Uplift: A Single Mom's company is a premiere provider of PPE, industrial, janitorial, and construction supplies.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jennifer Barbosa. CEO and Founder of International Supply Partners (ISP), about breaking into government contracting, navigating a male-dominated industry, and the complexities of supply chain management. 🔑 Key Themes & Highlights Breaking into Government Contracting Barbosa started her business by targeting government contracts, recognizing that the government is the largest buyer of goods and services. She explained how RFQs (Request for Quotes) and RFPs (Request for Proposals) allow new suppliers to compete for contracts. Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry She admitted that entering the industrial supply sector was challenging but credited her fearlessness and determination for her success. Barbosa emphasized that women entrepreneurs must focus on value and expertise rather than industry stereotypes. Supply Chain & Procurement Strategies ISP specializes in safety, PPE, industrial, janitorial, and construction supplies, ensuring cost-effective procurement solutions. Barbosa detailed how understanding supply chain logistics helped her compete with big-box suppliers. COVID-19 & PPE Pricing Surge During the pandemic, PPE prices skyrocketed due to high demand and supply chain disruptions. Barbosa explained how manufacturers shifted production to PPE, leading to price gouging and bidding wars. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in Business Barbosa’s company is certified as a minority-owned and women-owned business, but she emphasized that quality and service—not identity—should drive business success. She believes that DEI initiatives should not be the sole reason for doing business, but rather a tool for leveraging opportunities. 📘 About Jennifer Barbosa & International Supply PartnersJennifer Barbosa is a visionary entrepreneur and supply chain specialist, leading International Supply Partners (ISP) in streamlining procurement for businesses and government agencies. ISP is a trusted provider of essential goods, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and competitive pricing. #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Mar 202526min
Special Guest Will Packer, Strawberry Letter - His Place Or Mine, Would You Rather, and more - 03.20.25
The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Thursday, March 20th, 2025: Special Guest - Will Packer is on to talk Ready To Love and what’s going on with this season. Shirley’s Strawberry Letter is from a man who can’t seem to get his new wife’s ex-husband out of his home. Tommy & Junior step up with their version of relationship advice, the crew plays a round of Would You Rather, and more!Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Mar 20251h 24min
Ready To Love Mid Season Drama, A Pop Quiz, The Blind Barber, There Is Always An Odor, and more - 03.19.25
The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Wednesday, March 19th, 2025: Is Ready To Love doing a mid-season split? Tommy will tell you. Then later, he'll roll out his "Blind Barber" prank. Shirley has another crazy Strawberry Letter about a woman who is over all of the smells that come with her man. There's relationship advice, Would You Rather, and more!Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Mar 20251h 24min
A Fake Proposal To Get Free Drinks, Spring Break, Would You Rather, and more - 03.18.25
The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Tuesday, March 18th, 2025: Tommy & Junior step in for the CLO to answer relationship questions, Carla Ferrell recaps last night’s iHeart Radio Music Awards, The Strawberry Letter deals with a woman is concerned about how comfortable her man is getting with “borrowing” things. There’s Would You Rather, and more!Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Mar 20251h 24min
A Word From The Pastors, Ask The CLO, "He & His Brother's Baby Mama", & more! - 03.17.25
The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Monday, March 17th, 2025: The Pastors are in to share a word, The Strawberry Letter deals with a woman who found out her husband has kids with his brother’s baby mama, Tommy pranks a makeup artist with a stupid request, Would You Rather, and more!Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Mar 20251h 31min
George Clinton Suing For $100mil, The BLM Mural In DC is Being Removed, Roscoe Wallace, Would You Rather, Strawberry Letter: My Husband & Side Dude Are Besties - 03.14.25
The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Friday, March 14th, 2025: Steve has had enough of these crazy Ask The CLO questions, The BLM Mural in Washington DC is being removed, George Clinton is suing his former business partner for $100mil and Roscoe Wallace has some thoughts about that, The Strawberry Letter deals with a woman who’s side dude is her husband’s bestie, Would You Rather, and more!Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Mar 20251h 31min
Would You Sell Your Citizenship?, Mishaps In Nature, Ask The CLO, The Curry Goat Prank, & more! -3.13.25 - 03.13.25
The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Thursday, March 13th, 2025: Steve talks people through some sticky relationship situations in Ask The CLO, The Strawberry Letter deals with a man who’s upset about his wife dressing provocatively after logic weight, Would You Rather, and more!Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Mar 20251h 31min
Perseverance: Twice a teen mother, high school dropout, and still built a multi-million-dollar family law firm.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Attorney Tessie D. Edwards. A family and criminal law attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia. Here's a breakdown of the key highlights and themes from the episode: 🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Early Life & Adversity Tessie Edwards grew up in a challenging environment marked by poverty, teen pregnancy, and systemic injustice. She became a mother at 16, dropped out of high school, and had her second child by 18. Despite these challenges, she never lost sight of her dream to become a lawyer. 2. Turning Point A pivotal moment came when someone told her that her daughter looked like her. That realization sparked a deep desire to become someone her daughter could look up to. 3. Relentless Pursuit of Education Earned her GED, then an associate degree to qualify for military service. After a brief stint in the military (cut short due to pregnancy and miscarriage), she pursued higher education. Graduated from Indiana University with five children and went on to law school with her then-husband. 4. Professional Success Now runs a multi-million dollar law firm in Atlanta, Georgia. Has handled over 2,000 criminal cases and is deeply committed to serving families in crisis. Her firm has been serving the Atlanta community for over 15 years. 5. Support System Credits her success to a strong support network: her husband (who co-runs the firm), her children, her brother, and her team. Emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with people who believe in your vision. 6. Advice & Motivation Be clear about your goals and stay focused. Don’t wait for the “right time”—start now. Believe in your dream even when others don’t. Use adversity as fuel for your ambition. 💬 Memorable Quotes “I feel thankful but not satisfied.” “My life was so divinely chosen… I was just given a dream and the courage to go after it.” “Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go!” #BEST #STRAW #SHMS Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Mar 202525min
