The NAYA African Story

Reflection

Reflection

  It's been 6 years since I gave up my employee life and dedicated myself full time to the business of NAYA by Africa. Today, we boast of over 60...

Reflection

  It's been 6 years since I gave up my employee life and dedicated myself full time to the business of NAYA by Africa. Today, we boast of over 60...

Introduction

Introduction

I work a lot. In fact, I work all the time. So this August, I'm going to discuss my work. Something I don't do a lot of, because I'll rather...

Introduction

I work a lot. In fact, I work all the time. So this August, I'm going to discuss my work. Something I don't do a lot of, because I'll rather...

Chapter 1

  This was my first product; Packaging raw unrefined shea butter. It seems like a simple task but it wasn't. Shea butter will get gritty if not cooled and packaged...

Chapter 1

  This was my first product; Packaging raw unrefined shea butter. It seems like a simple task but it wasn't. Shea butter will get gritty if not cooled and packaged...

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

  After I mastered the shea butter production, I needed to sell it. I partnered with a couple of friends, who agreed to sell the products for a commission. A...

Chapter 2

  After I mastered the shea butter production, I needed to sell it. I partnered with a couple of friends, who agreed to sell the products for a commission. A...

Chapter 3

Chapter 3

My undergraduate degree was in Computer Information Systems with a minor in Mathematics from Savannah State University. By graduation day, I had a Systems Support job with Havertys Furniture, thanks...

Chapter 3

My undergraduate degree was in Computer Information Systems with a minor in Mathematics from Savannah State University. By graduation day, I had a Systems Support job with Havertys Furniture, thanks...

Chapter 4

Chapter 4

  To beef up my application for Emory, I described myself as a budding entrepreneur. I talked about the products I had developed over the last 3 years and how...

Chapter 4

  To beef up my application for Emory, I described myself as a budding entrepreneur. I talked about the products I had developed over the last 3 years and how...