𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕄𝕪 𝔹𝕝𝕒𝕔𝕜-𝕆𝕨𝕟𝕖𝕕 𝔹𝕦𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 ℝ𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕘𝕟𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 - 𝕓𝕖𝕎𝕖𝕝𝕝 ℂ𝕒𝕣𝕖 ℂ𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣

Welcome Back to the last day of Minding My Black-Owned Business Recognition! I hope you got a chance to look at all of our black-owned businesses and if you didn't what are you waiting for??? Go back and look in our past blogs and check these awesome businesses out.

Unfortunately, we were not able to showcase all black-owned businesses this month but we do appreciate and support all of the SL black-owned businesses!

We hope you enjoyed learning about these businesses and their owners as much as we did. Now on with it. 😀

For Black History Month, Eta Sigma Delta Inc will be highlighting some of our black-owned businesses on the grid for the second year. These business leaders have been seen working very hard at what they do and showing everyone that they can and will do it. We want to recognize them for their hard work and dedication to their crafts. 

These businesses have made a positive impact on the community rather it was by recognizing their dedicated customers, giving out group gifts, joining into conversations with their customers on Facebook, or just by giving great customer service. We want to say thank you for letting us into your world and we commend you for your hard work and focus. 

Here is what our last business owner had to say... 

Our last business is beWell Care Center! 

About the Business

beWell Care Center is a small family clinic in the virtual platform Second Life™ that is dedicated to giving avatars of all ages (from child to adult) the best possible medical role play experience for you & your family members.

At beWell we focus on making sure that your medical role-play experience is catered to you, your personality & your needs.  We are a voice-friendly facility, offering light to full-on role-play (in text or on voice; patient's choice).

About the owner, Kilolo Jenkins...

"I really hate talking about myself so don't really know what to put here.  I do a little bit of everything (many SL jobs) and just try to enjoy my time in SL with my family and close friends. "

beWell Care Center has been in business since December 2018 and will continue for years to come.

We asked Kilolo a couple of questions and here is what she had to say...

Do you find it is harder for you to be a black-owned business specifically if a lot of what you design, creative, or put together caters more to black people? 

- "I don't feel that it is.  But then again, as a Black-Owned Business, I never considered targeting just one racial demographic. My type of services are catered to people seeking a good, fun, informative, entertaining, and hopefully affordable virtual medical experience regardless of race, gender or species. "

What makes doing what you do rewarding for you? 

- "The joy in the voices of my patients.  The exuberance with which they come to their appointments and continue to take their medical journeys with me is what is most rewarding for me. The laughs and the smiles we get when a patient feels they've been well taken care of at my clinic.

I want my patients and visitors to feel both comfortable and safe to be who they are at the heart of their personalities. Not all spaces of this kind allow that to happen.

When I began this business many years ago, I did it for multiple reasons, one of which was specifically to be a place of safety for child avatars seeking medical care who may not necessarily have an adult figure with whom they could travel to seek the services they needed, be it for school or just a general role play.

I also created this business as an opportunity to work collaboratively with patients who may be seeking a safe way to manifest things in their SL that they can not in their real lives (RL). 

To see and hear some of the backstories of why my patients have chosen the paths they have for this style of role play, or even choosing my clinic or them being able to feel comfortable in this space is a joy to me. And it tells me that I've done what I set out to do with this space. "

Typically how long does it take you to get 1 item out?

- "I'm not really sure how to answer this question.  I feel like there are enough people in need of virtual medical care that even when it feels like there is a lull for me seeing new patients...it isn't. It gives me time to refocus my energies and try to be better at what I do.  Sometimes the word of mouth catches me off guard.  But at the same time, I just feel lucky; blessed."

What advice can you give to other black entrepreneurs trying to start their SL business? 

- "There is enough in the pot for everyone to get a serving. Being greedy or divisive or even trying to be stealthy in your venture(s) will not make what you do for your client base any better.  Be yourself. Offer yourself.  There isn't a need to copy others' styles. Create your own mold so that you're remembered for your authenticity, not borrowed/stolen concepts, words or actions. That kind of behavior leads to bad karma and who needs that? And lastly, don't EVER let haters or naysayers get in the way of your dream."

What would you like to say to all of your supporters and customers? 

- "Thank you to every person, business, and entity who has supported me over the years.  I am eternally grateful and deeply appreciate everything that we've experienced during our time together. This place doesn't exist without you. ♥"

The Flawless Sapphires of Eta Sigma Delta would like to thank you Kilolo for taking time out of your busy day to give us a look inside your life. 

Please support this business owner and continue to show love to our black-owned businesses in Second Life. 

Check her out on Facebook -  Check out beWell Care Center FB

Check her out in World - Check out beWell Care Center In World

Thank you for hanging out with us this month!!! Stay tuned for more blogs from us.

Signing Out

Big Sister On Point aka

             Cassie Shaw MD

𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕄𝕪 𝔹𝕝𝕒𝕔𝕜-𝕆𝕨𝕟𝕖𝕕 𝔹𝕦𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 ℝ𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕘𝕟𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 - 𝕆𝕟𝕔𝕖 𝕌𝕡𝕠𝕟 𝔸 𝕋𝕚𝕞𝕖 𝔽𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕝𝕪 ℂ𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣

Hello, and welcome back, hope you tuned in yesterday for our eighteenth black-owned business! If you are new here, grab a seat and check out what we are doing this month! Grab some snacks and get to reading. 

For Black History Month, Eta Sigma Delta Inc will be highlighting some of our black-owned businesses on the grid for the second year. These business leaders have been seen working very hard at what they do and showing everyone that they can and will do it. We want to recognize them for their hard work and dedication to their crafts. 

These businesses have made a positive impact on the community rather it was by recognizing their dedicated customers, giving out group gifts, joining into conversations with their customers on Facebook, or just by giving great customer service. We want to say thank you for letting us into your world and we commend you for your hard work and focus. 

Here is what our nineteenth business owner had to say... 

Our nineteenth business is Once Upon A Time Family Center! 

About the Business

We are a full-service family center that offers a strong RP experience for the families of SL we offer several services and strive to provide a learning and family forward atmosphere.

About the owner, Missyluve...

"I have been on the grid for 10 years and I have tried to always be a positive influence on the grid, also I am co-owner of an event planning company called SMR Events."

Once Upon A Time Family Center has been in business since 2019 and will continue for years to come.

We asked Missy a couple of questions and here is what she had to say...

Do you find it is harder for you to be a black-owned business specifically if a lot of what you design, creative, or put together caters more to black people? 

- "Sometimes it seems hard because a lot of black owners get little support from the black community as a whole, but I cater to all walks of life. The center is for the whole family, and we welcome all to the sim."

What makes doing what you do rewarding for you? 

- "Well there are so many parents that have so much love to give on the grid and when they bring their little one to the center, I feel so proud and happy to be a part of their SL experience. I love the littles of SL and Once Upon A Time is my baby, and it makes me happy when people say that like the time that they spend here."

What advice can you give to other black entrepreneurs trying to start their SL business? 

- "Stay strong in your vision and strive to provide great service no matter the volume you have. Word of mouth can make or break you, so stay with it and strive to build it better and stronger every day"

What would you like to say to all of your supporters and customers? 

- "Thank you for shoutouts and the sharing of my posts coming to events and above all else, I want to thank my lovely parents that entrust their little ones to me and my staff. Thank you ever so much and we hope to continue providing excellent care to the kids of SL. ♥"

The Flawless Sapphires of Eta Sigma Delta would like to thank you Missy for taking time out of your busy day to give us a look inside your life. 

Please support this business owner and continue to show love to our black-owned businesses in Second Life. 

Check them out on Facebook -  Check out Once Upon A Time Family Center FB

Check them out In World - Check out Once Upon A Time Family Center In World

Thank you for reading!

Signing Out

Big Sister On Point aka

             Cassie Shaw MD

𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕄𝕪 𝔹𝕝𝕒𝕔𝕜-𝕆𝕨𝕟𝕖𝕕 𝔹𝕦𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 ℝ𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕘𝕟𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 - ℝ𝕒𝕨 𝔻é𝕔𝕠𝕣

Hello, and welcome back, hope you tuned in on Monday for our seventeenth black-owned business! If you are new here, grab a seat and check out what we are doing this month! Grab some snacks and get to reading. 

For Black History Month, Eta Sigma Delta Inc will be highlighting some of our black-owned businesses on the grid for the second year. These business leaders have been seen working very hard at what they do and showing everyone that they can and will do it. We want to recognize them for their hard work and dedication to their crafts. 

These businesses have made a positive impact on the community rather it was by recognizing their dedicated customers, giving out group gifts, joining into conversations with their customers on Facebook, or just by giving great customer service. We want to say thank you for letting us into your world and we commend you for your hard work and focus. 

Here is what our eighteenth business owner had to say... 

Our eighteenth business is Raw Décor! 

About the Business

Raw Décor is small landscaping and interior decorating that comes with the perks of also being able to request a custom mesh piece into your décor that nobody else has. The style focuses on simple and modern décor with some quirkiness to it. The reason why I got into landscaping and decorating is that I have been told soo many times that I should and I swore I will not but here I am. 

About the owner, Rawbesticle...

"I am very open-minded and like to do things differently. Always seeking to do something different that nobody has done. I carry many talents only because I get bored easily with one hobby after mastering it then moving on to another. I collect them. I do like helping people and I am mostly the go-to person amongst my friends when they need help."

Raw Décor has been in business for about 3 months and will continue for years to come.

We asked Raw a couple of questions and here is what he had to say...

Do you find it is harder for you to be a black-owned business specifically if a lot of what you design, creative, or put together caters more to black people? 

- "I recently have been going public with this so it is very new but most of my clients have been people of color. So far the traffic has been well for me because of the work I have been on promoting. "

What makes doing what you do rewarding for you? 

- "Being able to help someone make use of their land/parcel and to enjoy it."

Typically how long does it take you to get 1 item out?

- "It takes about 3 to 5 days if I am not busy with RL I can landscape a whole parcel/sim in a day. "

What advice can you give to other black entrepreneurs trying to start their SL business? 

- "First impressions are important. Make your first impression memorable with your business. Do something different. Do not copy or build your business off bad experiences. Be organized and ON TIME. Do not make promises to a client that you know you cannot keep just because this is SL. You are using RL time and money here."

What would you like to say to all of your supporters and customers? 

- "When are you all having a BBQ? If you're cooking chitlings I am not coming. ♥"

The Flawless Sapphires of Eta Sigma Delta would like to thank you Raw for taking time out of your busy day to give us a look inside your life. 

Please support this business owner and continue to show love to our black-owned businesses in Second Life. 

Check him out on Facebook -  Check out Raw Decor FB

Thank you for reading!

Signing Out

Big Sister On Point aka

             Cassie Shaw MD

𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕄𝕪 𝔹𝕝𝕒𝕔𝕜-𝕆𝕨𝕟𝕖𝕕 𝔹𝕦𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 ℝ𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕘𝕟𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 - ℂ𝕒𝕟𝕒𝕡é

 Hello, and welcome back, hope you tuned in on Saturday for our sixteenth black-owned business! If you are new here, grab a seat and check out what we are doing this month! Grab some snacks and get to reading. 

For Black History Month, Eta Sigma Delta Inc will be highlighting some of our black-owned businesses on the grid for the second year. These business leaders have been seen working very hard at what they do and showing everyone that they can and will do it. We want to recognize them for their hard work and dedication to their crafts. 

These businesses have made a positive impact on the community rather it was by recognizing their dedicated customers, giving out group gifts, joining into conversations with their customers on Facebook, or just by giving great customer service. We want to say thank you for letting us into your world and we commend you for your hard work and focus. 

Here is what our seventeenth business owner had to say... 

Our seventeenth business is Canapé! 

About the Business

When I started creating two months ago, I wanted to bring a new style of decor to Second life. There are so many other genres of decor that have yet to be explored and I wanted to tap into that market.

About the owner, Rakeria Warden...

"I have a passion for interior design in real life, so I wanted to incorporate that into Second Life in some way.  I love all different styles of furniture and decor, so I wanted to add to the many different genres of decor that already exist inworld.  I have so many ideas that I want to bring to the grid so stay tuned."

Canapé has been in business since January 2022 and will continue for years to come.

We asked Rakeria a couple of questions and here is what she had to say...

Do you find it is harder for you to be a black-owned business specifically if a lot of what you design, creative, or put together caters more to black people? 

- "The only thing I find a little hard is an exposure outside of our community. Once I cross that hurdle, I plan to be unstoppable.  Also, when I create furniture, I make what I find appealing.  My thought process isn't really geared toward race.  I want everybody to love my work. "

What makes doing what you do rewarding for you? 

- "A simple compliment is rewarding enough for me. It's a lot of work creating 100% mesh furniture to look realistic in the world so when people compliment or even purchase what I make, I feel accomplished."

Typically how long does it take you to get 1 item out?

- "From start to finish it can take up 1 or 2 days.  What takes up the most time for me is texturing because I want my textures to be close to real-life as possible. "

What advice can you give to other black entrepreneurs trying to start their SL business? 

- "Just do it.  If you have a passion for something, never talk yourself out of accomplishing it."

What would you like to say to all of your supporters and customers? 

- "I want them to know that their support doesn't go unnoticed.  It makes me grind harder to produce more things that they will enjoy. ♥"

The Flawless Sapphires of Eta Sigma Delta would like to thank you Rakeria for taking time out of your busy day to give us a look inside your life. 

Please support this business owner and continue to show love to our black-owned businesses in Second Life. 

Check her out on Facebook -  Check out Canape FB

Check her out on Market Place - Shop Canape MP

Thank you for reading!

Signing Out

Big Sister On Point aka

             Cassie Shaw MD

𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕄𝕪 𝔹𝕝𝕒𝕔𝕜-𝕆𝕨𝕟𝕖𝕕 𝔹𝕦𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 ℝ𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕘𝕟𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 - 𝕌𝕘𝕝𝕖𝕖 ℝ𝕒𝕕𝕚𝕠

 Hello, and welcome back, hope you tuned in yesterday for our fifteenth black-owned business! If you are new here, grab a seat and check out what we are doing this month! Grab some snacks and get to reading. 

For Black History Month, Eta Sigma Delta Inc will be highlighting some of our black-owned businesses on the grid for the second year. These business leaders have been seen working very hard at what they do and showing everyone that they can and will do it. We want to recognize them for their hard work and dedication to their crafts. 

These businesses have made a positive impact on the community rather it was by recognizing their dedicated customers, giving out group gifts, joining into conversations with their customers on Facebook, or just by giving great customer service. We want to say thank you for letting us into your world and we commend you for your hard work and focus. 

Here is what our sixteenth business owner had to say... 

Our sixteenth business is Uglee Radio! 

About the Business

Uglee Radio is a Radio Station bringing nonstop entertainment.

About the owner, Christian Renn...

"I've been a DJ in SL for over 12 years.  I wanted to start my own station to bring something to the Grid.  So in 2015, I started Uglee Radio"

Uglee Radio has been in business since 2015 and will continue for many more years to come.

We asked Christian a couple of questions and here is what he had to say...

Do you find it is harder for you to be a black-owned business specifically if a lot of what you design, creative, or put together caters more to black people? 

- "No I don't find it harder.  I believe if you put out a great enough product it will speak for itself.  As far as who we cater to.  We are an Urban Radio Station so we essentially cater more to African Americans."

What makes doing what you do rewarding for you? 

- "Hearing people mention that they have the stream locked in or teleporting somewhere and hearing that they have the stream locked in.  It's humbling to experience a situation where someone is enjoying your product on their own accord."

What advice can you give to other black entrepreneurs trying to start their SL business? 

- "Be true to yourself.  Don't dilute yourself to appeal to anyone."

What would you like to say to all of your supporters and customers? 

- "Thank you as always for the support.  You can't be a radio station without listeners.  You all literally make us what we are.  ♥"

The Flawless Sapphires of Eta Sigma Delta would like to thank you Christian Renn for taking time out of your busy day to give us a look inside your life. 

Please support this business owner and continue to show love to our black-owned businesses in Second Life. 

Check him out on Facebook -  Check out Uglee Radio FB

Thank you for reading!

Signing Out

Big Sister On Point aka

             Cassie Shaw MD

𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕄𝕪 𝔹𝕝𝕒𝕔𝕜-𝕆𝕨𝕟𝕖𝕕 𝔹𝕦𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 ℝ𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕘𝕟𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 - 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕄𝕠𝕔𝕙𝕒 ℂ𝕠𝕣𝕡𝕠𝕣𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟

Hello, and welcome back, hope you tuned in Wednesday for our fourteenth black-owned business! If you are new here, grab a seat and check out what we are doing this month! Grab some snacks and get to reading. 

For Black History Month, Eta Sigma Delta Inc will be highlighting some of our black-owned businesses on the grid for the second year. These business leaders have been seen working very hard at what they do and showing everyone that they can and will do it. We want to recognize them for their hard work and dedication to their crafts. 

These businesses have made a positive impact on the community rather it was by recognizing their dedicated customers, giving out group gifts, joining into conversations with their customers on Facebook, or just by giving great customer service. We want to say thank you for letting us into your world and we commend you for your hard work and focus. 

Here is what our fifteenth business owner had to say... 

Our fifteenth business is The Mocha Corporation! 

About the Business

THE MOCHA CORPORATION 

www.themochacorp.com / https://www.facebook.com/themochacorp/ 

WORDS FROM OUR CEO

Hello! I am DarkEbony Mocha, CEO of The Mocha Corporation (TMC).  Thank you for giving me this moment to introduce you to TMC.  

The Mocha Corporation is an entertainment company that provides extraordinary and unique events inspired by our innovative and talented staff.  Our staff is filled with people who understand that anything is possible in Second Life therefore, they have no problem thinking "outside of the box". The company's mission is simply to uplift, entertain and offer a feel-good time with special emphasis on the ROLE PLAY.

Working alongside this dynamic team of individuals has allowed TMC to offer outstanding original productions, socially conscious events, and of course game shows. The best part is knowing that we have so much more to bring to the grid.  So stay tuned because The Best Is Yet to Come!!

TMC CORPORATE SUBSIDIARIES

    SMOCHAS Beyou Fine Dining Restaurant & Cannabis Lounge

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMOCHAS

    

    Mocha’s Crisp Beyou Steakhouse

    https://www.facebook.com/Mochas-Crisp-Beyou-Steak-House-100205131688838

    TicketCentral, Inc.

   https://www.facebook.com/TicketCentralInc

TMC ADVENTURES/EVENT/PRODUCTIONS

        Rock the Vote! 2016

        Timeless Black History Walking Museum 2017

        For Colored Girls 2017

        EBBYSTOCK Music Festival and Concert 2016, 2017 & 2018

        The Purge 2017 - 2021

        The Dating Game: SL Style 2016, 2017 & 2018

        The Second Life Family Feud 2016 - Present

        A Night at the Savoy (Celebrating the Harlem Renaissance) 2018

        The SL Hip Hop Squares 2017 – Present

        Positively Mocha Radio Show  2020 – 2022 

        

The TMC Award Winning Team

https://www.facebook.com/pg/The-Mocha-Corporation-1675626505990152/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1880637475489053

TMC Awards/Accolades

        2016 DOPE Honors – Entrepreneur of the Year – Female

        2017. 2021 Zeta Gamma Rho's Black Excellence Award – Corporation

        2016, 2017, 2018 Alpha Sigma Omega Superlative Award

        2017  DOPE Award  – Best Business/Brand of the Year 

        2021  DOPE Award  – Best Business/Brand of the Year 

FORWARD – The Best is yet to come!

        EBBYSTOCK Music Festival and Concert '22

        The Heartbeats -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSBeGiAOfyo&feature=youtu.be

        SMOCHAS Anniversary 

        TMC Anniversary

        TMC’s Nutcracker

        All previous game shows

For more information on how to become a part of the TMC family, sponsorship, or event dates please contact Jazz Taponi or DarkEbony Mocha.

About the owner, Ms. DarkEbony Mocha...

"Ms. DarkEbony Mocha landed on the grid in 2010. Notoriously family-oriented, Ms. Mocha is a loving, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and Godmother. And in 2015, overtaken by the urge to add dimension and thrill to her Second Life, she embarked on an ultimately successful professional journey as the CEO of The Mocha Corporation (TMC).  She was driven to challenge herself to create something remarkable, impactful, and widespread. Having accomplished her vision, she’s amazed at how closely her ideas match the SL-reality she created. The past seven years have seen TMC make multiple connections with various people, in numerous creative areas, and with businesses and technologies to bring cutting-edge content to Second Life. The extraordinary staff at TMC galvanizes Ms. Mocha’s continued growth in greatness, originality, respect, and honor. In real life, she travels the country managing countless technical events for federally funded domestic violence programs.  Her endeavors educate these very necessary programs on how to create, fortify and sustain federally approved processes and procedures.  Be it in real life or Second Life, Ms. Mocha is an indubitable force…she is a Boss!"

The Mocha Corporation has been in business for 7 years and will continue for many more years to come.

We asked DarkEbony a couple of questions and here is what she had to say...

Do you find it is harder for you to be a black-owned business specifically if a lot of what you design, creative, or put together caters more to black people? 

- "I never really thought about it as being a black-owned business, but being a viable business that affects many people's game positively.  There are some events designed to galvanize 
 African Americans, such as Rock the Vote and Positively Mocha, however, the most are just created with entertaining the masses in mind.  My team is predominantly made of African Americans so much of what we create is inspired by our culture or our spin on whatever sparks our creativity."

What makes doing what you do rewarding for you? 

- "Grown and Pride.  From the top to the bottom, the team staff has grown professionally, personally and there is no way to describe the pride you feel when something you created affects so many in a positive way.  I adore the TMC team!"

Typically how long does it take you to get 1 item out? 

- "Hard to say we have events annually." 

What advice can you give to other black entrepreneurs trying to start their SL business? 

- "First find you an epic team to grow with you.  Secondly, always remember that ambition can so easily come before loyalty, so be watchful and don't let it!"

What would you like to say to all of your supporters and customers? 

- "Thank you so much for your support down through the years!  Stick around because THE BEST IS YET TO COME! ♥"

The Flawless Sapphires of Eta Sigma Delta would like to thank you Ms. DarkEbony Mocha for taking time out of your busy day to give us a look inside your life. 

Please support this business owner and continue to show love to our black-owned businesses in Second Life. 

Check her out on Facebook -  Check out The Mocha Corporation FB

Online - Check out The Mocha Corporation online

Thank you for reading!

Signing Out

Big Sister On Point aka

             Cassie Shaw MD

𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕄𝕪 𝔹𝕝𝕒𝕔𝕜-𝕆𝕨𝕟𝕖𝕕 𝔹𝕦𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 ℝ𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕘𝕟𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 - 𝕄𝕖𝕣𝕔𝕙

Hello, and welcome back, hope you tuned in yesterday for our thirteenth black-owned business! If you are new here, grab a seat and check out what we are doing this month! Grab some snacks and get to reading. 

For Black History Month, Eta Sigma Delta Inc will be highlighting some of our black-owned businesses on the grid for the second year. These business leaders have been seen working very hard at what they do and showing everyone that they can and will do it. We want to recognize them for their hard work and dedication to their crafts. 

These businesses have made a positive impact on the community rather it was by recognizing their dedicated customers, giving out group gifts, joining into conversations with their customers on Facebook, or just by giving great customer service. We want to say thank you for letting us into your world and we commend you for your hard work and focus. 

Big Sister Sweet & Sassy rocking some gear by Merch...

Here is what our fourteenth business owner had to say... 

Our fourteenth business is Merch! 

Merch is a hot store clothing store on the grid.

About the owner, Dreemy Leeder...

"Dreem, Came from imvu 10 years ago and been creating on SL, opening doors for the LGBT and people of color <3"

Merch has been in business for 8 years and will continue for many more years to come.

We asked Dreemy a couple of questions and here is what she had to say...

Do you find it is harder for you to be a black-owned business specifically if a lot of what you design, creative, or put together caters more to black people? 

- "Yes absolutely, it's most def harder for us being a black-owned business, we have to work 10x harder than the average non-black business. I have got accustomed to working harder and I don't complain but I am also paving a way for newer people to not have to fight as much as I did just to be noticed. "

What makes doing what you do rewarding for you? 

- "Knowing I can help other people have an easier route than I did."

Typically how long does it take you to get 1 item out? 

- "1 set a week." 

What advice can you give to other black entrepreneurs trying to start their SL business? 

- "Don't stop, and don't be discouraged hard work will pay off."

What would you like to say to all of your supporters and customers? 

- "Thank you for all the support! ♥"

The Flawless Sapphires of Eta Sigma Delta would like to thank you Dreemy for taking time out of your busy day to give us a look inside your life. 

Please support this business owner and continue to show love to our black-owned businesses in Second Life. 

Check her out on Facebook -  Check out Merch FB

In World - Shop Merch in World

Marketplace - Shop Merch on MP

Thank you for reading!

Signing Out

Big Sister On Point aka

             Cassie Shaw MD