Category: Success Stories

876 Flavaz Jamaican Food Truck

Most Fayetteville residents have a unique origin story. They come from all corners of the United States and cross oceans for military orders, job changes, or pursuit of the American dream. Nickoy Haughton is no different. Born and raised in Montego Bay at the young age of 17 he migrated to the United States to pursue his bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management.   Nickoy was quickly inspired to start his own business combining his passion for business operations and love…

BrowQueen Microblading

BrowQueen Microblading and Permanent Make-Up is a beauty studio offering permanent and semi-permanent make-up services. Kristine is known to her clients as Ms. KittyCatKat and her team specializes in microblading, permanent eyeliner, permanent lipstick, and lip liner, done by a process similar to tattooing.  Kristine got her start with BrowQueen in June of 2019. She knew there was a better way to reach your beauty goals than waking up and applying powder brows each day. Kristine jokes “I used to…

Gray’s Creek Chiropractic Health & Wellness

Dr. Joy Smith-Jones alongside the Women’s Business Center of Fayetteville cut the ribbon for her grand re-opening Friday, January 22nd. Known to her patients as Dr. Joy, she had been practicing alongside other chiropractors for years, before deciding to open her own clinic in August of 2019. Gray’s Creek Chiropractic & Wellness is a beautiful, welcoming clinic with rooms for acupuncture, adjustments, rehab, weight loss therapies, and general physicals. Dr. Joy caters to each treatment to meet every person’s unique…

Devoted Family Practice

On December 3rd, 2020,  The Women’s Business Center of Fayetteville joined Devoted Family Practice in celebrating their introduction as Fayetteville’s first Direct Primary Care Clinic. Devoted Family Practice is Fayetteville’s first direct primary care, designed to provide doctor to patient care without third party (insurance) interference. This design will give patients access to affordable, accessible, personalized care, with the ability to see the same provider throughout the duration of their care.  Dr. Kapur’s focus is holistic medicine, and she is…

NextHome Integrity

NextHome is a progressive real estate franchise with consumer focused technology and marketing. NextHome specializes in residential sales, including single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and residential investment properties. The Fayetteville NextHome office currently employs 6 broker associates, along with Owner and Broker Michelle Morris. Michelle has over 20 years of real estate experience and has been serving the Fayetteville area as a real estate broker since 2001. Prior to becoming a broker, she owned and operated a mortgage lending company. Michelle…

Origins Naturopathic Health & Wellness

Origins Naturopathic Health and Wellness began as a dream that morphed into a purpose-driven calling to help people in the community reach optimal health. As Fayetteville’s premier naturopathic clinic, Dr. Kerry Dunn offers alternative labs and diagnostic therapies like live and dry blood cell analysis, food intolerance and sensitivity testing, allergy testing, genetic health mapping, and more.  Kerry had a background in nursing prior to opening Origins but felt called to a career change after having her daughter. She said,…

Hollywood Java Mobile Coffee Bar

Dalton and Patrice Carter started Hollywood Java as a Pop-up and now Mobile Coffee Bar that’s dedicated to building community around specialty coffee. Their coffee is locally roasted by Carrboro Coffee Roasters and manual brewing methods ensure consistent quality in each cup. The addition of the Mobile Coffee Bar trailer is to provide the same experience of being in a specialty coffee shop.  Customers can enjoy pour-over coffees, herbal teas, and wellness drinks.  In addition, Hollywood Java hosts tasting events…

Wreck & Release Rage Room

Within two years what started out as two business owners connecting to do a community giveaway birthed a friendship, sisterhood, and partnership.  During these trying times of economic strain, political mayhem, pandemic and so much more the two looked for a way to help others relieve stress. Putting their minds, skills, and hustle together noticed there was a lack in the Fayetteville area that safely allowed men, women, and teens to relieve stress.  Whether recreational or therapeutic, Wreck & Release serving…

Euphoria Nutrition

Euphoria Nutrition is committed to providing healthy nutrition and an energetic place to enjoy one of their delicious menu items. Fuel your body and experience intense feelings of well-being, happiness, and excitement. Owners Kwamdre (known as Lad’ee) and Muriel have both spent years serving this country. Muriel is an active duty member of the United States Army with over 25 years of service. Lad’ee has a background in law enforcement with over 12 years of service. When they both ended…

Texture Hair Care Center

Jameelah Evans is the founder/owner of Texture Hair Care Center, where her team empowers and encourages natural-haired women through education. Clients can have natural hair care techniques used to cut and style their hair while being taught how to properly care for and love their hair. The team at Texture aims to empower and encourage women to embrace their hair – and themselves! Jameelah, known as Meelah to her clients, is an Alumna of Fayetteville State University and Paul Mitchell…