Join the Madison Area Business Consultants (MABC) for an exclusive networking event and tour at the Progress Center for Black Women. Learn about the impactful work we do to empower Black women in entrepreneurship, career development, financial health, and social engagement. Connect with our FOCUS Accelerator entrepreneurs and gain insights into the challenges and barriers of Black-owned businesses in Madison and how we provide them support, guidance and mentorship to overcome these issues.
This event offers a valuable opportunity to bridge perspectives and foster meaningful professional relationships. Don't miss this chance to learn, network, and support our vibrant entrepreneurial community.
Entrepreneurs:
Kyanna Hinton, owner of Kay’s Cleaning Services LLC - Kay's Cleaning Services LLC, founded and run by Kyanna Hinton, is a black-owned, women-led business with five years of excellence in the Madison and Sun Prairie areas. Known for its meticulous attention to detail and flexible scheduling, the company boasts a five-star Google rating, BBB accreditation, and the 2024 Spark Award. Certified By Black, MBE, small business, and WBE, it exemplifies a strong commitment to exceptional service and community care.
Jasmine Jones, Founder of Amir’s Angels - Jasmine Jones is the Founder/CEO of Amir's Angels doula services where she believes every birthing person deserves a doula, but every BLACK birthing person needs a doula. She provides birth and postpartum doula services, with birth work being her emphasis. Jasmine is also a motivational speaker, peer grief counselor and consultant as well as a new found author. Through Amir's Angels, Jasmine is deeply rooted and committed to breaking barriers in her community.
Olu Oni, owner of Pooni LLC - POONI LLC is a vibrant business dedicated to offering high-quality food processing services, particularly focusing on Otys food processing which entails ready-to-eat frozen meals that would be in stores. We specialize in providing a wide array of Nigerian healthy foods, ensuring that customers can enjoy authentic and delicious meals. We will also have a store in the restaurant that will have West African food items for those that want to recreate our food, clothing and other accessories. We cater to both individual customers and restaurants, providing them with the highest quality foods prepared with care and authenticity.
Crystal Seymore, owner of SeeMore's Designs - SeeMore's Designs bring your imagination to life! We specialize in creating unique and personalized items, from stylish t-shirts to stunning jewelry. Our custom tumblers and mugs are perfect for any occasion, and that's just the beginning.
Lasheik “Adore” Douglas, owner of DeAdore Collections - DéAdore Collections offers a diverse range of fashion and beauty products for women, including cute, unique, trendy, casual and beautiful clothing and accessories for any occasion. We provide stylish outfits for nights out, vacations, everyday wear, birthdays, and more. We strive to ensure that our valued customers trust us for all their fashion and beauty needs.
ABOUT OUR HOST
Jazmynn Appleton, a Chicago native who grew up in Madison, WI, is a multifaceted entrepreneur, career woman, and devoted mother to her son, Jaedyn.
Jazmynn serves as the Chief Director of Entrepreneurial Growth and Innovation at the Progress Center for Black Women. This organization is dedicated to uplifting Black women and families through entrepreneurial and professional development training, financial education, and comprehensive support.
She is the co-founder of FOCUS, an entrepreneurial training accelerator that has gained recognition from media outlets like the Wisconsin State Journal and Cap Times. Through FOCUS, Jazmynn has been instrumental in guiding entrepreneurs across diverse sectors, facilitating their growth, securing storefronts, boosting media visibility, and expanding their businesses successfully.
She was a panelist for the 2022 Annual Upstart Celebration, a speaker at the 5th Annual Black History Education Conference, hosted a networking for introverts workshop at Marquette University and was a part of Forward Fest's panel discussion, "Fempreneurs: Bold Narratives and What It Takes To Make Your Break." She was also named one of 2024’s Brava Women to Watch.
