The Village You Don't See

NWA Girl Gang Founder Rachel Fox was inspired to start NWA Girl Gang by her relationship with her daughter Eva, who was born with Down syndrome. NWA Girl Gang is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that aims to provide inclusive and accessible opportunities to women and nonbinary individuals of ALL abilities. Listen as I chat with Rachel Fox and discuss more about NWA Girl Gang and what the future holds.

Daytheon Jeffries, Owner at Camp Bow Wow St louis, Missouri. Daytheon spent multiple years in Corporate America before starting his own business. He worked for big companies like Walmart, Hasbro, Hershey and SC Johnson.

Linda “Pearl” Fils-Aime, the founder of A Lady Named Pearl's Modeling & Leadership Academy is an expert in teaching transformation, both in the world of modeling and in the world of next generation leadership preparedness. Pearl is a seasoned fashion model, performing artist, author, speaker, and university professor. Pearl began her professional career as a model walking the runways for Ebony Fashion Fair, touring the U.S., Canada and Caribbean. Shortly after touring with Ebony Fashion Fair, Pearl pursued her MBA at Clark Atlanta University. Pearl served as a real estate analyst for a Fortune 1 company from 2008 to 2011, and as an adjunct business school professor at Clark Atlanta University, teaching Leadership and Professional Development since August 2011 to present day. In October of 2014, Pearl opened ALNP Leadership & Modeling Academy. ALNP Leadership & Modeling Academy’s mission is to shape the confidence of girls to become future leaders through modeling, leadership and entrepreneurship training.

Meet Matt Weiss Founder and CEO of RIND Snacks, a better-for-you snack brand focused on whole fruit nutrition. Prior to RIND, Matt spent 20 years in investment research at Baron Capital in New York. RIND Snacks, a company that makes dried fruit snacks using upcycled whole fruits, including the peel. Since RIND’s launch in 2017, they’ve grown significantly with an estimated 3,500 distribution points. RIND also recently raised over $6 million in series A funding. Rind is also passionate about being part of the solution to Childhood hunger. Love is Rind program partners with several programs like DC Food Project , Feeding Westchester and others. Check out https://www.rindsnacks.com/

Toyin Kolawole is the Founder & CEO of Iya Foods, a nourishment focused food company inspired by her African roots and located in Illinois, USA. Toyin grew up in Lagos, Nigeria assisting with her family’s numerous entrepreneurial ventures which included a small convenience drug store and a fast food business. As a Nigerian American immigrant, Toyin aspired to find new ways to incorporate healthy African ingredients into American food favorites for her family – This led to Iya Foods.

Leo Orpin is the Co-founder of Black Apple. Black Apple is he first Cidery in Arkansas producing amazing hard ciders. Black Apple prides themselves on a clean and closely sourced ingredient label and also their flavor profiles. Leo is a graduate of University of Arkansas with a Bachelors in Sports Management. Prior to Black Apple, Leo spent time in sport ticket and sponsorship sales

Today, we are talking to Meagan Bowman. Meagan is the Founder and CEO of Stonehenge tech labs, a tech startup here in Northwest Arkansas . Stonehenge is the startup behind STOP WATCH . STOP WATCH is an all you can eat Omni channel software that helps CPG companies win in the digital space. Prior to Stonehenge, Meagan worked for Hallmark, The Mars Agency, and Harvest group.

This week, we are chatting with Kinna Thomas. Kinna is currently the Sr Director at Target Stores overseeing the planning department for food. Kinna has held several leadership roles in retails. She has worked for Payless, JC penny, Walmart and now Target. Kinna is a wife and mother of 2 beautiful boys . Kinna is also a member of Alpha kappa Alpha incorporated. Kinna Thomas is famous for launching the Patti LaBelle Pies at Walmart. The Patti LaBelle Pies broke the internet in 2015.

This week we are chatting with Becca Fox. Becca is an entrepreneur, Mother and Wife. She is the owner of Frosted Fox Sweet, a bakery in Nashville TN. You can catch Becca on Instagram and Twitter showcasing her latest creativity

Today we are talking to Raphael Uduhiri. Ralph is the Founder and creator of Naija Grille. An all purpose seasoning line with the right heat and flavor. Prior to launching Naija grill , Ralph spent time in corporate America working for big retailers like Walmart and Petsmart in different roles and capacities. Ralph is a graduate of Southern Illinois University.