, who was born and raised in NYC, started experimenting with ice cream after finding an ice cream recipe created by his late Aunt Lucy. He came up with his own version and produced different unique flavors from it. The ice cream shop, which is inspired by pop-culture, has locations in New York's Lower East Side and Harlem. They serve ice cream flavors with names coming from several pop-culture and Black-centered references such as Southern Hospitality - a pecan pie ice cream with praline pecans and pecan pie pieces, and Eat to Heal, a blueberry-hibiscus vegan flavor inspired by Dr. Sebi. "The inspiration behind the ice cream shop is to create a safe haven for everyone that also creates memories and empowers the community," Mikey told Travel Noire. "This is my version of the lemonade stand. The kids now have to be encouraged and empowered to be able to reach their goals and in turn, be successful." Mikey Likes It Ice Cream has been a nationwide topic after being featured in leading publications including The New York Times, O, The Oprah Magazine, Essence, and New York Magazine. Mikey's creations have been so famous that he has also already been requested to create custom flavors for celebrities such as Jay-Z and Hillary Clinton. Aside from the business aspect, Mikey never forgets to give back to the community. He has created a not-for-profit program where at-risk youth are given the chance to achieve a food handler's certificate to be able to land a job in the food industry. The Mikey Likes It Ice Cream Academy aims to "help them build character and then give them the opportunity to work in the business." He comments, "Whether it's an ice cream maker, a flavor pilot, a graphic designer or anyone that has a passion the help the business grow, we want to help build others as they help us grow the business. This is what will help strengthen each other and in turn strengthen the community." For more information about Mikey Likes It Ice Cream, visit https://mikeylikesiticecream.com or follow the brand on Facebook. |
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