#OHHEYSIS Vol. 3: Iya Overstreet
- Meek
- Oct 2, 2019
- 2 min read
Name, Iya Overstreet
Miami Beach, FL (by way of Cincinnati, OH)
Business: Urban Woman Culture
My whole purpose in creating #OHHEYSIS was to carve out a digital space for women like me and Iya. It's cool having a hashtag like #blackgirlmagic and all, but actually living it and sharing it with other women is another level of boss moves. Iya's movement, Urban Woman Culture, is on that level, connecting women of color by their talents, interests and overall magic. Shout out to Instagram for connecting us and shout out to Iya for joining the #OHHEYSIS tribe to tell us all about her business journey. Enjoy ladies! - Meek
Tell us more about Urban Woman Culture:
Urban Woman Culture is a movement that implements action towards the betterment of women from city to city! We put forth action by approaching women with realistic, beneficial & affordable social connections as well as events!
How long have you been in business?
2 years
What made you start your own business?
Noticing the lack of relatable/diverse women empowerment groups, I decided to focus on empowering the women of the urban communities as well as any woman who is connected to her city!
What was the hardest thing you've had to deal with in business thus far?
The hardest thing to deal with is getting the message out or separating content from the norms!
How did you overcome that?
I've signed up to be on different platforms such as these, as well as upcoming interviews!
What's been your biggest accomplishment?
My greatest accomplishment so far is the turn out for The 2019 Urban Woman Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio!
What or who inspires you in business?
My resilient attitude and diverse mindset inspire ME! It keeps from getting caught up in the competition and hype of being a materialistic & unrealistic woman of empowerment!
What advice do you have for women looking to become entrepreneurs like you?
Focus on YOU don't try to fit in! And NEVER compare social media with REAL life!
What's coming up for you and Urban Woman Culture?
The Urban Woman Culture Photoshoots, The Annual Sista 2 Sista Gift Exchange 2019, networking events, as well the 2nd Annual Urban Woman Conference 2020.
Be on the lookout for Iya's other projects as well-----I.Y.A. Foundation Youth organization based in Miami Florida! Mentoring, Troubled Child Intervention, Facilitating, Youth Camps & Much More! You can find out more about Iya and Urban Woman Culture by liking Urban Woman Culture on Facebook and following them on Instagram at @UrbanWomanCulture. You can also email her at iyafoundation18@gmail.com.
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