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How Wasee Jewels Has Been Shifting the Status Quo of the Jewelry Industry

The Chicago Journal Staff on March 25, 2021

People are often in a rush to succeed at such a young age that they find themselves burning themselves out. However, some individuals have shown that success can be achieved regardless of age. Farah Wasi Ghatala is a fifty-year-old-woman who has proven that age is certainly no factor in reaching goals with her jewelry company, Wasee Jewels.

Farah Ghatala is a testimony of great perseverance, starting a small business at fifty years old within her home. She started her journey when she realized that there was not enough inclusivity to showcase other cultures’ beauty. Farah wanted to show the world that there was so much more to see, with the world setting the ‘western’ standard of beauty to the highest regard.

With that goal in mind, Farah started to learn how to make jewelry, picking up the craft of her own accord. She utilized her training in fine arts, animation, and advertising from the prestigious Academy of Arts University San Francisco. With an exceptional understanding of art history, Farah was able to incorporate her knowledge into her jewelry.

By 2016, she launched a website called Wasee Jewels that would attract the attention of celebrities who carried her work into music videos, movies, and even red carpet events like the Cannes Film Festival and Grammys. As her dream was finally being realized, Farah decided to go even further and shift her focus to diversities, genders, and people ostracized by the media to showcase how unconventional beauty really is.

Wasee Jewels strives to go beyond the jewelry industry norm by bringing the marginalized into view and providing them with a platform to speak and showcase their own beauty. Farah designs each piece with culture in mind and the goal to showcase its beauty. “We strive to edge away from the eurocentric beauty norms that have dictated our lives and embrace our own ethnicities and culture,” she explained.

The company offers a dazzling inventory that consists of earrings, necklaces, and other fine gift items. While others focus on their sales, Wasee Jewels value its customers to the highest degree. Their jewelry embodies the needs and desires of people to express their individual style. Wasee Jewels helps them acquire a piece that will outlast trends and generations when they invest in designer jewelry that will never go out of style. Regardless what piece their customer is looking for, Wasee Jewels offer timeless pieces.

While the message that the company advocates already sets it apart from its competitors, Wasee Jewels is also recognized for its dedication to its craft and willingness to stand by its rules and methodology. Others have attempted to replicate their works but can never truly match the authenticity and work they put into each piece. Wasee Jewels want to tell a story with its works and try to convey it in a way that people have described as enchanting.

Despite the massive success that Wasee Jewels has seen, Farah Ghatala hopes that her company will become a household name recognizable as Chanel or Gucci. She wants her brand to compete with other companies that comply with the eurocentric beauty standard. “I see Wasee Jewels being prominent within America,” Farah shares, “And giving more to our communities as a result and empowering both men and women through our stories and jewelry.”

Learn more about Wasee Jewels by visiting their official website. You can also reach out to them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Photographs by Lan Doan, styling by Venk Modur, and jewelry by Wasee.

Robert Nickell Shares How VAs Make Your Business Better

The Chicago Journal Staff on March 24, 2021

Starting a new business is exciting—and exhausting too, right? It’s no surprise that many startups don’t have enough revenue coming in each month to hire employees right from the start. When you’re in the planning stages, flying solo may not seem like that big of a deal because you’re certain that your will to succeed will carry you through.

How long did it take for reality to set in?

Those everyday tasks that are crucial to operations can really bog you down quickly. If your normal work day lasts long into the night, you’ll likely be kissing your social life goodbye until you get things under control. On top of that, if you’re spending all your time trying to man every position, you can’t find any time to focus on scaling your business.

All Work and No Play Wears You Down

You don’t want to get stuck in a rut that you can’t get out of because your business will eventually fail. There’s also the fact that being in a constant state of exhaustion is bad for your health. Moreover, having no time to spend with family and friends plays a negative part in this scenario too because it affects your personal and business relationships and your health as well.

Robert Nickell founded Rocket Station because he found himself in your shoes once. “When I started my first business, it wasn’t long before I was completely overwhelmed. I was so busy trying to keep up with the day to day task management that I couldn’t find enough time to properly focus on scaling my business,” he said.

There was no way the budget included setting up an actual office space and hiring employees, but he knew something had to give. Nickell had heard about other entrepreneurs who began moving forward after hiring virtual assistants to manage day-to-day operations. He knew that was the missing link that he needed to strengthen his company.

Discovering the Process Took Trial and Error

Nickell admits that things didn’t go very smoothly in the beginning. “At first, all I managed to do was create even more work for myself. I hired my VA, handed over the tasks I wanted completed, and because I made sure they had experience in the field, I assumed that would be that—it wasn’t. Things weren’t being done correctly, and so I was still up until the wee hours of the morning fixing the mistakes.”

He didn’t give up on his dream to make virtual assistants work though. He knew it was the key to freeing up his time so that he could grow the business. “I finally realized that just because I made sure my VAs had experience when I hired them, they didn’t know my specific process for completing the work. So I took the time to document exactly what I wanted done and we tried again. It still didn’t hit the mark.”

After several false starts, Robert finally sat down and documented every single step he took to complete a task. And when he says every step of the process, he means everything—to the point of specifying “press enter!”

Once he did that, he saw things change for the better immediately. It spawned Robert’s idea to start Rocket Station and the company has grown to be a dynamic force in the remote workforce industry.

You Can Soar to New Heights

Nickell believes that any task that can be completed over the phone or on a computer can be handled by virtual assistants. “The rule applies across the board,” Nickell said. “It doesn’t matter what type of industry you’re in. VAs are just as valuable to a real estate investor as they are to an agent working for a larger corporation. The secret to making it work is to get all your processes documented and stored in a place where they are readily accessible.”

It can take a while to get that process completed, but once it’s finished, Nickell says you’re almost ready to start the hiring process. The first step being to create an ad that includes all the qualities that you’re looking for in the successful candidate.

Make sure you include the following:

● A detailed list of duties

● The skill set you expect them to possess

● Personality traits that fit your culture

“You want to be very specific when you write your ad because you’ll be far more likely to hire the right person for the job the first time.” Nickell advised. “Business owners understand how costly it is having to train and then re-train someone for the same position. It cuts your profit margin and slows down productivity which is the opposite direction of where you want to be heading.”

He’s right.

It’s typical for the average company to lose between 1% to 2.5% of their total revenue during the time it takes to hire a new employee and bring them up to speed. If you have to continually repeat the process, it begins to drain your profits pretty quickly.

According to Nickell, you should map out your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) before actually placing your ad too. That’s because managing virtual employees can be a bit of a challenge and you want to be able to define success in a way that promotes growth.

He explained that your KPIs allow you to communicate more effectively, realize where you need to tweak your process, and your VAs will better perform their tasks. Of course, the fact that you don’t have to incur the expense of providing a physical location is a huge factor in this equation too.

Until fairly recently, many business owners thought that hiring a virtual assistant to handle simple tasks, such as an email campaign or calendar management, was the extent of their value. That theory has been blown out of the water because the remote workforce continues to grow exponentially—and there’s no end in sight.

DaRucci Leather’s Immediate Impact on the Outwear Brand in New York City

The Chicago Journal Staff on March 20, 2021

The fashion industry is filled with colorful brands that cater to everyone’s tastes. While most brands have a vast inventory of apparel, others specialize in a specific type of clothing. Outerwears mostly trend during the fall and winter seasons, but people still utilize them for cold or rainy days. DaRucci Leather is a brand that specializes in outerwear. While it is relatively new, DaRucci has already established its place in the industry.

DaRucci Leather is a brand that produces jackets for men, women, and children. The product line was created in 2013, born from the brilliant mind of Zohaib Shah. Initially, the brand was in partnership with other shops before Zo decided to pull the plug when he experienced an upscaling in his coats’ pricing. DaRucci would then open its doors to the public with its new location, garnering the attention of New Yorkers and even music legends like Fetty Wap, French Montana, and 50 Cent.

Zo takes great pride in his design’s uniqueness, sharing how his line’s authenticity comes from handcrafting with the manufacturing coming from DaRucci’s facility. Apart from its authenticity, DaRucci Leather provides its customers with the option to either purchase from their extensive inventory or customize according to what they want. Zo understands how people look for specific details in buying products, which is why he allows them to improvise available apparel like switching the zipper’s placement, selecting their fur color, or throwing something in to celebrate their personalities. While other brands are competing to imitate Zo’s features, DaRucci Leather stands out on an entirely different level.

Founder Zohaib Shah attributes his successful ventures to the support of his father, who constantly supported him and strived for Zo to follow his dreams. Originally from Pakistan, Zo and his family arrived in the United States when he was thirteen years old. His family was seeking a better opportunity in life and felt that the American Dream was their ticket. However, they struggled in the journey. Zo watched as his family endured the hurdles that life threw at them, taking inspiration from his father’s hustle.

Eventually, members of the family were able to set up their own businesses. Zohaib Shah wanted to emulate their success and dreamed of creating a brand. His father was completely behind him and helped Zo find the guidance to get himself on the right track. Taking advice from his relatives, Zo would also receive the help of a friend. He would start with a small loan and later became a wholesaler. During that time, DaRucci Leather was born.

Today DaRucci Leather stands as one of the most sought-after brands for people’s outerwear needs. Zo takes pride in the successful career he built and remains humble, doing his part and advising others about chasing their dreams.

“The name of the game is believing in yourself. If you don’t believe in yourself, you’re never going to get anything done in life,” he shared, “So have faith in yourself. Close your eyes and go for your goals. Stop worrying about if it’s going to work. Stop worrying if it’s going to take off or not. Just go for it and give it 110%.”

Zohaib Shah hopes that as DaRucci Leather continues to grow, it will establish itself as a household brand for outerwear.

Learn more about DaRucci Leather by visiting their official website. You can also find them posting updates on their latest releases on Facebook and Instagram.

Chrissy Grigoropoulos on Care and Love for Business

The Chicago Journal Staff on March 20, 2021

Chrissy Grigoropoulos and her team have appeared in the list of distinguished attorneys’ editions. Due to their good work, they rank in the top 100 magazines. The much experience gained by Grigoropoulos and her team has made their firm grow and gain popularity very fast. Chrissy is observed to be very careful and in love with her attorney business based on her performance of her roles and the Law Group’s organization. The idea of Grigoropoulos setting up ‘The Grigoropoulos Law Group, PLLC,’ demonstrates love for her work and the urge to help other people achieve their rights through the appropriate judgment of court cases. She also ensures that all the employed attorneys in the organization are well trained, experienced, and committed to attaining their clients’ best results.

Chrissy and her team are always proud of advocating for clients who have sustained an injury by other people’s negligence. They work hard to make sure that the people they represent get the results that they deserve. They offer achievable goals, realistic promises, and just results rather than filling their customers’ heads with dream scenarios. The accomplishment of the goals and objectives set by Grigoropoulos acts as one of the motivating factors to her and the overall team. A successful advocate system that yields good results to clients helps in building and maintaining strong relationships. Provision of excellent services to clients serves as a pillar of building the firm’s brand, attracting more clients in need of advocate services. The firm’s constant reputation from Grigoropoulos’ firm has helped the firm grow consistently, building more motivation for Chrissy and the whole team.

Due to the love of helping as many clients as possible, Grigoropoulos have engaged additional languages apart from English, such as French, Korean, Greek, and Spanish. The diversity in languages has helped serve many people all over New York. The firm also offers consultation rooms to new and existing customers to discuss their interests and the family’s interests to ensure that they are protected. The aim and interests of Chrissy are to aggressively respond to the needs of the clients and help them achieve optimum results from the service. The love of Grigoropoulos in her business is to ensure that legal matters are run smoothly, and the protection of rights is done.

The care and love of Grigoropoulos in her career and business have enhanced her to gain more recognition and success in her work. She has been able to expand her services into different Districts in New York. The good management of the Law Group through an assurance of quality services and qualified attorneys is also a root of its development. Excellent services that meet every client’s needs are offered, including free initiation guidance and consultations to each client. The start-up consultations help customers get the law’s legal process and the stages to be undergone to ensure that the rights are protected while eliminating unnecessary convictions and sentences. For emergency purposes, the firm offers 24/7 services throughout the week, where someone is appointed to receive emergency calls. The full-time operations ensure that no client misses the services and that all clients feel accommodated. It also helped in creating a healthy and bidding connection with clients.

Besides all the services offered by Grigoropoulos and her team, her hard work and determination are evident in the academic qualifications and achievements. Ms. Grigoropoulos was only 16 years when she completed her high school education. She later went to Saint Joseph College for a sociology degree and a Doctor’s degree from Michigan University. She was very attentive in her work and managed to be awarded a lot of certification for her profession and experiences. She is highly respected by her clients and school colleagues for her success. She is also fluent in English, Spanish, and Greek, which helps create client services diversity.

Ask Shonda: This Black Female Entrepreneur is Uplifting Small Business Owners Through Pop-Up Shops

The Chicago Journal Staff on March 19, 2021

Starting a business is no easy task, a challenge that LaShonda Johnson knows all too well. Better known as Ask Shonda, the Black female entrepreneur has been through the struggles of building a start-up with zero experience or connections. Still, Shonda has a vision in mind, not only for herself but also for a community of budding entrepreneurs.

While social media marketing and traditional advertising works for most brands, Ask Shonda believes that they are not the only promotional ways start-up entrepreneurs should abide by. As the founder of Hustlers Expo Events Inc., Shonda understands the power of showcasing products and services upfront and directly to consumers. By organizing nationwide pop-up shop events, the entrepreneur is uplifting an entire circle of start-up entrepreneurs, striving to make their marks in the industry.

Hustlers Expo Events Inc. was created to help start-up entrepreneurs showcase their products and services from one city to another. Ask Shonda and her team put together small business owners and allow them to build relationships with each other, network among like-minded people, gain organic traffic and followers, meet new customers, and ultimately, increase sales. With every pop-up shop event organized by Hustlers Expo, Shonda plays a pivotal role for entrepreneurs struggling to compete with big-name brands.

Before founding Hustlers Expo Events Inc., Ask Shonda started her own hair company called 360impressionz LLC. Unfortunately, the business failed, and the entrepreneur realized that she lacked one vital support system: a mentor. Since then, Shonda has corrected many of her mistakes and is now on a mission to guide aspiring business owners by providing them with a platform for their brands. “I feel that I create an impact on every city I pop up to by bringing 20-40+ small black-owned businesses together under one venue, working together bringing awareness to the small businesses that wanted to give up and did all they thought they could for their small business,” Ask Shonda said.

Furthermore, Ask Shonda argues that pop-up shop events bring more success than social media marketing alone. While the medium reaches broad audiences worldwide, social media impressions and reactions do not necessarily translate directly to sales. The entrepreneur also stressed that not every customer on the market is social media-friendly.

“Yes, social media plays a huge part in most big and small companies, but social media is not the only way to bring awareness to your small business, and one of those ways is Hustlers Expo pop-up shop events,” said Ask Shonda.

Additionally, as Hustlers Expo Events Inc. is built by a Black Female entrepreneur, it provides people of color with a new avenue to promote their small businesses. Ask Shonda understands that start-up entrepreneurs do not have the necessary credit line and are not granted loans right away. Hence, Hustlers Expo provides a temporary setting for entrepreneurs to join—no contract, no rent, no utilities, and no LLC is required for one merchant to become part of the growing community.

Hustlers Expo Events Inc. will also continually promote the brands and businesses that joined its community. “When you register to be a vendor with Hustlers Expo Events Inc., you’re tied to Hustlers Expo for life! We don’t delete pictures, videos, or any promotional material, so anyone visiting our website or social media pages will continue to be looked upon,” said Ask Shonda.

Besides being a business consultant and CEO of Hustlers Expo Events Inc., Ask Shonda is also a graphic designer, brand builder, online and offline business start-up mentor, logo designer, website consultant, and is well-versed with business branding. To add to her impressive list of qualifications, Shonda is also a credit repair specialist. Asked what her motto is when it comes to entrepreneurship, she shared, “Hustle Hard Like Your Lyfe Depends On It!”To learn more about Hustlers Expo Events Inc., visit its website.

How Original Goose Country Went From Being a Small Retail Store to an Entrepreneurial Powerhouse

The Chicago Journal Staff on March 17, 2021

Not every aspiring business mogul has the luxury of seamlessly establishing their name without having to surpass countless insurmountable obstacles along the way. While others are armed with an arsenal of resources and support that they need at the beginning of their pursuits, some have to trudge a number of hardships in order to reach the summits of their chosen fields. This circumstance is an all-too-familiar scene for serial entrepreneur and trailblazing founder of Original Goose Country, Harsimran Bhatia.

This self-made entrepreneur has earned countless recognitions for her successes, abilities, expertise, and work ethic. Her efforts of transforming visions into actions have impressed industry authorities and aspirants because of how Harsimran Bhatia built her company from the ground-up. As she continues to stand at the forefront of her budding enterprise, Harsimran hopes to send a message of hope for those budding entrepreneurs who are struggling to get ahead.

As an immigrant from India with nothing but an American dream and a persevering spirit in her pockets, Harsimran Bhatia made it her mission to translate her seemingly far-reaching dream into a reality. Along with her husband, Harsimran opened up a small retail store that primarily sold clothes and jewelry.

This little step of opening a retail store has indeed demonstrated Harsimran Bhatia’s propensity towards entrepreneurship. When the 1990s launched the trend of leather garments, Harsimran jumped the first train towards the craze. This exploration enabled her to expand her business, which led to the birth of Original Goose Country. By the years 1996 and 1997, Harsimran was able to grow her enterprise, reaching the twenty millionth mark in annual sales and profits.

Without a doubt, Original Goose Country has been making waves in the fashion industry since its establishment with its trendsetting garments, unique leather apparel, and brilliant founders. However, things began to turn for the worse when Harsiman Bhatia’s husband started to suffer from a stroke.

Having been greeted with adversities in the middle of her successes, Harsimran Bhatia did not allow these tribulations to overpower her dreams. Fueled by the determination to change her circumstances and improve the lives of her family, Harsimran persevered until Original Goose Country garnered enough traction to get itself back on the map. However, this promising enterprise suffered losses again as the economic downturn of 2008 had massively pushed them towards the edge. Refusing to throw the towel, Harsimran catapulted her enterprise to the pinnacle of greatness with the help of her talented son, Deep Bhatia.

In 2018, Original Goose Country managed to pull itself from the depths of failure while gaining massive fame worldwide. With notable figures wearing the brand’s intricate leather jackets, Goose Country has become one of the most sought-after retail companies across several industries. The teamwork demonstrated by the Bhatia family has proven itself to be worthy of its reputable name.

Although Original Goose Country is still in its first phases of business growth, Harsimran sees a bright future for her rapidly rising enterprise. In the coming years, the founder and her son hope to expand their venture across the globe.

With everything that has happened behind Original Goose Country’s success, the founder wishes to remind everyone that victories are still possible for those who are struggling to get ahead. All it needs is the right amount of grit, passion, and dedication to keep people going.To know more about Original Goose Country, you may visit its website.

Nour Atta Making the Next Generation of Millionaires through Trading

The Chicago Journal Staff on March 17, 2021

Making millions in today’s world is no longer unachievable as wealth-building opportunities abound all over the place. Stock trading is one of the most rewarding ventures that many people are either ignorant about or do not bother to learn the ropes. Nour Atta found the hack, tested the waters, reaped the rewards and decided not to hold his cards to his chest. Seeing the need for more people to gain financial freedom through the many possible ways, he made his trading strategies and secrets open.

He built a community where traders can come together and help one another make profits in trading. Through his establishment, Stock Hours LLC, Nour Atta has created an informal mode of education that schools do not provide. He shares daily insights and tips that people can use to achieve effective day-trading and be in profit every day. He created a chat room where he posts trade ideas every morning, hosts lessons between 3 and 5 times a week, and signals his entries live on voice and many more valuable offerings. In 2020 alone, his students generated more than $7,000,000 in profits, which is quite unprecedented in many forex trading schools.

Nour Atta has been a trader for five years and is now a 21-year old millionaire. His journey started when he worked as an intern on Wall Street, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that he put to good use. He did some clerical and admin work but also took his time to observe how professional traders worked daily using proven strategies to win the markets. Nour got drawn to the profession, and he began to save towards building a career in trading. Within six months, he already created an account and started putting money into trades. From that point forward, Nour Atta never looked back.

“In my trading journey, I have had my fair share of ups and downs, but staying consistent has helped me build my experience a lot. Today, I can confidently put other people on this path, and I’m happy to do that for as many people as possible if they are willing to learn,” Nour says. Stock Hours LLC has been training people since 2018, but the company made its mark in 2020 when it reported profits to the tune of $7 million in total. During a pandemic and a time when the entire world was in a financial crunch, Nour Atta’s work was impossible to ignore.

Nour has committed himself to providing his followers and students with tons of valuable content on YouTube and Instagram. He takes every opportunity to teach and continually takes up more people under his tutelage to learn the best trading practices and insights. Nour’s five-year goal is to launch his own hedge fund while still helping more become expert traders. He hopes to keep sharing valuable knowledge and pitching in actionable help to help as many people gain financial freedom and real independent trading skills that they can pass on to other people.

Learn more about Nour Atta on his official website, Instagram handle, and YouTube channel.

Athar’a Pure Natural Skincare Reaches Goal of Leaving a Positive Impact on People and the World

The Chicago Journal Staff on March 15, 2021

Photo: Courtesy of Kiki Khan Photography

There are many reasons people value skincare, but the main idea is to get healthy, smooth skin. When picking out skincare products, there are many things to consider, such as looking younger, addressing skin issues, and protecting their skin. Sara Davoodi created a skincare line that could address everything people often search for. Her brand Athar’a Pure uses natural ingredients to bring together a healthy and effective product that people will be comfortable applying.

Sara Sonia Davoodi is a resident who was born and raised in Chicago. The working mother of two initially created Athar’a Pure as a side hustle and hobby before turning the brand into a fully thriving business. Sara dedicated Athar’a Pure to her late nonni (grandmother) Athar. Growing up, Athar was a truly remarkable woman who played an integral role in Sara’s upbringing. Her nonni instilled a love and knowledge of plant botanicals and their medicinal & beauty benefits. Sara wanted to honor her grandmother with a brand that celebrated her generous spirit and love for plants and animals.

Athar’a Pure initially started as an indie beauty brand. Sara’s passion and love for natural ingredients were paired with a dream to keep her family traditions alive. The brand grew, much to Sara’s surprise. She is now relaunching her line with an updated website, upscale, sustainable packaging, improved formulations, and new products.

Photo: Courtesy of Kiki Khan Photography

Sara Davoodi believes that her ancestors helped pave the way to make natural skincare what it is today by handcrafting both medicinal and beauty treatments in the Ayurvedic tradition and passing down the expertise over generations. The traditions have long adorned the beauty regimens of brides in Pakistan and India.

The brand creates completely natural skincare products based on their family traditions and rituals. They use unique plant botanicals, herbs, and spices like neem, Turmeric, coffee arabica, pomegranates, rice, and other nutrient and antioxidant-rich superfoods.

Athar’a Pure is set on a mission to leave a legacy and a positive impact on the planet as they partner with Trees for Life. This international nonprofit movement works for the empowerment of villagers in developing countries. Together they plant nutritious moringa trees for impoverished communities around the world. Athar’a Pure is also committed to zero-waste packaging, with most of its components being glass, cardboard, and biodegradable packaging peanuts and with minimal to no plastic components. The line is also certified as a vegan and cruelty-free brand by Leaping Bunny and Peta.

Photo: Courtesy of Kiki Khan Photography

With a unique line of products created to bring centuries of knowledge, rich heritage, and exotic eastern plant botanicals, Athar’a Pure brings people accessible products that work with a modern lifestyle. Sara Davoodi hopes to turn her line into the preferred vegan and cruelty-free skincare line in the market. She wants Athar’a Pure to be recognized for their contributions to the planet and create a legacy that will positively impact the planet and wildlife.

To learn more about Athar’a Pure, you may visit their website. You can also reach out to them through Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

Focused Credit Improves Clients’ Finances with Its Renowned Credit Education Program

The Chicago Journal Staff on March 12, 2021

The American credit system is riddled with individuals who have a lot to learn. The system by itself is a precursor toward financial freedom, but most people just don’t know how to navigate through it, ending up with bad credit scores and, in turn, accruing more debt. Kash Lanier has made it her mission to assist people by improving their creditworthiness through her own credit education program. In line with her mission, Kash established her own company called Focused Credit.

It all started when Kash Lanier was 19 years old. She was denied her first government apartment due to her having a bad credit score. “I was a single young mom, and it left me in a bad place knowing that I couldn’t provide a place to stay for my child due to my own negligence,” explains Kash. She eventually started working with a gentleman who offered credit repair at a public library in her hometown. He assisted Kash with fixing her credit and told her to build her credit as soon as possible.

In about twelve months, Kash Lanier was able to move into a new apartment, buy a new car, and apply for higher credit limits, which was approved instantly. “That feeling was amazing, and I knew if it made me feel amazing and free, that I wanted to share it with the world,” says Kash. Thus, her company, Focused Credit, was born in 2015 in the hopes of assisting others to do exactly what she learned and more.

Focused Credit has helped over 3,500 people by improving their creditworthiness through its credit education program. The company prides itself on integrity while assisting its clients by improving their finances and their mindset toward it. Single moms like Kash Lanier and business owners alike will greatly appreciate the benefits and services that Focused Credit provides.

The company strives to improve its already stellar performance day by day, which makes Focused Credit a trustworthy credit agency. Kash Lanier has thoroughly focused on the company’s business success, and in turn, the company has managed to help thousands of people improve their credit scores through her tried and tested methods.

In the near future, Kash Lanier hopes to open up at least two locations for Focused Credit to serve more and more people across the United States. She also aims to give back to her community by establishing a non-profit organization where she can teach education to underprivileged children. “I want to have printers, classrooms, and computers available for use so that if people can’t afford our actual services that they can still assist themselves,” says Kash.

All in all, Kash Lanier has made it her mission to help other people alleviate their bad credit scores after experiencing the consequences firsthand. These things weren’t taught in school or at home, and most people had to learn the hard way. “It’s all about education and learning the credit laws,” explains Kash. Through Focused Credit, credit education has become more accessible, and financial freedom is just within arms reach.

To know more about Kash Lanier and her amazing company, make sure to visit Focused Credit’s official website.

Body Goals 21 Making Fitness More Attainable for Busy Moms and Biz Owners

The Chicago Journal Staff on March 10, 2021

Many people today barely have the time to stay fit and healthy. With all the demands that parenting, business, family, home care, and careers have on many people, one of the priorities that quickly go out the window is exercise. One fitness coach, Taz Thomas, hopes to change that reality for many busy moms, entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, and students with a signature training program called Body Goals 21.

The online fitness program exists to help busy individuals, groups, and communities get fit from the comfort of their own homes. The program’s design has one’s hectic schedule in mind, packaged into 30-minute bite-sized bits per day. This format helps keep fitness attainable even when people are time-poor. The Body Goals 21 program is a complete guide, including everything from sample meal plans to workout demonstration videos for both mobile and laptop viewing.

The Body Goals 21 is a product of mindset and body coach Taz Thomas, whose main goal in life is to help women entrepreneurs and overwhelmed mothers experience the best that life can offer by becoming the best that they can be. She has appeared on ABC and NBC for her work in fitness and coaching.

As a coach, Taz knows what it’s like to be in her clients’ shoes. She became a mother at the age of seventeen, having to balance providing for her child while creating a future for herself. Initially, she had it in her to take the traditional route through career street by climbing up the corporate ladder. She picked up a master’s degree in business administration but would later realize that she wanted more out of life.

“I always had a huge passion for fitness and one day decided that I wanted to do everything I could to create the life of my dreams,” shares the fitness coach. “I did a lot of self-reflection and decided that from that point on, I would only pursue the desires of my heart.” Today, not only is Taz fitter, but she feels more fulfilled, too, doing something that she knows creates an impact in other people’s lives.

After years of working with clients from all walks of life, she designed Body Goals 21 to reach and coach more people. The program contains various tools and resources that help people take ideas into action, including a full set of video tutorials, healthy supermarket and grocery shopping lists, meal plans, supplements guides, and an exclusive online community to provide accountability, motivation and support. Body Goals 21’s daily regimens include various glute and leg targeting exercises, upper body exercises, and a body sculpting cardio guide.

Taking principles and practices from her fitness journey, Taz takes years of balancing motherhood, career, and fitness and translates it into a system that has helped produce undeniable results for hundreds of women worldwide. Taz Thomas hopes to coach and motivate thousands of women to design their dream bodies and lives through her programs, communities, and coaching sessions.Body Goals 21 is available today at a slashed rate of $75. Learn more by visiting the program’s website and Taz’s Instagram account.