Known as an Entrepreneurial Powerhouse, Twanita Dozier is very passionate about empowering and showcasing minority entrepreneurs on her various media entities.
Twanita is a Speaker, International Best Selling, CEO of Boss Up Magazine, Host of The Boss Bash & Boss Elites Awards – as well as the creator of The Book Black mobile app, The Boss Buzz Podcast, The Emerge TV network, and ”Boss Status” Red Carpet Events Media.
Her platforms have featured well over 500 emerging entrepreneurs around the world, between male and female! Her platform was created to empower, provide resources, give entrepreneurs their first break in media, give them a platform to share their journey, bring them together, and help them expand their networks.
Twanita is all about providing support, resources, breaking barriers, and elevating emerging entrepreneurs to the next level!
FWM: Supporting Black owned businesses and lending a helping hand to those who need it are important to you. Share your background.
I have been in media and communications for the past 6+ years! I have been running my own multimedia platform, called Boss Up Magazine, that focused on Black emerging entrepreneurs – which has evolved through the years and has allowed me to continue to recognize and support entrepreneurs.
FWM: Your value in Community, Impact, Innovation, and Empowerment are cornerstones to building your empire. Share your journey with us.
In 2017, I created a platform that has highlighted and brought Black emerging entrepreneurs together from around the world and in various industries. Since the creation of Boss Up Magazine, the platform has expanded to offer other services to entrepreneurs to further be their voice in Media!
FWM: You are bridging the gap between media and entrepreneurship. In what ways are you helping Black owned businesses today?
Today, the Boss Up Magazine platform continues to provide opportunities and avenues for entrepreneurs to tell their stories and be heard. This comes in the form of our podcast called “The Boss Buzz”, our social networking event “The Boss Bash & Boss Elites Awards”, and our new mobile app “Book Black App.”
FWM: What can we find in Boss Up Magazine?
Boss Up Magazine is filled with stories about entrepreneurs from around the world, who are willing and excited to share their story of their path. You can view this by visiting our website at www.bossupmag.org You can also find and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter using the handle @bossupmag.
FWM: Tell us about Emerge TV Network.
The Emerge TV Network is still a work in progress and is not currently accepting guests. However, we currently have our network available via Roku, with our show “The Boss Lounge” available for viewing.
FWM: Who has inspired you?
The audience I serve & my support circle inspires me EVERYDAY! It keeps me going and focused on my goals.
FWM: Your social networking event The Boss Bash is known across the nation. Tell us about your next event.
The Boss Bash is an annual networking event, focused on entrepreneurs being empowered, educated, and connected with other entrepreneurs. 2023 makes year 5 that this event has taken place.
FWM: What excites you the most about your event?
Entrepreneurs investing in themselves by attending the event to expand their network, learn something beneficial to their journey as an entrepreneur, and having a good time amongst like-minded bosses.
FWM: Tell us about The Boss Elites Awards.
The Boss Elites Awards is an annual ceremony that celebrates trailblazing entrepreneurs who are making an impact and empowering others! 2023 will mark the 2nd annual Boss Elites Awards, which will only have 5 winners.
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