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Supporting independent Black-owned businesses with Courtney Ismain of Jamii
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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 strategies
- The impact of media coverage
- Personal development and its influence on business confidence
- Advice for entrepreneurs facing lack of representation in their industry
- The importance of maintaining authenticity and passion in business
- Importance of Community
- Courtney's personal background and operational role in the business
- Challenges and stereotypes faced by black-owned businesses
- Partnership and support from larger organisations
- The impact of the Black Lives Matter movement on business
- Masterclasses and initiatives to support black entrepreneurs
- Future aspirations for inclusivity and broad support in business practices
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