Greg shared an idea with Stephan and even though he isn’t a risk taker, he saw the vision✨

Together, they are on a mission to provide craft cocktails for every occasion. Their passion at BOTL'D is evident! Let’s make a toast to these brothas on their way to New York billboards🥂

Community Ask

Marketer

Accountant

Business Consultant

Favorite Song

I Like That

Janelle Monae

As the owner of Parris Construction & Development, Tonya Harris spends her days planning and revitalizing urban communities. Construction can be a great way to make a living but Tonya needed more. Learn how Tonya is mixing business and passion to make a real impact in urban communities.

Community Ask

Let her know ways she can serve you.

Favorite Song

Lessons

Eric Robinson

Joe Hicks has been making pottery since he was in high school. Surround by a family of artisans, he was destined to lead a similar path. Learn more about what it takes to grow a handcrafted pottery business and how his research and shared lessons will help the art community for years to come. 

Community Ask

Check out his pottery and vessels at www.joehicksceramics.com

Instagram @joehicksceramics

Favorite Song

Groove is in the heart

Dee-Lite

Caroline Phillips tried everything to get into the live music industry but no one saw her passion as potential. Instead of giving up on her dreams, she decided to start her own festival. Pairing her love for cannabis and bring people together over education and entertainment birthed the National Cannabis Festival. If you dream it, you can do it. Like Caroline said, just nibble at your dreams like a mouse. Learn more about this queen and her journey in this weeks episode. Keep Building!

#BuildersBuild

Favorite Song

Anything Wiz Khalifa

Community Ask

Black and Brown people looking to enter the live music industry. Oh yea… and get a pair of National Cannabis Festival tickets. There will be over 20K people and feature artist like Wiz Khalifa, Slick Rick, Ghostface Killah, Lettuce and Backyard Band to name a few.

Since 10 years old, Dionna Lewis had her eyes on the court room. Instead of letting her surroundings discourage her, she used it as motivation. Now, she is the Founder and CEO of District Legal Group. District Legal Group focuses on Civil Litigation, Employment and Civil Rights. Dionna and her group is passionate and eager to fight for your rights.

Community Ask

Marketers and anyone that needs legal council.

Favorite Song

Make Me Proud

By: Drake ft. Nicki Minaj

#BuildersBuild #40under40

Mr. Beacher is no stranger to accolades. He is the 2022 GCAAR President and Co-Founder of Coalition Properties Group (Ryan Butler and Keith James are his partners). Coalition closed $200M last year and helped over 800 people in the past 3 years. Now, they are now expanding to education and ramping up with other real estate investments. 2016 #30under30 

Community Ask

Keep him updated with opportunities to connect and better ways to efficiently communicate. Refer people looking to learn more about real estate, purchase a home or investment property.

Favorite Song

100.mil'

J. Cole, Bas

Victoria Sgro is the founder of Kahiau Bakery & Cafe. After moving to Hawaii, Victoria found a love beyond baking pastries. After returning back to the states, Victoria decided to share her new lifestyle as a Vegan with others. Yep, she opened up a Vegan cafe. Victoria brings the flavor and presentation to healthier food options. Not Vegan, no worries as she will definitely find a dish to excite you. Listen to her journey of building a cafe centered around community.

Community Ask

Come and try some food and support local Vegan restaurants.

Favorite Song

Change

By: Blind Melon

Josephine Mazyck is the definition of giving our youth a fighting chance to succeed. Her selfless actions and passion has elevated her role and responsibilities to Executive Director at FAN DC. Ms. Mazyck believes the youth is a part of the solution and we, as people, need to humble ourselves and listen. If you would like to donate to FAN DC after listening to her journey and understanding more about her organization, visit fan-dc.org.

Community Ask

FAN DC could use some marketing assistance and donations to create more experiences for the youth.

Favorite Song

Middle Child

By: J Cole