Entrepreneurs
Long Island Fashion and Beauty Experts Weigh-in on Retail Companies’ Plans for Diversity and Inclusion
Retail companies since last May have shown interest in Black-owned businesses amid the ongoing calls for racial and social-economic equality from the Black Lives Matter protests. Companies hearing these demands have rushed to publicize a slew of programs and initiatives to address discrimination. In many instances, these came in the shape of pledges to support …
Trust in 444: Stony Brook Student Builds his own Fashion Empire
Before having the idea to start his brand, 20-year-old Emil DaneIian had been seeing the numbers 444 everywhere for nearly two years. The Stony Brook University health science major decided to go outside the norm for an average college student by using the numbers he saw everywhere and turning them into his own clothing line, …
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These Young Long Island Entrepreneurs Are Determined to Make their Mark in the Fashion World and Leave a Legacy
Aiden Best, 17, and Eden Boakye, 16, both similar names spelt slightly differently, started a modeling, clothing brand company before even reaching the age of 18 called Vision Kidz. The two are God brothers who live together in the Uniondale/Hempstead area. Vision Kidz didn’t start off as a modeling page on Instagram. It was originally …
Across the Mic with Julio Taku – Being a Young Businesswoman
In this episode, I’m joined by Danielle Hawthorne, CEO of Scotch Bonnets by Dani. We discuss how she amassed over six figures in revenue and the support she received to get there. We also speak about her manufacturing process, her family’s support of her business, her personal hair journey and the importance of valuing your …
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Tee Talk – Episode 18 Ft. Matt Interview
Tee Talk interview with Matt from Echo Audio Systems. Watch as we talk about how he started his business, what it’s like being behind the scenes and more!
Tee Talk – Episode 17 Ft. Full Of Soul Interview
This Tee Talk interview with Kadasia is full of soul, literally! Kadasia is the owner of the Long Island-based catering company, Full of Soul. Watch as we talk about how she started cooking, her business venture and more.
Muñeca Arthouse Adds Hispanic Cultural Perspective to the Long Island Art Community
Local Medford resident, Jessica Valentin’s career as artist, “Ratgrrl” has taken off tremendously from being elected as the first Latinx board of trustees member for the Patchogue Arts Council (PAC), being nominated for Best of Long Island: Artist/Painter, and opening her inclusive art gallery, Muñeca Arthouse. Before diverging herself into the art community, Valentin’s first …
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