Black Business owners making history before and after the pandemic

Dozens of Black St.Louis area entrepreneurs have either been gripped by the challenges of the pandemic or thrust into business with the opportunities and resources that have been made available to them. Some have been on the brink of shut downs while others have successfully launched businesses during a time of uncertainty. In this episode of Podcasting with Amin, we explore their triumphs, difficulties, and the disparities Black business owners experience firsthand when it comes to securing loans and grants. Our panel include - 

• Travious Brooks, owner of Brooks Family Entertainment LLC brooksfamilyentertainment.com
• Renee Hodgins, owner of Counseling and Educational Center LLC
• Ashley Nalls, owner Pure Perfection Candles pureperfectioncandles@gmail.com
• Kenya Ajanaku, Executive Director Harambee Institute - storyteller/ jewelry maker theharambee@att.net
• Jeffrey Blair, co-owner Eyeseeme African American Children's bookstore jeffrey.blair@eyeseeme.com
• Sarah Blair, Cafe manager at Eyeseeme African American Children's Bookstore