Today we’d like to introduce you to Chyna Terrell Green.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Chyna. So, let’s start at the beginning, and we can move on from there.
Diversity & Inclusion is a popular trend and space that many corporations are investing in. With today’s political climate, there is a threat on basic civil human rights and minority community prosperity. When I was exposed to Supplier Diversity in an internship role, my first day on the job included a morning meet up with major Atlanta business influencers such as Willie Watkins of Willie Watkins Funeral Home, Mary Parker, CEO of All N 1 Security Services, and Milton Jones, founding member of Peachtree Providence Partners Holding Company. All very successful minority business owners and allies coming together to discuss the state of minority-owned businesses in the Atlanta market. This day opened up my mind to more than just entrepreneurship but how minority entrepreneurship can affect the community. I have witnessed the growth in capital of small, minority and women-owned businesses by their inclusion in a corporate supply chain. But even better, I have seen the community impact that these same small businesses have had on the black and brown communities. I wanted to provide a solution outside the corporate contracting sector for how a small business could grow and gain community support. I found the answer to be simple “share their story and gain the communities awareness.”
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Go forth confidently in what you believe in. The road for racial business equity will always be difficult so long as there are miseducation and difference in opinion. Just as in what you aspire to do you, there will come roadblocks in your journey but go forward confidently anyway. Women are known to fuse together their passion with emotions and are likely to be scolded for it. But I say, use your emotions to fuel your passion. Research and learn everything about what you are passionate about and solve the issue. You can do it, keep going forward.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about On Display, Live Local – what should we know?
“On Display, Live Local” is a web application platform that shares the story of local small businesses and connects them to the community. Through the “On Display” interactive blog, minority-owned businesses are encouraged to share their story and passions that the community may not otherwise know. The “Live Local” portal will provide business intelligence on what service or products they provide and how to support them. I am excited to announce the first release stage of ODLL to begin late 2018. If you are a business owner looking to be featured, please contact me at OnDisplayLiveLocal@gmail.com.
Finding a mentor and building a network are often cited in studies as a major factor impacting one’s success. Do you have any advice or lessons to share regarding finding a mentor or networking in general?
Don’t just network, build a relationship. We meet people all the time, well at least if you are an extrovert like me, but how do you really stay connected to them? With all the businesses that I feature, I like to first build a relationship. Get to know them, understand what they do, and if the connection fits, incorporate them in your network. Remember people don’t just want to be used and thrown away until you need them again. Treat people as people, with respect and dignity, reach out to them on a regular basis and find out if there is anything you can do for them. That is a relationship.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.ondisplaylivelocal.com
- Email: ondisplaylivelocal@gmail.com
- Instagram: ondisplaylivelocal
- Twitter: @OnDisplayLL
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