We were lucky to catch up with Lisa Joshua recently and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Lisa thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. So, naming is such a challenge. How did you come up with the name of your brand?

Rebuild Black Wall Street Foundation The story of Black Wall Street is a tragic one. In the early 20th century, Tulsa, Oklahoma was home to a thriving African American community that was a beacon of economic success and cultural pride. However, in 1921, a white mob attacked and destroyed the community, killing as many as 300 people and leaving thousands homeless.

Today, efforts are underway to rebuild Black Wall Street and recapture some of the spirit of that once-great community. One such effort is the Rebuild Black Wall Street Foundation, which aims to promote entrepreneurship and economic development in African American communities across the United States.

The foundation works to create opportunities for black entrepreneurs to start and grow their own businesses, providing access to resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities. They also focus on financial literacy and education, helping individuals and families build wealth and achieve financial stability.

Ultimately, the goal of the Rebuild Black Wall Street Foundation is to create thriving, self-sufficient communities that are built on a foundation of economic empowerment and social justice. Through their work, they hope to honor the legacy of the original Black Wall Street and help build a brighter future for generations to come.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

Lisa Joshua is an ordained Prophet who serves and functions in multiple areas of the ministry. Founder and Pastor, at Living a New Life in Christ Ministry of Lisle, IL. She is the Founder and CEO of Rebuild Black Wall Street Project and Rebuild Black Wall Street Foundation. Lisa completed her master’s degree In Adult Education and Training, and Bachelor of Arts Degree in Organizational Psychology and Development. She is a resident of Lisle, IL, and currently owns and operate; At Your Service Catering of Plainfield IL. and Women of Substance Too Call Center of Lisle, IL. Lisa is an Author and she is very active in her community. She is recognized for her dedication and excellence of service through her campaign called “Doing Good in Our Neighborhood” Which incudes feeding and providing resources to the homeless community and partnering with The Youth Advocate Program of Chicago, in the war against high-risk youth death.

She desires to develop black businesses, to enhance and enrich under-served communities.
We are committed to providing a place of refuge and support for our businesses and community while dismantling the mindset of poverty that has constrained our people.

Prophet Lisa says,

“There is nothing too hard for them that believe.”

We’d love to hear your thoughts about selling platforms like Amazon/Etsy vs selling on your own site.

Yes, we do sell merchandise on the website. We use outside vendors to produce our merchandise and sell directly through them.

Have any books or other resources had a big impact on you?

To help me manage day-to-day business I have read and used the book “You Can Negotiate Anything”. by Cohen, Herb. This book has been instrumental in helping me set up my business, ask for support, and deal with complex issues. It comes down to a conversation and how you maneuver through the negotiation can make the difference in the outcome.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.rebuildblackwallstreetproject.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebuildbwsproject/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebuildblackwallstreetproject