The Platinum Mask

Matthew Shelton is a fellow UNT alumni and creator of Leading Involvement, which provides creative marketing solutions to small and medium businesses. Matthew has worked with customer acquisition, paid advertising, and CRM development that has generated retention for local DFW organizations. He worked on various projects before this during his college years, where his skills developed promoting local musicians and creating new clothing brands. 

Jaelene Luper is a broadcasting student who balances college courses with her position on the National Cheerleaders Association Staff. She's also the current titleholder of the "Miss Grapevine" designation in the Miss America Organization. Using her influence for good, she devotes attention and volunteer hours to solving food insecurity. Jaelene has had experience from winning the the Chuck D. Lyrical Activist Award from the North Texas Food Bank, interning at a food bank, becoming a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) sign-up aid, and many other experiences that have opened her eyes in the world of food insecurity. 

I had the honor to speak with Noelle Pratt, the creator of 4 Da Girlz. Dealing with the ongoing issues of Covid-19, she decided to create a website dedicated to the uplifting and empowerment of women. 4 Da Girlz is a safe space for women and an opportunity to give them a break from their reality. The website offers daily motivations, clothing brands, music collabs, small business shoutouts, video blogs, and much more. They're also offering an ambassador program and in search of additional collabs, so feel free to reach out at the link below.

https://www.4dagirlz.com/

The first episode of the podcast features Trea Feist, the CEO and founder of Dank Spirits. This ambitious entrepreneur has an extensive background within the Dallas’ beverage and nightlife industry. His passion behind mixology has lead to the world's first terpene vodka, bringing you a premium blend of liquor with the added taste of lemon haze terpenes.

https://www.dankspirits.com/