BEST Fund Winner, Afenya Montgomery, Shares How Being Uncomfortable Drives Success

from Black Businesses Matter (BBM) Podcast · host Larvetta Loftin

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300.In this episode of Black Businesses Matter Podcast, Afenya shared her story and how she pivoted! We discuss how she started out as a nurse and switched to marketing. She explains the origin of iCan and her experience as the BEST Fund winner recipient. Through this interview, we talk about the appreciation of Black Businesses and their influence.IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT…Afenya’s switch from a nursing to marketingiCan Collective- What does it mean? Collaboration between Businesses within iCan Why do Black Businesses matter?BEST Fund winner recipient What brings Afenya Montgomery joy? Stream & Download Black Businesses Matter Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Stitcher, Pandora, and Spotify! To connect further with me:Visit my website: Thel3agency.comConnect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agencyFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackbusinessesmatterpodcast/Connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/thel3agency/To connect further with iCan Collective and Afenya Montgomery:Visit iCan Collective’s website: https://www.theicancollective.com/Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theicancollective/Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theicancollective/?hc_ref=SEARCH&fref=nfBe sure to follow our podcast on our NEW page on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #blackbusinessesmatter Support the showTo connect further with me:Visit my website: Thel3agency.comConnect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agencyFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larvettaspeaks/Connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/thel3agencyBe sure to follow our podcast on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #blackbusinessesmatter

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