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Auntie Karen YE Biz Chats hosted by Matthew Addison S1 E4 Motley Nelson In this episode of Auntie Karen YE Biz Chats, Matthew Addison interviews Motley Nelson Photographer & Drummer GOALS, TALENT, DREAMS! Keywords best used to describe thirteen (13) year old Motley Nelson. By the time he was eight years old, Motley had formed two businesses. Following in his mother, Kendra Nelson’s footsteps, he became a drummer at age eight performing at church and local events. In May of 2015, Motley joined his mom at the rehearsal for The All-Female Band rehearsal for the H.A.T.S Women’s Day brunch at the home of Karen Alexander. Karen’s shared her love of photography with Motley and allowed him to use her camera. That one opportunity gave him the encouragement to start his own photography business. Motley’s first professional photography event was Brookland Baptist Church Women’s Day H.A.T.S. Brunch. Since then, he has discovered his passion for Nature Photography. His award-winning photos have been displayed at The South Carolina State Fair. Motley is a constant learner. Recently his desire to become a better drummer inspired him to enroll in a Drum Institute, under the direction of Timothy Williams BKA "SLICE". Afterschool and weekends you find him enjoying one of his two passions photography and music. Motley has played for several noted events in Columbia, SC. Motley, along with Fred Kennedy and Zion Campbell were the featured reception band at The Auntie Karen Legends of…2018 Concert “A Tribute To Prince” featuring Morris Day and The Time & Sheila E. The same group also made an appearance at The University of South Carolina “Celebrate Freedom”: A Celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in January of 2019. This busy young entrepreneur also finds time to enjoy his friends and hobbies! One of his hobbies is playing soccer for the Sandhills United Soccer Club. He is extremely passionate about helping people and encouraging others. Motley's favorite saying is “ If you put your mind to it, you can do it!” For more information: Contact: Kendra Nelson Call: (803) 518-7304‬ Email: kendranelson64@yahoo.com Matthew Addison is a Jr. at Irmo High School in Columbia, SC. He’s apart of The International Baccalaureate at his school. While the interviews with young entrepreneurs is a project for school, Matthew says he has a passion and desire to share the stories of these talented youth. Since 2003, The Auntie Karen Foundation has presented the annual Young Entrepreneurs Conference. This innovative conference brings youth, ages 7 to 22, from across the region together to foster economic empowerment. The Auntie Karen Foundation is a global, 501(c) 3 charitable corporation based in Columbia, SC. To learn more about the Auntie Karen Foundation, visit www.auntiekaren.org. #thinkbigknowbigger ###

Auntie Karen YE Biz Chats hosted by Matthew Addison - S1 E3 Bailey Hunt In this episode of Auntie Karen YE Biz Chats, Matthew Addison interviews Bailey Hunt Bailey Hunt is singer, songwriter and guitarist. She was born on July 28, 2003 in Columbia, South Carolina. From an early age her parents played music around the house from artists like India. Arie, Lauryn Hill, and Mariah Carey to Amy Winehouse, Adele, and Keyshia Cole. Her love for music sprouted then, but did not grow until March of 2015 when her mother passed. From that day on she listened to music all day everyday. She would listen to songs on repeat, teach herself the lyrics, and record them. 2 years after she started singing her father bought her a guitar and she began watching YouTube videos to learn how to play. When she had little success learning from watching other people do it. She decided to find the materials she needed to teach herself. She has now been been playing guitar for three years and posting covers for one. She hopes to become a Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter someday. Bailey was one of three winners of the 2019 Deborah Woodard Memorial Scholarship winners at the 17th Annual Auntie Karen Young Entrepreneurs Conference. For more info visit: https://tyrasbigworldofflavor.wordpress.com/ Matthew Addison is a Jr. at Irmo High School in Columbia, SC. He’s apart of The International Baccalaureate at his school. While the interviews with young entrepreneurs is a project for school, Matthew says he has a passion and desire to share the stories of these talented youth. Since 2003, The Auntie Karen Foundation has presented the annual Young Entrepreneurs Conference. This innovated conference brings youth, ages 7 to 22, from across the region together to foster economic empowerment. The Auntie Karen Foundation is a global, 501(c) 3 charitable corporation based in Columbia, SC. To learn more about the Auntie Karen Foundation, visit www.auntiekaren.org. #thinkbigknowbigger ###

Auntie Karen YE Biz Chats hosted by Matthew Addison - S1 E2 Tyra Jefferson In this episode of Auntie Karen YE Biz Chats, Matthew Addison interviews Tyra Jefferson and her mom, Wylondria Jefferson, Tyra Jefferson is the Owner/CEO of Tyra’s BIG World of Flavor and a Young Entrepreneur. This 14 years old lives in Irmo, South Carolina an is in the 9th Grade at Irmo High International Arts School. Tyra Jefferson is a Personal Chef, Caterer, Owner Author, Actress, Cooking Demonstrator, Motivational Speaker, and Inspirational Dancer. However, her first focus is Chef, Personal Chef, Cooking Demonstrator, Motivational Speaker, and Food. She has a dream to one day act in stage plays and on the big screen; to own a Mobile Food Truck and to give back to her Mom for all of her sacrifices. Tyra has appeared on two (2) different shows on Food Network, where I was a finalist on each show. The first show was Food Network Star Kids. She was 1 of 10 Finalist and made 4 of the 6 episodes aired in August 2016. Later she received a call to audition for Kids BBQ Championship Season 2, where she was casted and this show aired May 2017. Since these shows, she started her own business; Tyra’s BIG World of Flavor…”Where My Southern Flair Comes to Life. Tyra was named The 2017 Auntie Karen Young Entrepreneur of the Year. In 2018, she was one of the VIP caterers for The annual Auntie Karen Legends of…Concert Series “A Tribute To Prince” featuring Morris Day and The Time & Sheila E. For more info visit: https://tyrasbigworldofflavor.wordpress.com/ Matthew Addison is a Jr. at Irmo High School in Columbia, SC. He’s apart of The International Baccalaureate at his school. While the interviews with young entrepreneurs is a project for school, Matthew says he has a passion and desire to share the stories of these talented youth. Since 2003, The Auntie Karen Foundation has presented the annual Young Entrepreneurs Conference. This innovated conference brings youth, ages 7 to 22, from across the region together to foster economic empowerment. The Auntie Karen Foundation is a global, 501(c) 3 charitable corporation based in Columbia, SC. To learn more about the Auntie Karen Foundation, visit www.auntiekaren.org. #thinkbigknowbigger ###