Proud to write for #KansasCity ‘s #StartlandNews generally, but right now I’m especially proud because they’re not backing down from #DEI -focused news 🙏🏼

Seems a good idea to remind the world that #tariffs would be a baaaad idea. But the #oligarchy may _want_ a recession — easier to control us if we’re struggling (even more).

Grateful to #KansasCity ‘s #StartlandNews for the opportunity to cover these big topics:

How this Andre’s Valentine collaboration celebrates the friendship that sparked Kate Spade The favorite hometown chocolate of one Kansas City’s best-known fashion designers and entrepreneurs serves as just one ingredient in a new Valentine’s Day collaboration from André’s Confiserie Suisse.

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Herbalist’s new shop on The Paseo deepens access to natural flavors in east side food desert Potential customers who were once hesitant to try Rosierra “Rosie” Warren’s sweet Fruity Tutti Tea got free samples of the brew; now it’s one of her bestsellers at Nature Made Me, an apothecary and te...

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#new #open #tea #bodyproducts #healthylifestyle #joycekc #startlandnews #naturemademellc

#KansasCity peeps — follow these doods! #StartlandNews is a #nonprofit bringing you paywall-free biz news — tech, #startups, #DEI and much more 👇🏼

Startup: Holiday season gift card boom needn’t skip small biz; this discrete digital wallet-ready option keeps giving local A newly launched Kansas City tech company’s value: a digital wallet-ready gift card from a local restaurant, spa or salon that turns guilty pleasure gifting into a treat for the neighborhood entrepren...

My latest for #StartlandNews: #Giftcards are a preferred present, but #smallbusinesses are often left out. Excited to learn about #KC startup The Gift Card Market which is working to bring more revenue to restaurants like The Combine KC. #Buylocal!

#KansasCity #smallbusiness #blackowned