We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Demetria “MzMetchi” Brown a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Demetria “MzMetchi” thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. What was it like going from idea to execution? Can you share some of the backstory and some of the major steps or milestones?

I love being in media and being a beauty influencer! That wasn’t what I originally sought out to do when I became a business owner. I’ve been in Corporate America for years so I originally dabbled in event planning and coordination. I did this for about one year and was granted an opportunity to be on a local Chicago radio station. Once I was in that seat behind the microphone, I felt at home. Before I knew it, I was hosting a show with two other business women but it was unfortunately cut short. On our show, we chatted weekly with various entrepreneurs about their journey. I became inspired and wanted to continue that mission even after our show had officially wrapped up.

I eventually joined forces with a local Chicago internet radio station and begin my show #TheBlueprintLive (formerly #TheBlueprintRadio). I had to learn to produce my show, schedule guests amongst a host of other things! It was a crazy time. Since then, my show is now syndicated in four different states thanks to FluentRadio (Chicago), Jamz 95.3 FM (Philly), Indie 101.5 (New Jersey) and Mixed Talk Media (Houston). I’m also an influencer for several brands that I love dearly.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers

I’m MzMetchi, influencer, media personality, content creator, and professional brand ambassador who partners with small businesses and local music artists to help better market and promote their brands.

After spending over a decade in operational management, she decided to take a leap into entrepreneurship and helping others.

I’m the CEO of The Blueprint Media Company, home of my show #TheBlueprintLive and Lavish Looks by MzMetchi where I sell shades and accessories. #iPushBrands and help get the word out about entrepreneurs, businesses, artists, creatives and local initiatives!

If you have multiple revenue streams in your business, would you mind opening up about what those streams are and how they fit together?

Absolutely! I’m able to generate revenue through advertising and selling my shades and accessories through e-commerce. I also work a 9-5 as well because I have the flexibility to do both.

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

I had to learn very quickly to clap for my self! When I first ventured into entrepreneurship, I thought I would have an abundance of support but I found very quickly that wasn’t the case. As grown as I was, I still had expectations that my loved ones would show up and show out and if was rough when they didn’t. Once I learned to clap for me and fully celebrate me, I felt unstoppable!

Contact Info:

• Website: www.mzmetchi.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/mzmetchi
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/mzmetchi
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demetriabrown/
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/mzmetchi
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVkxYZZpvetmVCUyXeVBeUA/featured
• Other: www.thebpmediaco.com

Image Credits
Felice Kimbrew – FMK Media LLC