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How unemployment and a love of baking gave a local woman the perfect recipe for success
Read full article: How unemployment and a love of baking gave a local woman the perfect recipe for successFor our celebration of Black History Month, Tati Amare caught up with local black businesswoman who turned her sour job misfortunes into sweet success. A few years ago, Lauren Wesson unexpectedly lost her job. She figured how to turn her hobby of baking, something she learned by watching Youtube videos, into a thriving business called Sweetalicious Sweets. She joined Tati Amare live from her Madison Heights Bakery, which recently just opened during the pandemic, to show off her delicious cakes and treats. She even gave some advice for people who are finding themselves in a similar situation.
Man becomes youngest Black business owner in Royal Oak
Read full article: Man becomes youngest Black business owner in Royal OakROYAL OAK, Mich. โ Welcome to Le Don Collection -- itโs the newest store in Downtown Royal Oak on South Washington Avenue, โWeโre art, fashion, sneakers.โAnd Saturday, the owner Le Don will open up his second clothing store to the public. His first one is in Southfield and the new one is in Royal Oak. โItโs a scary thing to open up a business in times like this,โ said Le Don. Heโs competing in his late 20s, โBeing one of the youngest Black men in Royal Oak and being Nigerian is different. More information can be found on the Le Don Collectionโs official website here.
Womanโs love of bridal magazines turns into successful Southfield boutique
Read full article: Womanโs love of bridal magazines turns into successful Southfield boutiqueWomanโs love of bridal magazines turns into successful Southfield boutiquePublished: August 30, 2020, 11:35 pmNamed after her daughters, Ashley and Alexandriaโs Bridal Boutique is tucked away on Franklin Road in Southfield. While it wasnโt her first career choice, bridal design was something she always knew she loved.
Womans love of bridal magazines turns into successful Southfield boutique
Read full article: Womans love of bridal magazines turns into successful Southfield boutiqueSOUTHFIELD, Mich. Vinnie Wilson McClure opened up her dream bridal boutique back in 2006. Named after her daughters, Ashley and Alexandrias Bridal Boutique is tucked away on Franklin Road in Southfield. Since I was a teenager getting off Seven Mile bus from Cass Tech and stopping at the drugs store, Id stop there with all my money and Id by bridal magazines, McClure said. She started visiting bridal shows all over the world to gather and collect dresses from different designers. Maybe overseas.More information can be found on Ashley and Alexandrias Bridal Boutiques official website here.
Metro Detroit woman turns passion for interior design into successful business
Read full article: Metro Detroit woman turns passion for interior design into successful businessWEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. Regina Donald, with Trans-Style Interiors, LLC, formed her unique style early on. From her childhood bedroom to her first apartment, she turned her passion for interior design into a successful West Bloomfield Township business. She wanted to change that and started networking with other interior designers who were Black women. She works with you to design a workspace that flows with your own sense of style.Donald wants to make sure the next generation of Black interior designers reach new heights. Thats just the best part of my life.More information on Trans-Style Interiors, LLC can be found on its official Facebook page here.
This Detroit restaurant celebrates Black-owned businesses
Read full article: This Detroit restaurant celebrates Black-owned businessesโMy father and his partner actually developed the entire block, the physical block,โ explains Stephanie. She called the development a โlabor of loveโ for her family, so they called the restaurant โThe Blockโ to commemorate that. They are very proud to be Black developers and like to use their success to help promote other Black-owned businesses. That is a part of their Black Wines and Spirits Happy Hour, along with the McBride Sisters Estate Wine โBlack Girl Magic Rose,โ Uncle Nearest Whiskey, and Anteel Tequila. All Black brands are $5, and Happy Hour is weekdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Black-owned business: Landscaping family overcomes challenges to thrive in Detroit
Read full article: Black-owned business: Landscaping family overcomes challenges to thrive in DetroitDETROIT โ The landscaping outside of The Thome Rivertown Neighborhood senior living facility on McDougall Street in Detroit was done by a Black-owned business. โLandscaping is the first impression that people get when they pull up to your facility,โ explained Dexter Erves. HD Landscaping, a full services landscaping company, does it all. Dexter explained the challenges theyโve faced being a Black-owned business. โI was fortunate enough to do some work for the federal government as a GSA contractor,โ Dexter explained.
Black business owners in Metro Detroit making name for themselves with famous clientele
Read full article: Black business owners in Metro Detroit making name for themselves with famous clienteleDETROIT โ For Black Owned Business Month, Local 4 caught up with two women who have made a name for themselves in the beauty industry with some big-named clientele. โThis is not just makeup for me, Evrod,โ LaShawn said. โItโs tough,โ LaShawn said. โCuticle Couture is the fashion,โ Williams said. Both women have overcome the obstacles and are using their success stories to encourage other future black business owners this month and beyond.
Black business owners in Metro Detroit making name for themselves with famous clientele
Read full article: Black business owners in Metro Detroit making name for themselves with famous clienteleBlack business owners in Metro Detroit making name for themselves with famous clientelePublished: August 11, 2020, 6:01 pmFor Black Owned Business Month, Local 4 caught up with two women who have made a name for themselves in the beauty industry with some big-named clientele.