Are you a solopreneur, entrepreneur, or small business owner looking to connect with other small business owners ? Are you yearning to know how they became successful at what they do? Then tune into Chatting with Experts podcast as we have all the right answers for you! Here you can listen to successful small business owners like Sonia Stetzler, Bill Franklin, Tesse Akpeki, Leanne Cannon and so many others share tips, advice and strategies on how they built their businesses . Join us on www. ...
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Paula Okonneh is a global podcaster and coach. Podcasting since 2013, in 2020 she changed the focus of her podcast, Chatting with The Experts to seeking out, interviewing and showcasing women from Africa & the Caribbean ( and their daughters or granddaughters ) now living in North America, Europe, the UK and Australia. In 2023, she expanded her show to include women from Africa and the Caribbean who currently live there. Her mission is to inspire, educate, and empower women everywhere by sho ...
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Empowering Digital and Financial Literacy in East Africa
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Leah Kanyi, a tech startup co-founder from Kenya, discusses her journey in tech entrepreneurship and her mission to improve digital and financial literacy in East Africa. Leah shares her experiences with her first startup, Loci Foods, and how it evolved from a simple idea to a mobile application connecting people to international cuisines. Despite …
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Empowering Digital and Financial Literacy in East Africa
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Leah Kanyi, a tech startup co-founder from Kenya, discusses her journey in tech entrepreneurship and her mission to improve digital and financial literacy in East Africa. Leah shares her experiences with her first startup, Loci Foods, and how it evolved from a simple idea to a mobile application connecting people to international cuisines. Despite …
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Exploring the State of Education in Nigeria
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Sade Marriott, the Director of Banana Island School and co-host of Banana Island Living Podcast explores her transformation from a reluctant teacher to an ardent supporter of high-quality education in Nigeria. Sade discusses her experiences working in the UK and how she used those learnings to raise Nigeria's educational bar. They talk about how im…
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Exploring the State of Education in Nigeria
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Sade Marriott, the Director of Banana Island School and co-host of Banana Island Living Podcast explores her transformation from a reluctant teacher to an ardent supporter of high-quality education in Nigeria. Sade discusses her experiences working in the UK and how she used those learnings to raise Nigeria's educational bar. They talk about how im…
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Joshua Okonneh, a Wharton School graduate shares valuable insights on financial planning and management, emphasizing the importance of selecting a trustworthy advisor, understanding one's risk profile, and making financial decisions aligned with personal goals and values. He highlights the significance of insurance, especially for older individuals…
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Joshua Okonneh, a Wharton School graduate shares valuable insights on financial planning and management, emphasizing the importance of selecting a trustworthy advisor, understanding one's risk profile, and making financial decisions aligned with personal goals and values. He highlights the significance of insurance, especially for older individuals…
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Bongai Mhloyi, a founder of the American and African Youth Leadership Foundation, talks about her mission to end child marriages and break the cycle of poverty. Bongai shares her personal experiences growing up in Zimbabwe, witnessing child marriages firsthand, and how it inspired her to create the American and African Youth Leadership Foundation. …
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Bongai Mhloyi, a founder of the American and African Youth Leadership Foundation, talks about her mission to end child marriages and break the cycle of poverty. Bongai shares her personal experiences growing up in Zimbabwe, witnessing child marriages firsthand, and how it inspired her to create the American and African Youth Leadership Foundation. …
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Mrs Adeyinka Adefope talks about the transformative power of personalized education, and the essence of wholesome parenting, and shares personal anecdotes on overcoming challenges. She discusses the significance of understanding and nurturing children's unique learning methods, the importance of discipline combined with love, and the value of engag…
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Mrs Adeyinka Adefope talks about the transformative power of personalized education, and the essence of wholesome parenting, and shares personal anecdotes on overcoming challenges. She discusses the significance of understanding and nurturing children's unique learning methods, the importance of discipline combined with love, and the value of engag…
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Maribor Orre, a cyber security expert from Northern Kenya shares her unique journey from a marginalized community to becoming a tech professional in the United States, emphasizing the role of diversity scholarships in her education. She highlighted the importance of online safety and basic security measures such as changing passwords, avoiding phis…
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Maribor Orre, a cyber security expert from Northern Kenya shares her unique journey from a marginalized community to becoming a tech professional in the United States, emphasizing the role of diversity scholarships in her education. She highlighted the importance of online safety and basic security measures such as changing passwords, avoiding phis…
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Ignite Your Purpose. Unleash Your Potential
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Jacquel Tucker, a business brand sales and marketing strategist, and the founder of a nonprofit organization called the Jamaica Project USA shares her inspiring journey, from growing up in Jamaica to earning a scholarship to the University of Maine, venturing into the hospitality industry, and eventually founding her own consulting and training com…
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Ignite Your Purpose. Unleash Your Potential
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Jacquel Tucker, a business brand sales and marketing strategist, and the founder of a nonprofit organization called the Jamaica Project USA shares her inspiring journey, from growing up in Jamaica to earning a scholarship to the University of Maine, venturing into the hospitality industry, and eventually founding her own consulting and training com…
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Alicia Couri, Founder and CEO of Audacious Concepts, Inc. and Red Carpet CEO speaks on empowering, educating, and inspiring women globally, specifically by identifying and harnessing one's innate strengths to achieve their vision and goals. Alicia narrated her own experience of realizing her natural talent wasn't in traditional fields, but more in …
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Alicia Couri, Founder and CEO of Audacious Concepts, Inc. and Red Carpet CEO speaks on empowering, educating, and inspiring women globally, specifically by identifying and harnessing one's innate strengths to achieve their vision and goals. Alicia narrated her own experience of realizing her natural talent wasn't in traditional fields, but more in …
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Raising Immigrant Children - Insights from a Daughter
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Host Paula Okonneh chats with her daughter, Amaka Okonneh, about her experiences of growing up as a child of immigrants and a first-generation American. The conversation touches on the challenges she faced in terms of faith, self-discovery, emotional needs, and cultural differences. On a positive note, Amaka also shares the valuable lessons of resi…
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Raising Immigrant Children - Insights from a Daughter
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Host Paula Okonneh chats with her daughter, Amaka Okonneh, about her experiences of growing up as a child of immigrants and a first-generation American. The conversation touches on the challenges she faced in terms of faith, self-discovery, emotional needs, and cultural differences. On a positive note, Amaka also shares the valuable lessons of resi…
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Building a Consistent Social Media Presence
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Turiya Hodge, a passionate social media strategist speaks about the art of 'showing up' and building an authentic and consistent social media presence. Discussing the importance of serving people online through authentic messaging and connections, Turiya emphasizes the value of knowing your audience and showing up regularly for them. She provides t…
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Building a Consistent Social Media Presence
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Turiya Hodge, a passionate social media strategist speaks about the art of 'showing up' and building an authentic and consistent social media presence. Discussing the importance of serving people online through authentic messaging and connections, Turiya emphasizes the value of knowing your audience and showing up regularly for them. She provides t…
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Raising Phenomenal Leaders - Empowering Kids for Success
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Lucie Matsouaka, a seasoned author, international speaker, certified professional career coach, and youth leadership coach discusses her recently published book, The Phenomenal Leader In Me, which focuses on instilling leadership principles rather than skills in children. She emphasizes the importance of self-confidence, self-leadership, and people…
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Raising Phenomenal Leaders - Empowering Kids for Success
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Lucie Matsouaka, a seasoned author, international speaker, certified professional career coach, and youth leadership coach discusses her recently published book, The Phenomenal Leader In Me, which focuses on instilling leadership principles rather than skills in children. She emphasizes the importance of self-confidence, self-leadership, and people…
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Karlene Thompson, author of Single Mom's Guide Moving to Ghana shares her story as a Jamaican woman who lived in the U.S. for two decades before deciding to move to Ghana to provide her children with a unique upbringing. Thompson discusses the process of moving to Ghana, particularly as a single mom, including the legal aspects, housing, transporta…
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Karlene Thompson, author of Single Mom's Guide Moving to Ghana shares her story as a Jamaican woman who lived in the U.S. for two decades before deciding to move to Ghana to provide her children with a unique upbringing. Thompson discusses the process of moving to Ghana, particularly as a single mom, including the legal aspects, housing, transporta…
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Dr. Linda Enoh's Inspiring Journey Back to Africa
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I had the priviledge of having an enlightening discussion about the African repatriation journey with Dr. Linda Enoh, a former college professor turned tourism consultant and marketing strategist. Dr. Enoh, originally from Congo and being a fluent speaker of multiple languages, shares her expertise on tourism and the impacts and experiences of tour…
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Dr. Linda Enoh's Inspiring Journey Back to Africa
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I had the priviledge of having an enlightening discussion about the African repatriation journey with Dr. Linda Enoh, a former college professor turned tourism consultant and marketing strategist. Dr. Enoh, originally from Congo and being a fluent speaker of multiple languages, shares her expertise on tourism and the impacts and experiences of tour…
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Wealth Management Secrets - Unveiling Money Myths
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Wealth management professional Sharon Carter discusses common money myths, particularly those affecting individuals from Africa and the Caribbean. As a specialist in life insurance, annuities, and long-term disability at Northeast Planning Group, Carter highlighted the limitations of traditional saving methods such as storing money in banks or unde…
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Wealth Management Secrets - Unveiling Money Myths
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Wealth management professional Sharon Carter discusses common money myths, particularly those affecting individuals from Africa and the Caribbean. As a specialist in life insurance, annuities, and long-term disability at Northeast Planning Group, Carter highlighted the limitations of traditional saving methods such as storing money in banks or unde…
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In this episode of 'Chatting with the Experts', I, Paula Okonneh, sit down with special guest Mark DeLeon, a serial entrepreneur, insurance broker, and tech enthusiast from Toronto. I delve into Mark's professional journey and explore his expertise in creating video content. Our discussion primarily focuses on simple tips and tools for creating hig…
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In this episode of 'Chatting with the Experts', I, Paula Okonneh, sit down with special guest Mark DeLeon, a serial entrepreneur, insurance broker, and tech enthusiast from Toronto. I delve into Mark's professional journey and explore his expertise in creating video content. Our discussion primarily focuses on simple tips and tools for creating hig…
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Put That Oxygen Mask On Yourself First, Ladies
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This week I speak with holistic health and wellness advocate, international speaker and author, Marva Riley. Marva shares insights on the importance of self-care, particularly for women juggling multiple roles. She discusses the idea of 'putting on your own oxygen mask first', alluding to the need to take care of one's own health before helping oth…
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Put That Oxygen Mask On Yourself First, Ladies
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This week I speak with holistic health and wellness advocate, international speaker and author, Marva Riley. Marva shares insights on the importance of self-care, particularly for women juggling multiple roles. She discusses the idea of 'putting on your own oxygen mask first', alluding to the need to take care of one's own health before helping oth…
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Setting Roots in Ghana - An In-Depth Look with Mary Oluonye
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Mary Oluonye, a Nigerian-American author and the co-owner of Celmar Travel & Tours: Africa Travel Planning & Tour Operator based in the USA and Ghana shares her experiences and invaluable insights that can be used by people planning on relocating to Ghana. She discusses key elements like researching your desired country, legal aspects, visas, healt…
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Setting Roots in Ghana - An In-Depth Look with Mary Oluonye
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Mary Oluonye, a Nigerian-American author and the co-owner of Celmar Travel & Tours: Africa Travel Planning & Tour Operator based in the USA and Ghana shares her experiences and invaluable insights that can be used by people planning on relocating to Ghana. She discusses key elements like researching your desired country, legal aspects, visas, healt…
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The Power in Your Story - Inspiring Women to Share & Empower
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Paula Okonneh dives into a vibrant conversation with Lisa Santiago, a multifaceted publisher, coach, and minister. With over 125 books published for more than 80 authors, Lisa brings a wealth of experience and passion to the table. Together, they unravel the transformative power of personal stories. Lisa shares her captivating journey in the publis…
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The Power in Your Story - Inspiring Women to Share & Empower
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Paula Okonneh dives into a vibrant conversation with Lisa Santiago, a multifaceted publisher, coach, and minister. With over 125 books published for more than 80 authors, Lisa brings a wealth of experience and passion to the table. Together, they unravel the transformative power of personal stories. Lisa shares her captivating journey in the publis…
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Smart Money Management During the Holiday Season
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In this episode of "Chatting with the Experts," host Paula Okonneh sits down with financial expert Carolina Aponte to discuss smart money management during the holiday season. As the festive period approaches, it's crucial to maintain financial accountability and ensure you're prepared for any expenses or financial obligations that may arise. Carol…
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Smart Money Management During the Holiday Season
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In this episode of "Chatting with the Experts," host Paula Okonneh sits down with financial expert Carolina Aponte to discuss smart money management during the holiday season. As the festive period approaches, it's crucial to maintain financial accountability and ensure you're prepared for any expenses or financial obligations that may arise. Carol…
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Menopause Demystified-Insights for Women Worldwide
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In this episode of Chatting with the Experts, host Paula Okonneh engages with Dr. La Toya Luces-Sampson, a board certified OBGYN, to discuss menopause and provide insights and knowledge to educate and uplift women worldwide. Dr. Toya explains the definition of menopause and its symptoms, delves into the concept of perimenopause, highlights the impo…
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The Essentials of Wellbeing, Resilience, and Recovery
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Tesse Akpeki, founder of Future Focused Wellbeing and Resilience, discusses the concepts of recovery, resilience, and wellbeing. She imparts helpful strategies for caring for oneself while caring for others. She shares the Resiliency Framework founded on four pillars: competence, confidence, connection, and character. Additionally, she talks about …
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The Essentials of Wellbeing, Resilience, and Recovery
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Tesse Akpeki, founder of Future Focused Wellbeing and Resilience, discusses the concepts of recovery, resilience, and wellbeing. She imparts helpful strategies for caring for oneself while caring for others. She shares the Resiliency Framework founded on four pillars: competence, confidence, connection, and character. Additionally, she talks about …
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Scaling Up - Business Success Tips for Women
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Discover key strategies for scaling women-owned enterprises in the debut episode of 'Chatting with the Experts' TV Show. Nanette Thélémaque, a seasoned entrepreneur shares insights and offers strategies for growing female-led businesses. Some topics covered were: entrepreneurial resilience, strategic planning, marketing, financial management, and s…
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Scaling Up - Business Success Tips for Women
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Discover key strategies for scaling women-owned enterprises in the debut episode of 'Chatting with the Experts' TV Show. Nanette Thélémaque, a seasoned entrepreneur shares insights and offers strategies for growing female-led businesses. Some topics covered were: entrepreneurial resilience, strategic planning, marketing, financial management, and s…
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Dieula Previlon on Trauma, Healing & Empowerment
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In the world of trauma recovery and women's empowerment, few figures are as inspiring and influential as Dieula Previlon. Born in Haiti, Dieula has used her experiences, faith, and unyielding tenacity to emerge from the depths of personal trauma and become a beacon of hope for other survivors. Dieula Previlon, a fellow Caribbean woman is the founde…
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Dieula Previlon on Trauma, Healing & Empowerment
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In the world of trauma recovery and women's empowerment, few figures are as inspiring and influential as Dieula Previlon. Born in Haiti, Dieula has used her experiences, faith, and unyielding tenacity to emerge from the depths of personal trauma and become a beacon of hope for other survivors. Dieula Previlon, a fellow Caribbean woman is the founde…
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Unlocking Success, Mentorship and Work-Life Balance Strategies
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In this bonus podcast episode of "Chatting with the Experts," host Paula Okonneh interviews Pamela Lue-Hing, a leadership growth expert, speaker, and thought leader. Paula, an immigrant woman herself, typically focuses on the struggles and triumphs of immigrant women from Africa and the Caribbean. However, this bonus episode features a conversation…
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Unlocking Success, Mentorship and Work-Life Balance Strategies
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In this bonus podcast episode of "Chatting with the Experts," host Paula Okonneh interviews Pamela Lue-Hing, a leadership growth expert, speaker, and thought leader. Paula, an immigrant woman herself, typically focuses on the struggles and triumphs of immigrant women from Africa and the Caribbean. However, this bonus episode features a conversation…
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A Christian, An Attorney and a Conflict Management Strategist
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Tabitha Liburd is an attorney and conflict management strategist, born in Guyana and now living in Michigan . The CEO of Marshall Duke Consulting, and also a Christian, Tabitha was directed by God to change professions from law to conflict resolution. To hear how this came about is nothing short of a testimony of God’s guidance and direction in her…
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A Christian, An Attorney and a Conflict Management Strategist
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Tabitha Liburd is an attorney and conflict management strategist, born in Guyana and now living in Michigan . The CEO of Marshall Duke Consulting, and also a Christian, Tabitha was directed by God to change professions from law to conflict resolution. To hear how this came about is nothing short of a testimony of God’s guidance and direction in her…
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More Than a Powder Puff and a Lipstick
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Marietta Carter-Narcisse is a beauty entrepreneur or beautypreneur, a 30 plus year veteran celebrity makeup artist, and a department head makeup artist for film and television. As a beauty entrepreneur, she is passionate about teaching others how to succeed in the business of film and television through online educational classes at Marietta’s Virt…
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