b'Publishers LetterBusiness Game Changers!Being an entrepreneur is not for the faint at heart. It often means long days and nights dedicating every bit of your energy to the business. But even with all its challenges, owning your own business is absolutely worth it. In this edition, were highlighting three game changing Black-owned businesses whose owners are growing their business with unique services and creating opportunity for others.When Christina and Stanley Middleton decided to open their Bed & Breakfast, they set their sights on their hometown rural community. It was risky but they both believed that offering a quaint and beautiful setting for a Bed & Breakfast would be a new and exciting venture. And they were right! (page 10)James and Grace Stephens thought it would be wonderful to have a theater that providedatasteoftheblackexperienceinmusicandentertainment.So,they renovated the old space at Waccamaw Pottery in Myrtle Beach transforming it into the beautiful Asher Theater and Conference Center. James, a multi-talented international performer, and his team of actors and vocalists give one of the best shows on the Grand Strand! (page 14)Whoknewthatspeakingmultiplelanguagescouldleadtoahighlysoughtafterandsuccessfulbusiness.Miriam Berrouet speaks fluent English, French Spanish and conversational Haitian Creole.Her clientele includes state and local government, schools and colleges and private tutoring sessions. And shes loving every minute! (page 18)Black-owned businesses create jobs and opportunity in our communities. Its great that we live in a country where an idea coupled with work and determination can lead to an entrepreneurial success story. So, dust off those plans you had of being your own boss and turn your talent into a business. Youll be surprised at who will be there to support you and cheer you on. Be Blessed,Wendy C. BrawleyPublisher & CEO IMARA Woman Magazine is published wbrawley@imarawoman.com quarterly by Imara Communications Group, Inc., 2731 River Drive, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. Copyright 2022. Subscription rate in the U.S. is $18 for one year. Editorial material and pictures should be sent to the editors. Material submitted for publication will not be returned unless accompanied by self-addressed, postage paid envelope. Advertising rates will be furnished upon request. Send address corrections to IMARA Woman Magazine, P.O. YE Box 11321, Columbia, South Carolina 29211.SRAIMARA 7'