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Jameka S. Whitten, Owner of JSW Media Group, a boutique public relations and brand management firm. Prior to working at JSW Media full time, Jameka served as the Co-Founder and Executive Creative Director for SOTAC (State of the Arts & Culture) Magazine and worked in digital media and events at ESPN.   TheBOSSNetwork: What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career? Jameka S. Whitten : Fortunately, I grew up in an entrepreneurial household. My mother worked for herself most of her life, so I was exposed to the life early. My father was also an entrepreneur, so I got the business bug early. Because this is all I’ve known, I was able to side-step many of the pitfalls most small business owners encounter early on in their endeavors. But, of course, I had challenges raising capital and attracting clients with large enough budgets to afford my services in the beginning. Patience and hard work helped me overcome. BN: What ...

Jasmene Bowdry , A native of Lansing, MI graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion Merchandising from Michigan State University and holds a Master of Business Administration from Prairie View A&M University. She's a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., The National Black MBA Association. When Jasmene 's not busy forecasting trends, negotiating costs or attending fashion events, she loves to volunteer to feed the homeless, mentor youth, attend Sunday church service and travel internationally. Is a successful retail buyer and fashion stylist with over 10 years experience in the fashion industry.  She has worked as a retail buyer for several fortune 500 companies over the last 10 years including Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co, and Sears. During her fashion styling days in NYC, she dressed several top celebrities in which her work can be seen in VIBE, People, XXL and Forbes Magazines. In 2015, her passion for style, black girl magic and b...

Stefani Farris, is the founder of The Soulcial Butterfly Agency, a boutique lifestyle management and personal assistant agency. She has a heart for helping and serving others and is likely to be found jet setting across the  globe, reading, exercising, spending time with loved ones, or attending various events. Stefani is a member of the Fountain of Praise church, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Continental Societies, Inc., and serves as an ambassador for Girlfriends Pray. Stefani resides in the metro Houston area and is working on her first book.   TheBOSSNetwork: What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of  starting your business or careers?  SF: Two of the main obstacles I encountered were fear and doubt. I was fearful about so many things, especially the fear of failing. I was fearful about really stepping out and making my business more than just a side hustle. I was doubtful about whether I was good enough to use my gifts, abilit...

  Tamika Maria Price is an award-winning fashion entrepreneur based in Chicago. She began her career in wardrobe styling and personal shopping in 2008 and has since authentically built her brand by helping everyday women achieve Standout Style - literally. Price authored the book, “Standout Style: The Shopping + Style Guide for Real Women” released in 2010. Tamika has been seen working her style magic on the national TV show, “The Rachael Ray Show”, NBC 5 News, WGN News, WCIU’s “You & Me This Morning”, and named one of the “Top 40 Under 40 Game Changers” by Black Enterprise Magazine. Price opened Standout Style Boutique in March 2014, which was named one of “This Year’s Best 10 Boutiques” by Chicago Sun-Times Splash soon thereafter. BN:What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career? Tamika Maria Price: When I first started wardrobe styling, I struggled with finding my niche in the industry. As a stylist or any other ...