Join us for tear-jerking, inspiring, resilient-building episode 29 with Tashany Brown. Tashany is the Owner and CEO of Nueratrend LLC, a full-service commercial and residential interior cleaning and painting Services Company which she started in 2011. She is also the Owner and Managing Director of Serviced by Pros Consulting and Small Business services.

Tashany is primarily an entrepreneur, she is a socially responsible citizen who also wears the hat of public administrator, community advocate, event host for Street Hype Newspaper, and philanthropist. During the pandemic, Tashany saw a need in her community, so she created a food program, Meals Xo. Meals Xo provides fresh, healthy home-cooked meals to families who lost their income and benefits as well as the elderly and disabled who are unable to leave their homes to go to food pantries.

Tashany gained her Bachelor of Science in Public Administration with a concentration in Law and Social justice and a minor in Social Welfare. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Public Administration at the Rutgers University. She also attends Binghamton University where is pursuing a certificate in Victims' Advocacy.

Tashany has extensive experience in public speaking and creative writing. In the past, Tashany wrote for Ezine Articles, the W Magazine, and other media and creative houses. She aims to be part of a team of pioneers for change who is willing to change policy to enhance and effect positive change in her community and positively impact the world. Her ambition is to add the title of lawyer to her list of accomplishments.

Tashany is a member of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Brooklyn Chapter, a member of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, and a member of IGNITE National. She is the former President of the Medgar Evers College Society for Public Administration (MECSPA), a school-run organization.

In today’s episode, Tashany shares her life-story which is heart-breaking in parts, but yet so inspiring. She also shares these important life experiences and nuggets:

1. The will to be successful despite all the odds: memories of tough times, such as studying under a street light to pass her exams

2. Her unique definition of courage

3. Her passion for serving others

4. Her encouragement for business owners

5. Lessons and blessings in the pandemic

Bonus: Listen to your heart, it is God speaking to you.

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