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Modern media has given the world several vantage points into the struggle of substance abuse. Whether fictional or rooted in reality, the impacts of drug and alcohol misuse are no laughing matter. For many, the consequences of such a struggle meant the termination of relationships and jobs, the loss of money, and, unfortunately, the loss of life. However, not all stories that involve substance abuse end in defeat. Several people, with proper support and strategy, can recover and live healthy and prosperous lives. Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Vin Baker is an example of a person who triumphed over his struggles, overcoming considerable losses and relational distress.
When franchisor Hakika Wise — founder of Kika Stretch Studios — set out to establish her many stretching studios across the country, she had a mindset of being a boss who also helps build others up to achieve boss status too. As one of the first Black women franchisors in the world, Wise knew she had stumbled across something historic in growing her business. However, she knew the work didn’t stop there. With very few Black and brown franchisors, Wise took it upon herself to use her business as a vessel to encourage others to join her on the path to becoming self-made business-owners. As AfroTech previously reported, Wise’s idea to start her own franchise of stretch studios was fueled by her desire to stand out in the business world with a concept not many others were invested in. Through her unique stretching technique and chain of studios, Wise has been able to prove just how lucrative the fitness and wellness industry is. Not only has she helped thousands of people improve their...
Every entrepreneur has their own unique origin story, and Kika Stretch Studios founder Hakika Wise is no different. When Wise came up with the idea to start her own stretch studio back in 2011, she was down to her last $500 to her name from a tax return, Earn Your Leisure reports. Despite facing financial hardships, the New jersey native took a leap of faith and decided to go into business for herself. During a 2019 interview with Rolling Out, Wise explained the reason why she chose her particular career path, stating “I wanted to do something that others weren’t doing, so I started the stretch studio industry.” At the time, Wise says she realized there were no other stretch studios in existence so she created and patented the heart of her business model, “The Kika Method” — described as “a form of passive stretching in which an external force exerts upon the limb to move it into the new position,” according to Black Enterprise. That allowed her to then expand her business with 12...
The leadership team at Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) just got a little stronger! M. Denise Carter, P.E. has been named chief strategy officer of the “Engineering News Record” Top 100-ranked firm, per PR Newswire. According to the company’s website, GPI is “paving the way in sustainable and innovative engineering design and construction solutions. Previously, Carter led a staff of more than 250 administrative, professional and technical staff at the Metro New York offices of GPI as the branch manager. “I’m thrilled to add Denise to GPI’s executive leadership team, ” said Christer Ericsson, P.E., president, and CEO of GPI in an official news release. “Denise is a strong leader and has a proven track record of success in operational strategy and business development that aligns very well with GPI’s growth goals and vision. Denise will help amplify GPI’s strategic objectives and further solidify our industry leadership position of creating infrastructure that people need most.” For...