As an advocate for small businesses, I have dedicated my career to empowering entrepreneurs, particularly in the culinary industry. I’m the Managing Partner at Black Restaurant Week, LLC, a national movement promoting Black-owned culinary businesses, and Chairwoman of the Board for Feed the Soul Foundation, a nonprofit I helped establish to provide sustainable resources to minority-owned culinary businesses. I’m passionate about sharing insights, digital marketing strategies, and actionable steps that drive brand growth and operational excellence, particularly for emerging businesses in underserved communities.Through over a decade of experience, I’ve led high-impact marketing campaigns, designed brand strategies, and organized training programs that have collectively supported thousands of businesses and attracted hundreds of millions in media impressions. My goal is to inspire, educate, and equip small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to build and sustain successful ventures.I'm passionate about sharing knowledge and tools that small business owners can use to build, sustain, and grow their ventures. My speaking and training topics include:• Digital Marketing for Small Businesses: Strategies to leverage social media, email marketing, and digital tools to enhance visibility, attract customers, and drive growth.• Marketing Analytics & Metrics for Small Businesses: How to track and interpret marketing metrics to make data-driven decisions that strengthen business performance and ROI.• Brand Development for Small Businesses: Building a unique, memorable brand that resonates with customers and fosters loyalty in competitive markets.• Marketing for Culinary Businesses: Tailored approaches for promoting culinary businesses, from restaurants to food trucks, that address unique industry challenges and opportunities.• Culinary Business Growth: Key insights into scaling a culinary business, including customer engagement, menu innovation, and effective community outreach.• Creating Programming to Support Small Business Communities: Developing impactful programs that equip small business owners with the resources, knowledge, and networks they need to thrive.Let’s connect if you're looking for a speaker who can provide actionable insights to inspire and empower small business and culinary entrepreneurs.
Listed skills include Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and 15 others.
