In 2015, I stepped out on faith and started my entrepreneurial journey. Transitioning from a 9-to-5 job to being my own boss gave me more control of my destiny and put me in a position to define my worth. There’s so much more to offer myself, my family, my community and the world. I started Precise Data to share my knowledge and expertise in research and evaluation to help others use data to advance their company’s mission and vision.
Everyone needs accountability measures, even if you are just holding yourself accountable to beating your prior best. Measuring what matters is key to success.
My biggest challenge has been breaking new ground. I am in a very specialized skilled area in which many aren't familiar with, so I educate first then offer solutions to help.
In my first job at 16 I realized I didn't like being micromanaged or told what to do. My mom said, "When you grow up you need to work for yourself." I was an entrepreneur at heart, just didn't know yet.
Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America
The release of the Access to Capital study report powered by Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation and Winrock International. I played a major role in bringing awareness to the inequities in lending practices for small businesses of color.
Daily meditation and reading a book for the month
Be yourself. Never compromise your standards and beliefs to please others, and always hold your head up high.
Pause, pray, then proceed
Marketing and graphic design
I knew this was my passion because I've always been one who seeks to learn more information, rely on facts, and gain understanding. So, finding a career that involves all those elements was a natural fit for me.
What keeps me going everyday is knowing I am helping people. As well, I'm always being challenged or learning something new.
