by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors
January 23, 2023
Calling All Women Executives: The Women of Power Summit is Back!
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by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors
January 23, 2023
Saint Augustine University, Carter Forge Development Project Worth Over $75M
Saint Augustine’s University (SAU), and Carter agreed to a proposal valued in excess of $75 million, which includes developing a 320-unit multifamily project on the property and offers the University the option to invest in the project as a partner.
The proposal also includes a partnership between Carter and Swift Services as a minority partner on the development. The agreement was approved in the SAU board of Trustee’s meeting, according to a press release.
Carter will ground lease property on the northwestern side of the SAU campus. The option to invest in the project as a partner could prove to be a lucrative opportunity that the university will likely opt to do. The ground lease agreement exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit that SAU teaches to its students. The partnership allows the university to continue to own the land, while utilizing the space to not just raise the quality of life in and around the university, but to also make an economic impact on the entire community. The agreement has generated a lot of excitement throughout the campus and Raleigh community.
The Honorable Justice James E. Perry, Chairman, Board of Trustees, and a 1966 graduate of SAU stated, “This development opportunity is a beacon of light for students, the Raleigh community, and the global society to engage with SAU in this transformative venture. As the Board chair, I am delighted for this opportunity and thank my fellow Trustees for their continued support and commitment to this illustrious institution. I also thank the leadership, faculty and staff of SAU for their tireless work and commitment to our students and their success.”
“I am excited to see the impact that this development venture will have on SAU and the city of Raleigh. This venture is a great opportunity for the institution to expand its revenue stream while enhancing housing options for the city. As the vice chair of the Board of Trustees and chair of the facilities committee, the Board along with the SAU administration continuously seek opportunities that strengthen the institution and advance our mission”, stated Mr. Brian A. Boulware, Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, and a 1995 graduate of SAU.
“As the 13th president of Saint Augustine’s University, I am proud of the historic opportunity this venture affirms for our 156-year-old institution,” said Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail, President of SAU. She continued, “The development proposal presented by Carter will allow SAU to increase housing options for our growing city and enhances the economic impact SAU provides to the Raleigh community. I appreciate the continued support of the SAU Board of Trustees for the administration, faculty, staff and most importantly, our students as we all strive to make the university stronger. This venture is just the beginning as we will continue to use our collective talents and resources to carry out the mission and vision of Saint Augustine’s University.”
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by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors
January 22, 2023
Unfriendly Skies: Track Star Sha’Carri Richardson Kicked Off American Airlines Flight After Things Get Testy With Flight Attendant
Olympic hopeful, Sha’Carri Richardson was ejected from an American Airlines plane after getting into an argument with a male flight attendant who she refers to as “John” in an Instagram video. NBC News reports Richardson was told, “The captain wants you off the plane,” when the disagreement broke over the track star using her phone.
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The athlete shared in the video that she was on “vacation time,” when the flight attendant walked into the camera’s view. The attendant, according to Richardson became “disrespectful.” Richardson said, “So do they know this man hands is all up in my face and he was very disrespectful and I felt threatened?” when she was asked to leave the aircraft. The sprinter also asked if the flight attendant would also be removed from the plane, and alleged, “I’m pretty serious the disrespect I received would not have happened if I was a one of them.”
“Prior to the video this gentleman asked me to get off a cell phone call, [and] I did.” She continued, “I stated to him I didn’t like the tone he used with me. Following that while standing in front of me doing the safety protocols he continued to lean over to look at my phone. He asked to see that my phones were in airplane more at this point. He demanded that [I] show him. Which I did in front of him.”
Richardson may be considering legal actions, and the caption for the video on Instagram reads, “Tell me if I’ll be wrong to pursue legal actions against the airline @americanair not only did the man threaten me but also an innocent bystander who simply just wanted a picture with me.” According to Richardson’s post, she feels the captain of the plane was not “doing anything to help the situation and this flight attendant has the applause when I exited the plane.”
Fellow passengers on the flight gave their two cents on the ordeal. Richardson responded, “Oh so you’re worried about a connection while a grown man is disrespecting me?” to a passenger who accused her of being the reason he missed his connecting flight. The passenger retorted, “I don’t give a s***,” according to Daily Mail.
Richardson’s representative told NBC News that she “has nothing to add at this time.”
The athlete defeated double Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah in the Women’s 100m at the Luzern World Athletics Continental Tour-Silver Meet in Switzerland, as BLACK ENTERPRISE previously reported.
BLACK ENTERPRISE also reported this came after news of Richardson testing positive for THC, the chemical found in marijuana, in July 2021 when she was suspended from Team USA just ahead of the kickoff for the Tokyo Olympics.
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors
January 22, 2023
Denyce Graves Foundation to Honor Founder of National Negro Opera Company Ahead of Black History Month
Hidden Voices is the education and advocacy initiative of The Denyce Graves Foundation (DGF).
Hidden Voices will tell the stories of diverse classical vocal artists whose stories have been omitted from American History, according to a press release.
“Anchored between Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday and Black History Month is the perfect time to tell the story of Mary Cardwell Dawson. For too long, the narratives of these Hidden Voices, like Mary Cardwell Dawson’s have been untold in the American chronicle, I want to be a catalyst and a pioneer for truly advancing ALL American History, and it starts with Mary Cardwell Dawson,” said Denyce Graves, Founder and Artistic Director of DGF.
Mary Cardwell Dawson was an American musician, teacher, and the founding director of the National Negro Opera Company in Pittsburgh, PA. Dawson was devoted to bringing opera to African American audiences. She organized opera guilds in Baltimore, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Newark, New York, and Washington, D.C. She trained hundreds of African American youths in classical music and arts.
“In 1943-44, Mary Cardwell Dawson performed on the Watergate Floating Stage as it sat within the Potomac River. It is serendipitous that the former site of this floating stage is now where the Kennedy Center located,” said Timothy O’Leary, General Director of Washington National Opera at the John F. Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts. “By producing The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson featuring Denyce Graves at the Kennedy Center, we are bringing Madame Dawson’s story home and celebrating her legacy at our national cultural center.”
“Her story needs to be told. Mary Cardwell Dawson was the epitome of the intersectionality between classical music, social justice, and American History which is exactly how we describe our work within the foundation,” said Dr. Karen M. Bryan, DGF Board Member and Mary Cardwell Dawson historian. The story of Mary Cardwell Dawson is the inaugural presentation of Hidden Voices.
Below is a full schedule of events, which have been made possible by the generous support of The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation and S&R Evermay. “S&R Evermay is honored to support The Denyce Graves Foundation and its Hidden Voices initiative,” says Isabelle Johnson, Executive Director of S&R Evermay. “Celebrating the untold stories of the remarkable individuals who helped shaped Washington, DC and our country uplifts us all.”
Thursday, January 19, 7:00 pm
Lecture by Dr. Karen Bryan, Mary Cardwell Dawson historian and musicologist, entitled “Self Determination on the Operatic Stage: Mary Cardwell Dawson and African American Performance in Washington, D.C. and New York City.” Sponsored by the Library of Congress and the American Musicological Society; Library of Congress, 101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20540
Saturday, January 21, 11:00 am
Press preview and community event to formally open the Hidden Voices exhibit about the life of Mary Cardwell Dawson, featuring photographs and costumes from operas she produced. This family-friendly, educational experience will include meeting Denyce Graves.
Sunday, January 22, 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Final performances of “The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson; The Terrace Theater, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566
by Ashley N. Kirkwood
January 22, 2023
Second-Generation Entrepreneur Shares 4 Lessons on Impact of Entrepreneurship in the Home
“If you know how to sell, you won’t be broke a day in your life.” My dad, Keith Williams, the Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship and serial entrepreneur, has told me this since before I could legally hold down a job.
For most of my life, my father exposed me to entrepreneurship, business leadership, and relying on myself for a paycheck. I couldn’t be more thankful for the environment he and my mom, Valerie Williams, created – an environment of support that I hope to pass down to my daughter, too.
Seeing my father build a seven-figure business taught me that I could do that and more. His example as an entrepreneur is crucial to my journey as one today. Many studies suggest that less than 3% of women-owned businesses hit seven figures in annual revenue and little data was found on what percentage of Black woman owned companies achieve this milestone. There is zero doubt in my mind that growing up seeing my parents own a company helped me beat the odds, not by just teaching me business strategies, but by showing me how to dream – a gift my husband and I want to give to our daughter. As I think back on what helped me grow my own seven-figure company, I often recall the wisdom I learned in my home growing up – and the lessons my parents continue to teach me today.
Here are five powerful lessons I learned by growing up in a home where entrepreneurship is encouraged!
Lesson 1: Don’t be afraid to work in front of your kids — ditch the guilt and instead explain to them why you’re working and what you do
If you knew my dad growing up, you knew he had a car phone. He loved that thing. It’s not as impressive now, but when I was growing up? A car phone meant that you were all business. And my dad used that car phone, too. I remember my dad was always taking calls and often worked long hours. He managed to still show up to our events at school, but it was in between long hours at the office. My dad’s office was great. I remained fascinated by the stacks of paper on his desk and the fact he had a receptionist. At the time, I thought those stacks were just as cool as stacks of dollar bills.
My mom worked just as hard, too. And through that example, I learned how to work hard. I learned that if I could sell, I could hold a job and support my family. I learned I didn’t have to rely on anyone but myself for a paycheck, and that a paycheck could be used to positively support the community around me.
Here’s the key; I actively remember my parents explaining that they worked to pay bills and ensure we had money to travel, tithe, and employ people. They never made me feel bad for needing to provide but did explain that by allowing them to work, I was contributing to the family too. My daughter is only two years old, but has a similar exposure to entrepreneurship. My husband and I teach her the value of hard work.
Dear parents, stop letting people make you feel guilty for working. Let them kids see you work – and instead of feeling bad, explain to them that by giving you some space to work, they are helping the family too! I know, I know, “let them kids see you work” isn’t proper grammar, but it needed to be said! As a toddler mom and wife it’s easy to feel bad for working, but remembering how I was taught that work is contribution helps me to ditch the guilt – at least on some days!
Lesson 2: Losing is necessary and you need to learn how to lose as much as you need to learn how to win — it builds character
The constant rejection and perseverance that comes with running a business can turn aspiring entrepreneurs away from entrepreneurship. But before I started my company, Speak Your Way To Cash, I took a sales job. In that job, I kept my dad’s advice in the back of my mind: “Sometimes losing keeps you humble.You can’t win everything every single time.” He would often go on to tell me, “this may not be the right person to give you a ‘yes,’ but that person is out there – don’t let anyone give you the no that stops you.” My dad may not have been directly talking about entrepreneurship, but this wisdom guided me as I navigated my early days as an entrepreneur. I feel like a big lesson I learned from my parents was how to lose without giving up. Resilience is critical – especially when instant gratification seems to be what what everyone wants nowadays.
Lesson 3: Never make your kids the scapegoats for your dreams — show them what’s possible by going after your own dreams with resilience
When my parents told me to follow my dreams, I believed them, because they were the manifestation of that advice. I saw my mom go back to school to finish first her undergraduate degree, then her M.B.A. I saw her start at her company as a secretary and then become a senior project manager at one of the largest insurance companies in the world. I saw her follow her dreams. And seeing that first-hand deeply impacted me as a business woman and an entrepreneur. After graduating from college, I worked in sales, then I applied to law school and got rejected from every law school that I applied to, but I didn’t give up. I reapplied the following year because I saw my mom go back to school. Eventually, I not only got into law school, but graduated with honors from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. Upon graduation, I worked as a federal trial lawyer at a top law firm in Chicago – again, only after they rejected me the first time I applied. These were corporate experiences but all of them played a huge role in building the resilience I rely on today as an entrepreneur.
In my work as a business coach and professional speaker, I encounter a lot of parents who step away from entrepreneurship because of their children. My parents taught me to do the opposite. They pursued their dreams in front of us – me and my brother, Wilbert Williams, who owns an athletic apparel brand, Suburban Knight Clothing. We saw how happy our parents were when they pursued their purpose, so I’m determined to do the same. When my daughter starts to forge her career path and make decisions about the life she wants to live, I can only hope that she will reflect on her experiences growing up in the same way I reflect on mine.
To my fellow entrepreneurs, we can prove to our kids that it’s possible to achieve our dreams by achieving our own.
Lesson 4: Generational wealth is about more than money
My daughter is only two years old, but I want her to have the same exposure to entrepreneurship that I had. Why? Because generational wealth is about more than the money and resources you leave when you’re gone. It’s also about the wisdom and insight you can provide while you’re here. And, if people can pass down generational curses, they can surely pass down generational blessings, wisdom and peace.
But how do you pass this down? Here’s three tips.
You’ve got to build skills
My clients are in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s putting in the work to develop skills that they can directly apply to their businesses. If you want to see the fruit of your labor in your lifetime and generations to come, it’s time to build a foundation of skills now. I promise you there is so much value in your kids seeing you learn and then eventually master a new skill – it builds immeasurable confidence. Find out where you are deficient. Gather materials that can help you fill in those gaps.
Build great relationships
When you surround yourself with people who support you, you will go farther. This is the beauty of being raised by parents who support entrepreneurship. When I decided to pursue it, their backing was and continues to be a blessing. As an adult, you can find this support in networking groups and masterminds. Even if you didn’t have a high level of familial support growing up, you can get it now! And although many of these professional groups require a monetary investment, a free place to find community is in Facebook Groups. One such group is the Speak Your Way To Cash Facebook Group.
Get advice and coaching
Coaches can help you identify the skills you need to succeed in business, and they collapse time by telling you how to avoid costly mistakes that they’ve overcome.
It’s 2023. This is the year of building generational wealth for our children, in the form of wisdom, skills, confidence, and positive belief systems.
I want to help you take a step in the right direction today. If you want a free resource on building confidence as an entrepreneur so you can increase sales, dream bigger and teach your children to do the same? Get a free preview of the first 60+ pages of my book, Speak Your Way To Cash by clicking here.
About the author
Ashley Kirkwood and her husband Chris run an executive coaching firm called Speak Your Way To Cash®️. There, they train speakers, experts, entrepreneurs and authors to sell more services, land large contracts, and close licensing deals. Thousands of speakers have been helped through her book, event, podcast, and Facebook group all entitled, “Speak Your Way To Cash®️. She’s recognized as a thought leader by Forbes, Fox32, NBC5, and more.
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors
January 22, 2023
Powerhouse Couple Launches Black-Owned Bourbon PurCellos1789
Socialites Tomeka and hubbie Herbert Purcell wanted to break into the Bourbon space but the odds were against them since only 1% of Bourbon brands in the country are owned by African Americans.
“We want to reimagine the Bourbon experience, but it was a bit intimidating. Bourbon is a sexy, luxurious cocktail and creating such a masterpiece was definitely a labor of love for my husband and I.” says Tomeka.
Enter PurCellos1789, an American straight bourbon, with its signature small batch owing its distinctive warm spice and subtle flavors to being aged for 30 months in 30-gallon new charred American white oak barrels, resulting in the smooth taste of 1789.
Bottling their own bourbon and distilled in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Herbert says, “Keeping flavors locked in, good bourbon never goes out of style; but in a growing market, PurCellos1789 was created for the reason many great brands are – to fill a need in the marketplace. We wanted to create a brand where couples can enjoy together.”
So what better way to hold a glass up than on Valentine’s Day? PurCellos1789 large (750 ml) bottle retails for only $65, making high quality bourbon accessible to enthusiasts, especially couples who want a rich, smooth cocktail together at dinner.
Named after her hometown, Winston Salem, NC founded in 1789, founder Tomeka Lynch Purcell saw something lacking in the bourbon marketplace. “I created this brand for, frankly, women like me,” she explains. “It’s for a woman that wants something that isn’t harsh and might even want to enjoy a cigar along with it. I wanted a grown up, sexy and smooth taste and couldn’t find it. So, I created my own.”
Of course, PurCellos1789 isn’t just for women. Strong at 90 proof but still smooth, PurCellos1789 has the fullness that bourbon drinkers love – and although Blacks are underrepresented in this market, these couplepreneurs are blazing a path as the first Black-owned bourbon distillers in CO.
Distilled and bottled in Colorado Springs, PurCellos1789 is available at https://purcellos1789.com.
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors
January 22, 2023
SC State Seeks $209M From Legislature for Campus Improvements, Other Needs
South Carolina State University President Alexander Conyers on Wednesday asked state legislators to fund a $209 million budget request for the 2023-24 fiscal year with five major capital projects to replace outdated facilities.
Conyers presented the university’s allocation request to the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee’s Higher Education Subcommittee, emphasizing the need to upgrade facilities so the university can better compete for students.
He noted that it had been at least 30 years since SC State had received a full state appropriation for a new academic facility, as more recent projects forced the university to incur debt.
- Of the $209 million, the request includes $195 million for facilities and infrastructure priorities:$54.7 million for a new classroom building to replace Turner Hall. With wings dating from 69-94 years old, the complex houses much of SC State’s core subjects, as well as the teacher education program. Among the deficiencies are outmoded classrooms and inadequate access for people with disabilities (ADA compliance).
- $30.3 million for a new library. SC State’s Miller F. Whitaker Library is 55 years old and lacks infrastructure to support technology in a modern learning environment. The building has only a small freight elevator, also affecting ADA access.
- $45 million to replace Smith Hammond Middleton Memorial Center (SHM), which opened in 1968, with a new convocation center with more capacity. The center is used not just for SC State’s basketball games, but also for graduations and other campus-wide gatherings. SHM, too, lacks ADA adaptations, as the arena has no elevators. Conyers noted that the Orangeburg community also uses the facility for events.
- $40 million to replace Staley Hall with a new health and wellness facility. With similar issues to Turner Hall, Staley is home to athletics offices, the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences and other programs. The university does not have a health and wellness center on campus to provide students with fitness activities and promote healthy lifestyles. The new building would include a pool to replace the antiquated pool behind SHM.
- $5 million to bolster the campus’ outdated information technology infrastructure.
- A new $20 million building to house SC State’s new College of Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences. Conyers said the college is using shared space with other programs, and he expects enrollment to grow as agribusiness expands in South Carolina. SC State also is exploring more programming in health-related professions and veterinary technology.
- $2.7 million for ADA accommodations throughout the campus, including new railing and sidewalks.
The SC State president said the university also is needs new residence halls in addition to the $10 million in renovations scheduled for Sojourner Truth Hall. Conyers said the university has the bonding capacity to incur debt for residential facilities, but it does not have the capacity to support both residential and academic projects.
All other things being equal, he said, students will make decisions about where to attend college based on the quality of facilities. For SC State to compete with other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the university must have the programs, amenities and capacity.
Conyers noted that SC State attracted interest from 8,600 new students last fall but could only admit 1,100 because it lacked that capacity. He said if SC State were to reach 4,000 students in upcoming years, the enrollment would bring the university $15 million for recurring expenses.
The remainder of the budget request includes funds for scholarships, matching funds for grants and other academic needs at SC State.
The president thanked legislators for their support in the university’s record $52 million 2022-23 budget, which provided SC State with the funding for the Truth Hall and a $20 million expansion of the campus’ student center.
In light of underfunding of HBCUs across the country historically, Conyers asked legislators to take note of Tennessee’s decision to pump $300 million into Tennessee State University to address the discrepancies in funding between that state’s public universities.
by Diamond Jeune
January 22, 2023
College Graduate Creates Virtual Mirror That Allows Customers to Try Items Before Purchasing
The Muse Mirror started out as an idea for an anniversary gift for Toye Onikoyi‘s longtime girlfriend that would later become a life-changing product for the business owner.
The virtual mirror allows consumers to try on various items, including lipsticks and clothes, before purchasing them online. On January 16, during an interview with WBZ, Onikoyi shared that he turned this design into a lucrative business because of the many positive reviews and requests he received online after his girlfriend shared the item on her social media account.
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Following the viral moment, the University of Rhode Island graduate, with the help of some of his friends, including Etebom Samuel, Kelechi Agwunobi, and Larry Adigun, was able to release The Muse Mirror in March 2022.
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Onikoyi, who describes the virtual mirror as a giant tablet, also revealed that The Muse Mirror can use third-party apps, such as YouTube and Netflix, for streaming purposes.
Despite that, Onikoyi told the news outlet the significance behind The Muse Mirror stems from fulfilling the consumers’ needs and desires regarding online shopping. “Right now, there’s not a good way to try on products at home before you purchase it. Clothing that may not fit you, makeup where you don’t really understand that this foundation isn’t right for you,” he said.
Toward the end of the interview, Onikoyi opens up about his future plans for The Muse Mirror. “I see The Muse Mirror as the mirror that everyone has in their home. I see it as a bridge between retail and e-commerce,” he said.
Although Onikoyi has not released many details regarding how much profit he made from The Muse Mirror, which costs $999.99, it has been revealed that the company will start offering live sessions with makeup artists and releasing a mobile app.
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by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors
January 22, 2023
Enchanted Traditions, LLC, Modernizes Family Traditions; Creates Tooth Fairy’s Tech-Enabled Little Helper
Enchanted Traditions, LLC, today launched “The Tooth Fairy and The Enchanted Tooth Box” children’s book and The Enchanted Tooth Box®, designed to help families capture memories and carry on family traditions across generations.
Founded by wife, mother, and serial entrepreneur Dr. Joya Lyons, DDS, Enchanted Traditions, LLC, empowers parents to nurture family connections and create positive memories.
“Enchanted Traditions exists to help mothers and families create and preserve magical memories with their little ones,” said Dr. Joya Lyons. “Life moves so fast and moments we treasure most are fleeting. It’s important that the ability to maintain traditions be as technologically advanced as the times in which we live. Enchanted Traditions makes that a reality.”
Merging her roles as mother and cosmetic dentist, Dr. Joya Lyons invented The Enchanted Tooth Box® and authored “The Tooth Fairy and The Enchanted Tooth Box” children’s book to give the Tooth Fairy the modern, tech-enabled boost needed to keep up with busy parents and distracted kids.
The Tooth Fairy and The Enchanted Tooth Box children’s book tells the story of how the Tooth Fairy completes her nightly mission even when faced with obstacles. The story opens with a girl named Brielle who loses her first tooth and eagerly anticipates a visit from the Tooth Fairy. Instead, she wakes up moneyless, disappointed, and wanting answers. Brielle then discovers a mysterious Enchanted Tooth Box and a note from the Tooth Fairy explaining her doozy of a mission, the need for the tooth box, and how the box’s fairy dust removes the challenges of retrieving teeth from under a child’s pillow; allowing the Tooth Fairy to complete her mission.
The Enchanted Tooth Box® is a mechanical keepsake box that exchanges parents’ (we mean the Tooth Fairy’s) gifts with a child’s tooth while everyone in the household sleeps. No more stressing over getting up in the middle of the night to complete the delicate-yet-nerve-wrecking job of swapping teeth for gifts under a sleeping child’s pillow. This convenient device does all the hard work for parents. The Tooth Fairy receives all of the praise, parents receive all of the satisfaction, and children receive all of the joy.
“As a mom, it can be hard to balance the duties of work and home,” said Dr. Joya Lyons. “Enchanted Traditions makes it easier for moms to share the magic of their childhood traditions, like the Tooth Fairy and Santa, with their children without adding extra effort or stress. Enchanted Traditions gives families time for more of what matters most – smiles and laughter.”
From parents to grandparents to aunts and uncles, everyone can play a role in adding a bit of magic to children’s lives. Products are available for sale beginning February 24, 2023: The Tooth Fairy and The Enchanted Tooth Box children’s book for $27.99; The Enchanted Tooth Box® for $59.99; and The Enchanted Bundle for $79.99. For purchases, discounts, and details, visit www.enchantedtraditions.com.