71 Millennium - Twenty-third Edition BUSINESS, FINANCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP with clients and serve their needs more intuitively based on body language and the deep rapport she forms with each client. Finally, the compassion that she has demonstrated through her nonprofit work shines through in her interactions with clients and her staff. Ms. Mayo acknowledges that no woman is an island, and she is eternally grateful to her staff for giving her the support needed to make the business successful. Serving as the exclusive aficionado for the NAACP Image Awards and collaborating with icons like Marlon Wayans and Steve Harvey, she acts as a “cigar concierge,” blending luxury experiences with workshops on etiquette, communication and mental health support. A graduate of Shaw University and a recipient of the Budding Entrepreneur, Rise and Tea Cup awards, Ms. Mayo’s inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who serves as a testament to her enduring impact across multiple industries. She continues to lead by example; whether she is building custom lounges for C-suite executives or advocating for those in the shadows, her goal remains the same: to inspire tenacity and provide a roadmap for continuous growth. wedding parties and golfing events, her skills and expertise can elevate any adult gathering where a relaxed, comfortable environment is desired, either for networking or relaxation. In one of her earliest professional endeavors, Ms. Mayo was a personal assistant to hip-hop artists. She was intrigued by the glamour of the music industry and how artists could pour 100% of themselves into their music. Inspired, Ms. Mayo determined to put all of herself into her own endeavors, using her creativity and insights to transform events into massive successes through attention to detail and her talent for cultivating an all-encompassing experience, rather than a by-the-numbers event. Through the Novelty Mobile Cigar Lounge, Ms. Mayo has served both individual and corporate clients, such as Jack and Jill of America and Fort Valley University. As a business owner, Ms. Mayo’s success is the sum of her hard-earned experiences across a number of different disciplines. She draws upon her work in the finance industry to keep the lounge running smoothly, and she reflects on her time as a mental health professional to form a deeper connection
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