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In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective, host Tony Tidbit welcomes Okeatta Brown, the CEO of O & Company Interiors, as they delve into her journey from corporate success to bold entrepreneurship. Okeatta shares valuable lessons on pushing through fear, embracing change, and the importance of community impact. Please tune in to hear how she navigated her career, built her own interior design business inspired by her cultural roots, and continues to strive for excellence and legacy. This episode is filled with insights on resilience, purpose, and the power of believing in oneself.

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00:00 Motivational Advice to My Younger Self

00:40 Introduction to A Black Executive Perspective

01:30 Guest Introduction: Okeatta Brown

04:12 Okeatta’s Personal Background and Family

06:04 Early Life and Lessons on Change

11:07 Corporate Journey and Key Learnings

22:51 The Importance of Community Service

24:31 Entrepreneurship and Overcoming Fear

27:47 The Dream That Sparked a Business

28:38 Building the First Prototype

29:49 Finding the Right Manufacturer

32:37 The Victoria Lane Collection

36:55 Challenges of Entrepreneurship

40:38 Staying Motivated

47:01 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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