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In this inspiring and deeply personal episode, host Rinnie Orr welcomes the multitalented April Storm Perry—comedian, actress, makeup artist, fitness enthusiast, and wellness advocate. April opens up about her journey from a young girl in Brooklyn to a multifaceted creative force. From early self-esteem challenges to finding purpose through performance and self-care, April’s story is as empowering as it is entertaining.

Listeners will hear about her professional beginnings at MAC Cosmetics and the New York City Ballet, her surprising pivot into acting and comedy, and how she now channels those experiences into her latest project: HEAL—Harmoniously Evolving, Authentically Living. Launching this September, HEAL is a self-care initiative offering workshops, products, and personalized support aimed at helping women reconnect with themselves.

April reminds us that healing isn’t linear, self-care is not a luxury, and that authenticity is its own kind of freedom.

In This Episode:

• How beauty and performance helped April navigate identity and confidence
• Behind the scenes at MAC and the NYC Ballet
• The unexpected leap into acting and stand-up comedy
• What "healing" really looks like—messy, empowering, and deeply personal
• A sneak peek into April’s upcoming HEAL program
• Tips on how to start your own self-care journey—without breaking the bank

Connect with April Storm Perry:
🌐 AprilStormPerry.com (site under construction)
📸 Instagram: @AprilStormPerry, @AprilStormPerryComedy, @FreshFacesbyApril
📧 Email: April's contact shared during the episode

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• Are navigating your own healing or self-worth journey
• Love stories of career reinvention
• Want to learn how comedy, creativity, and wellness intersect
• Need a reminder that you're not alone in figuring it all out

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Founded by Frederick E. Jordan and John William Templeton, National Black Business Month honors and celebrates black-owned businesses across the nation, highlighting their significant contributions to diversity and equality in the country.

WEBB Squared, an NC non-profit and Chatham Chamber member located in Chatham County will celebrate National Black Business Month with A Taste of WEBB - which includes food, dessert, entertainment - all provided by WEBB entrepreneurs enrolled in our entrepreneurial coaching program.

Additional entrepreneurs will be showcasing their businesses. Please join us!

Taste of WEBB
Date: Friday, August 15
Time: 5:30 to 8 pm
Location: 79 West Innovation Hub, 120 Mosaic Blvd, Pittsboro NC 27312

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Lineup:

5:30 pm - Networking, Wine & refreshment. Music by Larron Lee, WEBB entrepreneur. Larron Lee is a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Lee Consulting Group service serving individuals and families in NC. When not working as a counselor, Larron is a musician and plays the piano, organ and bass guitar.

Food from Tasting Queens Market, Desserts from Fancy and Frosted, LLC and I am Cookie and Sugar Company.

6:30 pm - book reading - James “Monte” Montague - Author, Entrepreneur, Founder of F7 Development Corp, and F7 Blackstone Ranch - Will share an excerpt from his book Hood-Minted: How Hustle, Faith and Fifty-Cents Built an Empire

7 pm - Comedy with April Storm Perry, a professional actress, stand-up comedian, writer, theatre maker, educator, and beauty and wellness influencer.

For more information, www.webbsquared.org or contact Rinnie@webbsquared.org.

Sponsors Include:

PNC Foundation, 79 West Innovation Hub, Chatham Artists Guild, Duke Energy, Innovate Chatham, O'Mara Landscaping, Zen Business, Mark Hewitt Pottery, The Plant, and Binsured Advisors, LLC

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In this heartfelt episode, Rinnie Orr sits down with life coach and entrepreneur Tamika Monique Lebby to explore the intuitive journey that led her to create My Heart and Soul LLC, a business dedicated to personalized journals, planners, and life coaching for women in transition.

Tamika shares how a quiet, almost divine nudge prompted her to start an LLC before she even had a product—and how that leap of faith evolved into a mission to help women reconnect with themselves after motherhood, career shifts, and personal challenges.

Through her story, we learn that personal development isn’t one-size-fits-all, and that sometimes the best guidance comes from within.

What You'll Hear in This Episode:

• Tamika’s unexpected and intuitive start as an entrepreneur
• The story behind her business name, My Heart and Soul
• How personalized journals became a vehicle for healing and self-discovery
• Challenges she’s faced, including self-doubt and self-sabotage
• How intentional mindset and self-compassion keep her grounded
• Her favorite self-created journal: Dear Beautiful Soul
• Tips for women starting their own purpose-driven business

Connect with Tamika
📱 Facebook: Tamika Monique Lebby - Send a DM on Facebook to start your custom journal journey or schedule a coaching session.

Takeaway Quote:
"Sometimes your next step doesn’t come from a plan—it comes from stillness, from listening, from saying yes to something you don’t fully understand yet." – Tamika Monique Lebby

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Shauna is the chef and entrepreneur behind Tasting Queens Market. Her business is described as a “Chef Crafted Marketplace” where she creates and offers a range of products. Shauna’s culinary philosophy involved exploring new flavors and embracing a “global approach” on her journey. It operates as an “eco-conscious space”. The market is inspired by Queens, NY with strong Caribbean influences. All products are crafted from local ingredients by a Guyanese American Woman Executive Chef.

• Offers “chef crafted” items, recipes, teas, spices, sauce & condiments, organic & non-GMO groceries, vegan & gluten free sensitive products
• Tasting Queens Market collaborates with various “Farm Partners” to source its products such as In Good Heart Farm, Heartsong Farm, Granite Springs Farm, Zephyr Family Farm, and Good Seeds Farm.
• Hosts community events such as Bingo Night! And “Poetry & Spoken Word Night”.

Connect with Chef Shauna:

• Facebook
• Chef Shauna Creates - YouTube
• (26) Shauna Noel | LinkedIn
• Tasting Queens Market| Caribbean Gourmet Groceries
• Unique Global Tea Experiences at The Sanford Tea Room | The Sanford Tea Room

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Featuring Jessica Richie of Richie Workforce Development

Our guest today is Jessica Richie, the dynamic founder of Richie Workforce Development. Born and raised in Lumberton, North Carolina, Jessica brings over a decade of experience in HR and banking—and she’s using that expertise to help others find purpose and employment.

What started as a response to the pandemic has grown into a powerful movement. Through her business Richie Workforce Development, Jessica is empowering people to unlock their transferable skills, rebuild their confidence, and land jobs. In this conversation, you’ll hear how she:

• Built her business through strategic certifications and local government opportunities
• Developed her signature “government plate” strategy to stay focused
• Helped entrepreneurs navigate grants, grow their confidence, and shift their mindset
• Emphasizes the power of career resiliency—staying adaptable and emotionally strong during uncertain times

Jessica also shares actionable insights on networking, community building, and why one key connection or mindset shift can truly change everything.

If you're ready to grow, scale, and serve with purpose—this episode is for you.

✨ Connect with Jessica:

• Website: richieworkforceinspires.com
• Email: richieworkforceinspires@gmail.com
• LinkedIn: Jessica Richie, MBA

Let’s dive in.

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James Montague discusses his journey from cutting hair in the projects for 50 cents to building an empire through real estate development. He emphasizes the importance of starting with what you have and pivoting when necessary. Montague shares his personal transformation after suffering a stroke at 26, which led him to focus on health and time management. He highlights his mission-driven development company, f7 National Development, which includes projects like a STEM school and a retirement home. Montague's book, "Hood Minted: How Hustle and Faith Built an Empire," reflects on his experiences and lessons learned, aiming to inspire entrepreneurs.

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Welcome to Season 6 "Cultivating a Trust Mindset" series of The WEBB Remedy Podcast.

Meet "The WEBB Remedy" hosts:

• Stephanie Terry, Executive Director and Co-Founder of WEBB Squared
• Rinnie Orr, Associate Director and Co-Founder of WEBB Squared

At WEBB Squared, we’ve made “trust” the focal point of our theme this year: "With Trust, We Bridge the Gap; Together, We Move Forward." It’s a simple statement, but trust is not always as straightforward as it sounds. When it comes to building businesses, trust plays a pivotal role in overcoming systemic barriers — the kind that have been shaped by history, policy, and culture.

This season we share several conversations on trust. Trust is a mindset - and contrary to what people believe - trust is not some soft, elusive quality that you either have or you don’t. Trust - though it is easily destroyed, it can be built -it can be restored, and when that happens, not only do your relationships grow, so do opportunities and efficiency in terms of business. Trust is a tangible, actionable asset that you can create.

Today's conversation examines:

• What is Trust?
• The Changing Landscape of Leadership
• The First Wave of Trust: Self-Trust
• The Importance of Integrity
• Humility and Courage in Trust Building

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Welcome to Season 6 "Cultivating a Trust Mindset" series of The WEBB Remedy Podcast.

Meet "The WEBB Remedy" hosts:

• Stephanie Terry, Executive Director and Co-Founder of WEBB Squared
• Rinnie Orr, Associate Director and Co-Founder of WEBB Squared

At WEBB Squared, we’ve made “trust” the focal point of our theme this year: "With Trust, We Bridge the Gap; With Equity, We Move Forward." It’s a simple statement, but trust is not always as straightforward as it sounds. When it comes to building businesses, particularly for Black and Brown entrepreneurs, trust plays a pivotal role in overcoming systemic barriers — the kind that have been shaped by history, policy, and culture.

This season we share several conversations on trust. Trust is a mindset - and contrary to what people believe - trust is not some soft, elusive quality that you either have or you don’t. Trust - though it is easily destroyed, it can be built -it can be restored, and when that happens, not only do your relationships grow, so do opportunities and efficiency in terms of business. Trust is a tangible, actionable asset that you can create.

Today's conversation examines:

• research on trust, chemistry, and science through the study by Paul Zak in the Harvard Business Review The Neuroscience of Trust.
• key behaviors that create trust in our workplaces and businesses and how these behaviors influence performance, create bonds, and strengthen relationships.

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