The Business Economics Insights

We work so hard—day in and day out—trying to prove ourselves in life and in our careers. Battling imposter syndrome. Silencing doubt. Overcoming character flaws that were never flaws to begin with—just mislabelings of our brilliance by people who never understood our light. And in the process, many of us spend years trying to earn a seat at tables that were never meant for us. But here’s the truth: Some of you still want seats at a table God would have wanted you to flip. See, everyone loves the verse— “Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies” (Psalm 23:5). But what if the focus was never supposed to be on the enemies, but on the table that God is preparing for you ? That table? That’s where nourishment, peace, purpose, and alignment are served. Not gossip. Not manipulation. Not status. Not control. Some of us are so hungry for belonging that we’ll take a seat at a table that serves food that poisons our soul—and we call it opportunity. But don’t forget: ...

To the  Purposed people I serve in the Entrepreneur and Small Business Ecosystem! Listen, we made it through March, honey! SMH (I think lol) 😵‍💫 If you see or speak to me on a weekly basis, YOU KNOW THE REAL DEAL—and let me tell you, this retrograde did the absolute most this season 🤧. If you know, you know. BUT! It ALL worked out for your good- if you let it.. Honestly, it’s been some heavy lifting down here in Southside Virginia. Many businesses in the ecosystem are preparing for the amazing opportunities that the new casino will bring, and let me tell you—it’s a grind! 💪🏾 You know, there’s something about being affiliated with big names and sitting in boardrooms where decisions get made about the ecosystem of Petersburg . That’s one thing. But it’s a whole different grind being in the trenches, face-to-face with the minority-owned small businesses  and entrepreneurs too! (less than 250 employees) who make it all come together—who put in the hard work, sweat, and tea...

Xaveria "Xave" D. Morgan is the driving force behind the Quintessence Family Enterprise , an initiative designed to inspire and motivate individuals to pursue their life and career goals, ultimately fulfilling their purpose in the world, successfully leave behind generational wealth, and a legacy to be proud of. Xave has been diligently, and collectively, growing this enterprise over the past 15 years . Since 2009, she has launched various products, programs, and services focused on boosting self-determination, productivity, and profitability within inner-city families and minority communities. Xave believes in the power of collective action and is always looking to partner with like-minded organizations across the country. She has already began creating the Generational Wealth Building Initiative , another endeavor to be represented as a piece in the cornerstone of her work. The following is a receipt of the work thus fa...