“Working with under-served, under-represented, or under-resourced communities for several decades now, I say that most of the time the last thing you need to start or grow a business is experience.”-Faris Alami

“Setting long-term goals and keeping your eye on the results becomes key, especially given how time files, and when it is easy to be distracted on a daily basis.”

“I learned quickly from the individuals I’ve worked with that the trick is to find champions for yourself within the ecosystem you are planning to enter.”