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or you're aspiring to get there,
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Readers tell us their story
Name: Poonam Moore Age: 30 City/State: Aurora, CO Occupation: Interior Designer/Small Business Owner
I feel that this is a wonderful opportunity to showcase not only a woman, but a minority woman to an industry that is mostly male and Caucasian dominated, especially here in Denver. I am an artist and I showcase work that can only be done with wonderful clients. My clients are the reason I can show off my strengths. Black Enterprise can take me and my business to places it hasn't gone yet. I feel blessed to have this wonderful opportunity.
Name: Sherrie Mitchell Age: 31 City/State: Waldorf, MD Occupation: Small Business flowwear.net
Our small business started as a husband and wife team and also includes our three children. B.E. not only gives us guidance for our company, Future Leader of the World but helps us teach our kids the importance of having a business and education. It takes passion about your dreams and B.E. always in your back pocket.
Name: MILTON THOMAS Age: 29 City/State: KANSAS CITY, MO Occupation: REAL ESTATE BROKER/OWNER KANSAS CITY SPARTANS
Since becoming a business owner I have turned to Black Enterprise to give me an alernative perspective how it pertains to me. I have found much of the information in this magazine to be inspirational, informational and a positive resource for young african-american professionals. I have learned business practices, came up with new ideas and successfully carried out my dreams of owning my own business.
Name: Alphonso Baker Age: 22 City/State: Columbia, SC Occupation: Toyota Motor Sales USA Graphics and Print (Intern)
I have used B.E. as an example that black men such as myself, can and will be successful. Understanding the obstacles that lie ahead, B.E. lets me know that if someone else can do it, I can too. B.E. has also launched within me a zeal to educate and encourage younger generations, to strive past NO, and mediocrity is unacceptable.
Name: Tenessa Moore Age: 35 City/State: Charlotte, NC Occupation: Graphic & Web Designer, IT Consultant
BE offers me resources I can use to assist in day to day business operations, financial advise and resources, motivational articles about other entrepreneurs in various stages of success and did I mention valuable resources? I love BE!!
Did you know that BE continually features all of the people you know and love (MAGIC JOHNSON, MELLODY HOBSON, STEVE STOUTE & SHEILA JOHNSON just to name a few) in our MAGAZINE, on our TV SHOWS, and at our EVENTS? We also highlight everyday movers and shakers, who just like you, are making their way to the top without a spotlight, but will soon be a household name.
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