2010 YE Conference Book by Auntie Karen

Auntie Karen Foundation

“Empowering, Enlightening & Educating through the Arts”

October 2, 2010

Dear Future Millionaire:

Welcome to the eighth annual Auntie Karen’s Young Entrepreneurs Conference. The word for today is “Success”. How do you define success? Dr. Joyce Brothers said “Success is a state of mind, if you want success, start thinking of yourself as a success.” I define success as the opportunity to share these powerful people with you! In 2001, we had a dream to showcase the best young minds in our region. Today you will have a chance to meet and talk to them. These amazing young entrepreneurs have had an impact on a national and global scale. Tiffanie, Twana and Victoria Williams, our 2009 Young Entrepreneurs of the Year, will be honored this afternoon by the State of SC for their hard work this year. These teenagers now own three successful companies. I created the Auntie Karen F.A.I.T. H. principles as a guide to living my dreams. My hope is that you will read and adopt these concepts to your life. (Find a purpose or goal; Ask for help; Invest in your mind; Take time to plan; Help someone else). You will see examples of these principles in action throughout the day! I would like to thank The Auntie Karen Board and the 2010 Conference Committee for making this day possible. They spent months organizing this day especially for you!!! I hope you take away something from this conference that will encourage you to start your own business. Remember, all great things begin with an idea! Enjoy the day! Sincerely,

Karen Alexander, President and CEO

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Time 9:00 - 9:20

Room Little Theatre

Track Opening Ceremony

2010 Conference Schedule Speaker Ishmael Brown, Master of Ceremony Entertainment: Tevin Williams Welcome: Karen Alexander

Topic

Teams

All

Young Moguls

Session A Entrepreneur's Panel

Elementary Kids can do it too!!! Business Tools for Youth

CEO Investors Producer President

Michelle Dugar, Gwiz-Triple Threat Marilyn Shine, Katherine Neal, Vogue Modeling Cynthia Legette Davis, Leisure Fun Magazine Dayna Mitchell

Turn you hobby into dollars Etiquette Publc Relations Branding

Branding

Techy CEO President Investors

Techy

All

Little Theatre YE of the Year Logistics

Eddye Lane

Turn you hobby into dollars Etiquette Publc Relations Branding

Meet Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders

9:30 - 10:20 Little Theatre Little Theatre Young Minds

Michelle Dugar, Gwiz-Triple Threat Marilyn Shine, Katherine Neal, Vogue Modeling Cynthia Legette Davis, Leisure Fun Magazine Dayna Mitchell

T-Mobile, Moderator Terry Dozier, Dr. Stu Darby, AJ Savage, Russell Riley, Toshia Addison, Otis Taylor Dayna Woodard, Deborah Woodard Memorial Scholarship

10:20 - 10: 30 10:30 - 10:40 Fine Arts - 204

Finance Personal Development Communications Product Marketing

Ashlye V. Rumph-Geddis / Loranda Melton

10:50 -12:20 Workshop One 10:50 - 11:30

Product Marketing Finance Personal Development Communications Product Marketing

Producer

All

October 2, 2010

All

Think Big , Know Bigger

Branding

Meet Young Entrepreneurs

Entertainment & Young Entrepreneurs Showcase

Ashlye V. Rumph-Geddis / Loranda Melton

Fine Arts - Theatre

Successville

Product Marketing

Gym

Duckett - Room 303 Duckett -Room 310 Duckett - Room 104 Duckett - Room 310 Computer Lab Bacoats Hall

Workshop Two 11:40 - 12:20

12:20 - 1:20 LUNCH CEREMONY Lunch provided by Big T's Barbecue 2:00 - 4:00

Auntie Karen's Young Entrepreneurs Conference

ON THE COVER Chestina Perry, Tiffanie Williams, Twana Williams,Victoria Williams

Jordan Kelley Jordan Kelley, Inc.

Triple Threat & Drive Safe Sisters Tiffanie, Twana and Victoria Williams are the members of Triple Threat, a hip hop dance team. They along with Chestina Perry are the owners of Drive Safe. The company makes magnetic signs for cars with the message of urging drivers to be patient. The idea for the business came when Chestina was learning how to drive and encountered other drivers making angry comments and gestures. While using the product for her safety, it gained attention from many other motorists, parents and teenagers. There was such a demand from other parents and teenagers to obtain the product, she convinced her parents to open a business to allow other teenagers to experience the benefits of driving in a safer and more controlled environment. Her goal was to help eliminate the possibility of fatalities, stress, anxiety and road rage associated with learning how to drive.

Jordan is a 13 Magnet School Program student at Dent Middle School . She attended SC Governors School for Performing Arts this summer for 5 weeks specializing in dance. Jordan started competing in pageants at 5 months old. During her four years in pageantry, she was awarded several National Awards and also International Awards. She left the pageantry world to pursue modeling and dancing. Jordan has been involved with ballet since four years old to the present. Jordan loves to be at the center of attention whenever possible and has turned this passion into a business, Jordan Kelley, Inc. Jordan can be seen gracing the box of Beautiful Beginnings, a national ad campaign for Soft Sheen Carson. Jordan is the 2008 Auntie Karen 2008 Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

They received the 2006 Black Enterprise Teenpreneur of the Year Award. In 2010, they formed the Smart Teen Drive Safe Foundation and signed an Artist Development Deal with UniversalCMG (CMG Records/Universal Record Distribution). Auntie Karen 2009 Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Winner of the Deborah Woodard Memorial Scholarship Award.

Shamar Harrison Dancer Shamar Harrison aka “The Little Entertainer’ is a 13 year old dancing machine from South Carolina! Shamar’s dance moves and skills were discovered at the tender age of 5. His moves have been compared to such old school artist as: Michael Jackson, The Four Tops and The Temptations. He currently performs on stage before hundreds at banquets, talent shows and showcases. He has a passion for life! Shamar also enjoys singing, basketball, reading and baking chocolate brownies. His goal is to become a professional dancer and choreographer.

Sheldon Ferguson Guitarist Sheldon is a 15 year old 10th grade student at Spring Valley High School where he participates in the Gifted and Talented Explorations Program. Sheldon started taking guitar lessons at the age of 11 under the direction of Chris Richards of Pecknel Music and has had a few sessions with recording artist Terrence Young. He is now under the instruction of Daniel O’Dell. He loves and plays all genres of music including jazz, blues, gospel, and rock. Sheldon is self-taught on the piano and also the bass guitar.

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Past Young Entrepreneurs Daniel Ancrum, Ancrum Services - Catering Company Yoma Edwin, Trend Media Group-Advertising Firm Chad Holloway, Chad Holloway-Hat Designer Katoria Jones, Imagination Graphics-Graphic Designer Perry Jones, Sckratch Magazine, Publisher Johnny Mathis, Imagination Graphics-Graphic Designer Antoine Miles, ATM Music Productions-Musician India Patterson, IAP Handbags Jake Williams, Imagination Graphics-Graphic Designer Curtis Young, Jr., Curtis Young, Jr. - Rapper Chaz Evans, ChazBaby - Rapper, Producer Katie Bell, Nails By Katie Alexis East, Custom Jewelry Ereka Fossitt, Model Collette Blakeney, Blakeney Communications Angela Hunter, “Peace”, Singer/Songwriter Valencia Goodwin, Visual Artist Alex English,Jr. & Cherisse Leopold, Filmmakers Amber Kelley, Babysitter Brendalyn Reaves, Earthly Elegance by Lynn Eric Richardson, Consulting, Event Planning, Clothing Kristina Morales, SAKURA by Kristina, Fashion Designer Shannon Patterson, Caramel Explosion Sergio Hudson, Fashion Designer Henderson Michael Lane, Palmetto Goods Krystal Reid, Capitol Consulting Strategies, LLC Ashlye V. Clarke, Ashlye V. Enterprises & The Magic Learning Foundation Stephen Love, Filmmaker Christina Morana, Author Deja McConnell, Pillows by Deja Ty’Shoma Betha, Activist

Past Young Performers: Columbia Dance Academy, Samira Gibson, Brian McQueen Ronnita Danae’ Copening, Cortini Mims,2nd Level,Thomas Kelsey, Akida Lebby, Darian Carr,Double Dutch Force,NYSC, Preach, Marveleous, The Elements, 308 Boyz, Marvolus, Zakiya, PBA, Michael A. Williams, Mario McClean

2010 YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS Deja McConnell

Deja McConnell, The Deja Pillow

Deja, is a 5th grade honor student at Winsor Elementary School, in Columbia, SC., where she enjoyed the privilege of being a Computer Lab Assistant. Deja enjoys reading and writing short stories, as well as learning new dance routines. It is her desire to become an accomplished guitarist and perform with her cousins Cherie and Rachael. Deja, also enjoy sewing, and created her own business entitled“Deja’s Creative Designs”, and she is in the process of producing and marketing an Inspirational Pillow, referred to as The Deja Pillow, to be marketed to children with multiple illnesses, that are hospitalized or home bound, letting them know they are loved and have a friend that is praying for them to get well and have the best life they can enjoy. As 2009 Young Entrepreneur Youth Advisor, Deja attend the Planning Committee Meetings, and made suggestions and expressed her views from a youth perspective on decisions being made; as well as helped with the preparations and setup for the Conference. Contact Info: Georgean McConnell 803-479-3088

Shamar Harrison Shamar Harrison, Dancer

Shamar Harrison aka “The Little Entertainer’ is a 14 year old dancing machine from South Carolina! Shamar’s dance moves and skills were discovered at the tender age of 5. His moves have been compared to such old school artist as: Michael Jackson, The Four Tops and The Temptations. He currently performs on stage before hundreds at banquets, talent shows and showcases. He has a passion for life! Shamar also enjoys singing, basketball, reading and baking chocolate brownies. His goal is to become a professional dancer and choreographer. Contact: 803-473-4473

Brookland Praise Dancers Praise Dancers The Brookland Baptist Praise Dance Ministry formed in December of 2000 and provides praise dancing as an inspiring and uplifting force for those who assemble together in worship and common grounds. It serves as a complementary phase of the worship experience where songs of God’s love are ushered in with full body movement, elevated hands and bold expressions. The praise dancers lead by example through excelling in academic excellence as well as embracing the core values, such as Discipline, Pray and Praise. Some community involvement include ministry to Senior Citizens, homeless and the Sister Care outreach Programs. The girls’ ages range from seven to thirteen. They are under the leadership of Pastor Charles B. Jackson Sr. and Mrs. Marilyn Shine who serves as their director. Contact: Marilyn Shine 803-586-2402

Azia Imon Williams The Cupcake Girl

Azia is the daughter of Leslie and Toney Williams, and is an active 7th grader at St. Andrews Middle School . Besides her love for baking, Azia also has a passion for playing tennis and is a member of the Columbia High Lady Capitols Tennis Team. Azia’s hobbies are modeling, taking pictures and painting her nails. At the early age of four Azia realized her love for baking and knew she wanted to own her own bakery someday. She has completed several cake decorating classes including her most recent ” Decorating with Fondant”. In the spring of 2010, Azia fulfilled her dream and opened her own business at the young age of 12, now known as “The Cup Cake Girl” which specializes in custom cup cakes. Azia participated in the 2010 Black Expo where she sold her cup cakes and marketed her business to hundreds. Since then she has taken orders for birthday parties, tailgates and cookouts.

2010 YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS Kristopher Jones

Sheldon Ferguson Sheldon Ferguson, Musician

Kristopher Jones, The Bow Tie Club A graduate of Eau Claire High School, Kristopher attended Full Sail (Winter Park, Florida) in pursuit of an Associates of Science Degree in Audio Engineering. In 2006 Kristopher returned to Columbia and is now in pursuit of a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration (Acquisition and Contract Management) from Strayer University in Columbia, SC. In addition to pursuing his educational goals, Kristopher has enjoyed a successful career as a Wardrobe Consultant for Menswearhouse since 2006. In 2007, Kristopher saw that the need for positive influence in the lives of today’s young men is ever growing. In response Kristopher founded The Bow Tie Club Inc. a community based organization dedicated to positively affect the direction of the lives of young men in schools across the midlands area. This new and exciting program serves as a firm counter to the negative influences that cripple the advancement and empowerment of young men in the Columbia area. The implementation of manhood training and life skills coaching are key strategies in curbing these issues. Kristopher mentors young men in the areas of Entrepreneurship, Civic Engagement, with a focus on “Dress for Success” The ideal product The Bow Tie Club aims to create is a group of young leaders with high self esteem who will continue to build their way toward intellectual excellence. Kristopher is a member of Brookland Baptist Church. (Columbia, SC) He is also a proud member of Capital City Lodge no. 47(Columbia, SC) Contact: kristopher_j_jones@yahoo.com

Sheldon is a 15 year old 10th grade student at Spring Valley High School where he participates in the Gifted and Talented Explorations Program. He is the son of Michael and D’Juana Ferguson. Sheldon has a younger sister (Taylor 10) and a younger brother (Chris 4). Sheldon started taking guitar lessons at the age of 11 under the direction of Chris Richards of Pecknel Music and has had a few sessions with recording artist Terrence Young. He is now under the instruction of Daniel O’Dell. He loves and plays all genres of music including jazz, blues, gospel, and rock. Sheldon is self-taught on the piano and also the bass guitar. Sheldon just completed a summer camp with the NY based Juilliard School of Music, held in Atlanta, Ga. Sheldon can be seen often on Wednesday/Thursday nights at Mac’s on Main, Columbia’s premier Jazz and Blues eatery. He is also lead guitarist for local jazz bands and a R&B band. He is a member of the Richland District 2 Jazz Band. When he’s not strumming the guitar, Sheldon enjoys soccer, basketball, bike riding, skateboarding, reading, watching TV and spending time with his family. Contact: Michael Ferguson 803-217-2107

2010 YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS/SPEAKERS Jordan Jones Entertainer Jordan Danielle Jones was born on Nov. 8th 1993 to Woodrow R. Jones and Cyrille Jones-Goodwin in Columbia, SC. She is an 11th grade student at Richland Northeast High School. She has a younger brother and a younger step-sister. Jordan is involved in several activities both in and out of school. She is part of the Convergence Media and Palmetto Center for the Arts (PCA) magnet programs at Richland Northeast. Jordan is on the Student Advisory Board for Keep the Midlands Beautiful and a member of Mid-Carolina AHEC, Inc. Health Careers Academy. She was also a 2009 South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Summer Academy Drama participant. Jordan is an active member of Haskell Heights First Baptist Church where she sings in the youth choir, is part of the praise dance ministry and is a peer group leader. Jordan loves acting and singing and has been part of several school and local productions like “The Wiz”, “Cats” and “Beauty and the Beast”. Filming has just been completed on her first movie this past summer entitled “Safe House” to be released locally in early 2011. Upon graduation from high school Jordan will attend either UNC (Chapel Hill) or USC (Columbia) where she plans to Major in Broadcast Journalism and Communication and Minor in Theatre. Jordan’s motto is “If you want to be somebody, and if you want to go somewhere then you better wake up and pay attention.”

Tevin Williams Entertainer Tevin Williams was born in Columbia SC to Lonetta and James Williams, Sr. He graduated from Richland Northeast High with a 3.5 GPA. His aspiration to become a Broadway Producer. He will accomplish this by attending AMDA (American Musical Dramatic Academy) with over $ 30,000 dollars in scholarships. Williams says' "I feel I wouldn’t be able to succeed without the support of everyone in South Carolina and those who helped in California and the amazing support of THSD ,a group started at his High School.

2010 Speakers Ishmael Brown Ishmael Brown, Jr. was born in Columbia, SC to Ishmael Brown, Sr. and Judy L (Jones) Brown. He went to Richland School District One schools, and graduated in 1991 from C.A. Johnson High School. After a brief stint in the U.S. Naval Reserve, he attended South Carolina State University. Having no plans to be a teacher, he began tutoring students in math and was encouraged by family members to take the National Teacher’s Examination He graduated in 1998 with a B.S. degree in Mathematics with a minor in Physics. After graduation, Ishmael went into the Critical Needs Program. Ishmael has been teaching math since 1998. He has worked several local high schools; Lower Richland, Richland Northeast, Eau Claire, and presently at Keenan High School. He has also worked at Alcorn Middle School and Midlands Math & Business Academy. He also has started his own tutoring business, Focal Point Educational Services. He actually started tutoring before he graduated from college, and says that is one of his passion. Ishmael’s interests include reading, football, and helping others. Ishmael is a member of First Calvary Baptist Church.

Terry Dozier Terry Dozier is a 1989 graduate of the University of South Carolina. He was a captain and four-year starter for the Gamecocks basketball team. Dozier played 12 years of professional basketball in both the National Basketball Association (Charlotte Hornets) and overseas in Australia, Israel, Japan, Italy, England, and Cyprus. Dozier’s basketball career and reputation have given him the opportunity to speak to audiences throughout the world on matters concerning education, career strategies, student-athletes, mentoring youth, and family matters. Married since 1991, Terry and his wife have three daughters and live in South Carolina.

2010 SPEAKERS Eddye Lane

Cynthia Legette-Davis

Eddye Lane is a Columbia, SC based Attorney and Entrepreneur. She is also an aspiring Children’s Book author. The law office of Eddye L. Lane, P.A. is a solo law practice which prides itself in offering personable and professional services to its clientele, including individuals, organizations and business entities. The attorney is a former staff attorney of Palmetto Legal Services (now South Carolina Legal Services) and continues to provide services to the indigent population through the South Carolina Legal Services PAI program. The attorney’s experience spans over eighteen (18) years. The firm is located in Columbia, South Carolina; however the attorney works with clients throughout the state and travels statewide as necessary for client representation. The firm offers services primarily in Consumer Bankruptcy, Social Security disability and Adoptions. Other services include Wills, Contracts, Uncontested Divorces, Business Incorporation, Car and Work Accidents. The law firm is also considered a debt relief agency, assisting persons who file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.

Cynthia Legette Davis is founder and owner of Leisure Fun which provides strategic online marketing and advertising services for municipalities, businesses and organizations. Leisure Fun also publishes LeisureFun.net, a comprehensive statewide online calendar promoting events and attractions throughout South Carolina. In addition, Cynthia has published two books and a workbook on racial healing and personal peace. They are: Peace Be Still: Inner Healing for Racial Harmony, Peace and Racial Harmony Inside Out (a workbook) and I Know How You Feel: Hope and Encouragement Even in Your Darkest Moments. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a bachelor of arts degree in broadcast journalism. Cynthia is also a graduate of Leadership Columbia and Leadership South Carolina Cynthia Legette Davis, Leisure Fun 803-931-8078 cldavis@leisurefun.net www.leisurefun.net

Contact: lanelawpa@aol.com

Russell Riley Russell Riley is the owner of Owner at Center for Prosthetics, Inc.

AJ Savage AJ Savage is becoming a giant in the music industry. In his position of Urban Music Promotion and Marketing, he supports and promotes the music of outstanding musicians and vocalist such as Alicia Keys , Luther Vandross, Monica, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson , and Jazmine Sullivan. AJ attended Benedict College and Montclair State University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism/Broadcast Communication. AJ Savage J / Arista Records Urban Promotion Carolina’s, N. Ga 803-237-6437 cell 803-781-4306 office AJ.Savage@sonymusic.com

Otis Taylor Otis Taylor is the arts, culture and entertainment writer at The State newspaper. He covers just about everything, including music, TV, dance, books, film, theater and, most importantly, people. Otis likes good music, and he’ll tell anyone who will listen what good music is—and isn’t. Otis is a graduate of Irmo High School and Clemson University. He has been at The State in some capacity since 2001. Otis R. Taylor Jr. The State Media Company Arts, Culture and Entertainment otaylor@thestate.com

Dr. Stu Darby Dr C. Stewart Darby III, is a Family Practitioner at Richland Primary Care, as well as a Medical Advisor at Benedict College. Dr. Darby received his Bachelors of Physical Education at SC State, his Masters of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Nebraska and his DoctoratePhysIcian Assistant Studies specialty in Family Medicine at Vanderbilt. Dr. Darby retired as a Major from the United State Air Force. He is a Appointed Member of the Governor Council on Physical Fitness, Chairman of Health and Wellness Committee,100 Black Men of Greater Columbia Medical Contractor Consultant Department of Defense.

2010 SPEAKERS / PRESENTERS Dayna Mitchell

Marilyn Shine

Dayna Brown-Mitchell moved to Columbia from New York City. She enjoys the theatre, oil painting, listening to jazz and classical music. She has danced with the Charles Moore Dance Theatre located in Brooklyn, New York. While living in Columbia, she became involved with the Workshop Theatre. While working behind the scenes, she was a dresser in “ A Tuna Christmas” and assisted with the Sound Board Operations in “Five Guys Named Moe.” For the pass four years, Dayna began making jewelry as a hobby, which in February 2009 she started networking into the world of entrepreneurship. She enjoys working with semi-precious stones to create that one of a kind art. Her work is on display at the Columbia Convention Visitors Center, and at the Historic Columbia Foundation Museum Shop. Making jewelry is her passion, seeing the smiles on the faces that purchase her artwork, is priceless.

Marilyn Shine was born in West Point, Mississippi to Rev. and Mrs. Arnell and Betty Edwards, the 5th child of six brothers and sisters. She is happily married to Isaac Shine and has four children: Brandon, Kennedy, Kayla, and Sheldon. In May of 1999, Marilyn began her Etiquette consultation business. Mrs. Shine serves as an active member of the Brookland Baptist Church and have served in the following capacities: Praise Dance Director,Assistant Youth Director Mime Instructor,Youth Advisory Board,Charles B Singer Choir Member Favorite Scripture: I can do all things through Christ with strengthens me (Phil 4:13) Passionately advocating for young people and their spiritual and personal development.

Contact: mitchell211@bellsouth.ne Contact: 803-732-2315

Katherine Neal

Loranda Melton

Katherine Neal is the Executive Director of the Vogue Modeling Agency in Morrisville, NC. Her current publication is Modeling Tips 101. Katherine has received numerous awards and accolades including: BTETV Fashion Award, New York; Published Member of Who's Who;sNominated for Triangle Business Journal; Nominated for Lamp Lighter Award. She is a past member of the Cary Chamber of Commerce and the BBB.

Loranda Melton is a Marketing teacher at Heyward Career and Technology Center. She also serves as the DECA (an association of Marketing Students) Advisor of the HCTC chapter. Mrs. Melton teaches Marketing Management, Sports and Entertainment Marketing, and General Marketing to 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. Prior to teaching, she worked for NCR Corporation where she was responsible for numerous programs from inception to deployment. Her industry experience at NCR and AT&T spans product management, strategic planning, program management, and training. She was the program manager for several cross function teams responsible for full stream life-cycle product development projects.

kneal@voguemodeling.com

Ms. Melton received her B.S. in Math and Computer Science from South Carolina State University, and her MBA from Webster University.

NOTES

2010 Conference Planning Committee

Auntie Karen says....

Karen Alexander President Toshia Addison, Co-Chair Acecily Alexander Barbara Bowman Shirley Mack Gerald Hunt

THANK YOU!!!! Special Thanks!

Student Sponsors Auntie Karen Board Karen Alexander Gwen Jordan Janet Johnson - Whipple Linda Wilson Dr. Phyllis Sanders Tony Wise Dr. Norma Jackson Shirley Mack Claudia Goodson Chris Barzcak

Julius L. Thomas Agency Mike Williams, C.H. Williams Services Norman Jackson, Richland County Council Bonita Clemons

Volunteers Spencer Bowman Larry Alston Lauren Mills Victoria Boynton Donnica Smalls Georgean McConnell Austin Addison Chartara McCauley