“You have to have your own path to have people follow you ” Says Melanie Jefferies
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10/17/22 • 36 min
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Episode 33
Guest Name: Melanie Jefferies
Guest Business: Milhouse Development, LLC
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In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I talk with Melanie Jefferies, who is currently the Executive Vice President of the Midwest Region at Milhouse Engineering and Construction and a Principal Owner of Milhouse Development, LLC. The Milhouse family of businesses, founded by Melanie's father in 2001, has since blossomed into an international construction and development company. She speaks to the big shoes she had to fill taking over this business from her father. Melanie also speaks to the importance of not following a path presented to you but creating your own. The path she forged led to Millhouse Development, LLC something that was wholly hers.
Melanie speaks of her plan to improve Chicago’s south side by utilizing the commercial mix-use sector to drive people to these communities, thus, ensuring that the south side is a destination for tourists. She does this by creating a partnership between big businesses and little businesses. Making sure these big businesses understand that to be where they need to give back to these communities.
If you are looking for unique ways to improve your community, or are a business looking for commercial retail and commercial office space in Bronzeville, this is the episode for you.
IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT...
- How was her relationship with her father and the impact he has ?
- What is Melanie's vision for Chicago ?
- What is Melanie doing to help people understand that vibrant businesses deserve to be in these communities?
- Why do black businesses matter?
- What brings Melanie joy?
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To connect further with me:
Visit my website: Thel3agency.com
Connect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agency
Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackbusinessesmatterpodcast/
Connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/thel3agency/
Be sure to follow our podcast on our NEW page on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #blackbusinessesmatter
To Connect with Melanie
Connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melanie_jefferies90/
To connect further with me:
Visit my website: Thel3agency.comConnect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agencyFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larvettaspeaks/Connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/thel3agencyBe sure to follow our podcast on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #blackbusinessesmatter
We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300.
Episode 33
Guest Name: Melanie Jefferies
Guest Business: Milhouse Development, LLC
Summary Style
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I talk with Melanie Jefferies, who is currently the Executive Vice President of the Midwest Region at Milhouse Engineering and Construction and a Principal Owner of Milhouse Development, LLC. The Milhouse family of businesses, founded by Melanie's father in 2001, has since blossomed into an international construction and development company. She speaks to the big shoes she had to fill taking over this business from her father. Melanie also speaks to the importance of not following a path presented to you but creating your own. The path she forged led to Millhouse Development, LLC something that was wholly hers.
Melanie speaks of her plan to improve Chicago’s south side by utilizing the commercial mix-use sector to drive people to these communities, thus, ensuring that the south side is a destination for tourists. She does this by creating a partnership between big businesses and little businesses. Making sure these big businesses understand that to be where they need to give back to these communities.
If you are looking for unique ways to improve your community, or are a business looking for commercial retail and commercial office space in Bronzeville, this is the episode for you.
IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT...
- How was her relationship with her father and the impact he has ?
- What is Melanie's vision for Chicago ?
- What is Melanie doing to help people understand that vibrant businesses deserve to be in these communities?
- Why do black businesses matter?
- What brings Melanie joy?
Stream & Download Black Businesses Matter Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Stitcher, Pandora, and Spotify!
To connect further with me:
Visit my website: Thel3agency.com
Connect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agency
Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackbusinessesmatterpodcast/
Connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/thel3agency/
Be sure to follow our podcast on our NEW page on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #blackbusinessesmatter
To Connect with Melanie
Connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melanie_jefferies90/
To connect further with me:
Visit my website: Thel3agency.comConnect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agencyFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larvettaspeaks/Connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/thel3agencyBe sure to follow our podcast on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #blackbusinessesmatter
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“Most of all people are afraid of themselves ” Says Empress
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Episode # 32
Guest Name: Empress
Guest Business: Third Eye Soul Kitchen
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In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I talk with Empress Xia Nei, the Executive Chef, and owner of Third Eye Soul Kitchen. She is also the creator of Oakland Fungi. Empress tells the story of how Third Eye Soul Kitchen was conceived through this need to strengthen her relationship with the earth through food. She speaks to the importance of speaking life into everything you consume so that life is poured back into you.
Empress emphasizes the importance of fungi and how utilizing this plant aids her in cleansing herself and re-adjusting her thought process while she is on this journey of self-discovery.
If you are interested in learning more about your relationship with the earth and the things you consume, this is the episode for you.
IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT...
- How was her relationship with her family?
- How to strengthen your connection with the earth.
- How can the food you eat impact your relationships?
- How to build your relationship with the soil.
- Why do black businesses matter?
- What brings Empress joy?
Stream & Download Black Businesses Matter Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Stitcher, Pandora, and Spotify!
To connect further with me:
Visit my website: Thel3agency.com
Connect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agency
Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackbusinessesmatterpodcast/
Connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/thel3agency/
Be sure to follow our podcast on our NEW page on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #blackbusinessesmatter
To Connect with Empress
Connect with her on her website :https://empressxianei.com/
Connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empressxianei/
Connect with her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100016795083783
Connect with her on LinkedIn :https://www.linkedin.com/in/empress-xia-nei-chung-a5b78b230/
Connect with Third Eye Soul Kitchen Kitchen:https://www.instagr
To connect further with me:
Visit my website: Thel3agency.comConnect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agencyFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larvettaspeaks/Connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/thel3agencyBe sure to follow our podcast on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #blackbusinessesmatter
Next Episode
“We have to be willing to grow personally to begin to grow relationally” says Denise Taylor
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Episode #34
Guest Name: Denise Taylor
Guest Business: First Wives Club
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In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Denise Taylor. She is an Entrepreneur. In addition to being the Success Strategist, Career, Lifestyle, Relationship Coach, and Transformational Speaker. She manages Next Level Business Consulting, and is the Founder of the “First Wives Club”. She speaks to the importance of not “showing up” authentically puts a strain on relationships. She uses the first wives club to emphasize the importance of improving yourself in preserving your love relationships.
Denies emphasizes the importance of expanding our relationship scopes to rise to the ranks of mattering to this country. In order to tap into communities outside of their own, business owners will need to be ok with being uncomfortable.
If you are interested in growing personally and improving your professional and romantic relationships, this is the episode for you.
Check out her latest book "Embrace Your Power & Go".
IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT...
- How are black relationships valued in our culture?
- Do you believe that doing personal work helps to improve our professional relationships?
- What makes a relationship valued?
- Why do black businesses matter?
- What brings Denise joy?
Stream & Download Black Businesses Matter Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Stitcher, Pandora, and Spotify!
To connect further with me:
Visit my website: Thel3agency.com
Connect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agency
Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackbusinessesmatterpodcast/
Connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/thel3agency/
Be sure to follow our podcast on our NEW page on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #blackbusinessesmatter
To Connect with Denise
Connect with her on Instagram: https://instagram.com/denisetaylor.live?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Connect with her on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/100002311189120/
To connect further with me:
Visit my website: Thel3agency.comConnect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agencyFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larvettaspeaks/Connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/thel3agencyBe sure to follow our podcast on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #blackbusinessesmatter
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