In this inspiring interview, Latoya Fry shares her entrepreneurial journey, challenges with a scam company, and her passion for beauty and community. Discover valuable insights on building relationships, overcoming adversity, and the importance of support and mindset in business. Latoya Frye shares her insights on building a successful beauty supply business, the importance of community, and overcoming barriers faced by Black entrepreneurs. Discover practical tips on networking, mindset shifts, and maintaining integrity in business.

00:55 Latoya's Entrepreneurial Journey

26:18 Faith and Resilience: Overcoming Challenges Together

36:15 Embracing Community: The Key to Success

45:24 Understanding Hair Health and Client Concerns

48:15 The Importance of Knowledge in Cosmetology

56:55 Finding Your Passion and Purpose in Business

58:57 Hair Care Analogies and Insights

01:07:07 The Importance of Reputation in Entrepreneurship

01:07:36 Finding Your 'Why' in Business

01:11:58 Challenges Faced by Black Entrepreneurs

01:14:32 Barriers in the Beauty Supply Industry

01:20:53 Inequities in Access to Resources

01:29:52 Final Thoughts on Entrepreneurship and Community

About Latoya Frye:

Latoya Frye is a wife, mother, entrepreneur, and woman of faith dedicated to purpose, impact, and legacy. Married for over 12 ½ years to her husband and business partner, Etienne Frye, she is the proud mother of one amazing child, Lavarus Frye, who continues to inspire her strength and drive daily.

As the co-founder of All Crowns Beauty Supply, Latoya is passionate about empowering her community through beauty, education, and access to quality products. What started as a vision has grown into a purpose-driven business focused on building generational wealth, uplifting others, and creating opportunities for growth in underserved communities.

A native of Chicago now rooted in Raleigh, North Carolina, Latoya’s journey has been shaped by resilience, faith, and determination. From overcoming challenges as a young mother to stepping boldly into entrepreneurship and ministry, she carries a testimony of perseverance and grace.

Above all, Latoya is a daughter and diva of God’s Kingdom, committed to walking in purpose, serving others, and inspiring those around her to trust God fully even in uncertain seasons.

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About the Host: Dr. Catherine L. Quinlan, ED.D.

I am a researcher, professor, and curriculum design expert. I currently hold the Brenda B. Brodie Endowed Chair for Teacher Education in the School of Education at North Carolina Central University.

Learn more about me and my research on my websites and YouTube channels.

For more information visit my websites:

Personal Website of Dr.Catherine L. Quinlan: ⁠⁠⁠https://drcatherinequinlan.com⁠⁠⁠

Visibility In STEMEducation Consultant/Services: ⁠⁠⁠https://visibilityinstem.com/⁠⁠⁠

TEDx Talk: The ClarityWe Need For Belonging: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3xAD3I3x-M&feature=youtu.be⁠⁠⁠

Recent Academic Book: Black Representation in the Science Curriculum: Implications for Identity, Culture, Belonging, and Curriculum Development. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.routledge.com/9781032757193⁠⁠⁠

Keystone Passage,Chapter Series Book: ⁠⁠⁠https://keystonepassage.com⁠⁠⁠

Check out the podcast:Learning, for Truth and Love: Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6IlAjleK06X35gdoGqylGH⁠⁠⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@drcatherinequinlan⁠⁠⁠

Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-for-truth-and-love/id1785560564⁠⁠⁠

Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/649118d6-1db7-4273-aa01-bfd495703f71/learning-for-truth-and-love⁠⁠⁠

iHeart Radio: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-learning-for-truth-and-lov-248725998/⁠⁠⁠