Host of the JoyTutor Podcast, JoAnna Williams, welcomes Wesley G. Simon, a culinary entrepreneur and the executive chef behind the thriving restaurant Djon Djon and Market Bar & Brewery in Brooklyn, New York. Wesley shares his remarkable journey from his beginnings in a Haitian community, through challenges and discrimination in the culinary industry, to establishing and expanding his restaurant business amidst the hardships of the pandemic. Alongside discussing his philosophy on leadership, race, and personal ambition, Wesley offers valuable advice for aspiring restaurant owners and reflects on the importance of community, generational wealth, and cultural authenticity.Chapters:IntroductionWesley's Early Life and BeginningsCareer Growth and PhilosophyChallenges and DiscriminationEntrepreneurial JourneyCultural Identity and AspirationsImpact and Future PlansAdvice for Aspiring EntrepreneursContact Info:Instagram: @weslyjsimonInstagram: @djondjon.bkLinktr.ee: @djondjonInstagram: @marketbarbkJoyTutor Resources:Email: podcast@joytutor.comWebsite: www.JoyTutor.comTikTok: joytutorInstagram: joytutorincFacebook: JoyTutor IncYoutube: JoyTutor Podcast

Host of the JoyTutor Podcast, JoAnna Williams, welcomes Sunny B., the CEO and founder of The Sunori Shop, a fashion accessory store. Sunny shares her journey of starting her business, inspired by the phrase 'scared money don't make no money' and the encouragement from her cousin. She discusses the importance of accessories in elevating an outfit, her commitment to quality and durability in her products, and the challenges and successes she's faced along the way. Sunny also provides tips on how to maintain and store accessories and talks about her future plans to expand her brand, including opening a storefront. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the need for perseverance, continuous learning, and the support of a like-minded community for entrepreneurial success.Contact Info:Website: www.thesunorishop.netInstagram: @thesunorishopFacebook: @thesunorishopTikTok: @thesunorishopThreads: @thesunorishopJoyTutor Resources:Email: podcast@joytutor.comWebsite: www.JoyTutor.comTikTok: joytutorInstagram: joytutorincFacebook: JoyTutor IncYoutube: JoyTutor Podcast

Host of the JoyTutor Podcast, JoAnna Williams, met with guest Taylor Carruthers, founder of Metanoia Innovative Solutions, about her journey of self-discovery and finding her path as a breathwork practitioner, theta healing practitioner, and entrepreneur. Taylor openly discusses the transformative influence of these healing modalities on her life and her commitment to making these practices more accessible and to foster understanding of these approaches among a broader audience. She also shares about her company's inception, 'Metanoia Innovative Solutions', and the challenges she overcame along the way. The conversation is candid and enlightening, ultimately empowering listeners to take control of their personal growth and embrace self-love.Contact Info:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/metanoiainnovativesolutionsInstagram: @Metanoia_innovative_solutionsFacebook: @Metanoia Innovate Solutions LLCJoyTutor Resources:Email: podcast@joytutor.comWebsite: www.JoyTutor.comTikTok: joytutorInstagram: joytutorincFacebook: JoyTutor IncYoutube: JoyTutor Podcast

Host of the JoyTutor Podcast, JoAnna Williams, met with Doyin (Dee). In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of encouraging others and helping them fulfill their dreams and destinies. They emphasize that each person has something unique inside them that should be shared and allowed to grow.Dee shares her journey as a Nigerian immigrant in the United States. She talks about her first job as a QA engineer at Everyday Health Company and how she met the host of the JoyTutor podcast, Jo. Dee opens up about the struggles she faced at work and how Jo became her support system, defending her and providing joy in the workplace. She also shares how Jo's dreams and goals inspired and motivated her to pursue her dreams.After overcoming the challenges she faced, Dee is now a successful product manager, and she expresses her gratitude for her friendship with Joanna and how they have both grown. They discuss the importance of healing and letting go of anger and negative situations in order to find peace and happiness. The conversation takes a turn as Deef recounts a recent encounter with someone from their past. Dee explains how being in a space of healing and self-acceptance allowed them to let go of anger and negative experiences. This episode highlights the importance of finding peace within oneself and not allowing others to bring you down.Jo then introduces her new project, the JoyTutor Entrepreneur planner. She explains how she took her project management skills and applied them to entrepreneurship, creating a systematic approach for entrepreneurs to achieve their goals. Jo shares her experience of creating the planner, including the research and steps involved in self-publishing. She also discusses her monthly entrepreneur networking sessions and celebrations of courage events, where accountability and support are emphasized.In closing, listeners are encouraged to keep pursuing their dreams and not give up, emphasizing the impact they can have on others. Listeners are reminded that their dreams are valid and encourage them to push through challenges. Contact Info:LinkedIn: Doyin OshikoyaIT Academy: Hoshistech Product SchoolInstagram: @hi.entreFacebook: @Hoshistech Training InstituteJoyTutor Resources:Email: podcast@joytutor.comWebsite: www.JoyTutor.comTikTok: joytutorInstagram: joytutorincFacebook: JoyTutor IncYoutube: JoyTutor Podcast

Host of the JoyTutor Podcast, JoAnna Williams, met with guest, Kerri Mulhern, to share their long-standing friendship and how they have supported each other through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. They express their excitement to finally connect and have Kerri as a guest on the show.Kerri opens up about her childhood trauma and the impact it had on her mental and emotional well-being. She explains how she discovered the power of positive thinking and how it led her to explore alternative healing modalities like Reiki. Kerri describes her first experience with Reiki and how it helped her physically and emotionally heal. She also explains the concept of chakras and how they can be balanced for overall well-being.Kerri provides a simple exercise for listeners to balance their chakras every morning, visualizing each chakra spinning in the appropriate color. She emphasizes the importance of self-healing and how Reiki can be used to send healing energies to oneself and others, even from a distance. Joy and Kerri express their gratitude for Kerri's uplifting social media presence and its positive impact on their lives.This episode explores the power of spirituality, positive thinking, and alternative healing practices like Reiki. Listeners will gain insight into Kerri's personal journey and how she has transformed her life through these practices. The episode also serves as a reminder to prioritize self-care and embrace our divine nature.Contact Info:Website: Kerri MulhernInstagram: @kerrimulhernFacebook: @kerrimulhernauthorTwitter: @kerrimulhernJoyTutor Resources:Email: podcast@joytutor.comWebsite: www.JoyTutor.comTikTok: joytutorInstagram: joytutorincFacebook: JoyTutor IncYoutube: JoyTutor Podcast

Host of the JoyTutor Podcast, JoAnna Williams, met with guest Karina Oliver from Montreal, Canada. Karina is a mom of two wonderful boys and the founder of Girls Empower, a brand that aims to empower women instead of tearing each other down.Karina shares how Girls Empower started as a simple idea to create a community of women supporting each other. With her background in business development, she realized she had the tools and knowledge to help female entrepreneurs grow their brands and businesses on Instagram. Through her organic growth, Karina received requests from other entrepreneurs who wanted to learn her secrets to success. This led her to start coaching and offer digital courses to empower others.Transitioning from a nine-to-five job to entrepreneurship may seem intimidating, but Karina's determination and positive mindset made it easier for her. She emphasizes the importance of mindset in any transition and highlights entrepreneurs' ups and downs behind the scenes. It's not always as easy as it looks, but with consistency and a solid plan, success can be achieved.Karina also shares valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. She encourages investing, not just in financial terms, but also in education and learning. Having a concrete plan is crucial, whether it's a quarterly or yearly plan, to stay focused and on track. Lastly, she highlights the significance of expansion, as many successful business owners prioritize growth and opening new opportunities.On the flip side, Karina discusses some common mistakes she has observed among business owners. One of the biggest mistakes is investing in the wrong things and not knowing where to allocate resources. It's important to clearly understand what to invest in and avoid unnecessary expenses.As we wrap up this empowering episode, Karina reminds us that caring for our mental health is essential. Sometimes, we need to take a step back and disconnect to avoid burnout. Having a backup plan and returning to our goals with renewed energy is the key to staying on track.Join us in this uplifting conversation and discover the power of empowerment and entrepreneurship. Let Karina inspire you to believe in yourself, invest in your dreams, and create a supportive community of unstoppable women. Get ready to be motivated and empowered on this incredible journey of growth and success.Contact Info:~ Linktr.ee: girlsempowermt~ Instagram: girlsempowermtl~ Instagram: sweettreatsbychanaJoyTutor Resources:~ Website: www.JoyTutor.com~ TikTok: joytutor~ Instagram: joytutorinc~ Facebook: JoyTutor Inc~ Youtube: JoyTutor Podcast

JoAnna Williams, host of the JoyTutor Podcast, interviewed Monika Monk, founder of Twisted Intimacy. Monika is a certified intimacy and sensuality coach who provides a safe space for women and couples to explore their intimacy journeys, purpose in life, and body awareness. She also teaches sexual health education and is certified in various sensual body movement techniques, including twerking, 1.0 Liquid Motion, and Liquid Pole..Contact Info:Facebook: twistedintimacyYouTube: @twistedintimacyInstagram: @twisted_intimacyTikTok:@twisted_intimacy.JoyTutor Resources:Email: podcast@joytutor.comWebsite: www.JoyTutor.comTikTok: joytutorInstagram: joytutorincFacebook: JoyTutor IncYoutube: JoyTutor Podcast

Host of the JoyTutor Podcast, JoAnna Williams, met with JoAnn Smith, founder of, In Less Than 30. JoAnn has a successful YouTube Channel called "In Less Than 30" with JoAnn Smith, where she reports Breaking News, Hot Topics, Politics, and Entertainment. Deciding to go for it, Smith went to her first audition for a new game show on Fox News Television called Person, Place, or Thing in the summer of 2022 and landed a spot as a contestant on their 20th episode. This really helped to spark her interest in pursuing commercial and voiceover work, and is looking forward to booking her first project. JoAnn was just accepted into the Influencer Program with Amazon, a commission-based earnings program to recommend her top picks in her Amazon storefront online..Contact Info:Amazon Store: In Less Than 30 with JoAnn SmithLinktr.ee: inlessthan30YouTube: InLessThan30withJoAnnSmithInstagram: @inlessthan30TikTok: @inlessthan30news.JoyTutor Resources:Email: podcast@joytutor.comWebsite: www.JoyTutor.comTikTok: joytutorInstagram: joytutorincFacebook: JoyTutor IncYoutube: JoyTutor Podcast........#joytutor #joytutorpodcast #podcast #business #businesstips #entrepreneurs #personaldevelopment #empowerment #inspiration #inspirational #inlessthan30 #commissionsearned

In this episode of the JoyTutor Podcast, host JoAnna Williams interviewed Nairovir DeJesus, founder of With Love by Nairo. During our conversation, Nairovir shared her experience of running a virtual baking company while working a full-time job and laying the groundwork for a physical location in the future. Nairovir has been expanding her brand by showcasing her delicious baked goods at pop-up shops throughout New York City and building a reputation for herself. This episode offers valuable advice on overcoming mistakes and pursuing one's dreams. Tune in to this uplifting episode to gain insight into starting your own business, whether it's a bakery or otherwise...Like this show? Tag or follow us on social media so we can thank you personally! Or please leave us a review here..Contact Info:Instagram: withlovebynairoFacebook: withlovebynairo.JoyTutor Resources:Email: podcast@joytutor.comWebsite: www.JoyTutor.comTikTok: joytutorInstagram: joytutorincFacebook: JoyTutor IncYoutube: JoyTutor Podcast........#joytutor #joytutorpodcast #podcast #business #businesstips #blackownedbusiness #personaldevelopment #empowerment #inspiration #inspirational #customtreats #cakejars #blingberries #withlovebynairo #bakery

JoAnna Williams, the host of the JoyTutor Podcast, recently spoke with Lakisha Carter, the founder of Take 5 Management. During the conversation, Ms. Carter shared her mission to help keep children in the classroom while using constructive disciplinary methods to address behavior issues. With over 20 years of experience as a middle school teacher, Ms. Carter developed a passion for classroom management early on in her career. She recognized that effective management systems were essential for learning to take place. After trying various approaches without success, Ms. Carter returned to school to earn two Master's degrees - one in General Administration and another in Curriculum & Instruction. With her newfound knowledge, she created her own approach to classroom management. Research-based classroom management system. After a few years of collecting data and tweaking, she finally had it. The Take 5 Learning Management system was born!..Like this show? Tag or follow us on social media so we can thank you personally! Or please leave us a review here..Contact Info:Email: kisha@take5management.comWebsite: www.Take5Management.com.JoyTutor Resources:Email: podcast@joytutor.comWebsite: www.JoyTutor.comTikTok: joytutorInstagram: joytutorincFacebook: JoyTutor IncYoutube: JoyTutor Podcast

Host of the JoyTutor Podcast, JoAnna Williams, met with Melissa Elliott, founder of Agape Family Therapy. As a product of immigrant parents and the eldest adult child, Melissa had been tasked with making the family proud. However, when she needed support to manage stress at several parts of my academic career, she found a few examples that looked like her. Therefore, she vowed to be the person and created systems to support people, families, and communities that look like her!Melissa has learned that people are the experts of their lives, and we, as professionals are privileged to be on the journey. Therefore Melissa calls members of Agape a community shaped by love, learning, and growing to be loving. Melissa expanded her services from being a solo practitioner in private practice to group practice. Before the pandemic, she decided in March 2020 to take a leap of faith and resign from a position as a senior director of a non-profit agency.AGAPE Family Therapy & Coaching is a telehealth group practice that provides mental health counseling, coaching, training, and employee assistance programming to agencies and supervision in New York. Through member testimonies of reaching their goals or reducing their symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma, Melissa’s organization has greatly impacted her community. They have impacted over 200 people and four organizations within the past two years.Like this show? Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok, and tag us so we can thank you personally! Or please leave us a review here.Contact Info:Linktr.ee: agapefamilytherapyInstagram: bajanqueendomInstagram: agape_familytherapyandcoachingWebsite: www.agapefamilytherapy.comJoyTutor Resources:Email: podcast@joytutor.comWebsite: www.JoyTutor.comTikTok: joytutorInstagram: joytutorincFacebook: JoyTutor IncYoutube: JoyTutor Podcast........#joytutor #joytutorpodcast #podcast #business #businesstips #blackownedbusiness #personaldevelopment #empowerment #inspiration #inspirational #mentalhealth #agapefamilytherapy#melissaelliott

Host of the JoyTutor Podcast, JoAnna Williams, met with Sparkle Jai, founder of Sparkle's Junk Bowtique. At the age of 7, Sparkle began her passion for sewing. By 14, Sparkle's mom noticed her passion for cutting and sewing and bought Sparkle's first sewing machine. Cutting and redesigning her own clothes bought by her mom would nurture her love for sewing. Sparkle attended the Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago to sharpen her skills and build a successful path toward her dreams. Sparkle's unique designs and creativity would lead to making bows and accessories from scrap fabric, which inspired her business name, Junk Bowtique. Tapping into her swatch book and notes from college, Sparkle began making matching garments for herself and her daughter. This would lead to Sparkle making garments for her entire family. Thus Sparkle’s Junk Bowtique was born.​Sparkle's success and growth did not come easy; she had to overcome many challenges that made it difficult to cultivate her joy for sewing. But her strength and determination to achieve her dreams would show others around her how to never give up. Sparkle's one-of-a-kind creations are blazing new trails in the fashion industry, while her resilience inspires others to go after their dreams. Contact Info:​Facebook: Sparkle’s Junk BowtiqueInstagram: @sparklesjunkTikTok: @sparklejai#sparklejai #sparklesjunkbowtique #fashiondesigner #handmade #joytutor #joytutorpodcast #podcast #business #businesstips #blackownedbusiness #empowerment #inspiration #inspirational y #courage #joy #blackowned #fashion

Bridget Papino is making a positive impact within her community and around the world. In 2012, Bridget and her partner, Daniel Banks, cocreated "Jersey Turnt Up Ent," now known as We Are Jersey, an all-inclusive entertainment company based out of northern New Jersey. A few years later, "We Are Jersey Magazine" was established to give fast-rising Jersey talents a platform that supports their growth and exposure and a solid foundation for those who want to make a difference in entertainment, arts, business, and community. We Are Jersey Magazine is all about celebrating creatives, community, and culture. They provide creative content and marketing solutions alongside our events and magazine publication. They are energetic and passionate about what they do, and they love connecting with like-minded people. Their mission is to inspire positive change in the world through creativity, collaboration, and cultural awareness. Bridget's biggest challenge was whether to conform to mainstream media standards or remain underground. She twisted it because she saw how important and valuable things are still occurring, but regularly mainstream media may not spotlight that or give it an opportunity. She wanted to bridge the gap where talent could be seen, and impactful stories could be shared.Her business helped her see the importance of connecting the community and displaying the positive impact of the world around them. The ability to motivate and inspire those across numerous niches showed her that our voices and actions matter more than we acknowledge.

Host of the JoyTutor Podcast, JoAnna Williams, met with Odalis Avant, founder of Ocean & Mint Apothecary, to explain what is a spiritual white bath, the benefits, and why clients use them. As the creator of Mint & Ocean Apothecary, Odalis blended her journey as a medical coder, herbalist, and spiritualist to curate a growing wellness line that assists our community with their healing paths. After 20+ years of gardening & studying plants with her parents, earning her B.A. in Linguistics and certificate in Behavioral Health coding, she began blending balms & salves in her kitchen for family & friends. With an amazingly warm response & encouragement, Odalis opened Mint & Ocean’s virtual doors in 2017. One year later, after realizing some of her family’s spiritual practices could also assist the community, the Botánica portion of the shop was shared. The mission? To help our community mentally, physically & spiritually with traditional recipes sourced from both the earth & the sea. Mint & Ocean has been blessed to be featured in BuzzFeed, New York Live, and, most recently, the JoyTutor Podcast. :) On her ever-evolving journey, one of the most vital lessons learned is that a strong and healthy connection to the earth, ourselves, and our tribes is essential to our longevity. Asè.

Tamara “Tee” Dopwell from Brooklyn, NY, identified a gap within the community that was beyond the reach of local services. With a passion for giving back to the community, Tamara developed a t-shirt line, Designs by Tee (DBT), to fund the needs of local residents struggling to make ends meet. As a social entrepreneur, Tamara has over 15 years of medical social work experience and currently works in the space of Elder Justice. Tamara is utilizing her creativity to create a positive, motivating, and socially-conscious T-shirt line. To pave the way for others, Tamara provides a free e-book and online classes teaching others how to start their own t-shirt business.​While constantly learning new skills, marketing strategies, and social media management, Tamara conquered the challenge of making sales and continued growth during the onset of Covid. Pivoting to social media and online marketing enabled Designs By Tee to gain sales and increased social media following that would exceed expectations.

Host of the JoyTutor Podcast, JoAnna Williams, met with Christian Cashelle, founder of Dynamic Imaging Publications, to discuss her inspirational journey of becoming a successful author and building a publication empire that helps aspiring authors achieve their dream of publishing a book. We navigate how to write a book, self-publish, overcome challenges, and explore various literary bodies of work published with Dynamic Imaging Publications. For free tips on how to write and publish a book, check out Christian Cashelle's social media accounts below and the Dynamic Imaging Publications website.Like this show? Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok, and tag us so we can thank you personally! Or please leave us a review here.Contact Info:Email: info@dipublications.comWebsite: www.dipublications.comInstagram: dip_booksFacebook: Dynamic ImageYoutube: Dynamic ReignTikTok: Christian CashelleJoyTutor Resources:Email: podcast@joytutor.comWebsite: www.JoyTutor.comTikTok: joytutorInstagram: joytutorincFacebook: JoyTutor IncYoutube: JoyTutor Podcast

Host of the JoyTutor Podcast, JoAnna Williams, met with Doreen (Mamma D) Martin to discuss transitioning from burning yourself out to thriving in self-love while being supported by your tribe. We also discuss the transitions of relationships and how we outgrow relationships that no longer serve the new version of ourselves. For those who need it, Mamma D gives her love, support, prayers, and words of encouragement on your personal development and entrepreneurial journey.Like this show? Comment or tag us on TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook so we can thank you personally! Please leave us a review here.Resources:Email: podcast@joytutor.comWebsite: www.JoyTutor.comTikTok: @joytutorInstagram: @joytutorincFacebook: JoyTutor IncYoutube: JoyTutor Podcast

Host of the JoyTutor Podcast, JoAnna Williams, met Waneta Rupert (formerly Willis-Cooper). Like a phoenix who has risen from ashes, Waneta is a walking testimony that you can have love again and a joyful life. In 2011, Waneta married the love of her life, Anton Cooper. A match made in heaven and love that inspired others. What was a normal dental visit would forever change their union as Anton would later confirm he had cancer. Over the years following, Waneta would care for Anton with unwavering, unconditional love. In February 2018, God called Anton home.The healing journey for Waneta was challenging but nothing she couldn't handle with the strength of God and the love and support of family and friends. After 4 years of doing the work to reinvent her life from the inside out, Waneta stands strong and tall as a woman who exudes self-love, forgiveness, and courage. In July 2022, Waneta will walk down the aisle again with her new love and soon-to-be life partner, Curtis Rupert. Their joy, love, and friendship are a true testimony of having a 2nd chance at love!Waneta has a 14-year career as a developmental therapist for children with special needs. As a true superwoman, Waneta owns three businesses: Mirror Me 2 Photos (an interactive photo booth company), Queen My Yoni (all-natural products for women's health), and a travel specialist with Inteltravel.Contact Info:Email: mirrorme2photos@yahoo.comWebsite: www.MirrorMe2Photos.comFacebook: Mirror Me 2

Host of the JoyTutor Podcast, JoAnna Williams, met Dr. Tenille Rose to share her journey of healing by way of also correcting her last name.

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