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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2025 · 58 MIN

Special Episode: The Evolution of Entrepreneurship

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

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300.Episode 100:Guest Name:  Qiana Allen and Taylor Mason Guest Business:  Culture’s Closet and Taylor’s Tacos Summary StyleEPISODE SUMMARYIn this very special 100th episode of the Black Businesses Matter podcast, we speak with two inspiring entrepreneurs, Qiana Allen and Taylor Mason, founders and CEOs of Culture’s Closet and Taylor’s Tacos, respectively.  Qiana Allen, a Chicago native and seasoned entrepreneur, is deeply passionate about fashion and dedicated to empowering curvy women to embrace their beauty. She launched Culture’s Closet in 2009 as a plus-sized buyer and, five years later, opened a brick-and-mortar location. During our conversation, Qiana shared the transformative journey of Culture’s Closet, the lessons she learned along the way, and what lies ahead in her entrepreneurial path.  Taylor Mason brings her unique story to the table, detailing the evolution of Taylor’s Tacos. Influenced by her family’s entrepreneurial spirit and her love for bringing people together, Taylor started her business as a catering service. Over time, Taylor’s Tacos grew into a thriving brick-and-mortar taco shop, selling over half a million tacos to date. With her wife Maya Mason’s partnership, the business expanded to include fresh high-quality ingredients, creating a distinctive and memorable taco experience.  If you are interested in hearing the unique journeys your business can take, this is the episode season and podcast for you. Thank you for rocking with us!  IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT…What were our guests like as a children? What were some of their first entrepreneurial ventures? What is the inspiration behind their businesses?What is next for their businesses? BBM Brag Moment Why do Black Businesses matter?What brings them joy?Stream and download the Black Businesses Matter Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Stitcher, Pandora, and Spotify!Connect with Qiana Allen and Culture’s closet :Visit their website:https://culturescloset.comConnect with them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curveculture/Connect with them on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/curveculture?igsh=YzVnc2lxbmhoZ3Vo Visit the shop: 2147 W 95th St, Chicago, IL 60643Connect with Taylor’s Tacos:Visit their website:https://taylorstacoschicago.comConnect with them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Taylorstacoschicago/Connect with them on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/taylorstacoschicago?igsh=OThseWxwOGkyazcy Visit the shop: 1512 west Taylor Chicago, IllinoisSupport 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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We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 100: Guest Name: Qiana Allen and Taylor Mason Guest Business: Culture’s Closet and Taylor’s Tacos Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this very special 100th episode of the Black Businesses Matter podcast, we speak with two inspiring entrepreneurs, Qiana Allen and Taylor Mason, founders and CEOs of Culture’s Closet and Taylor’s Tacos, respectively. Qiana Allen, a Chicago native and seasoned en...

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