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Burn the Playbook—It’s Time to Build Your Own Table
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In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective, host Tony Tidbit welcomes Okeatta Brown, the CEO of O & Company Interiors, as they delve into her journey from corporate success to bold entrepreneurship. Okeatta shares valuable lessons on pushing through fear, embracing change, and the importance of community impact. Please tune in to hear how she navigated her career, built her own interior design business inspired by her cultural roots, and continues to strive for excellence and legacy. This episode is filled with insights on resilience, purpose, and the power of believing in oneself.
▶︎ In This Episode
00:00 Motivational Advice to My Younger Self
00:40 Introduction to A Black Executive Perspective
01:30 Guest Introduction: Okeatta Brown
04:12 Okeatta’s Personal Background and Family
06:04 Early Life and Lessons on Change
11:07 Corporate Journey and Key Learnings
22:51 The Importance of Community Service
24:31 Entrepreneurship and Overcoming Fear
27:47 The Dream That Sparked a Business
28:38 Building the First Prototype
29:49 Finding the Right Manufacturer
32:37 The Victoria Lane Collection
36:55 Challenges of Entrepreneurship
40:38 Staying Motivated
47:01 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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