Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tremayne Thompson.

A co-owner of Perfect Note, a dinner supper club with locations in Birmingham, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia. The conversation is a rich blend of entrepreneurship, community service, music, and food culture.

🎶 About Perfect Note

• Concept: A dinner supper club offering live music and Southern cuisine, catering to a mature audience (ages 30+).
• Locations: Birmingham, AL (original) and Marietta, GA (Atlanta metro).
• Atmosphere: Grown folks’ vibe—no hookah, no club chaos, just good music, good food, and good company.

🧑🏾‍🤝‍🧑🏾 Founders & Origins

• Co-owned by Tremayne Thompson and his wife Karen (hence “TK Productions”).
• Started as gospel concert promoters in Chicago.
• Moved to Alabama in 2008 after a family loss and launched Perfect Note in Bessemer with a Gerald Albright concert.
• Initially operated out of a banquet hall, setting up and breaking down everything themselves.

📈 Growth & Expansion

• Perfect Note evolved into a full-fledged venue in 2016.
• Expanded to Atlanta due to demand from patrons traveling from Georgia to Alabama.
• Featured in the Huffington Post as one of the top 100 businesses to visit in the U.S.

🍽️ Food & Hospitality

• Offers Wednesday–Saturday dinner service and Sunday brunch with live music.
• Website: perfectnoteliveatl.com
• Tremaine’s culinary journey began at Waffle House, where he learned speed cooking and kitchen management under pressure.
• Emphasizes quality and consistency in food service, even during high-volume events.

💬 Philosophy & Community Impact

• Business is rooted in service, not profit.
• During COVID, they pivoted to drive-up service with $5 meals, feeding the community.
• Believes in mentorship and sharing knowledge freely with aspiring entrepreneurs.

🗣️ Key Takeaways

• Mentorship is vital: Learn from those who’ve walked the path.
• Serve first: Community support follows genuine service.
• Plan wisely: Dreams need operational structure and financial planning.
• Create culture: Music and food unite people across demographics.

#SHMS #STRAW # #AMI

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kimberly Kelly.

A real estate broker and entrepreneur who overcame a challenging upbringing in foster care, teen motherhood, and systemic adversity to become a successful businesswoman. Kimberly shares her journey of resilience, faith, and determination, offering inspiration to anyone facing difficult circumstances. Her story is a testament to perseverance, adaptability, and the power of believing in oneself.

🧭 Key Points 🌱 Early Life & Adversity

• Raised in foster care from a young age due to her mother’s struggles with addiction.
• Took on a caregiver role for her younger brothers at age 9.
• Became a mother at 15 and had two children by 18, while still caring for her siblings.

💪 Resilience & Mindset

• Developed a survival mindset early on, driven by responsibility and love for her family.
• Found faith and spiritual grounding during her time in foster care.
• Never doubted her ability to succeed despite overwhelming odds.

🎓 Education & Career Path

• Returned to complete her high school diploma and pursued technical education.
• Earned a degree in electronics engineering and transitioned into the IT world.
• Later became a licensed real estate agent and opened her own brokerage.

🏡 Business Ventures

• Founder of a real estate brokerage in McDonough, Georgia.
• Focuses on educating and empowering first-time homebuyers and entrepreneurs.
• Co-owner of a property preservation company, Get Adventurous, with her husband.

🤝 Leadership & Branding

• Leads a small team of agents with a hands-on, mentorship-driven approach.
• Emphasizes adaptability, personal growth, and celebrating small victories.
• Operates within a price range of $250K–$750K and above, adapting to market trends.

💬 Notable Quotes

“I’m superwoman. I’m phenomenal.”

“Foster care is supposed to be temporary, but sometimes it becomes permanent.”

“It never dawned on me that I wouldn’t be successful.”

“You can do anything. There is nothing you can’t do in this life.”

“Practice resilience. If you don’t have a support system, look in the mirror and talk to yourself.”

“I’m always in the mindset of staying adaptable.”

“My goal is to educate, motivate, and teach people that we can own real estate.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ozell Graham.

A successful barber and entrepreneur, founder of The Fade Shop and creator of At Ease hair and skincare products.

Purpose of Interview:
To share the guest’s journey from military service to becoming a nationally recognized barber and business owner, highlighting the entrepreneurial spirit, community involvement, and mentorship within the barbering industry.

🧭 Purpose & Themes

1. Entrepreneurship & Branding

   • The guest founded The Fade Shop in 1996 while serving in the military.
   • Created At Ease product line to address common grooming issues like razor bumps.
   • Emphasized the importance of branding, product development, and wearing multiple hats as a business owner.

2. Community & Mentorship

   • Deep involvement in community service, including back-to-school events and holiday giveaways.
   • Mentors youth and barbers through the OG Barber Conference.
   • Believes barbers play multifaceted roles: mentor, counselor, fashion consultant, and more.

3. Cultural Impact of Barbershops

   • Barbershops are described as cornerstones of the community.
   • They serve as safe spaces for conversation, advice, and personal growth.

4. Career Path & Passion

   • Initially wanted to be a Greyhound bus driver but found passion in barbering during military service.
   • First celebrity client was Usher Raymond.
   • Advocates for passion-driven careers: “Would you do it for free?”

🔑 Key Takeaways

• “If you look good, you feel good. You feel good, you do good. You do good, you get paid.”
• “Barbering is more than just a haircut—it’s about care, connection, and community.”
• “You can always work for them, or you can work for you.”
• “It’s okay to be a copycat—just copy the right cat.”
• “Your network is your net worth.”

💬 Notable Quotes

• “I joined the military to learn how to drive. Once I started driving, I hated it.”
• “My first celebrity client was Usher Raymond—before I even had a license.”
• “We’re not just barbers. We’re mentors, consultants, and community leaders.”
• “Mentorship is planting positive seeds. Somebody is always watching.”
• “I do this for free—that’s how much I love it.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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