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BOSS Spotlight: Meet The "Innovator" Tami LaMorn

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Tami LaMorn is a business powerhouse with years of experience as a Real Estate Investor, Concert Producer, Philanthropist and Successful Restaurateur. Tami has always been a woman willing to put in the work to achieve success. Today, Tami works closely with her team to expand her brand which will soon include cosmetics line– LAMORN, and her own VODKA, while simultaneously building her daughter Madison’s brand with her clothing line ‘TOOTS’.   Expanding her brand with talent management & production by with developing Miles B Entertainment for Music, film & TV projects. Joining Dramatic Expressions as Supervising Producer for Film, Theatre and made for TV projects. Co-Producing “I AM CRE8TIV LIVE- music series and Co-founding, Executive Producing “Indie LIVE” music series. Tami LaMorn is a force to be reckoned with. The quintessential mentor, Tami has committed to sharing her success with young women with the hopes that they too will follow their dreams and see them through.

Are You Stepping Into the Room with a Vision of Success? By Michelle J. Miller

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In too many instances, people have a vision of success until the time comes when they have to walk in the room with confidence. It is like the inevitable shrinking woman; you think big things about yourself, your skills and what you bring to the table and then began to shrink in certain atmospheres. For example, there are times when I am the only woman, the only person of color and one of the youngest people in a room. Early in in my career, I felt uncomfortable and I began to minimize my contribution (or let others minimize it). Well, one day the lights turned on in mind and I realized that I was playing small when I was a major contributor to the success of an issue. Simply put, I realized that my playing small does not serve the world and the same is true for you. The world needs what we have and we are going to release it one client, one corporate initiative, one business endeavor at a time. I selected this photo for a reason; because red represents power. This photo became a pic

DON’T FEED THE FEARS By Koereyelle DuBose

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I get emails all the time from people who either want business assistance or need a little extra motivation. Although I try to stress the fact that I’m NOT a business coach, I still try my best to help any and everyone who reaches out to me. Yesterday, I got an email from a young lady who had finally got the nerve to quit her job but is now too afraid to start a business. I got a similar email from a teacher who wanted to know how I managed to ‘get out’ (as if teaching is jail LOL). When I left teaching in 2011, I honestly had no plan. I had no idea what I would do to make money since my only experience since college had been teaching. What I did know is that I wanted something more for my life and I was willing to risk it all to have it. Everyone looked at me like I was crazy when I told them that I’d decided to give up my contract to teach overseas and didn’t plan to pursue another teaching job here either. I decided I wouldn’t spend time explaining myself to everyone, instead I’

Is It Too Late For Success? By V. Taybron

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So last night I was laying in bed reading. I like to read and decompress before going to sleep. I was in such a place of great peace. Lately my friends and I have ONLY been having conversations about success. Have you ever been feeling so positive and uplifted about something and then right when you are on that positive high negativity tries to rear its ugly head? This negativity could be in the form of a person, situation, financial stress, etc. Let me give you a great example. While having a conversation with a young lady she said, "aren't you turning 29 soon? You don't think it's too late for success?" I wasn't upset nor offended by her comment. People say things based on their opinions. When someone can't see greatness for themselves, they can't see it for you either. That is reality for them but it doesn't have to be reality for you. You don't have to accept it. Humans are the only species on the planet that can hear itself think and

BOSS Spotlight: Meet The "Event Coach" Anika Kai

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Anika Kai affectionately known as "The Event Coach" ™ has been planning events before she knew she was planning events.   In 2007 she launched AnikaKai Events a boutique wedding and event planning firm, and hasn’t looked back.   Her work has been showcased on essence.com , stylemepretty.com and jetmagazine.com . The BOSS Network : What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career? Anika Kai : When I started in the business there were not a lot of people that looked like me who were being widely recognized.   As with most things there were the 2 or 3 that were plat formed.   The Diann Valentine’s and the Preston Bailey’s of the world, so it was difficult at times to garner the level of clientele or notoriety that our non-minority counterparts were garnering.   Unless you know where to look it can often be hard to “break: into the business.   I am now a part of some amazing event planning groups but in the begi

BOSS Spotlight: Meet The "Digital Marketer " China Panion

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China Panion is an experienced Digital Marketer that divides her time between working with Enterprise clients at Chicago's SEO Clarity and her Beauty Subscription Box Co. Primp Sweat Shine. When not working she gives back with her online wellness group Soul by the Pound dedicated to empowering women in health. The BOSS Network: What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career? China Panion: In the beginning I struggled knowing my niche. When I graduated college I didn't know what exactly I wanted to do I just knew you go to college and then you find a job. It took a couple unpaid internships to unlock my passion and find the correct career path. This indeed was a challenge of trial and error but it was well worth the journey. BN : What inspired you to break into your particular industry? CP : I've always been fond of online engagement. I am obsessed with app's and data so it was natural to start a career in