Headed to elevate and engage at Coppin State, then flying to MN for an opportunity. A lot going on!
Showcase is 13 days away. I need a stage and a PA system. Time to promote.
It's been a busy few weeks. Traveled to Boston for the Assembly of Black Possibilities. Went to Charleston, then Boston, then back to DC.
Moonlighters Showcase is in two weeks.
Showcase on November 3rd at Mobtown Brewing. I'm focusing on promotion and packing the house. I want 100 people in the house.
Showcase planning is in full effect. Going to Boston next month and in the meantime, I'll be in Baltimore a bunch.
Been a wild month. Went to Scandinavia, caught COVID and we're planning our next showcase.
Getting closer to finding a venue for our Baltimore showcase. Editing's done....for now.
Been a busy month. Showcase in Baltimore is the goal.
Happy Memorial Day! I'm in Boston hanging with family. Life is good.
It's event season! getting ready to network this week. Got work lined up in Boston and videos to edit.
New Week, New check-in. You may hear my daughter crying in the background. I kept it in for authenticity.
Just got back from South Carolina, 3 days rest, then back on the road.
Another week, another check-in. Took a trip to Boston and I'm getting ready to head to South Carolina.
I'm still here! Posting content and planning a trip to Boston.
Ujima has teamed up with the Moonlighters' Club and Ujima's Business Support Member Team to produce a new podcast: Yours, Mine, and Ours! "Yours, Mine, and Ours" spotlights the businesses of Ujima's Good Business Alliance, created for the community, by the community, with a special emphasis on Ujima's good business standards.
In this episode, host Joel Edwards chats with Marcus Johnson-Smith of cannabis accessory business, Kush Groove. The Kush Groove brand was established in 2011 by Michael Pires and Marcus Johnson-Smith as an expression brand for city stoners. City streets, all over the world, have seen the growth of the new age urban hippie—young, fresh, and dynamic.
Recently, Kush Groove was invited to join the Ujima Good Business Alliance, and spoke with host, Joel, about their journey to becoming Boston’s hub for cannabis style and culture. Learn more at: www.kushgroove.com This episode concludes the first season of Yours, Mine, and Ours. Check back in a few months for the debut of our new season, with a whole new lineup of businesses to explore.
Ujima has teamed up with the Moonlighters' Club and Ujima's Business Support Member Team to produce a new podcast: Yours, Mine, and Ours!
"Yours, Mine, and Ours" spotlights the businesses of Ujima's Good Business Alliance, created for the community, by the community, with a special emphasis on Ujima's good business standards. In this episode, host Joel Edwards chats with Nia Grace and Turahn Dorsey of Jazz Urbane Cafe.
Jazz Urbane Cafe is a new arts and restaurant venture planned to launch soon in Boston’s Nubian Square neighborhood. This space will be an urban arts venue that spotlights local and national artists who define and celebrate the diverse cultural traditions that make Boston a unique and global city. Check out this episode for the story behind the music, and what Jazz Urbane hopes for a more joyous and creative Boston.
Learn more at: www.jazzurbanecafe.com
Ujima has teamed up with the Moonlighters' Club and Ujima's Business Support Member Team to produce a new podcast: Yours, Mine, and Ours! "Yours, Mine, and Ours" spotlights the businesses of Ujima's Good Business Alliance, created for the community, by the community, with a special emphasis on Ujima's good business standards.
In this episode, host Joel Edwards chats with Kai Grant, the founder of Black Market Nubian. This eclectic marketplace is widely accepted as one of Boston’s premiere spaces to gather, meet and shop, understanding the need for micro-business founders to develop the business acumen and literacy needed to move towards sustainability.
In its five year span, it has hosted over 81 marketplaces, 64 events, 3 festivals, 3 teach-ins, 4 health and wellness classes with over 300 vendors and 30,000 estimated visitors. Check out this episode for a deeper look at Black Market’s journey to become a hub for Black cultural and economic vibrancy in the city. Learn more at blackmarketnubian.com.
"Yours, Mine, and Ours" spotlights the businesses of Ujima's Good Business Alliance, created for the community, by the community, with a special emphasis on Ujima's good business standards.
In 2019, Ujima members voted to invest $100,000 in CERO Cooperative, an award-winning worker-owned commercial composting company based out of Dorchester, MA. In this episode, host Joel Edwards sits down with Lor Holmes, Founder and Operations Manager, who leads venture development and capitalization strategies for CERO.
Meet Jared.
Jared is the founder of Pineapple AF.
Tools for people to have healthy relationships.
After college, Jared started a career in film, working on all kinds of projects and specializing in documentaries. He then pivoted into tech after learning how to code. Through mentorships and friendships, he found a way to craft his own brand.