Author Archives: Rhonda Campbell

Melissa Dawn Johnson is Branding Champions in Business and Sports

Velvet Suite Marketing Group’s branding work includes celebrities, corporations, and athletes. Her work with the NFL also helps players avoid financial pitfalls.

Money Matters: Celeste Johnson, Founder of KO Tax & Financial Services, Has Tips to Keep Your Affairs in Order

Celeste Johnson, founder of KO Tax Services, talks about dealing with the IRS, saving for retirement, and keeping your small business in check from quarter to quarter.

Carol Sankar Is Giving Others The Tools for Business Success

Carol Sankar helps women entrepreneurs to develop a “Millionaire Mindset.” She describes this mindset for us and lists the top mistakes business owners make.

Gail Warrior On Building a Construction Business and Managing the Economic Downturn

Gail Warrior, founder and CEO of Warrior Construction Group, started small but now works across 30 states. She discusses the road to success and the value of philanthropy.

Avis Yates Rivers Is One of the Few Women Running an IT Company And She Wants Others to Join Her

Avis Yates Rivers, founder of Technology Concepts Group International, is making strides in the male-dominated technology world and trying to bring other women and girls with her.

Dee Strum Gives Low- to Moderate-Income Families A Shot At Homeownership

MDStrum Housing Services helps families become homeowners, some for the very first time. Dee Strum shares her knowledge about the history of urban housing, the basics of buying a house and the growth of her company.

Dr. Benita Stephens Helps African Americans Lose Weight Through Healthy Life Lessons

Dr. Benita Stephens opened the Ciao Bella Center for Weight Loss to help African Americans lose weight and avoid long-term health issues. She talks with us about her business and the obesity epidemic.

Small Business Spotlight: Caroline McGill Searches for Synergy In Urban Novels

Caroline McGill, author and owner of Synergy Publications, writes and publishes urban novels infused with a positive message. She talks about her work and philanthropy.

Karen Duckett Built Her Architecture Firm, Duckett Design Group, One Brick At A Time

Atlanta’s Karen Duckett made history with Duckett Design Group’s work on the $1.1 billion Maynard Holbrook Jackson Jr. International Terminal in Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.

Expect the Unexpected: Prepare Your Business for an Unforeseen Emergency

Prepare your business for unexpected emergencies and business interruptions. Business continuity plans can save you money and quickly get your business back on track.