CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As the month of February begins --we want to show you a few of the small Coastal Bend Black-owned businesses that opened their doors to us sharing their secrets to success.
Last year, many of your neighbors were breaking molds, setting trends, and teaching future generations what is possible.
We started off the series introducing you to Ty West whose online web design business took off during the pandemic.
She had over 20 clients who relied on her 'I Bloom Web' company to spruce up the look of their business to online viewers.
You met Jay Winfrey --owner of vintage nostalgic pieces-- who --at the time-- just opened his second brick and mortar store downtown.
He sells vintage 80s and 90s clothing, shoes, and even video games just to name a few.
From there, LynLashes.
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Timberland Powell opened her doors in Flour Bluff a year before we met her.
The business specialized in nails and facials, creating a unique experience of comfort and calm to our busy lives.
Speaking of self-care --Alexandria Baskin started a new one-in all natural, vegan, cruelty-free skincare and cosmetic line during the pandemic.
She calls it Poppin' Natural.
She moved to the Coastal Bend from Alabama and found her calling.
Many are finding their peace and inner-calm thanks to Tiffany Jackson --a fascia stretch therapist.
She targets the muscles that connect to other muscles to release tightness and pain throughout the body --leading to better overall health.
Barbi got to experience that firsthand!
We got to meet the man behind many popular rap videos you can find online these days.
Dorian Green of DGreen-Filmz showed us his path from shooting skateboard videos to working with the likes of Maxo Kream, Wiz Khalifa and Kash Money Vibes.
He travels the globe sharing online how he connects with others and grows his business.
Finally, Finders Keepers!
Joran Jackson opened his garage to us on the southside sharing his secrets to success behind his classic car sales business.
His lessons in oil refinery helped him figure out how to run a multi-million-dollar biz.
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