Verizon SBDR: Small business chat: DollMaker Lashes, M.E.F. Productions LLC

NGLCCNY is partnering with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready to provide education, insights, workshops, and virtual events through the free-to-use platform.  Register here or copy and paste the URL below to set up your free account.

https://digitalready.verizonwireless.com/partner-nglcc-ny


 

This interactive Small Business Chat brings together a new panel of innovators, problem-solvers, and fellow entrepreneurs each session to share their personal journeys and the solutions that have shaped their businesses. Through candid conversation and guided discussion, panelists unpack real challenges, strategic decisions, and lessons learned — offering practical insights and fresh perspectives for small business owners navigating their own paths. Register now and be part of the conversation.

Nakia Vestal is a Houston, Texas-based entrepreneur, mentor, and public speaker who is deeply involved in her local community. She has a passion for travel, reading, and weight lifting, and believes that each day presents a new opportunity to grow and become a better person despite life’s challenges. She is the founder of DollMaker Lashes, a business established in 2017 while working from home. Through her company, Nakia provides eyelash extension services and sells her own line of lash products. Her short-term goals include continuing to refine and perfect her craft, while her long-term vision is to expand her business internationally. Entrepreneurship has taught Nakia resilience, preparation, and the importance of sharing knowledge with others.

Founded in December 1999 by Martu E. Freeman-Parker, M.E.F. Productions began as a fashion event planning company. For 15 years, the company organized fashion events and art shows across NY, NJ, PA, and MD, showcasing the work of emerging designers and artists. Martu established the company to provide designers and artists with essential resources, including sourcing and opportunities to present their work. Headquartered in Miami since 2015, M.E.F. Productions LLC has evolved into a full-service fashion consulting firm, offering specialized services in Design Coaching, Line Development, Brand Management, and Fashion Business Workshops.