The ladies are back for another episode of the insideLINES podcast!
Atoya and Tia start with a quick catch up of their weekends. Tia was in Arizona for a basketball tournament and met up with Atoya and their Super Bowl live planning team. They have some exciting things stirring for their annual Super Bowl show…(More details on that later)!
Jumping right into the Hot Take this week, the ladies are discussing the release of WNBA Superstar Brittney Griner. The conversation set the world ablaze last week as everyone discussed the U.S.agreeing to the prisoner swap of Viktor Bout also known as “The Merchant of Death”. (1:10)
Finally, the ladies are joined by Jacquelyn Rodgers, CEO & Founder of Greentop Gifts (5:58). The ladies discuss:
- 6:54 - How Jacquelyn got started in the gift wrapping/stationery business
- 12:51 - Jacquelyn working in corporate still while starting her business
- 15:23 - Being awarded with the FedEx Small Business Grant and Google for Startups Black Founders Fund
- 23:11 - Being a part of the the NFLPA Driven Program
- 25:14 - Working with her Husband
- 28:29 - Being featured on Black Love Couch Conversation
- 33:41 - The transition from one kid to two kids
- 44:19 - What kept her going in moments of fear
- 46:00 - Two Minute Drill
Greentop is a black and women-owned business known for its multicultural celebration decor, apparel, gifts and gifting supplies. You can find them online or in select stores at GreentopGifts.com, Target, Macys, Amazon, and Sam’s Club!
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Jacquelyn Rodgers
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