Flint Entrepreneur Discusses Caring for Others in Latest Client Storytelling Episode of 100K Ideas

Flint, Michigan — 100K Ideas, a nonprofit organization based in downtown Flint, has offered more than a dozen new business owners the opportunity to share their journeys through a client storytelling video series. Streamed exclusively on 100K’s YouTube channel, each episode features three of his entrepreneurs working with 100K Ideas to establish Flint-area businesses.

The fifth episode of the series features three women who turned passion into purpose — Jalondria D. J.Nicole CustomTamara Owens Mummy’s Protein Smoothie Queensand Chris Cotula’s Training with Chris K.

Jalondria D. – J. Nicole Custom

Jalondria D. is a licensed cosmetologist, makeup artist, and caring mentor. Her business specializes in natural hair care and hair education. A native of Flint, she uses her social media platform to support other budding entrepreneurs and mentor those who share her passion. Self-care, she believes, is a major tool for building self-confidence. “Looking good makes you feel good.”

With the help of 100K Ideas, Jalondria has developed a new business, Revive Roots. Consistent with her work at J. Nicole, Revive Roots specializes in natural hair support and includes programs and workshops to help nurture natural hair.

One of her goals is to debunk the myths of natural hair and help her clients develop the right hair regimen for their hair type.

Jalondria says she had 100K ideas in her step-by-step process to launch her business. “They provided a lot of resources. That’s what I loved about it.”

Tammara Owens – Mummy’s Protein Smoothie Queens

Tammara Owens is CEO of Mamie’s Protein Smoothies Queens LLC, which specializes in healthy, vitamin-rich smoothies.A native of Flint, Tamara Owens is a Northwestern High School graduate, former athlete, and lifelong community member. She worked at General Motors, but decided to pursue entrepreneurship after being injured on the job.Owens presented the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce with an early draft of a business plan. and asked for help starting a company.

Also, to combat several health issues, including high blood pressure, she decided to work on her own “cure” by developing healthy, vitamin-rich smoothies.Owens, 2019 launched Mummy’s Protein Smoothies Queens LLC as a food truck. She describes her smoothie as “a lot of nutrients in one stick.” She says her products help with weight loss and boost immunity.

“This is a product that helps all individuals live a little healthier and live longer.”

Owens says 100K Ideas facilitated logo creation and marketing support for her business. She believes the staff at 100K cares about their clients and helps build the confidence to move forward towards their dreams.

Kris Kotula – Training with Kris K.

Kris Kotula is the owner of Training with Kris K., a physical and nutrition-based training space for health enthusiasts of all ages.
Chris Coutula grew up visiting the local gym with his mother. While his mother frequently trained in aerobics, Cotulla used to go out for strength training. Even when she was 15, she enjoyed her exercise. After graduating with her Occupational Therapy degree, she worked in her profession for several years before deciding to start her own business.

Kris K.’s training with clients ranges from young athletes to seniors. Many of her clients say they can cure permanent ailments through strength training.

“I come out there and really work on their ADL[strength]and their daily routine. They can now live independently at home.”

Kotula reached out to 100K Ideas for help developing business acumen. She encourages others to “take the first step” to begin their journey into entrepreneurship by reaching out to 100K. “I have learned so much through this journey.”