10: Fulfilled Needs: Mara Palmer

The Heart of Advocacy

In this episode, Doni and Ken welcome Mara Palmer—a stylist, entrepreneur, and advocate for community empowerment and sustainable living. Mara shares her incredible journey, from balancing early motherhood with building a business to finding incredible opportunities in the hair, beauty, and fashion industries.

Throughout the conversation, Mara discusses her entrepreneurial ventures, including her styling company "Fulfilled Needs" and her meaningful work providing mortuary beauty services. She also highlights her involvement with organizations like Urban Impact and the African Town Center for Education and Innovation, which aim to break generational cycles of poverty and celebrate cultural heritage.

This episode is a testament to the power of perseverance, the impact of community-driven initiatives, and the beauty of uplifting others to create lasting change. Mara reflects on the importance of resilience, mentorship, and fostering intergenerational connections while addressing systemic barriers in male-dominated spaces.

Listen to the full episode to discover how small actions can create ripple effects of empowerment and transformation.