416 - Building Black-Owned Business Success with Tasha Hayes
416 - Building Black-Owned Business Success with Tasha Hayes
Listeners, this week we have a conversation with Tasha Hayes
In this episode of Cafe con Pam, Pam sits down with her longtime friend and powerhouse entrepreneur Tasha Hayes for a heartfelt and honest chat. Tasha shares her journey from college days and overnight shifts at UPS, to launching The Black Print ICT—a vibrant retail hub for Black-owned businesses in Wichita, Kansas. They dive into what it really takes to build a community-focused business, why supporting local matters, and the uphill battles Black entrepreneurs still face. If you’ve ever wondered how your dollars impact your community, or just need a dose of inspiration from someone making real change, this episode is for you.
Tasha Hayes' unwavering commitment to her community is evident when you step into The Blackprint. True to this not new to this, she is long-time champion of optimal outcomes for her community. The Blackprint embodies deep-seated desire to uplift, celebrate, and unify the Black community and to create the safe spaces she sought as a newcomer to Wichita. Her work is guided by Maya Angelou's personal mission to "not merely survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style."
During this episode we talked about:
00:00 Different College Work Ethic
07:47 Building Personalized Care Systems
15:50 Exploring Ideal Space for Entrepreneurs
17:29 Overcoming Fear Through Community Building
23:26 Comprehensive Entrepreneur Support System
31:46 Creative Cacao Infusions Journey
37:41 Addressing Barriers for Black Businesses
43:00 Cost Barriers for Retail Entry
47:59 Connecting Entrepreneurs and Brick-and-Mortars
50:59 Wichita's Community Branding Movement
55:53 Franchising and Gift Shop Expansion
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