319. Interview with Nikki St.John and Kiara Mahan, Founders of The Twerk Museum: What It Takes To Build A NPO

Join host Susan Sly in this captivating episode of the Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Podcast as she sits down with Nikki St. John and Kiara Mahan.   In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Susan, Nikki, and Kiara share the incredible opportunity to create a groundbreaking venture that combines their passion for community empowerment, education, and cultural preservation in an immersive and interactive experience.   Listen in as they recount how a chance encounter in an Uber ride sparked the idea for the museum and how their backgrounds in dance and project management came together to make it a reality. They also delve into the importance of organization and teamwork, especially when dealing with the challenges of entrepreneurship and raising funds for their ambitious project.   Whether you're an entrepreneur, a dance enthusiast, or simply curious about the fascinating world of building a business from the ground up, this episode offers a unique perspective on the power of passion and teamwork.   Nikki St.John has a BFA in theater from Howard University and is a professional pole dancer and twerk instructor. She is adept at growing an online audience, building brand loyalty and creating a social media presence translating into sales.    Kiara Mahan has an extensive background in project management  and coordinating. She enjoys organizing and managing large groups of people and is experienced running the behind the scenes operations of various organizations.   Connect with Nikki and Kiara Website https://thetwerkmuseum.com/ X @thetwerkmuseum   About Susan Sly: Susan Sly is a Tech Co-founder and Co-CEO, a tech investor, best-selling author, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and host of the highly acclaimed podcast – Raw and Real Entrepreneurship. Susan has appeared on CNN, CNBC, Fox, Lifetime Television, The CBN, The Morning Show in Australia and been quoted in MarketWatch, Yahoo Finance, Forbes, and more. She holds Certificates in Management and Leadership, Technology and Operations, and Strategy and Innovation from MIT. Susan is the author of 7 books. Her book project with NY Times Best Selling Author, Jack Canfield, made six Amazon Best Selling lists.   Connect With Susan: Twitter @Susanslylive Twitter @rawandrealentr1 LinkedIn @susansly Facebook @susanslylive Website https://susansly.com/   Join the Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/rawandrealentrepreneurs   Join Susan's Insider’s List   https://susansly.com/insider/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices