Posts by Rinnie Orr
Monday Mindset: How to calculate your “value” and “worth”
My friend Joshua is a magician who makes a living as a keynote speaker at various corporate events around the country – where he blends wisdom, magic, and humor to…
Read MoreMonday Mindset: Letting go of negative self-talk and embracing change
Last week, in a meeting with Joseph, WEBB’s Communications Liaison, I was lamenting how I have some fitness goals that I’m not meeting. I was feeling guilty about letting myself…
Read MoreMonday Mindset: Personal Growth Begins With Awareness
Have you ever wondered how your brain and mind work? While we’re not brain scientists, Stephanie and I delve into some fascinating brain science in this week’s podcast. We explore…
Read More“Springing into Action”
Reflecting on my journey a decade ago, when I was a budding entrepreneur building my food business, I discovered that through the years, my most valuable and lucrative experiences stemmed…
Read MoreLessons from a Rebrand – Conversation with Brandon Christian, CEO and Founder of Pore People Organics
Pore People is an ultra pure farm to face clinical multicultural skincare range – their hero ingredient is fresh certified organic non-GMO Aloe Vera extract. They rely on sources from Pueblo Indian farming communities – this holistic culture is the heartbeat of the Pore People brand.
Brandon Christian is the CEO and Founder of Pore People, who’s home is in Durham NC.
Read MoreFor the Love of Coffee – A Conversation with Lori Jones, founder of Blackology Coffee Company
Black-ology Coffee Company is here to “Cultivate a Love of Black Coffee” – through community engagement, coffee, education, and the development of relationships. I had the pleasure to talk with Lori Jones, the founder of Black-ology about being an entrepreneur, coffee, and other things.
Read MoreThe Artist as Entrepreneur – an Interview with Rob Santos – Comedian
Last week, I had the privilege to chat with a very special friend, comedian Rob Santos. the best comedian he could be, his daughter (who is way more dope than he is) decided to show up and change his life for the better. Due to the shift of that amazing life event, in 2012, he moved back to Hartford to excel as a man as well as a stand up comedian and is widely known as Connecticut’s Dave Chappelle due to his raw, honest, and insightful brand of humor.
Read MoreDance, Praise, Care and Organize: Meet Joshua Weaver, a WEBB Squared Entrepreneur
This past Sunday, I attended a talent show hosted by The Plant – there was music, storytelling, dance, ballet, poetry, and comedy. At the end of the show, a young man, Joshua Weaver closed out the program with a “praise dance” – and his dance was phenomenal.
A couple days ago, I sat down with Joshua to hear his story. Along with dancing, Joshua is an entrepreneur. I wanted to hear more about his life, his work, and his passions. I thought he’d be an excellent subject for our new WEBB Squared blog series on Black entrepreneurs in North Carolina.
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