Supporting independent Black-owned businesses with Courtney Ismain of Jamii

In this episode, Fiona chats with Courtney, co-founder of Jamii, a platform supporting black-owned businesses. They talked about the challenges faced and the community-centric mission that drives their business forward. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Building partnerships with major organisations The role of community in business growth Effective marketing strategiesThe impact of media coveragePersonal development and its influence on business confidenceAdvice for entrepreneurs facing lack of representation in their industryThe importance of maintaining authenticity and passion in businessImportance of Community Courtney's personal background and operational role in the businessChallenges and stereotypes faced by black-owned businessesPartnership and support from larger organisationsThe impact of the Black Lives Matter movement on businessMasterclasses and initiatives to support black entrepreneursFuture aspirations for inclusivity and broad support in business practicesGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted.  Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching.  Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA.  We also love Descript.  Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.