The Caribbean Net Worth

What is the best way to celebrate a graduation, an engagement, or a baby shower? With a party of course!  Now before you start to panic about the details of finding a location, decorations, or even a DJ. You should know that The Caribbean Net Worth has found the perfect solution for you! On this episode of The Caribbean Net Worth, we introduce you to Yolande Small, who is the CEO and Founder of a unique multi-purpose facility known as Heartline of Atlanta.

Heartline is considered to be a “one-stop-shop” for event planning, where they offer their customers access to caterers, decorations, even event planners and so much more. Customers have the option to customize their events or to have Heartline customize their events for them.  Depending on your event size Heartline, customers will have the option to choose from four well-sized galleries including a “backyard” gallery for outdoor events.

Heartline is considered to be a “one-stop-shop” for event planning, where they offer their customers access to caterers, decorations, even event planners and so much more. Customers have the option to customize their events or to have Heartline customize their events for them.  Depending on your event size Heartline, customers will have the option to choose from four well-sized galleries including a “backyard” gallery for outdoor events.

Having heard the phrase "Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life." various times throughout our lives. I am sure that we have all attempted to do just that. In this episode of The Caribbean Net Worth, we introduce you to someone that embodies that phrase, and she also happens to be one of our very own, Shekinah Henry. Shekinah Henry is the multifaceted talent behind Lotus Artistry. A one-stop-shop for diversified cosmetic services, such as eyelash extension, makeup, and micro-blading.

Shekinah started her journey by dabbling in henna and makeup in 2013. One year later, she established Lotus Artistry and turned her hobby into her business by offering her classmates services while she was in college. When we asked Shekinah what made her decision to go into freelance and independent upon her own, she responded: "I've grown up seeing my grandmother having her own business, my parents having their own business. My parents are always doing something different." Having been inspired by both her parents and her grandmother's entrepreneurial drive. Shekinah did not want to be stifled and wanted to have the freedom of expression when it came to her business.

With her commitment to strengthening her hobby, Shekinah has created a successful and ever-growing business. Since the conception of Lotus Artistry, Shekinah has continued to expand her services, and she now offers eyelash extension, nail salon services, and eyebrow tinting and micro-blading services. Whether you need makeup done for an event or want to enhance your look for an event, allow Lotus Artistry and their beauty specialist to serve you with attention to detail and relevant beauty techniques and practices to look your best.

Wine anyone?  No not that kind of wine, (sorry put your wine glass away).  I meant wine as in one of the staples of the Caribbean culture.  Although the spelling has often been debated, there is no debating the joy, and the freedom that you have, while whining. Another benefit of whining is that it is considered to be a form of exercise --who doesn’t love disguising dancing as a workout? You may be wondering how you can experience all of this if you don’t know how to whine. Do not worry because, in this episode of The Caribbean Net Worth, we have found the perfect person and place for you to learn.

Kittwani Oscar is a group fitness instructor that owns and runs Kittness Dance Fitness Studio right in Metro-Atlanta. When asked what role dance and fitness held in her upbringing. Kittwani said that through praise dancing at church as a child and getting into fitness in college. She decided to merge the two together creating a multicultural dance fitness studio for anyone to come in and learn about the culture and how to whine. Kittwani has been a certified group fitness instructor since 2016 and personally choreographs all routines.

It is no secret that every parent wants the best education for their child. Traditionally speaking in the United States the choice has only been between public and private schools. However, within the last thirty years, a new alternative option has emerged; charter schools. A charter school is an independently operated school that has the freedom to design their curriculum to fit their students.

This week on The Caribbean Net Worth we introduce a charter school called The Atlanta Unbound Academy (AUA). The Atlanta Unbound Academy is a kindergarten through eighth-grade school community that is led by founder and Director Alaina Chipman-Leeks

When we asked how and why she decided to open a charter school, Alaina responded:

“I always wanted to create a space for students to feel safe intellectually, emotionally a space that they can be challenged and I believe a charter school provides parents with the option to choose the best school for their child.”

AUA provides its students with a safe space to have the courage to think critically and challenge perspectives. For example, sixth-grade students can look forward to having a healthy dialogue about news recaps around the world. This is done to understand different perspectives and allow students to express their opinions on different topics.  Although a charter school is still mandated to follow the academic state regulatory boards, AUA takes a unique approach to tailor the curriculum to its students.

Teachers go through a six-week training course during the summer, where they break down the curriculum provided by the state. During this training course, the curriculum standards are broken down to ensure that it is delivered and received properly by students. Another unique tool that AUA teachers utilize is the teach-back clinic. Alaina explained that these clinics are a way for teachers to practice their lessons in front of their peers and leadership and receive feedback before to introducing the lessons to the students.

The experienced academic program at AUA will prepare students for success not only in high school or college but as future leaders of their community.

Be sure to check out their website for future enrollment!