by goesbywalton | Feb 18, 2025 | Event Space, Private Events, Professional Services
At Occasions On Main, every event is more than just a celebration—it’s a story brought to life. Founded by Maxine Baptiste, this Black Woman Owned event venue and planning business in Lithonia, GA, is redefining customer service, personalization, and community impact.
Maxine’s journey began with resilience. Becoming a mother at 15, she defied the odds, channeling her challenges into a passion for curating unforgettable experiences. With an eye for detail and a heart for service, she built a business that transforms dreams into reality, whether it’s a milestone birthday, an executive gathering, or a lavish wedding.
But Occasions On Main is more than a venue. Maxine is committed to giving back, hosting coat drives, gifting spa days to single mothers, and relaunching her nonprofit for teen girls in 2025. Her biggest achievement? Her mother witnessing her success before passing from cancer. Now, with plans to expand into Canada and open a Breakfast Bar, she’s just getting started. Her advice? Never compare your journey—your success is your own.
Explore Event Planning & Venue Services at Occasions On Main here: www.occasionsonmain.com
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by goesbywalton | Feb 5, 2025 | Marketing Services, Professional Services
Instant Imprints, led by Mimi Wright, is a Black Woman Owned business providing branding and marketing solutions in Clear Lake and Sugarland, Texas. Since taking over the business in June 2024, Mimi has brought her 30 years of event planning and fundraising expertise to help small businesses, organizations, and individuals stand out with high-quality custom apparel, promotional products, signage, and print marketing solutions.
Mimi shares that Instant Imprints is more than a business, it’s a community-driven platform dedicated to empowering minority- and women-owned businesses. From custom t-shirts to eye-catching banners and cutting-edge Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing, Mimi ensures that every product is tailored to reflect her clients’ unique visions and goals.
A proud recipient of MWBE and HUB certifications from the City of Houston, Mimi’s commitment to excellent service and genuine relationships has opened doors to exciting opportunities with school districts and corporate sectors. Her advice to aspiring entrepreneurs? “Invest in relationships and show up authentically. Your network and authenticity will set you apart.”
Looking ahead, Mimi is focused on expanding Instant Imprints’ services, growing digital outreach, and continuing to make a lasting impact on the community. She is also celebrating Instant Imprints being named one of Houston’s Best Printing Services by HTOWN’s Best, an honor that reflects the team’s dedication to delivering exceptional products and services to their community.
Learn more at www.instantimprints.com/southhouston.
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by goesbywalton | Jan 31, 2025 | Educational Resources, Legal, Resources
Founded by Nia Weeks and Damien D. Smith, Detangled is platform integrating storytelling, legal education, and social activism through immersive travel and community-driven experiences. They empower attorneys, advocates, and policymakers to engage in Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs that deepen cultural competency, social justice advocacy, and economic development. These programs equip legal professionals with critical skills in financial equity, business law, movement lawyering, and international trade. From flexible virtual courses to in-depth workshops, Detangled ensures participants gain practical knowledge applicable to real-world advocacy.
In 2020, Detangled launched “The Road to 300K: Detangling the Vote,” a civic engagement initiative mobilizing Black women across Louisiana, increasing voter registration, and amplifying political power. The campaign reached over 270,000 Black women voters, engaged more than 50,000 Black women and 5,000 allies, and built a coalition of 120 Black-women-led organizations.
Since then, Detangled has expanded globally, executing over 280 projects in four countries. They’ve supported political campaigns, produced award-winning films and television shows, developed education programs, and consulted with governments and institutions on advocacy and policy. As Nia Weeks says, “Don’t move outside the box, move as if there is no box!” To learn more, visit dtangling.com.
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by goesbywalton | Aug 23, 2024 | Professional Services, Self-care, Self-love
The Purposeful Girl is an organization dedicated to providing mentorship to young girls between the ages of 8 and 19. They specialize in helping young girls grow in self-confidence and self-love. They offer a safe and supportive environment where girls can receive guidance and connect with like-minded peers.
They do this by hosting workshops and providing one-on-one mentorship. Their vision is to reach young girls beyond the DFW area and see their program implemented in schools and centers. The Purposeful Girl is dedicated to building a safe place and community for girls to be transparent, confident, and grow.
Website: http://www.purposefulgirl.com
by goesbywalton | May 3, 2024 | Professional Services
Wilson Marshall PR + Special Events is a New York City based boutique communications company performing influencer relations, public relations, strategic partnerships, social media and special event services. The company was established in 2012 by award-winning Founder and Director Kim Marshall.
Website: http://Www.wilsonmarshallpr.com
by goesbywalton | May 3, 2024 | Lifestyle, Professional Services
Sleepover Party Shop curates unforgettable luxury sleepovers and teepee parties with 5-star service for kids, teens, and adults. They are a Black woman owned party rental service based in West Orange, New Jersey. Their services include local party rentals with individual sleeping tents, air mattresses, sheets, pillows, and decor in the New Jersey and New York City area.
They also ship custom tent packages and accessories across the continental United States. Sleepover Party Shop aims to transform dreams into reality by providing exclusive designer-themed teepee sets, bedding, and decor that elevates every sleepover experience. Whether through sales or rentals, they make magical sleepovers accessible to everyone in the USA.
Website: http://www.sleepoverpartyshop.com
