The Cabin

Black-Owned Businesses and Entrepreneurship in Wisconsin (ft. Marie Justice and Genia Stevens)

Episode Summary

One of the coolest aspects of The Cabin Podcast is the flexibility and creativity behind the kinds of shows we get to do and guests we get to interview. On this episode of The Cabin, we are joined by two special guests to discuss black-owned businesses and entrepreneurship in Wisconsin. We even end the episode with a fan-generated list of black-owned businesses you can support around the badger state!

Episode Notes

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Kewaunee County!

Campfire Conversation: One of the coolest aspects of The Cabin Podcast is the flexibility and creativity behind the kinds of shows we get to do and guests we get to interview. On this episode of The Cabin, we are joined by two special guests to discuss black-owned businesses and entrepreneurship in Wisconsin. We even end the episode with a fan-generated list of black-owned businesses you can support around the badger state!

Enjoy this conversation with Discover Wisconsin co-host, Marie Justice, and guest Genia Stevens. You’ll hear all about how she started a successful marketing and media company from her home, then took her passions into the non-profit sector to found Rock County Jumpstart, and more. Plus, Marie and Genia offer great advice to anyone looking to start their own business. 

You’ll hear why this entrepreneur, non-profit founder, and Forbes columnist is among the Top 100 Black Women to Watch in Marketing, listed in Who’s Who in Social Media, and why she’s been named one of Wisconsin’s Most Influential Black Leaders.

 

WI in 72: Black-Owned Business shout-outs throughout Wisconsin (crowdsourced from fans on the Discover Wisconsin social media pages)

Get your Jolly Good Soda’s on…now available in Festival Foods! Use code CABIN10 for a 10% discount on all Jolly Good merch at: jollygoodsoda.com. 

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