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Black Mom And Daughter Duo Write
Entrepreneur Risks It All To Become First Black Franchisor In $21 Billion Pet Industry
A Children’s Book Focusing On
Stacey Woodson, a regis- tered dietitian, food activist, and HBCU graduate from Philadelphia, Penn. has part- nered with her 10-year-old daughter, Paige, to write and release Grow. Eat. Repeat. A Love Letter to Black-Eyed Peas, a beautiful children’s book that centers on the beauty of Black culture by dis- playing the intimate relation- ship between generations of family, Black history and their garden.
An educational and inspiring read that is sure to evoke ap- preciation for growing your own food.
The new book aims to illus- trate the beauty and value of growing your own food – espe-
STACEY AND PAIGE WOODSON
ADRIAN ARCHIE, CEO OF PETNMIND FRANCHISE
The Beauty Of Growing Food
cially black-eyed peas. Written to nourish the mind, body and soul by exploring nutrition, science, family, and Black his-
ganizations are known collec- tively as the National Pan- Hellenic Council or the
tory while artfully highlighting the special bond between daughters, their mothers and their gardens.
Adrian Archie is founder and CEO of petNmind Natural Nutrition, Supplies, & Hy- giene, a one-stop-shop for ho- listic pet nutrition and care.
Archie is the first African American to launch and sell franchises in the $21 billion pet industry. The store’s small- box concept model allows for the best quality products, serv- ice, and experience for the growing number of discerning pet parents who appreciate a more insightful and less intim- idating approach to pet care.
For franchise owners, petN- mind has created a simple and affordable pet supply and serv- ice concept. Its small footprint and simplicity is ideal for en- trepreneurs starting out, but it’s also robust enough for ex- perienced entrepreneurs and/or investors to command
the majority of pet parents’ at- tention in their communities, and scale quickly.
Archie launched the flag- ship location in Coconut Creek, FL, in 2016. The holis- tic, natural pet food store has focused on quality and nutri- tion as a healthier alternative to the items found on the shelves of big-box retailers, with an emphasis on finding nutritional solutions for a range of issues often created by dietary deficiencies.
The first franchise location in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, is sched- uled to open in November. Ad- ditional locations are slated to open next year in Los Angeles and Orlando. Currently, petN- mind has venture capital in- vestment backing from Leap Partners, a Pet Industry Ven- ture Firm.
Future To Sell Music Publishing Catalog For 8-Figure Deal
The “Future” is looking bright for the Atlanta rapper who just sold the rights to his catalog of music that spans over 15 years.
On Tuesday, Sept. 20, Influ- ence Media Partners announced that they acquired the music publishing catalog of Atlanta rapper, Future. The undis- closed deal is reportedly worth eight figures. Influence Media is obtaining the rights to 612 recorded songs that span from 2004 to 2020.
Influence Media Partners con- sists of music industry execu-
RENE MCLEAN
tives Rene McLean, Lylette Pizarro, Lynn Hazan, and Jon Jashni.
“I’m proud to partner up with Rene and the team at Influence Media and send a signal that this music has timeless value. My music is my art, and these songs represent some of the most pre- cious artwork of my career.”
The impressive and chart-top- ping songs retained in his cata- log include collaborative efforts with artists like Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, and The Weeknd.
U.S. Navy Establishes ‘Divine Nine’ Ambassador Program To Strengthen Ties With HBCUs
U. S. Navy Recruiting Out- reach and Diversity has an- nounced the establishment of the “Divine Nine” Ambassa- dor program to build stronger relationships with students, faculty, administra- tion, and alumni at Histori- cally Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
“Divine Nine” refers to the nine sororities and fraterni- ties that were established by African American students more than a century ago, mainly at HBCUs. These or-
“Divine Nine.”
As part of the new pro-
gram, the Navy has ap- pointed 19 Active-duty Officers and Reservists— most of whom are HBCU graduates with “Divine Nine” affiliations—to serve as am- bassadors, who will attend events at HBCUs to establish deeper connections with cur- rent “Divine Nine” members and share information about the exceptional Navy career opportunities available to HBCU graduates.
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