Interview with Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Poppi, Allison Ellsworth

I would describe Business Basics From A to Z as:

A book to spark the imagination of any kiddo! Kids have so many possibilities to become whatever they want, and the option to be an entrepreneur should be shown more. This book breaks down starter definitions of basic business wording.

Our collective society has an intense love-affair with nostalgia. It’s the reason why major beverage companies bring back a specific drink from decades ago while the food industry adopts the same model with changing their packaging for a specific amount of time.

Now, tech company Afterpay has teamed up with the classic 90s Hasbro toy Furby to deliver a shot of reminiscence just in time for the holidays.

Furby has currently taken over TikTok to help customers find the perfect gift for their loved one with a campaign called the “Impossible Gift Finder.” Customers are also being encouraged to spend in a concise matter with Afterpay.

For more information, head on over to Afterpay’s TikTok!

As a child, did you always have grand aspirations of one day merging a few of your personal passions together to create a sustainable lifestyle for yourself?

I don’t think I ever really saw myself doing this, but I remember as a kid telling my mom I would be a…

Your football career has been well-documented on a national and international level, but can you reflect on the decision-making process behind you starting RPA College®?

Though it would have been a phenomenal experience to compete internationally, I was not able to play at this level during my time as a…

How did your educational background at Howard University, Siebel Institute and the Institute of Brewing and Distilling and years of experience in the spirits industry prepare you for your role at Mount Gay Rum?

My undergraduate education at Howard University, where I hold dual degrees in Biology and Chemistry, are…

Can you start by talking about how RPA College® will work with HBCU football athletes over the years?

One of the benefits of RPA College® is that we are able to appeal to a broad pool of student-athletes from private and public institutions. Our ability to work with HBCU football…

RPA College® has been on a worldwide tour throughout the calendar year which has included making stops in countries such as Haiti and The Dominican Republic. What was the purpose of your latest trip to Ghana?

COVID-19 presented many challenges and even more opportunities. When the world sat still, the…