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Business First w/Sonia Alleyne

Business First w/Sonia Alleyne

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At the Business First Podcast hosted by Sonia Alleyne our mission is simple: we want to help Black and Brown Business owners make their businesses Better, Bigger and Bolder. Listen weekly as we provide information and inspiration for new and established business owners, entrepreneurs and those looking to turn that side hustle into a their main hustle. We'll feature guests with dynamic stories to inspire, motivate and guide you wherever you are in your business journey.Copyright 2026 Sozialwissenschaften Ökonomie
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  • The Doula Doing It All

    The Doula Doing It All
    Oct 20 2026
    What happens when the career you’ve built no longer reflects the life you want? On this episode of Business First with Sonia Alleyne, television producer and entrepreneur Sasha Mitchell-Fuller shares how career setbacks, motherhood, and faith led her toward a new calling in maternal health. After years of producing for major television shows, Sasha found herself questioning an identity built around work and the constant pressure to prove her worth. Today, she’s bringing those same creative instincts, relationships, and determination to her work as a doula and her efforts with One Love Community Consortium to establish a birth and wellness center on Long Island. Sasha and Sonia discuss transferring your skills into a new purpose, learning to rest without guilt, and building a community that supports mothers beyond the delivery room. Sasha also opens up about a challenge she’s still navigating: caring for others without losing herself in the process. Listen for a candid conversation about reinvention, entrepreneurship, and learning to recognize the value you bring before anyone else validates it. Find more shows like this on the Mean Ole Lion app.
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    44 Min.
  • The Business of Make Up

    The Business of Make Up
    Oct 13 2026
    On this episode of Business First with Sonia Aline, Sonia welcomes Marquel Javontei, a second-generation owner of Bovanti Cosmetics, for a conversation about beauty, entrepreneurship, and building on a legacy her parents began in 1982. Marquel shares how growing up in the family business shaped her path—from watching her mother teach makeup techniques to selling cosmetics with her sister at Hampton University. Although she once planned to become a lawyer, beauty remained her calling, leading her to expand the family brand and establish her own location at Bowie Town Center in Maryland. For Marquel, the work goes beyond selling products. She explains why hands-on education is central to the Bovanti experience, helping customers understand their makeup, find their foundation match, and feel confident using what they take home. She also discusses training apprentices, learning from her Gen Z team, and the challenge of staying organized while wearing many hats. Looking ahead, Marquel shares her goals of developing an esthetics school, expanding into major retailers, and making Bovanti a household name. It’s a conversation about honoring your roots, stepping outside your comfort zone, and shaping the next chapter of a family business. Explore the brand at bovanticosmetics.com and follow @Bovanti on social media. Find more shows like this on the Mean Ole Lion app. Follow, rate, comment, and share.
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    23 Min.
  • More Than a Mission: Leadership, Accountability, and Impact

    More Than a Mission: Leadership, Accountability, and Impact
    Oct 6 2026
    Having a mission is one thing. Building an organization that can sustain it takes leadership, accountability, and determination. On this episode of Business First, Sonia welcomes Cheryl Ann Wadlington, founder and executive director of The Evoluer House, for a candid conversation about the business of creating lasting change for Black and Brown girls. A former fashion and beauty journalist, Cheryl shares how her family’s legacy of activism inspired her to build an organization focused on personal development and workforce readiness. She explains how helping young women recognize their potential means addressing the barriers they face while equipping them with confidence, practical skills, and the ability to advocate for themselves. Cheryl also gets into the work behind the mission: maintaining financial accountability, selecting and training effective board members, navigating funding challenges, and balancing a passion for programming with the responsibilities of running a nonprofit. From graduates pursuing advanced degrees to girls discovering that their voices matter, Cheryl shares the moments that keep her moving forward—and her vision for expanding The Evoluer House’s reach internationally. It’s a conversation about turning compassion into action and building the foundation that allows meaningful work to thrive. Learn more or support The Evoluer House at evoluerhouse.org. Find more shows like this on the Mean Ole Lion app. Follow, rate, comment, and share.
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    48 Min.
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