We are very grateful that we remained busy and our tiny but mighty business continued to thrive. 2020 was quite the rollercoaster ride with unfortunate moments that thrusted the Black Lives Matter Movement to the forefront and COVID-19 turned all of our worlds upside down. As a black woman business owner, I had to make sure that I prioritized my mental health and found balance.

On the other hand, this year was full of wins for many of us. We took time to work on ourselves, enjoyed remote working, and many innovative businesses and ideas were born. We mastered how to make virtual events interactive and engaging and we also received over 5k in grant funding that we used to make some business improvements.

I want to thank everyone who supported us throughout this year because we couldn't have done it without you. And last but not least, I invite you to check out our beautiful illustrations created by Chrissie Bonner of Illustrating Progress that illustrate our powerhouse year.

XOXO and Happy New Year,

April Burks

Founder and CEO