Business: The Melanated Exchange Market
From Talk With Tora by Tora
July 20, 2021 · 53 min · Season 2 · Episode 7
About this episode
Shaniqua Wade discusses the creation of the Melanated Exchange Market and its impact on the community following the murder of George Floyd.
Shaniqua Wade stopped in to discuss how her husband and her came up with the Melanated Exchange Market. She explained how the murder of George Floyd and the lack of income for black businesses gave them the motivation to create something for the community. Shaniqua talked being interested in radio, obtaining her masters degree, watching her father growing up while he was building his business, the first event and the number of vendors, and what she sees her business growing into. Business IG: @themelanatedexchangemarket Facebook: The Melanated Exchange Market Website: www.themelanatedexchangemarket.com
People in this episode
Guest: Shaniqua Wade
Topics covered
- Melanated Exchange Market
- black businesses
- community support
- entrepreneurship
Keywords
- radio
- masters degree
- business growth
- vendors
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Melanated Exchange Market
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