Meet Tatiayanna Jones | Entrepreneur and Podcaster

We had the good fortune of connecting with Tatiayanna Jones and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Tatiayanna, can you share a quote or affirmation with us?
My favorite quote comes from Shirley Chisholm. She was the first Black woman to campaign for the Democratic Party presidential nomination in 1972 and her slogan was “Unbought and Unbossed.” Shirley Chisholm stated that she would always be a catalyst for change.

As a female entrepreneur, this slogan has given me the strength to move forward without compromise in my business. At one point women couldn’t vote and didn’t have a voice. But like Shirley Chisholm, I am proud to be a catalyst for change. Women can be successful by empowering, a number of positive characteristics that can observed in the way they serve their communities.

What should our readers know about your business?
Purple48 Hair Collection & more LLC is a women owned and operated hair and fashion business. The name came from a biblical meaning, the color purple is mentioned in the bible 48 times. A very unique name, with a hidden message. Purple represents royalty and I want women to feel beautiful without compromising their character. We sell haircare products and hair extensions. My hair extensions come from India, Vietnam and Cambodia. Unlike some companies, I have a personal relationship with all my vendors. This way I’m able to give my customers could quality hair without breaking the bank. We also have partnered with other reputable companies within our haircare department. Which has enhanced our growth.
One of the main struggles with being a startup business, is getting funding. I had to establish my company first and then build business credit. A lot of banks will not fund or invest in any project.l, so presenting yourself with the proper credentials has helped build and increase my finances.

Purple48 has been able to expand from selling wigs and hair extensions to women’s fashion and makeup. I continue to build and expand on the products we sell, by adding value to needs of all women. Purple48 is marketable to all women not categorized my race.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
The Dallas-Fort Worth area has many exciting things to see and do. But I live more on the Forth Worth side, so I would entertain my best Friend here.

We would go visit the Stock Yards for a pub crawl, Fort Worth water garden, Kimball Art Museum, Sundance Square, Phantom ghost tours and Bass Hall.

Go shopping during the day off West 7th street. We can also eat and drink since it has a long stretch of restaurants, such as Angelo’s, Chimy’s Cerveceria, Bahama Bucks.

For movies we would go to Coyote Drive Inn.

Four Day Weekend is a improv comedy club and Hyena’s Comedy club.

Scat Jazz lounge is a great night club for relaxing jazz music.
These places are amazing and awesome. A must do in Fort Worth.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My shoutout would go to Shirley Chisholm for her encouraging words “Unbossed and Unbothered” which began my journey to step out and open my own business. However, my daughter Lexine has been my support partner. Being a soloprenuer , can prove to be challenging both mentally and physically. My daughter has helped me to focus on my goals and reminds me, why I’m doing this.

Website: P48hair.com/ P48fashion.com

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