Scale Up Your Business

On this episode of Scale Up Your Business, our guest speaker Tommika Hunter shares her journey starting a business in the retail industry. She discusses her inspiration for starting the business Balloons, Boutique, Baskets and More after a frustrating encounter at a retail store, as well as the challenges she faced with delivery and obtaining items. Tommika also discusses valuable

On this episode of Scale Up Your Business, we talk with Towanda Curtis a beauty bar owner from Southwest Philly who identified a market opportunity and made her services more accessible to customers by allowing walk-ins without requiring appointments or deposits. She shares her personal experience with scaling up her business and creating structure in her approach, and provides adv

On this episode of Scale Up Your Business, Tamika, a graduate of the La21 Scale Up program, shares her journey in becoming a successful business owner. Tamika shares her experiences and gives sage advice to new business owners, emphasizing the importance of taking the first step towards success even when unsure of the answers. Tamika also discusses the challenges of juggling both p

Listen in to learn how Dawn Collins turned an accident into a thriving Notary business with The Stamp of Approval along with lessons learned along the way. Don't miss this episode and get inspired by her story.

Tune in to hear from Jackie Williams, a founding member of LA21-CDC. She shares how LA21 was formed, its mission to help small business and the power of planting a seed and watching it grow.

Join us as Marina shares her journey, from learning from influential figures like Dr. Sebi to opening a shop in The West Philadelphia Container Village in Philadelphia. She'll also provide valuable insights for new business owners and highlight the importance of a holistic approach to healing. So, get ready to scale up your business with Marina on today's episode of Scale Up Your B

Lakia Brown, the owner and sole designer of The Kreative Lab, is a talented creator of wearable art. Growing up in a large household with limited options, Lakia began her journey by customizing and repurposing clothing. Her passion for textiles and fashion deepened during her time living in the Middle East, where she discovered unique handmade garments and developed relationships w

Folami Irvine is the CEO of the Precious Jewels Prevention Program and a fifth-generation folklore healing artist. She developed a passion for herbs at a young age when her grandmother introduced her to sassafras tea. As she grew older, other family members shared their knowledge of different herbs, fueling her interest further. Taking her passion seriously, Folami embarked on a jo

Isalene Johnson Baptiste, founder of Izzily Waisted and business owner in The West Philadelphia Container Village joins us for a fascinating conversation. Isalene shares her journey of transitioning from selling jewelry to exploring the world of kiosks and heat press printing. She discusses the importance of finding the right location for her business, the challenges she faced, and

Erica shares her journey of starting her business Subian by selling items on Instagram, meeting up with customers in designated spots, selling items next to her mothers home and even selling out of her trunk. She emphasizes the importance of passion and commitment for success, and encourages listeners to be patient and have faith in the process. Erica discusses the challenges she f