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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed April Showers.  

Founder of Afro Unicorn, joins Money Making Conversations Masterclass to share how she built the first Black woman-owned, fully licensed character brand in major retail. With over $20 million in sales, Afro Unicorn celebrates diversity and empowers women and children of color.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights


Origins of Afro Unicorn
April was inspired by a friend's repeated reference to her as a "unicorn," highlighting her extraordinary ability to balance multiple businesses and raise two children.
Noticing existing unicorn imagery lacked representation, she created Afro Unicorn to uplift young girls of color.


Challenges & Early Growth
Despite facing personal hardships—including her son's hospitalization and several family losses—April remained committed to her mission.
Her persistence led to a viral moment where a young girl wearing an Afro Unicorn shirt caught Walmart’s attention, resulting in a licensing deal.


Licensing & Expansion
Instead of manufacturing herself, April strategically partnered with licensees to distribute Afro Unicorn merchandise.
Within a year, she secured 45+ licensing agreements, expanding into books, bedding, hair care, party supplies, and more.


Business Strategy & Advice
Trademarking Afro Unicorn early, hiring an accountant and lawyer, and writing a business plan were critical to her success.
She advises entrepreneurs to visualize success, stay consistent, and never quit.


Future Plans
April is developing Miss April’s Crown, an animated series teaching young entrepreneurs business skills through affirmations and mentorship.

📘 About the Brand
Afro Unicorn is available at major retailers, including Walmart, Target, and Amazon.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed April Showers.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Founder of Afro Unicorn, joins Money Making Conversations Masterclass to share how she built the first Black woman-owned, fully licensed character brand in major retail. With over $20 million in sales, Afro Unicorn celebrates diversity and empowers women and children of color.
🔑 Key Themes &amp; Highlights
<ol>
<li>
Origins of Afro Unicorn
<ul>
<li>April was inspired by a friend's repeated reference to her as a "unicorn," highlighting her extraordinary ability to balance multiple businesses and raise two children.</li>
<li>Noticing existing unicorn imagery lacked representation, she created Afro Unicorn to uplift young girls of color.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Challenges &amp; Early Growth
<ul>
<li>Despite facing personal hardships&mdash;including her son's hospitalization and several family losses&mdash;April remained committed to her mission.</li>
<li>Her persistence led to a viral moment where a young girl wearing an Afro Unicorn shirt caught Walmart&rsquo;s attention, resulting in a licensing deal.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Licensing &amp; Expansion
<ul>
<li>Instead of manufacturing herself, April strategically partnered with licensees to distribute Afro Unicorn merchandise.</li>
<li>Within a year, she secured 45+ licensing agreements, expanding into books, bedding, hair care, party supplies, and more.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Business Strategy &amp; Advice
<ul>
<li>Trademarking Afro Unicorn early, hiring an accountant and lawyer, and writing a business plan were critical to her success.</li>
<li>She advises entrepreneurs to visualize success, stay consistent, and never quit.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Future Plans
<ul>
<li>April is developing Miss April&rsquo;s Crown, an animated series teaching young entrepreneurs business skills through affirmations and mentorship.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
📘 About the Brand Afro Unicorn is available at major retailers, including Walmart, Target, and Amazon.
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#BEST
#STRAW
#SHMS
Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success.
Business Podcast
Entrepreneurship
Small Business
Business Growth
Financial Literacy
Wealth Building
Black Entrepreneurs
Minority Business
Leadership
Executive Leadership
Business Funding
Marketing Strategies
Personal Development
Startup Advice
Sales Training
CEO Interviews
Founder Stories
Professional Development
Economic Empowerment
Business Success
Networking
Brand Building
Innovation
How to start a business
Small business funding
Entrepreneur success stories
Business leadership podcast
Wealth building strategies
Black entrepreneur podcast
Minority business development
Marketing for small businesses
Business growth strategies
Startup funding opportunities
Executive leadership training
Financial literacy education
Success mindset podcast
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Money Making Conversations Master Class is more than a podcast. It's a front-row seat to the ideas, experiences, and breakthrough moments that inspire success. Hosted by Rushion McDonald, each episode features influential entrepreneurs, business leaders, celebrities, influencers, and nonprofit changemakers sharing the lessons, strategies, and mindset shifts that helped them turn ambition into achievement. The show empowers dreamers, doers, and leaders to think bigger, move smarter, and take action on their goals. As Rushion McDonald often says, "Stop reading other people's success stories and start planning your own."

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Small Business Advice: Afro Unicorn was discovered on social media and has generated over 20 million in total sales in 5 yrs.

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