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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed April Showers.  

My next guest is the Founder of Afro Unicorn, the first black woman-owned fully licensed character brand in major retail with over 20 million in total sales. Her groundbreaking brand celebrates diversity and empowers women and children of color, inspiring countless individuals to embrace their uniqueness and potential. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Master Class April Showers.  

Talking Points/Questions *
1.    Afro Unicorn®️, a brand designed to represent the uniqueness of women and children of color in a truly diverse and inclusive fashion.
2.    You started your entrepreneurial journey at the age of 19, what inspired you to become an entrepreneur?
3.    You’ve created a brand that celebrates diversity and empowers women and children of color, what has your experience been like as a female entrepreneur?
4.    You made history as the first black, woman-owned, fully-licensed character brand in major retailers, how did this happen?
5.    You’ve been nicknamed “unicorn” for your ability to run multiple successful businesses while being a devoted single mother, what does being a “unicorn” mean to you?
6.    As a single mother of two, how do you find the balance between your personal life and Afro Unicorn?
7.    How has your use of social media helped create buzz for Afro Unicorn? What is your philosophy and strategy for social media that has garnered you success on multiple platforms?
8.    You’ve had support from celebrities such as Tiffany Haddish, Sherri Shepherd, Alicia Keys, and Oprah Winfrey since the launch of Afro Unicorn, how has this impacted your brand?
9.    Afro Unicorn has over 25 product categories, including books, bedding, hair care, party supplies and 45 licensee partners worldwide. Can you talk more about your current products?
10.    What's next for Afro Unicorn?

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