Building community through storytelling, truth, and transparency.
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Executive Producer
Through Te'Jal's leadership, What's the Biz has helped increase the visibility and brand awareness of more than 100 Black-owned businesses in Dayton.
Season 3 of What’s the Biz reached 72k+ views, partnering with organizations like the Greater West Dayton Incubator and Launch Dayton to connect local Black owned businesses to much needed resources.
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Journalist and Media Personality
Te’Jal’s coverage of business, politics, and mental health have been featured in local and national publications. Te'Jal has also interviewed legendary artists like Jo Jo Brim and Christopher "Play" Martin from Kid N' Play.
In 2022, Te’Jal launched Moments of Clarity a platform building community through transparent conversations and storytelling. In 2023, MoC grows in reach with a recurring column in the only Black owned newspaper in Dayton: The Dayton Weekly News.
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Story Coach
Te’Jal is a passionate story coach! With a B.A. in English from the University of Dayton.
As a Story Coach for LORE, Te’Jal has led the storytelling initiatives of organizations ranging from higher education institutions to venture capitalist firms to grassroots community organizations.
She believes that storytelling creates a powerful opportunity for self awareness which
Moments of Clarity | Season 2
In 2022, Te’Jal launched Moments of Clarity, a platform that builds community through transparent conversations and storytelling. In 2023, in addition to a second season — Moments of Clarity grows in reach as a recurring column in the only Black owned newspaper in Dayton: The Dayton Weekly News.
What’s the Biz with TJ
Te’Jal is the executive producer and host of What's the Biz with TJ, a digital platform that tells the stories of Black-owned businesses in communities across the nation. Through Te'Jal's leadership, What's the Biz has helped increase the visibility and brand awareness of more than 100 Black-owned businesses in Dayton.
