Shawn Jackson of Lewiston said highlighting successful Black businesses like Kings’ is important to inspire young Black entrepreneurs who may be surrounded by negative influences like he was, growing up in a high-crime area of Florida. Almost four years ago he ended up staying in Maine after what was supposed to be a short visit. The people he was traveling with left him behind.  “When I came up here, I didn’t know heroin was as big as it was, and I don’t do (hard) drugs because I’m an athlete,†he said. “He had laced a blunt with heroin. I wanted to fight him, and so he told me to catch a bus back to Florida.â€Â Jackson had no money for the trip so he started working at Hannaford in Gardiner, and for a while lived at Trinity Men’s Shelter in Skowhegan. During that time, Jackson kept telling himself he could “do better, be better.†So he decided to start his own business. Outside of his various day and night jobs — working security at bars in Portland’s Old Port, as a manager at Hannaford and now as a FedEx driver — he has built a clothing design business, Upstylish, specializing in shirts with inspirational quotes, and now face masks.  Jackson mainly advertised by word of mouth, handing out business cards and wearing his T-shirts to the gym or his security jobs. When Rose Barboza heard his story, she asked him to join Black Owned Maine and is now helping him find stores that will carry his clothing. Jackson said he started Upstylish to show people who grew up in situations like his that there are options outside of crime. He sees Black Owned Maine as furthering that mission.
Highlighting excellence in Reading PA with Eric & Carlos true networkers looking to give back to the community and being a Ro model for our youth
Erica my guest was shot in the head 2 days after her 21st birthday and now out here doing great things
Bully Magazine: is a publication that creates motivational stories from individuals who share past life experiences. These issues were created to help those that require healing.As individuals release the resentment from their past, it allows them to be free from the hidden emotions they've held on to for so long.Life's challenges can be a BULLY, therefore each article shares how a tragedy becomes a triumph. Our mission is to help readers build inspiration as they read each healing testimonial story. Allowing viewers to break away from the common mental health stigma of “FEAR.” Our authors deliver topics that cover all the important facts to help contribute to each potential readers lifestyle.
Going live on Fb and YouTube with *Sherontelle she has been seen on Dr. Oz Show, Rachael Ray Tv Show & Steve Harvey. She has had an amazing career in entertainment as a successful Celebrity Music Publicist. Sherontelle is now using her platform creating workshops and delivering talks to empower men, women, & youth to live their best life while not letting fear hold them back from their dreams, hopes, & future accomplishments. Tune in 10am eastern time #podcast #podcastlife #podcasting #podcasters #explorepage✨ #viralvideos #viralposts #podcaststudio
Cam F. Awesome (born August 6, 1988 in Uniondale, New York), formerly known as Lenroy Thompson, is an American amateur boxer best known for winning the US title in 2008, 2010, 2013 and 2014 and the Golden Gloves in 2009, 2011 and 2013 at super heavyweight.He is featured in the 2017 Netflix boxing documentary, Counter Puncher.[1] He frequently fights in pink to show his commitment to and involvement with the Breast Cancer Awareness Program. Awesome is the U.S. National Team Captain and is also the Athlete Director on USA Boxing Board of Directors.[2] He is a vegan since 2012 and promotes the lifestyle.[3][4] He now tours the nation educating students on cultural awareness.
champions connect plz subscribe
© 2020-2025 Ivy Podcast Discovery LLC
