entrepeneurship

Jaleesa Davis is the founder of the hair braiding organization Girls Glory, as well as the owner of Glaze Hair & Nail Salon. She spoke to Community Voices about her passion for hair, entrepreneurship and mentorship in the Springfield area.

Pamela Lewis Frazier is owner of All In One Laundry Center & Services and All In One On-Site Wash & Detail. Robert Frazier also helps run All In One and is Executive Director of their nonprofit Clean Slate Advocates. Pamela and Robert spoke to Community Voices about their transition from Corporate America to entrepreneurship, the importance of adding the Laundry Center to their services, and their "From Soap to Hope Challenge." They also discuss bridging gaps in the Springfield community.

Dwight Bolden II is a Springfield native, community supporter, and fashion designer with his business "Zodiac Customs." Hear about his journey from Lanphier High School basketball star to fashion designer and artist that uses his business to support the Springfield Community.

Lisa GoldbergBelle is a long-time resident and business owner in Springfield. For nearly 30 years she has operated her gift and promotions business helping employers apreciate employees and build a loyal customer base. Community Voices editor Bea Bonner sat down with her to explore how her business came to be, different ways to build morale, and how to take care of customers.

Angel Morgan is the owner of Anjewls Cosmetics LLC. She spoke to Community Voices about overcoming hardship, her love for business and makeup tips. Angel also talks about the importance of a good skincare routine.

Angela Holland and Aubrey Johnson are the owners of Velvet & Rosemary. They spoke to Community Voices about how they started their business and gave details about their upcoming fashion show. They also shared the behind-the-scenes story of styling the country music group Chapel Hart.

Callie Estes is the owner of Jo Jo Jewelry. She started her business during the pandemic when she lost her job as a nanny. Her jewelry is sold in several shops in the Central Illinois community. She spoke to Community Voices about being a young entrepreneur and how she learned to promote and expand her business.

Wanda Timmons is the owner of The Perfect Pair in Warrensburg, Ill., and Kelly Berry is the owner of Sign Language by KB, a vendor featured in The Perfect Pair. They spoke to Community Voices about how relationships are important to the success of their businesses. They also shared how they each started their businesses: Timmons was inspired to open a store with her daughter, and Berry wanted the financial opportunity to fund medical mission trips to Kenya.

Brian Su collects watches from around the world. In 2019, he opened Sangamon Watches with his business partner Tyler McKay. Su spoke with Community Voices about the history of Illinois watch making and the watch collections sold at Sangamon Watches, which draw inspiration from American history.

Callie Estes is the owner of Jo Jo Jewelry. She started her business during the pandemic when she lost her job as a nanny. Her jewelry is sold in several shops in the Central Illinois community. She spoke to Community Voices about being a young entrepreneur and how she learned to promote and expand her business.