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In under five minutes we all win!

8/10/2016

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We were driving down main street in East Point largely due to a detour my husband took to return home that day. I noticed how eerily quiet the street was this Sunday evening. More than just quiet it seemed like a place that called out to me. Out of my peripheral vision I noticed the words "CUPCAKES MAKE YOU HAPPY". I filed the thought away.

I spend a lot of time using social media, mostly Facebook. There, I read a lot about the problems in the world and who is to blame for this or for that. Sometimes it becomes too much. Too much negative finger pointing for my consumption. Everything wrong is someone else's fault. Far on blame short on solutions I tell myself. Why is the solution side of the fence  always the least inhabited?

On Monday, one day after the cupcake sighting, I opened a new bank account at a Black Owned Bank, Citizen's Trust. It was my first time. That night I decided to throw both feet into the solution side of the fence and I developed a plan. My plan? I would use my skills to help others who look like me succeed in their small business. I called it, "Putting my money where my heart is."  I am funding this by giving away all the profits from a book I wrote along with a group of my friends. I seed my profit to other small black businesses in my community.

I graduated from Howard University majoring in business and Harvard Business School majoring in marketing. I have owned several small businesses over time, most owned successfully. It is my intention to help others succeed not by reminding them of their failures but by offering them a real opportunity at success. These owners can Google the perils of failure on their own. What I aim to give them is a tangible chance at success. I am doing this by introducing them to their target market, by giving them a platform to be seen and heard. By bringing the marketplace to their doorstep. It is called exposure and a fair game at winning and building a legacy for generations to follow! Simple as that. Working together we will succeed on a level playing field.

So in under five minutes businesses share their story with others. We then come out in support of them because that is how it should be in our community. We buy from one another, support one another, root for one another, and celebrate one another. Just as it should be.
 
I am encouraged! And this new side of the fence is getting some real attention. Just as it should be.

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Develyn Williams
8/10/2016 04:41:50 pm

I have a lot to give and I'd like to help! I love your expressed concept.

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8/10/2016 04:48:25 pm

Remember today. I will need you angel!

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The Essence Of It Beauty Supply link
8/10/2016 06:44:54 pm

I follow you on Facebook, but initially watched the video of GATORS...IT WAS INSPIRING, MOTIVATING, LOVING, AND HEARTFELT. IT WAS APPRECIATED. I LOVED IT AND YOU!!!! YOU ARE THE BOMB.COM!!!! AND ANGEL

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Zakiya link
8/10/2016 06:58:27 pm

La Detra you are a blessing and an inspiration. I'm so encouraged by your willingness to share, give, and elevate. As the Founder & ED of a small grassroots nonprofit organization I run into lots of people who are eager to tell you the horror stories of business and I hear more "No's" than affirmations. Thank you for reaching back and pulling those of us who are reaching up. Love & light to you Sis!

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Romel Caldwell link
8/11/2016 04:17:25 pm

I have watch both of your videos with Gator and Kupcakery and I can't stop telling everyone that I meet. You are such a blessing.

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Tiffany Powers
8/13/2016 09:49:24 am

I can't wait to get my book. LaDetra you are an inspiration and blessing to all you come in contact with. Thank you!

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Rose Ridgeway
8/13/2016 03:45:21 pm

you are amazing allowing the holy spirt to flow through you to encourage other's. What a blessing you are to them, may God continue to bless you.

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Janice Grant
8/14/2016 08:08:07 am

Please join my page on FB! I'm working on my website. I watched you this morning and was so inspired about what I'm doing for my youth and community! I would love to talk with you. I'm heading to Georgia, this month and looking forward to visiting the natural hair store! Miss Chevonne's School of etiquette

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Tracy link
8/14/2016 03:18:49 pm

Wow, what an awesome message.

This part right here..."So in under five minutes businesses share their story with others. We then come out in support of them because that is how it should be in our community. We buy from one another, support one another, root for one another, and celebrate one another. Just as it should be."

About a week ago my spirit was troubled by someone I follow on Periscope. She was telling her viewers that it is ridiculous to expect family, friends and other business people to support you. Her comments on the matter troubled me so much I had to take a break from a scopes.

Thanks so much for reaffirming that we can't succeed if we don't support one another. Reciprocity is a beautiful thing.

Take care..

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