This week on community connection, we are in the community to speak with the MENtors of the City.  We discuss the importance of mentorship, as well as the benefits of having a mentor.  Joining us today we have Brantly Grier- Leap of Faith Consultants, Ahmad  Lanier- Fit Kids For Life and Vice President of The Fatherhood Empowerment Network, and Rufus Lockheart- Owner of The Fatherhood Empowerment Network

 

This week on community connection, we are in the community to speak with the MENtors of the City. &nbsp;We discuss the importance of mentorship, as well as the benefits of having a mentor. &nbsp;Joining us today we have Brantly Grier- Leap of Faith Consultants,&nbsp;Ahmad&nbsp;&nbsp;Lanier- Fit Kids For Life and Vice President of The Fatherhood Empowerment Network, and Rufus Lockheart- Owner of The Fatherhood Empowerment Network
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The Charlotte Community Connections podcast spotlights those who are making a difference in the greater Charlotte area. From area non-profits to healthcare initiatives and local leaders to startup entrepreneur, we'll learn the diverse ways we can work together to strengthen our community.  


Interested in being featured on Charlotte Community Connections or have a suggestion?  Drop us a line at janine.davis@bbgi.com.


Make sure to subscribe to the Charlotte Community Connections podcast.  New episodes drop each week.

The Charlotte Community Connections podcast spotlights those who are making a difference in the greater Charlotte area. From area non-profits to healthcare initiatives and local leaders to startup entrepreneur, we'll learn the diverse ways we can work together to strengthen our community.  
 Interested in being featured on Charlotte Community Connections or have a suggestion?  Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:janine.davis@bbgi.com">janine.davis@bbgi.com</a>.
 Make sure to subscribe to the Charlotte Community Connections podcast.  New episodes drop each week.

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The MENtors of the City

Two times Breast cancer survivor C. Nikki Nicole talks about her journey and navigating life with cancer.  She also gave some insight on social and emotional ways to cope with cancer.  C. Nikki Nicole also expresses how having the resources made an impact with her journey

Two times Breast cancer survivor C. Nikki Nicole talks about her journey and navigating life with cancer. &nbsp;She also gave some insight on social and emotional ways to cope with cancer. &nbsp;C. Nikki Nicole also expresses how having the resources made an impact with her journey

The 2 Time Survivor with C. Nikki Nicole

On this episode of Community Connections we focused on the understanding the climate of politics with college students.  It an  opportunity to help students understand the resources of gaining information and knowing how to navigate politics.  It features two young scholars from Johnson C Smith University Ms. Siarah Wilson-McClam and Ms. Micaela Jones, alongside Political Candidate for County Commissioner and charlotte native Charles Osborne.

On this episode of Community Connections we focused on the understanding the climate of politics with college students. &nbsp;It an&nbsp; opportunity to help students understand the resources of gaining information and knowing how to navigate politics. &nbsp;It features two young scholars from Johnson C Smith University Ms. Siarah Wilson-McClam and Ms. Micaela Jones, alongside Political Candidate for County Commissioner and charlotte native Charles Osborne.

The Political Climate On A College Campus

According to the Small Business Administration, Black women-owned businesses are the fastest-growing demographic of entrepreneurs in the country.  

But found that Black Women still are challenged in their journey to economic mobility and creating generational wealth. Why? A Goldman Sach’s survey, One Million Black Women, found debt, housing costs, and limited career advancement opportunities. And that’s led to nearly one out of every three Black women having a part-time job, or side hustle, in addition to their full-time employment. 

 Well, there’s a free local program that is designed to help black womenpreneurs – it says on their website - Luna Launchpad – to make the leap from side hustle to full-time founder. 


Guests:

Nikia Allen - Founder, Luna Launchpad 

Charise Entzminger, Owner of Entzminger Media & Lead Videographer 

www.lunalaunchpad.com

 

According to the Small Business Administration, Black women-owned businesses are the fastest-growing demographic of entrepreneurs in the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;
But found that Black Women still are challenged in their journey to economic mobility and creating generational wealth. Why? A Goldman Sach&rsquo;s survey, One Million Black Women, found debt, housing costs, and limited career advancement opportunities. And that&rsquo;s led to nearly one out of every three Black women having a part-time job, or side hustle, in addition to their full-time employment.&nbsp;
&nbsp;Well, there&rsquo;s a free local program that is designed to help black womenpreneurs &ndash; it says on their website - Luna Launchpad &ndash; to make the leap from side hustle to full-time founder.&nbsp;
 Guests:
Nikia Allen - Founder, Luna Launchpad&nbsp;
Charise Entzminger, Owner of Entzminger Media &amp; Lead Videographer&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.lunalaunchpad.com">www.lunalaunchpad.com</a>
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