CETalks: The Black Entrepreneur’s Mid-Month Motivation

This month our motivation is coming from Mark Buford. Mark is a partner in MOT Design & Development a full-scale real estate development firm. In his role, he oversees equity/debt partner relationships and the financing of new development projects. He also works closely with underwriters and investors to find optimal capital structures for MOT. Mark is skilled in implementing effective risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies while finding financing solutions, which allow the company to fund innovative development projects. MOT is currently proposing a 17-story high rise development in South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, the first of its kind in over 60 years.

It's Women's History Month! With that being said you know I have to highlight a Black Woman Owned Business. This months motivation is coming from Robiar Smith. Robiar is the owner of R.B. Pest Solution. R.B Pest Solutions start in 2016 and specializes іn providing effective and reliable реѕt соntrоl ѕоlutіоnѕ in thе rеѕіdеntіаl and соmmеrсіаl рrореrtу. Although she initially struggled to pass the exam, she has taken the brand and company to new heights. You can find The R.B. Premium Products' "Bug Strike" on Home Depot's website. My favorite bar from Robiar was "The representation is great because it teaches people that trades along with education in these multi billion dollar spaces in essential, they're not going anywhere so they're great fields to go into". She shared a lot of great information on how she got started and what has kept her going.

You guys it has officially been 6 months since I started CETalks: The Black Entrepreneur's Mid Month Motivation. I hope it has been motivational to you all. So much has happened within the last 6 months and I cannot wait to share everything with you.

This year my New Years resolution is to get my money right. With that goal in mind I've sat down with Mr. Gary Harris of GHPWM. Gary Harris is an Investment Advisor Representative (IAR) and CEO of GH Private Wealth Management, Inc. Harris is an esteemed wealth and investment manager with more than 25 years of experience. GH Private Wealth Management, Inc. is a private, independent fee-based investment and wealth management firm serving individuals, business owners, executives and institutions. GHPWM is a registered investment advisor (RIA). GH Private Wealth Management and Gary Harris will be able to improve your financial trajectory and reach your financial goals by offering: Investment & wealth management Financial planning Real Estate investing Loan consulting CFO consulting Risk Management My favorite bar from Gary was all of them. He dropped a lot of gems and gave a lot of valuable information

Moor’s Beer was founded on Juneteenth in 2021, by Jamhal Johnson, Damon Patton and Tshurhad Bell. Moor's Beer is distributed throughout Chicago and the Chicagoland area at numerous liquor stores, bars, and restaurants. So far, they’ve struck up partnerships with Binny’s, Jewel Osco and many other major retailers. The founders of Moor's Beer recently appeared on "Bet on Black" Season 3 on BET and I am so proud to say that I know them and got a chance to chop it up with them.

This month’s mid-month motivation will be coming from Brooke Jones, a fellow Hamptonian! After not being able to find a doll that represented HBCUs, Brooke created a line of dolls that represented various key moments of the HBCU experience. Brooke started HBCYou Dolls during the pandemic and less than two years later, she partnered with prominent Black-owned toy company Purpose Toys to release the collection of three 18-inch dolls donning natural hairstyles. Currently, HBCYou Dolls include Hope the Student Body President, Majorette Autumn, Cheer Caption Alyssa, Homecoming Queen Nicole and a teddy bear You can find HBCYou Dolls at Target, Walmart and Amazon.

This month’s mid-month motivation will be coming from April Showers the owner of Afro Unicorn. Afro Unicorn is a company started by April in 2019 and has 25 categories, from apparel and accessories to toys, puzzles, books, bedding, bandages, backpacks, collectibles, and more to inspire and remind women and children of color how unique, divine and magical we truly are. Ms. Showers won the Wonder Women Award for Social Impact at the Women in Toys Gala this past weekend, and has launched the Afro Unicorn Foundation, the nonprofit arm of her lifestyle and entertainment company, to positively impact young girls by helping them discover and uncover what makes them unique, divine, and magical.

On this episode I will me introducing a second episode format that I call the circle of influence. As a business owner you should make it a priority to surround yourself around supportive and like minded people. Today I will introduce you all to two of my Committee members, Christopher and Shauntelle.

Let me introduce myself! My name is Nafeteria and I am the creator of CPDollars.com, a black-owned business directory. On this inaugural episode I introduce myself and my brand.