She Revised A Business Model And Now This Atlanta Retailer Profits By Helping Black Solopreneurs

[@shaheemjackson283]

I can feel her energy radiating through the phone. Her confidence, mannerism, eloquence. You can just tell that she's a great leader and servant of her people. Thanks for sharing and appreciate Forbes for posting this interview! 😎 👏🏿

[@patrickfontaine142]

🎉This is the fire 🔥 of Olympia... Fearless Amazon Branching out of sports defy the model. To share wealth in building a Ecosystem❤❤❤

[@gwatt100]

Her FATHER is a proud black man. I just know it. What a WHOLE black woman!!!

[@blessedinthevalley]

I love this!

[@OlufunshiAyo]

She is very confident and eloquent. Good for her!!!

[@aishahali-molina9455]

I am proud regular weekend shopper / of The Village Retail Company..located in the Ponce City Market it's going on four years.. THE Client/ Customer Service Experience.. is a FIVE STAR TOP TEIR STELLAR EXPERIENCE..I've purchased clothing, jewelry, handbags, candles, Vitamins, etc etc etc... Thank you Forbes for this Amazing interview!!

[@nikkis8102]

"Don't be broke, but buy a lot of stuff" -- Wow! This shows how she understands the power of speaking things over your life. So cool

[@kareembigdream]

Damnnnn I’m so thankful she is honest!!! Covid hit us hard and we needed innovators like her to give us hope.

[@shivon.shines]

Love Dr. KEY ❤ She poured into my business with the Village United Cohort. Love what she's doing from Black Business

[@etwallace3041]

After watching her I can start my business. Very classy lady. Very encouraging and forth coming.

[@ShondaD_]

I am happy to come across this video. She is making such an impact and celebrates her own people and seems to be such a kind-hearted, smart black woman. I would love to make an impact in the world one day as well, and she has been such an inspiration to me😊 congrats on all your endeavors.

[@ronniescales188]

Real Talk... This is the closest business model that I have seen that comes close to the concept that Dr. Jawanza Konjufu talked about in his book " Black Economics".

[@MahoganyTaggart]

Blessings to you all. I'll look you up when I start my business. Mean while I'll support. Thanks for sharing.

[@vincentgil6568]

What a gem of a person. The emotions of leaving the classroom are so real. Inspiring and energizing interview for me to continue my post teaching journey

[@gratefulethos]

“Take your moment , but remember who you are. Remember how you must show up in the world!” “It’s beautiful how purpose propels you, but in order to be propelled, you have to let some things go.”

[@StephenLee529]

I appreciate this episode…and I appreciate the work Forbes is doing to share these stories.

[@MsMocaHauntas]

Amazingggggg interview! This is inspiring in ways that I cannot put into words! I am most certainly wishing The Village Retail & company much continued success!! 💚💜

[@blackhistoryonsteroids8196]

Thanks for respecting the life of an entrepreneur. Social media got everyone thinking it could happen. Don't start a business thinking about freedom in the first few years. 24-hour shifts are mandatory.

[@ProPlan23]

This was an excellent interview. Dr. Key gave an amazing interview, useful information and was just sooo poised!

[@jaiyeolatitiloye2858]

Support is a verrrrrb!

[@bertwright6327]

Phenomenal! Kudos and continued success!

[@aleeshakearney]

This truly is an amazing interview. So much knowledge given!

[@shundariushollie7825]

Ma’am this so good to hear. Your words really have impact and I’m sending this to my family just so that they have same experience I just had.

[@sba_southafrica]

Well done Lakeysha and team! Jabari - fantastic conversation and the olive is well-suited 👍

[@Urbanairegypsy]

If I could give this interview a million thumbs ups I would Amazing interview!!

[@nikkis8102]

I wish you would have gone over how she keeps herself grounded and how that flows into her business --- the first question. Does Forbes not allow follow up question or you have to ask just a set of pre-approved questions?

[@klomax7089]

Fantastic interview! I’ve been to this store and it’s beautiful! I do hope that from time to time Dr. Hallmon will consider having the large in-person marketplace event they used to. It’s so great to meet the business owners too 😊❤😊 Much continued success for this amazing model!

[@Bridget2460]

Excellent interview! Now I know whose responsible for selling these amazing candles I received from my daughter-in-law who residences in Atlanta. Can no wait to visit the shop during my next visit. Thank you!

[@LazarusStr]

Beautiful interview.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 As a entrepreneur, I found Dr. Hallmon story and conversation inspirational. ❤ Thank you for the book suggestions ✨️🙌🏾

[@Rashaadthegr8]

I met her and went to her store. Cool.

[@Insurance_bae]

I'm going to go visit this store next time I'm in the city .... hopefully soon

[@perryjohnson2035]

Exactly, you can see she's definitely intentional. Love us.

[@malikitawright4185]

Excellent interview. Very inspiring!

[@theerviadunbar6620]

What a great watch❣️🦋She is so inspiring❣️

[@FORREALdisney]

Wow this was so inspiring!! She’s a superstar!

[@diamondbreakthrough3857]

This was so good and relatable! Great content!💎

[@shaymcnuckles]

So glad I came across this video. She echoed almost every thought and feeling I have as an entrepreneur which confirmed that I’m on the right track. 🙏🏾 #Grateful

[@ericjeter2223]

Thank you my, Sister nice to listen to your view. Education is the path.

[@boukmananddessalines5522]

Much success!!!

[@nikkis8102]

Just picked up 2 more books I want to read! I love the question about what are you reading!

[@taylathemogul]

Amazing entrepreneur!

[@NIKKIB-ru2uh]

Great conversation!!! MUST visit the space in the future and spend my dollars with creators of color.

[@Clothestrap]

Great interview J 🫡 That's a Amazing Black Woman right there man ✊🏾💯 #verb

[@MP-qb6lv]

I loooove that store! I go EVERY TIME I’m in Atlanta!! ❤❤❤

[@Sirius_Blazing_Star]

Gems 💎 throughout

[@brandonj3182]

Great interview..thank you

[@Sirius_Blazing_Star]

#ServantLeadership ✔️ #DrLakeyshaHallmon #TheVillageRetail #TheVillageMarketATL #PonceCityMarket #NormalizeBlackExcellence 👏👏👏 Servant leadership is a leadership philosophy in which the goal of the leader is to serve. This is different from traditional leadership where the leader's main focus is the thriving of their company or organization. A servant leader shares power, puts the needs of the employees first and helps people develop and perform as highly as possible. Instead of the people working to serve the leader, the leader exists to serve the people.

[@mishariomorose4135]

Great Conversation🎯💯🌹

[@BizBob2]

Love the part on pivoting. It makes you better and opens opportunities. You have to watch for those moments always.

[@MrKoretheinitiator]

Very good interview!!! I love how we shine in our excellent!!!!👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🫶🏿👸🏿🤴🏿🫡🔥🔥🔥

[@Angela-pi6zc]

Thank you!

[@karengrant2164]

I will go get that book now. I have been inspired. Thank you❤

[@whatever736]

This is exceptional. Astute businesswoman.✊✊🥰🥰

[@landh5271]

Great interview, and advice!!!!!

[@rejoicejones]

Yasssssss Dr. Key!!!

[@bagjuicemami]

love dr. key so much ❤❤

[@cleesiareachya]

I enjoyed listening to this interview. She inspires!

[@uniquelymestudio]

Beautiful conversation!!

[@veronicaevans7120]

So Awesome!!

[@feelingwill]

Excellence personified!

[@chikewarefinedining3739]

Excellent interview

[@tavasikachabvonga5026]

Inspiring! Love this

[@sr-curio-official]

Sis cheering you on❤🎉

[@chandrawilliams3997]

Great summary on entrepreneurship!

[@shippingliving]

This is wonderful!

[@DanielleElizabethStevens]

whew. she is a powerhouse

[@doital1]

Great interview, super informative, and con grads sis, for your actions and commitment.

[@marriejames01]

There’s a thing called Asian night markets that does the same thing except with Asian businesses. Leaving this comment for all those that have a problem with this business model.🙄

[@InnerCityAmbition]

This was dope! 🙌🏾❤️ Thank you!

[@dericknasasira9124]

Indeed 🙏🙏🙏

[@MyFavoriteHolisticChiropractor]

Great interview.

[@snenhlanhlamashile6398]

Love this❤

[@becksv1]

Beautiful ❤

[@s.m.4198]

Praying for the small business owners. Tariffs will hit small entrepreneurs and side hustlers the hardest. With tight budgets and slim margins, they can’t afford the extra costs. Without support, many could lose profits, struggle to compete, or even shut down.

[@kikamo89]

His voice and mannerism is just like Daymond John

[@michelinecaldwell8487]

Excellent interview 🎉❤

[@Ronirossoux]

Love this!

[@blessedinthevalley]

I love this! ❤😊

[@adriennehines5845]

I love this

[@subvisionincorporated8522]

love it

[@iamgratefuldailyy]

All Things Excellence ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jlnapoleon]

I wonder if that question made her want to cry

[@misunderstoodkj]

Love it

[@1204]

I need help please 🙏 for my business 🙏

[@thewomenlatelyshow1816]

Wow! This is powerful ❤

[@abepresume8132]

She's a baddie🥰💯🤤🔥

[@nnbb2763]

Okay, am I the only one who is asking the obvious question? "WHY DIDN'T MR.YOUNG DROP THE LINK BELOW-- TO THE VILLAGE ?" C'mon man :)

[@ppphair]

HE SOUNDS LIKE AND REMINDS ME OF DAMON JOHN

[@bakkadavid]

I didn't know I was attracted to Intelligence!

[@s.m.4198]

What book did she mention? I can’t find where she mentions it or he asked her. Appreciate anyone able to tell me. ❤

[@s.m.4198]

Found it at @33:35 😅 if anyone else needs it ❤

[@GodDid-b3j]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@katlimathathe8326]

She looks South African

[@kareembigdream]

Ohhhh that’s by ponce

[@agl5132]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽❤️

[@TheOneAboveAll-001]

Tha Sipp!🥳

[@IshaOdom]

❤

[@no_one514]

4:47pm 12-6-24 FRI

[@bossupwithkae]

The homie key

[@mateodiego410]

what is meaning of ' SUPPORT IS A VERB ' - anyone can answer it

[@tie-ins]

Verbs indicate action. Act if you're trying to support.

[@MichaelGilmoreTV]

If you listened to the entire video, Forbes asked her the question and she ANSWERED 📚👀. To decipher understand, take your subject and look up the word “verb” and see examples. You should have known this in English classes K-12; secondary 9-12th and College, Associate through Doctoral 📚👀).

[@williamhinton8471]

Does she has a person instagram or contact info?

[@victoriachantel15]

Love this!