Sandra Pierre, the entrepreneur behind the venture Haitian Businesses LLC, has had a great run as a business woman, and she wants to spread the love. This Sunday April 23rd, in Atlanta, the Haitian-American entrepreneur will gather along with other female entrepreneurs for her organization’s Women in Leadership Business Brunch Empowering Networking Workshop.

Sandra Pierre, the founder of Haitian Businesses LLC, has held several business workshops and events. The Women’s Leadership Brunch will be her first this year in Atlanta.

Not only will attendees have the opportunity to learn from established entrepreneurs, but will they also be able to support vendors showcased at the event. Fatima Altieri, a singer arriving directly from Haiti, will lend some musical fun to the business-focused event. Eavesdrop on the conversation I had with Sandra!

Kreyolicious: Haitian Businesses LLC has been devoted to promoting entrepreneurs since its foundation. What sort of feedback have you gotten in the past year?
Let’s just say I have had a wonderful past year with Haitian Businesses, LLC. I recently had to add more people on my team and so far it has been a super move. Higher demands have certainly been a factor we had to accommodate and prepare for this past year as well. With each day more and more entrepreneurs are finding out about the opportunities I offer and I am grateful to have earned the trust of the Haitian community at home and abroad.

Nadine Duplessy Kearns, the founder of Haitian Ladies Brunch in D.C., is scheduled to appear as one of the key speakers at the event.

Kreyolicious: What made you choose Atlanta?
The mission of Haitian Businesses, LLC is to be the platform for Haitian owned businesses globally. I strongly believe in reaching out to the community and by hosting an event to Atlanta, we are creating more opportunities to bridge the gap between our community and the businesses. The Haitian community in Atlanta has grown extensively in the last few years and it was a due diligence to connect, network and highlight the outstanding accomplishments of the Haitian Community in Atlanta.

Mimi Mora, the entrepreneur behind Mimi’s Boutiq will be in attendance.

Kreyolicious: More and more entrepreneurs are looking to congregate. Why do you think that is?
We as a community has come to a point where we realize that collaboration is an exceptional and unique opportunity for growth. I always share this thought at my events, and it’s the simple fact that, someone else may have walked the same path that you’re on now and can guide you while collaborating. Another might have just the contact person you need to make the next big move for your business. In order for these amazing things to happen in your life, you have to be willing to expose yourself and open up by preparing yourself for the perfect opportunity.

Arriving directly from Haiti for the event, singer Fatima Altieri shall provide the musical component of the business affair. Photo Credit: Edouard Monereau

Kreyolicious: What resources were most helpful to you when you were starting out?
After realizing the necessity to start with Haitian Businesses, LLC, I then noticed that most businesses has an online presence more specifically a social media platform. I quickly embarked on a mission to educate my self on the process of effectively communicating with your social media audience by e-courses besides having studied in Business Administration.

Consultant and motivational speaker Joanne Marc among the speakers on the Haitian Businesses LLC Women’s Leadership Brunch.

Kreyolicious: What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned this year?
Making good connections and having had the opportunity to collaborate with several others have been a pivotal to the expansion of Haitian Businesses. I’m eager to push forward with many great ventures which are the results of the collaboration made in the past year.

Entrepreneur Kara Vaval Ferrier and author of the motivational book 28 Day…Make it Count is among the guest speakers for the event!

Kreyolicious: What if the whole world became entrepreneurial?
Oh, that would be heaven! I truly feel each of us have something we can bring to the table. Reaching one’s full potential would definitely involve entrepreneurship. If you think of it, every single one of us have had a business idea crossed our minds. I’m a firm believer of if you can think and dream of it, it’s because it’s already done. Now it is up to the individual to lay down the work it takes to get there.

State of Georgia official Erica Thomas will be in attendance as an honorary guest.

Kreyolicious: What city will be next?
Should I or should I not? Oh well. You’re first to know that our next event will be bigger and better, and of course, we will keep it in the City of Miami. It is an idea that has been brewing for two years, and I am excited to bring it to life on September 9. Now as far as to find out what it is, you’ll have to keep a close eye on our website, social media platforms and of course right here on kreyolicious.com.

DJ Final will provide all the turntable action for the day.

Keep up with Haitian Businesses LLC and its founder here! | CLICK HERE to get your tickets to the event.

Bianca Don launched Haitian Beauties LLC with dual missions: showing the beauty of Haiti, the country and displaying the beauty of young women of Haitian descent. The entrepreneur created the popular meme Haitian Girls R Made Of Sugar Spice & Brown Rice, as well as the hashtag #HaitianWivesMatter. She also sells heritage merchandise under the Haitian Beauties LLC banner.

Kreyolicious: What has helped you grow as a business woman?
Bianca Don/Haitian Beauties: Trial and Error.

Kreyolicious: You have a collection of cultural merchandise.
Bianca Don/Haitian Beauties: Yes on HaitianBeauties.Org I try to take traditional Haitian items or phrases and just make them more urban for the culure. The Pilon dad hat is really popular right now, but I have so much more up my sleeve that I cant wait to share with you all.

Kreyolicious: Gratitude brings more blessings. What are you most grateful for?
Bianca Don/Haitian Beauties: I’m grateful for my family, my fiancé, good health, having a good head on my shoulders. I’m grateful for all the customers who choose to shop with Haitian Beauties it’s so important to support Haitian Businesses, I’m also very grateful for the strong social media following on @HaitianBeauties on Twitter and the Haitian Beauties brand on IG is receiving.

Kreyolicious: How have your parents reacted to your entrepreneurship venture?
Bianca Don/Haitian Beauties: My mom used to be one of those Haitian parents who wanted me to be a doctor or a nurse sooo bad, but I explained to her that If I run to be a doctor (something that I have no passion for) that I am limiting myself from being a CEO or a millionaire because I’ll spend so much time in school then when I graduate and become a doctor I’ll spend so much time at work. When will I have time to try and be the best at something that I enjoy doing? “If you don’t find a way to make money while you sleep, you’ll work until you die.” Now, she supports me and brags to her friends about my accomplishments and how my sales are growing.

Kreyolicious: Obstacles can derail us at times. What have you had to overcome in your journey as CEO of Haitian Beauties LLC?
Bianca Don/Haitian Beauties: The biggest obstacle I faced was the financial part of starting a business. You have to basically invest in yourself and hope that your business is good enough to return the profit you put out.

Kreyolicious: You ever been to Haiti?
Bianca Don/Haitian Beauties: Yes, Its funny but I didn’t know Haiti had mountains until I got there…which was crazy to me. I’m like, “Uh-oh mom. Why you didn’t tell me Haiti was poppin’ like this. But unfortunately Haiti is still recovering from the earthquake that happened in nearly a decade ago which pisses me off like where’d all that donation money go? There’s so many people still living in tents because their homes had been knocked down, but Haiti is such a beautiful land with beautiful people. I always say it’s up to us Haitians in America to help make Haiti great again.

Kreyolicious: In what direction do you hope to take your brand?
Bianca Don/Haitian Beauties: My ultimate ending goal is to give back to Haiti and help make Haiti great again.

CLICK HERE to visit the Haitian Beauties LLC website.

CLICK HERE if you missed PART I of the interview with Bianca Don of Haitian Beauties LLC.