Special Episode: Juneteenth A celebration of Unsung Heroes

Episode 58: 

Guest Name: Lauren Lowery and John Gay

Guest Business: FP Commercial Advisors and JAQ Corp

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I had the opportunity to speak with Lauren Lowery, CEO and founder of FP Commercial Advisors, and John Gay, CEO and founder of JAQ Corp Intl. FP Commercial is a recognized Minority and Women-Owned Advisory firm committed to providing clients with proven solutions and outcomes for urban community revitalization and international retail development. JAQ is a national, technical, design Architecture firm with expertise in Aviation, Light Med, and Mix-Use Development. Lauren and John share the story of their upbringing and educational background that shaped them into successful professionals in the fields of real estate and architecture respectively. Lauren highlights her parents as her main motivators in her educational pursuits. John highlights his grandmother and John Moutoussamy. The two then discuss their experiences with Juneteenth. John credits the politicisim of the holiday as the moment he became aware of the holiday while Lauren credits a close friend and restauranteur for her awareness. The conversation shifts to community development and Lauren highlights the significance of recognizing the progress and contributions of developers in the community. John discusses various ways in which individuals can utilize their voices for community development and encourages developers to value and incorporate feedback from community members.

If you want to learn more about Juneteenth and community development this is the episode for you.

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT…

1. What were Lauren and John like as children?
2. What does Juneteenth mean for John and Lauren?
3. The importance of relationship building between developers and the community 
4. How do they handle people devaluing their services or not following the correct avenues for service requests?
5. What brings Lauren and John joy? 
6. Why do black businesses matter?

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To connect with Lauren Lowery 

Visit their website: https://www.laurenlowery.com/

Connect with them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauren.lowery.127

Connect with them on Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/@TransformUrban

To connect with JAQ Corp Int 

Visit their website: https://jaqcorp.com/

Follow them on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jaqcorp_intl/

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