Domonique Jones is a multi-venture entrepreneur. She founded EPE, LLC or Entertainment Promotion Enterprise in 2009. A talent agency for youth to develop their talent. In 2016, she made history with her business partner. They opened the first African American retail store at the Mall of America, Drop N’ Shop. She joined MEDA in 2017 and represents the Gig Economy. She generates income from more than one source. DOWNLOAD
Fresh after a training session on emotional intelligence, Domonique could easily name her feelings: empathetic, action oriented, waited down, misunderstood, overextended, and emotionally cleansing. Her awareness has been boosted forever.
You will hear in our podcast conversation:
- How Domonique grew up and what makes a total of 11 extended siblings.
- Leadership Lessons from her parents which is great training for any entrepreneur.
- Her passion and her talent agency.
- What she is up to at Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA). An organization bridging the disparity of financial literacy and wealth gap amongst minorities with entrepreneurship education, loans, and other resources and programs.
- Where Minnesota fits nationally with disparity gaps in minority entrepreneurship.
- About past leader of MEDA, Gary Cunningham’s contributions, and what he is up to next.
- Wholesale Real Estate, what it is and how Domonique is involved.
- What happened to Drop N’ Shop?
- A combination of other things woven into the conversation.
You can pick-up a lot in a conversation. Below I’ve outlined Jim Clifton’s 10 talents of successful entrepreneurs (Entrepreneurial StrengthFinder, 2014). While you listen, notice the talents Domonique exhibits.
- Business focus
- Confidence
- Creative thinker
- Delegator
- Determination
- Independent
- Knowledge-seeker
- Promoter
- Relationship-builder
- Risk-Taker
WeMentor Self-Leadership Activation Exercises:
- Make a list of the above talents you desire to acquire and expand. If you have written down any of the talents above, the best way to get working on them is by joining us for our WeMentor Mini LAB. All talent is connected to your heart.
- Attend the July 23rd MEDA Mini MBA program Information Session from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It is free. Dinner included. 1256 Penn Ave., 4th floor, Minneapolis, MN.
- MEDA Mini MBA Criteria
- Annual Revenue of $250,000 to $10M
- In business at least 2 years
- Complete 7-month program
- 50% of the business is owned by an ethnic minority
- One other full-time employee besides the owner
- Willingness and ability to attend class for 7 months, complete mandatory assignments, and complete program survey’s as requested
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- Sign-Up for Sept. 10 & 17th WeMentor Mini LAB: Exploring the Heart of Self-Leadership. Our focus is on building strong relationships with self as you strengthen the teams you build.
- Subscribe to this podcast.
- Get One-to-One Mentoring.
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Drop N’ Shop Site at Mall of America in 2016
Domonique Jones in the Gig Economy Episode 184 MEDA MN
Resources
- Drop n’ Shop at the Mall of America
- Gary Cunningham on MPR: A Conversation with Gary Cunningham on Minority Entrepreneurship
- JA MEDA Fellows Programs. A partnership with Junior Achievement to develop young minority entrepreneurs.
Podcast Guest Mentor
Domonique Jones. Domonique Jones (formerly known as Domonique Scott) is a multi-venture entreprenuer. Her leadership skills began emerging in High School as a congregational leader at church and four years in the Minneapolis Urban League. She co-founded Drop N’ Shop: a child entertainment center at the Mall of America in 2016 becoming the first African American retail shop in the Mall.
Domonique founded EPE, LLC or Entertainment Promotion Enterprise in 2009. EPE, LLC is a talent agency for youth. She is also the program manager at Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA). Domonique oversees the Meda Mini MBA program at MEDA, which offers business fundamentals and growth strategies to ethnic minority entrepreneurs.
Domonique has worked at Cargill and worked as a Business Process Analyst and Project Manager for UnitedHealth Group. Domonique holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration in Management Information Systems and Finance and Project Management from Metropolitan State University. Her Bachelor of Arts Degree is in Legal Studies with an International Management and Social Justice Law Concentration from Hamline University.
Episode 184: Domonique Jones in the Gig Economy
Author: Nancy A. Meyer, M.A.
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