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So, what or who is Ruthie’s List!? A premier national Blackbusiness directory and network that empowers your choiceby supporting Black owned businesses and connecting withexperts who understand your needs. Providing a space forentrepreneurs and consumers alike to connect and acquireresources and opportunity. Our mission is to share andadvance professional Black business, create unity, andpartnerships. Enhance professionalism and personalgrowth within our communities and throughout the world.We pride ourselves on integrity, accountability, respect,growth, perseverance, and innovation. We envision thatevery Black business and entrepreneur around the worldwould break the glass ceilings and barriers that havehindered us for many years. That our communities andfamilies will increase in love and support of one another toachieve financial stability. As well as provide opportunityfor future generations evolving and fostering the evolutionof oneness through partnership, support, and culture!

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EMBRACING ENTREPRENEURSHIPHey Friends,As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of business, innovation,and creativity, I am continuously inspired by the resilience, passion,and vision demonstrated by black entrepreneurs in particular.Entrepreneurship is not merely a career choice; it is a journey of self-discovery, growth, and impact.In this issue, we celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship that drives usforward. From the latest events to insightful interviews withtrailblazers who have dared to redefine the status quo, our goal is toprovide you with the tools, resources, and inspiration to thrive in yourventures.In the face of challenges, it is our ability to adapt, innovate, andpersevere that sets us apart. Whether you are a seasonedentrepreneur or just embarking on your startup journey, rememberthat every setback is an opportunity for growth, every failure a lessonlearned, and every success a testament to your dedication andtenacity.Together, let us continue to push the boundaries of what is possible,create meaningful change, and leave a lasting legacy for generations tocome. Your passion fuels our collective drive to build a bettertomorrow.Here's to the dreamers, the doers, and the disruptors. May yourentrepreneurial journey be filled with endless possibilities andboundless success.With gratitude and admiration,Editor-in-ChiefCandice J Hankins

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Sherita CarthonPowerBrand If you had to pick three qualities that are most importantto develop, which three would you say matter most?Three of areas of knowledge that was most important formy journey was trusting my tribe, networking, and beingthe face of my brand. I am a brand designer, so a majorityof the work that I do is behind the scenes. Just being inthe entertainment industry, a large part of vetting andgetting high-end contracts and clients is all aboutnetworking. Low-self esteem kept me in the house andunknown. The very second I got around the right people,started networking and being the face of my brand, mylife completely changed. I will add a bonus, clean yourmindset. When your mind is clear, you can make the bestdecisions about who you are and the next moves youneed to make.

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Our social purpose as writtenin our articles of incorporationis: Driving traffic and revenueto Black-owned businesses inorder to close the revenuedisparity gap between Black-owned businesses and theirnon-Black-ownedcounterparts.David DerryrkBuyBlack.orgBuyblack.org is the largest online directory of black-owned businesses in the US with over50,000 listings. A certified minority-owned social purposecompany, BuyBlack.org operates an onlinedirectory, e-commerce marketplace and bannerad network for Black-owned businesses toadvertise, increase business opportunities and sellgoods.

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What is Jovage? A heartfelt collage of your favorite pictures. The Name takenfrom my son’s middle name Jovon and the word collage…JovageHow did Jovage come about? Accidentally while taking on the visual promotions of adifferent company, I started with my older brother. One day Isaw this old couple pictures while on instagram and thought.Maaan that’s love right there! I was so motivated to messaround with their joints and it felt right! It was love that madeand still makes me do it! What is the impact you want to have on your clients? Well, I want to Help all my clients smile and give themsomething sooo personal and sooo inspirational that theynever forget how it made them feel.Why is Jovage important?Jovage is important because it has sucha positive impact on the hearts andminds of people. It’s love motivated andcreated.If you could leave one thought with thereaders, what would it be?Let Love be your leading reason for whyyou do anything from here on out…Jestin SamuelsJOVAGE

Established March 2021.I never knew when I was placed with my first client 11 yearsago that I would have such a passion to care for those thatneed a helping hand. Here at lotus love companion care wefocus on maintaining independence and confidence.Bringing like-minded people together providing an ultimatecare experience for the seniors in the community.I feel so blessed to have cared for the adults of ourcommunity for 11 years. This company is built on afoundation of love and laughter and maintained withexperience and community.Companion care is a form of home care offering non-medical services to older adults or people withdisabilities. The goal of companion care is primarilyemotional support and socialization, althoughcompanions may help older adults with a variety oftasks.We offer adult care, ensuring that adults get individualattention they need while still having independence. Arthera WilliamsLotus Love Companion Care LLCAccepting Private Pay Patients Only

DBE is a non-profit organization that advocates against andbrings awareness of homelessness due to domestic violencewith veterans. Our main focus is on men due to the stigma ofbeing violent or having a violent nature.There are a lot of males that don't get the help they needeither because of lack of resources, information, or pride.Most domestic violence centers don't even consider malevictims or survivors because society statistics reportshighlight women as victims of men. 1 in 4 women, but it's also1 in 7 men are victims of intimate partner violence. Our impact as an organization is bringing awareness,removing the shame and stigma the seeking help is for theweak. We teach classes like Therapeutic Release and F.I.S.H.to assist in breaking the strongholds we've placed onourselves from society standards.One thing I would have people understand is that not allhomeless people are there because of drug and alcoholaddictions. How do I know, Hi, my name is Duane B. Evans Jr.and I am a 2x survivor of both homelessness due to domesticviolence. Duane B Evans, JrDoing Better Than Excellence

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