Big Texas Bossin

Lalanii Wilson Jones

From startup to triumph, Lalanii Wilson Jones has founded and developed 12+ thriving organizations to profitability, written a spicy urban fiction novel while balancing her role as a glam-ma, philanthropist and Dallas fashionista, and socialite - now she's spilling the TEXAS TEA on how listeners can do the same. Big Texas Bossin features Lalanii's charismatic, in-your-face insight plus celebrity guests, experts, and luminaries in business, fashion, and various lifestyle sectors - having candid conversations designed to help her audience flourish in multiple facets of life and BOSS UP while doing it. Listeners can expect to enter a motivational zone where they will laugh, cry, be encouraged, entertained, challenged, and empowered to live their life unapologetically - vibrating high like a BIG TEXAS BOSS! read less
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Episodes

S4 | Ep 6: Subscription Box Business 2024 - What to Know BEFORE starting ft. Kala Garner
Feb 15 2024
S4 | Ep 6: Subscription Box Business 2024 - What to Know BEFORE starting ft. Kala Garner
On this episode of Big Texas Bossin, we sit down with self-care extraordinaire Kala Garner of the BetternessBox. The BetternessBox is a wellness subscription box that is specially curated for all women to help them strengthen and heal their mind, body, and soul.Kala was raised in Carlsbad, CA and grew up surfing. She is a DiSTinguised member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Imcorporated and went to college for Political Science. At that time she wanted to be a lawyer through activism. Thanks to her grandmother who was the first entrepreneur in her family, she started her first business in 5th Grade by selling candy out of her dog shed.  By day she is an Engineer in corporate America, AirBnB Host, and interior designer. By night she is the Co-Founder of the BetternessBox with her business partner and line sister Denise Gilmore.The BeternessBox is operated out of the Dallas area and its mission is to help all women feel good, look good and spread good vibes.If you are in your soft girl era and this is your thriving season, you'll want to tune in. Topics Discussed in this Episode include: - Preparing for Pitch Competitions  -Habits black women can implement around wellness- Steps to prioritize your healthcare and skincare- How to source Black owned Skincare product vendors- Self-care automation- Maintaining excellent heart health- Essence Fest and building your own wellness box- Asking for help and delegating tasks-Plus much more!Visit The BetternessBox at : BetternessBox.comThank you to our sponsor:Altruist Home Healthcare Solutionshttps://www.altruisthhc.com Connect with us: / bigtexasbossin / lalaniij Youtube: Big Texas Bossin' Big Texas Bossin' is brought to you by the Santilli Media GroupHMUA: Miguel of Dallas Wardrobe Stylist: Felisha Belle Audio Engineer + Editor: Ma...
S4 | Ep 5: 6 CRITICAL Tips for Starting a successful Photography Business in 2024 with Kauwuane Burton
Feb 14 2024
S4 | Ep 5: 6 CRITICAL Tips for Starting a successful Photography Business in 2024 with Kauwuane Burton
On this episode of Big Texas Bossin, we sit down with the world-renowned luxury photographer and visual media specialist Kauwuane Burton.Kauwuane was born and raised in Texas and discovered his love for the arts while studying at Skyline Magnet High School Dallas, TX. Putting his love for the arts to the side Kauwuane went on to study Finance at Baylor University and chose a career in banking.When he was gifted a camera by one of his friends, it was at that moment that his passion was reignited, and he never looked back.Today Kauwuane operates a luxurious full-service media production studio in Irving, Texas with his incredible wife London Burton. Together the two execute media productions seamlessly and are the go-to production studio with many of the top Entrepreneurs in Dallas. Kauwuane has been blessed to travel with his clients to international destinations and prides himself on his and his wife's top-tier customer service. If you are interested in starting or improving your photography business in 2024, then you won't want to miss this episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode include: - Studio Professionalism - Customer Service and why it matters - Establishing boundaries in your business - Tools for running a business but putting your family first - The arts and following your passion- What it takes to become a commercial photographer - Plus, much more!Visit Kauwuane Burton Studios at: 6025 Commerce Dr Suite 500 Irving, TX 75063Thank you to our sponsor:Altruist Home Healthcare Solutionshttps://www.altruisthhc.com Connect with us: / bigtexasbossin / lalaniij Youtube: Big Texas Bossin' Big Texas Bossin' is brought to you by the Santilli Media GroupHMUA: Miguel of Dallas Wardrobe Stylist: Felisha Belle Audio Engineer + Editor: Ma...
S1 | Ep 06: Rewriting the Playbook: From Money Moves to Open Marriage
Nov 10 2023
S1 | Ep 06: Rewriting the Playbook: From Money Moves to Open Marriage
In this Business Segment, guest Dennice Johnson speaks with Lalanii about her booming Dallas-based VIP Concierge & Relocation business, Hyphen. She discusses crossing paths with the right people at the right time which took her down this fateful path to success. She delves into the unique attributes and competitive edge of her company which serves some of the top teams & star players in the NFL, NBA, and other leagues. She shares the ups and downs in business and bringing her Hyphen App to fruition and her career as both a woman and a minority in a male-dominated industry- all while married to a successful & retired football player/philanthropist and being a dedicated mom. The Lifestyle Segment features author, motivational speaker, general contractor, and real estate boss Akia Brown. She talks with Lalanii about her early background with her struggles as a young mom who still graduated with honors, to meeting her current husband, an infamous former kingpin from Detroit. The savvy and sexy mother of 7 breaks down the 411 on their very open marriage & the other wives aka “wife in-laws” and introduces her memoir, "Beyond Love", which paints the journey of how she fell in love with her husband before prison & stayed loyal to their bond the entire time - including conceiving their first two children while he was locked up!Thank you to our sponsor:Altruist Home Healthcare Solutionshttps://www.altruisthhc.com Connect with us: / bigtexasbossin / lalaniij Youtube: Big Texas Bossin' Big Texas Bossin' is brought to you by the Santilli Media GroupHMUA: Miguel of Dallas Wardrobe Stylist: Felisha Belle Audio Engineer + Editor: Ma...
S1 | Ep 05: Turning Passion Into Purpose
Nov 10 2023
S1 | Ep 05: Turning Passion Into Purpose
In the Business Segment, we welcome social work veteran, mental health advocate, and Author, Belyne Bland-Xochihua. A woman of many hats, she explains how she got into advocating for hospice and her passion for educating black and brown communities about hospice programs. She also speaks briefly on respite, a hospice service that both caregiver or patient can benefit from, and how important it is for self-care.  For the Fashion Segment, guest Lasonja Polk discusses her upbringing in fashion starting at a young age and the college experience that still inspires her today. She breaks down her style and her passion for bringing patterns and vibrant colors to life in her signature kimonos and jackets. Some of her clientele include speaker and co-pastor Sarah Jake Roberts and retired two-weight world champion boxer Reggie Johnson.In the Business Segment, we speak with Tarsha Polk Hearns, who is well known as the Marketing Lady, about leaving her corporate job to follow her passion for marketing and providing her expertise to small businesses. She is an author and the Director of the LiftFund Dallas Fort Worth Women's Business Center. She discusses her methods of working with businesses on their brands, the importance of business funding and capital, and how she advocates with LiftFund to assist women and minorities with the capital they need to thrive.Thank you to our sponsor:Altruist Home Healthcare Solutionshttps://www.altruisthhc.com Connect with us: / bigtexasbossin / lalaniij Youtube: Big Texas Bossin' Big Texas Bossin' is brought to you by the Santilli Media GroupHMUA: Miguel of Dallas Wardrobe Stylist: Felisha Belle Audio Engineer + Editor: Ma...
S1 | Ep 04: Path to Purpose: Women Who Took Chances in Pursuit of Their Passion
Nov 10 2023
S1 | Ep 04: Path to Purpose: Women Who Took Chances in Pursuit of Their Passion
The Business Segment features Business Mastermind, Author, and Entrepreneur Dr. Velma Trayham. She discusses her journey to becoming a millionaire and first-generation business owner for her family. The bright and brilliant Houston-native shares with host Lalanii Wilson Jones her road to the success of her company, Thinkzilla, and her passion for advocating for community empowerment! In the Lifestyle Segment, Lalanii checks in with Sakeysha Williams, a Luxury Vacation Designer known for her sexy “Baecation Designer” services. She discusses repurposing her travel business during the pandemic, designing trips that cater to high-end lifestyles, romantic preferences, and touches on the uptick in “Melanated Travel”. The destination diva offers key tips on how to Bae-Cation like a Boss!Wild Card Segment guest Publicist, Branding Guru, Author, and owner of Trea Day PR firm, Treavion Davenport speaks on discovering her life’s purpose with only $25 and a dream! She spills the tea on her crisis management skills that helped exonerate rapper Gucci Mane of murder charges - and dives into her gift for storytelling and her work as co-author of urban fiction novel Sugar Mama, Living for the Sacrifice: A Hood Hero’s Guide to Success with Brian Maurice Brown and Trae Tha Truth’s Mythunderstood!Thank you to our sponsor:Altruist Home Healthcare Solutionshttps://www.altruisthhc.com Connect with us: / bigtexasbossin / lalaniij Youtube: Big Texas Bossin' Big Texas Bossin' is brought to you by the Santilli Media GroupHMUA: Miguel of Dallas Wardrobe Stylist: Felisha Belle Audio Engineer + Editor: Ma...
S1 | Ep 03: Sisters in the Driver’s Seat: Bossin Up from Dating to Innovation
Nov 10 2023
S1 | Ep 03: Sisters in the Driver’s Seat: Bossin Up from Dating to Innovation
Big Texas Bossin’s Lifestyle Segment features Success Psychologist and Life Strategist Dr. Lawana Gladney who dives right into her inspiring story of how she launched a career in Success Psychology and spills the tea on her methods for working with clients and their mental health in order to change behavior and achieve success. She discusses her book, “If You’re in the Driver's Seat, Why Are You Lost?”, drops keys to having an amazing life, and gives the game on navigating grown folk dating via her podcast; “Single Life with Dr. G: Dating Over 40”!In this Business Segment, Host Lalanii Wilson Jones speaks with Energy Efficiency phenom Natalie King, the country’s 1st African American woman-owned electric vehicle charger manufacturer! The savvy woman of God commandeers Dunamis Clean Energy Partners, a multimillion-dollar energy consulting and service firm, and shares her inspiration for founding one of the top clean energy companies in the MidWest! This boss drops gems on navigating in a male-dominated industry and keeping her community at the forefront of her mission for carbon neutrality!Thank you to our sponsor:Altruist Home Healthcare Solutionshttps://www.altruisthhc.com Connect with us: / bigtexasbossin / lalaniij Youtube: Big Texas Bossin' Big Texas Bossin' is brought to you by the Santilli Media GroupHMUA: Miguel of Dallas Wardrobe Stylist: Felisha Belle Audio Engineer + Editor: Ma...