Why Did I Create Melanated Memories? The answer is simple - Melanated Memories combines my love of three things - running my own business, supporting other small-business owners, and creating memories!
I Am a Self-Proclaimed Serial Entrepreneur - I was bitten by the entrepreneurial bug early in life! I can recall making homemade labels to sell shea butter and lotion at a flea market. While that venture wasn't very successful, I was still hooked on owning my own business!
Over the years I have operated several businesses. From owning a wheelchair transportation company (I planned the routes, drove the vans, and billed the clients), to operating two pole fitness studios (we were pioneers in our area), to managing social media for small businesses, I have had my hand in several industries. Through it all I have learned that there is no better feeling than owning and operating your own business. Melanated Memories allows me to operate a business that is truly a representation of me!
I Love Working With Other Small Business Owners - Most small business owners will admit, being a small business owner is NOT for the faint of heart! In the beginning you often wear multiple hats and try to do everything! But most owners learn that this is not sustainable.
In order for your business to grow, you often have to employ others, work with consultants, or collaborate with other companies. Collaboration allows your company to grow and also allows you as the business owner to focus on what you are truly good at. It took me years to learn this concept but once I adopted it things begin to change for my businesses.
This concept is why collaboration with other small businesses is at the core of what we do at Melanated Memories. The Melanated Memories would not exist without the small business owners who we refer to as Experience Creators. These business owners provide the experiences and activities that help create life-long memories for our customers. But this is not a one-way street. By working with Melanated Memories our Experience Creators are able to reach new customers, expand their business and increase revenue! It is truly a win-win!
I Never Want to Stop Creating Memories - Often to the dismay of my friends, I'm the person on the trip that asks as soon as we land, "OK what are we doing first?" During the trip, I'm the person researching the excursions, reading the daily activities, and planning which theme nights we will attend! I'm also the person on the plane ride home who asks, "where are we going for the next trip?"
For me, life is made up of a series of memories. Some good, some not so good and some I choose not to focus on! My goal is to create as many "good" memories as possible while understanding that the "not so good" ones are just a part of life.
The bottom line is, I find joy in creating memories! And I created Melanated Memories to help others experience this joy!
Are you ready to create a few memories of your own? If you answered "yes" then you are in the right place. Start your Melanated Memories journey!
