Friday Feeling

Special Guest:  Khadija Wallace, founder of Joyful Treats Community Development Corp. (501c3) has always been willing to serve her community with grace. As a result of the current COVID19 pandemic she has increased the frequency of her food distribution in the Eastern Ypsilanti Community. "People are sad, imagine not being certain how you will feed your family," Khadija expressed. Khadija shares with us her gratitude to the United Way for providing funds to assist with continuing their efforts of addressing some of the critical needs and necessities of the Ypsilanti community. The African American population in Ypsilanti, MI has been disproportionately impacted by the COVID19 pandemic. Khadija speaks of how she is  building a sustainable business and community through establishing a lasting legacy for her children and grandchildren.

Khadija B. Wallace

As a specialist in the business of culinary artistry, Khadija B. Wallace is the Founder and CEO of Joyful Treats Catering, LLC.

Khadija’s commitment to exceeding the expectations of her clients stems from a passion inspired by family. Khadija began her career during her childhood years, under the guidance of her grandmother catering for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Whenever the need to feed large groups arrived, Khadija did not think twice about lending a hand. Her willingness to assist her grandmother gave her a hands-on learning opportunity that she later used as a tool in building her own company.

Joyful Treats is the result of ideas conjured up one Sunday evening among family at the dinner table. Not only did Khadija want to find a way to express her love for food, but build a foundation which she could launch an inheritance for her children. Today, Joyful Treats is on the fast-track to securing a future for Khadija’s descendants, as she has successfully provided official catering services for the National Football League, Google, University of Michigan and the United Negro College Foundation’s Empowerment Tour.

Having worked in managerial positions in food, finance, collegiate and entertainment industries, Ms. Wallace brings over 25 years of professional experience. Her professional affiliations include the National Restaurant Association, Detroit Metro Conventions & Visitors Bureau, and the Michigan Food and Beverage Associations. In addition, she is currently serving as the Chairwoman of the Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce (MBCC) Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Charter, the Community Chair Member for the Washtenaw County Food Policy Council and a supporting Food Columnist for the Detroit Smart Pages. Additionally she is the proud mother of five.

Let’s get our FRIDAY FEELS on! Join us as we celebrate the successful completion of a residential rehab project. Despite the stay at home order issued as a result of the COVID19 Pandemic, many construction activities are considered essential. Listen in to learn how our guest Kimle Nailer, President of Nailrite Construction recently wrapped up a full residential rehab. Kimle shares highlights of her journey with the homeowner, contractors, and COVID19 Pandemic. Listen in to hear the measures she took to keep her team safe, the importance of excellent communication skills, and overcoming obstacles to ensure your project is a success!

KIMLE NAILER is a “developer” on many levels, in every sense of the word. Her calling and her life’s work, have always been about building, transforming, and bringing about positive change. Her professional experience has included employed positions designing and managing research projects in the automotive, healthcare, and advertising industries. She has managed multimillion-dollar projects and budgets.

As owner of Nail-Rite Construction, Kimle Nailer has over 22 years of project management experience as a real estate investor renovating and rehabbing homes.

She is responsible for securing construction contracts, managing projects within budget and ensuring superior customer satisfaction for owners. She secures project funding and manages budgets for profitability. Her research expertise allows her to analyze project development growth strategies, ultimately improving revenue and profitability.

As president of the company, she manages operations, as well as field teams for timely completion of projects; develops strategic partnerships securing contracts to support growth of the organization and manages business relations increasing new project opportunities.

In terms of volunteerism, Kimle is President of the National Association of Black Women in Construction and thefounder of Positive S.I.S.T.E.R.S., an organization designed to empower women through Sisterhood.

Ms. Nailer was recently recognized in Who's Who in Black Detroit - 9th Edition as a Top Black CEO in Detroit. She also received the Michigan Chronicle's Women of Excellence Award and was a Finalist in NEIdeas and Model D Startup Story Night: In Good Company.

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