Meet Janique Edwards, COO / Co-Founder
Janique is a team leader with the ability to connect, organize, maximize productivity and improve program efficiency. and started her career with the Department of Homeland Security as a Mission Support Specialist providing administrative support services to smaller subdivisions within the agency. In 2017, she was promoted to the role of a Management and Program Analyst, where she currently uses her skills to examine and execute administrative support programs with the goal of increasing agency productivity.
As COO / Co-Founder of EatOkra, Janique focuses on sourcing and managing business data to attract more users, while developing the company’s brand identity and mission. The company now includes a team of eight; She oversees the daily operations of the company while also focusing on developing company culture, defining the overall mission and values, revising brand identity, managing team morale, framing business goals, and building strong industry relationships. Janique is a graduate of Herbert H. Lehman College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.
EatOkra was founded by husband and wife Anthony Edwards, Jr (CEO) and Janique Edwards (COO) in Brooklyn, NY as a comprehensive, user-friendly Black-owned business directory app that makes Black food and beverage the focal point. EatOkra’s mission is to provide a food-themed directory that encourages fellowship through one specific avenue, Black food.
Since their 2016 debut, EatOkra has welcomed welcomed 300,000+ users; features 5,700+ Black-owned restaurants, bakeries, cafes, food trucks, bars and wineries across the U.S. are featured on the app and have been featured in the following media outlets: CuisineNoir, Forbes, Fox News Business, NBC New York, People, Thrillist and more.
The Edwards reside in Brooklyn, NY with their lovely daughter Bradley.
What You'll Learn in this Episode:
Website: https://www.eatokra.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatokraTheApp
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