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Amplifying Black Arkansas | Dianna Donahue-Holley of URBANE Magazine | Leadership Corner Series

In this episode of the Leadership Corner Series, we sit down with Dianna Donahue-Holley, Founder, Editor, and Publisher of URBANE Magazine, the leading Black lifestyle magazine dedicated to Amplifying Black Arkansas.

As URBANE celebrates five years of showcasing the infinite treasures within Black Arkansas, Dianna shares the inspiration behind the publication, her journey as a founder and publisher, and the importance of creating space for Black stories to be told, celebrated, and preserved.

URBANE's mission reminds us that our communities are filled with stories worth telling, leaders worth celebrating, and accomplishments worth remembering.

Join us as we explore what it means to amplify Black Arkansas and build a lasting impact through media, culture, and storytelling.

ABOUT URBANE MAGAZINE

URBANE Magazine uses print and digital platforms to celebrate Black Arkansas, highlight community leaders, preserve cultural richness, promote empowerment, and inspire pride in the people and communities shaping the state's future.

📲 Learn more about URBANE Magazine: https://www.theurbanemag.com/

ABOUT THE LEADERSHIP CORNER SERIES

The Leadership Corner Series, part of Grade A Conversations, highlights leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who are making a difference in their communities and inspiring the next generation.

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In Episode 9 of the Leadership Corner series, I sit down with Sandra Carmona Jobe, a higher education and community development professional whose personal journey has fueled her passion for creating opportunities for others.

As a first-generation, low-income, and DACA student, Sandra understands firsthand the challenges many students face when pursuing higher education. Today, she serves as Community Outreach Manager for federally funded TRIO programs, helping connect students and families with valuable educational resources and support.

Sandra is also the co-founder and Director of Development for Mamás Unidas LR, where she continues to make an impact through community outreach, service, scholarships, and programming.

Sandra’s story is a powerful reminder that the barriers we face can become part of the purpose that drives us forward.

Learn more about Mamas Unidas LR:
https://www.mamasunidaslr.org/

Learn more about the Trio Higher Education Access Program:
https://ualr.edu/trio/centralareoc/

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Today's Leadership Corner conversation is about building a business with purpose and leading with resilience. In this episode of It's A YP Thing Podcast, we're joined by Samantha Stewart co-founder of Certified Pies, the first and only Black-owned pizza restaurant in Little Rock.

Founded in 2020 as a ghost kitchen, Certified Pies has grown into an award-recognized restaurant known for its scratch-made pizzas, homemade sauces, locally sourced ingredients, and a dining experience rooted in authenticity, culture, and community. We're discussing their entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of building a business from the ground up, the importance of branding, and how they've created a restaurant that's leaving a lasting impact across Central Arkansas.

If you're an entrepreneur, aspiring business owner, or passionate about leadership, this conversation is for you.

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