Episode 16 shares WalletHub's 2019 List of Best States to Start a Business; looking at the best and worst states, according to their research: https://wallethub.com/edu/best-states-to-start-a-business/36934/#methodology

We then compare some of their rankings with CNBC's America's Top States for Business study:
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/10/americas-top-states-for-business-2019.html

Then we share our opinions and tips for business hopefuls, startups, and the established (but scared). As we always say, you have to reimagine the box, your surroundings, and your circumstances. Don't be defined by them!

After this analysis and review, we transitioned to introducing you to 4 entrepreneurs across the US:

Entrepreneur #1: Ashley Mateen, owner of CollabVA.com
Phone: (703) 505-6338
FB and IG: @CollabVA
Providing virtual executive assistant services in the areas of administrative, marketing, customer service, and bookkeeping. Currently serving Bethesda, MD, Austin TX, Atlanta GA, Washington DC, and Raleigh NC.

Entrepreneur #2: Ayisha Zakia
Owner of BeautifulLyf.com: Offers workshops, trainings, and seminars on a variety of topics all focused on the foundation of LYF ("Loving Yourself First"). Aimed, but not limited to, women of color, these sessions are based on their core mission work LYF (Loving Yourself First). They teach effective skills and strategies that will enable women thrive and boost LYF.

Founder of Our Beauty Matters: an organization whose mission is to support all women of color to embrace our beauty, dispel myths, and promote sisterhood.

Owner of Beautifauxlocs.com : where you can get some beautiful faux locs in your hair. Serving North Carolina

Connect with her here:
IG @ beautifulLYF___
IG: beautifauxlocs1
Facebook at @BeautifulLYFLoveYourselfFirst

Ayisha will be on a panel with several other women discussing the everyday struggles of women. It’s a Women’s Empowerment Workshop hosted by Zumba and Dance instructor, "Latin Diva". October 19th at 6pm at Café Pasta located at 305 State Street in Greensboro, NC. To reserve your spot in advance send $10 to CashApp $LatinDiva03 or pay $15 at the door.
https://www.facebook.com/events/418401638780458/

Entrepreneur #3 Stephanie Lee, owner of TheRoseBrand.com
Offering graphic design for logos, flyers, ebooks, social media graphics and other marketing collateral; website design, or business consulting in the areas of branding, marketing and event management. Currently serving Chicago, IL and Atlanta, GA.
Connect with them at: IG, FB, LinkedIn, and Pinterest @TheRoseBrand

Entrepreneur #4: Woody Wilson, CEO of Woody Wilson Collection
Wardrobe designer and consultant, his designs have been featured in films such as Oceans 11, Oceans 12, Oceans 13 and television shows including Jimmy Kimmel Live, Fox Sports Television, amongst others. His collection has graced red carpets around the World with notable clients including George Clooney, Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Steve Harvey, Anthony Anderson and countless others.
Connect with him at:
WoodyWilson.com
(310) 862-4770
FB and IG: WoodyWilsonBespoke

REMINDERS:

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