J. Garnett Strategic Business Consulting

Two years ago, I embarked on a journey of entrepreneurship.

This path taught me more than I could have ever dreamed of and has brought the most wonderful people into my life – incredible clients, generous partners, and many new friends.

I am humbled and grateful to those who have trusted me with their strategic business and communication efforts. I can truly say my clients are THE BEST. To those of you reading this, my life is better because of meeting you – you will forever hold a place in my heart and mind. It was my absolute pleasure to work alongside you, to learn from you, and grow with you.

But I believe that when my heart falls in love with something new, I must explore it. So today I am announcing the closing of one chapter and the beginning of the next.

I am thrilled to share that I’ve accepted the position of Sr. Manager of Digital Community & Content Strategy at Textron Aviation.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with the Communications Team at Textron Aviation on various special projects over the last two years. The team is amazing – I am in constant awe of the authenticity, tenacity, and professionalism each team member exhibits daily. I am humbled and honored to work alongside the Content Team on global content and social media efforts.

You may wonder “Why leave your business?” I admit, this moment is bittersweet. While I wouldn’t change the journey of owning and running my own business, I’ve longed to be part of an internal team. My heart finds immense joy working alongside the incredible Communications Team at Textron Aviation.

To those of you considering embarking on a new journey of business ownership or taking a new, challenging role – do it and do it now.

A power unlocked within me when I started my business. A fire that ignited when I looked around and realized there wasn’t anyone to fall back on…. my success or failure was 100% mine to own. If I had to choose one word to describe the last two years, it would be strength. Building my inner strength, realizing my full potential and voice, and challenging others to find their strength and leverage it.

I challenge you to find the people, the work, and the journeys that bring you joy and go after them with a heart of courage. We have one life to live.

Strategic planning and strategizing for growth is my happy place ✨✨✨

Less than a year ago Kristen Townsend, Founder of the newly rebranded ICT Lifestyle Management, and I met with a clear intention to figure out “what was next” for her business. We discussed her vision, potential opportunities, challenges, and developed a business strategy roadmap for growth.

If you know Kristen, you know she is the Queen of GSD. Today we celebrated her INCREDIBLE progress on the roadmap, which she has conquered in an astoundingly short timeframe 👑

Strategic planning focused on growth is one of the skills I was most excited to share with others when I started my business. My heart was full of joy and humbled as today Kristen and I paused to celebrate her progress and growth, and intentionally explore strategic next steps. It set my soul on fire 🔥🔥🔥

Kristen, I am constantly in awe of your tenacity and kindness. I am beyond grateful our paths crossed, am extremely proud of the work we’ve accomplished together, and I am thrilled to support you during these next steps and beyond.

Cheers to this badass chapter and ALL the ones following ✨

Local entrepreneur Savannah Beth Vonada is pure light and good energy ✨

And her FLAGSHIP location of Peppered Skye Boutique is officially opening this SATURDAY!

It’s is a whole VIBEEEE – I was left speechless at the transformation of the shipping container (and perhaps shedded a few tears of awe when I saw the pink glitter floor! 🥲)

My favorite thing about Peppered Skye? Besides the incredible owner, the new womens boutique required a whole new phrase to accurately depict the in-store experience and the bright, unique, and witty products >>> NEON ECLECTIC 🦄 💫 🌈

Experience it and celebrate with us this Saturday, May 6 from 10-7 at The Garages at Revolutsia during her grand opening and ribbon cutting!

As I’ve gotten to know Savannah, I was blessed with the opportunity to meet her mom. She shared with me the perfect words to describe Savannah – “When she was little she would wear circles, squares, and triangles all at once! It didn’t make sense for others, but it did for her and it looked GOOD. She owned it and made it work.”

Savannah, you are a unicorn. You radiate joy and your smile is infectious. Your lighthearted yet authentic approach to life and your ability to make others feel like they belong is a true gift. I have enjoyed working with you so far in The Garages and look forward to supporting you in your business growth! ✨

Jaclyn is an incredible example of building your business with intentionality.

✨ She is focused on her niche
✨ Always thinking of her customer
✨ And has a superhuman brain for how to engage her audience through social capital

This morning we had an honest and purposeful conversation about the importance of building a business team - people, connections, and resource providers who see her vision, believe in her vision, and want to support her in her business growth journey. As true in business as it is in life, those that we surround ourselves with either help us rise or fall.

If you have been sleeping on her new concept Blush Bookstore located The Garages at Cleveland Corner you are missing out! Grab a new spring read and support this brilliant entrepreneur who has launched not one but THREE niche concepts in recent years - House of Jupiter, Bookish Events, Blush Bookstore - all from Wichita 😎

Jaclyn, you are inspiring and I am humbled to be supporting you as you accelerate your business growth! Let’s GOOOOOOO 💪

New bookstore to open in Wichita, and this one might just make you blush

Oscar and Vanessa Pineda are two of the best people I’ve ever met.

I'm fortunate through my work with The GaragesI’ve had the true pleasure of getting to know them as business owners, yes….but also as humans. They care deeply about those around them, they value community, and they deeply love their family.

Their newly launched café as part of the The Garages incubator program - Las Adelitas Café by Esperanza Coffee Roasters LLC– is SO MUCH MORE than a café for these two entrepreneurs. It’s a place to build community, bring people together, and share their Hispanic and Latin culture through coffee.

And the Café is a physical symbol to inspire those around them – their kids to have big dreams, and for other immigrants to have the courage to grow their futures.

In The Garages program we talk about honest and authentic fears. And in the beginning Oscar and Vanessa shared the fear of having an empty café after launch… and it brings me to tears the success they are seeing after all the hard work they’ve put in. They are so deserving of this love and success.

If you haven’t been there yet, GO NOW. Once you walk in the door, you feel connection, you feel family, you feel belonging. And that’s what our community should be about.

If you don’t know Phylicia Thompson yet, you will 🔥🔥🔥

She is the bada$$ founder and fashionista of 2 Beatz Boutique. She is a proven leader – launching and igniting community movements such as Bringing It Black in addition to her own boutique. And today she announced her FIRST brick-and-mortar retail incubator shop in downtown Wichita!

2 Beatz is a business casual retail concept that focuses on empowering women through fashion. I can’t image a better concept to be the FIRST tenant of an expanded Garages program at Fidelity Bank’s RISE Car Park, in close proximity to GROW + BOTANIC at GROW.

Join me in congratulating Phylicia on her incubator launch!

Phylicia, you are an incredible leader. Your tenacity, courage and intentionality are clear indicators of your future success. I have already loved working with you on financing and communications, but have perhaps loved our conversations over mini bundt cakes the best 🥰 I am excited to continue working with you, your mentor team, and so many others on this journey.

And a HUGE thank you to Fidelity Bank, who has been a generous partner of The Garages. Thank you for helping us grow the next generation of retail business leaders in Wichita. And of course a thanks to our primary funding partner – The Knight Foundation Fund at the Wichita Foundation.

If you know of someone with a unique retail concept that would be a great incubator candidate, drop their handle in the comments or have them apply at www.thegarageswichita.com

Are you ready to seize your business vision in 2023?

The Garage at Cleveland Corner is accepting applications for unique retail concepts NOW >>> thegarageswichita.com

Apply today for an opportunity to test your concept and receive unmatched business startup support.

IT’S OFFICIAL! 🎉🎉🎉

Mini Co.is moving to their permanent home at Clifton Square! In six quick months the owner, Juliana, has launched and grown a new apparel and accessories concept for modern minis in The Garage @ Cleveland Corner ✨

It is incredible to witness the growth that occurs when entrepreneurship and hard work meets opportunity. Juliana, you are a rockstar and a visionary and it’s been a pleasure to work with you during your time in the Garages program. Congratulations to you and the entire Mini Co team!

Read the story from Carrie Rengers of Wichita Eagle below or at https://bit.ly/MiniCoMove

Are you ready to build your retail dream? We are accepting applications for The Garage @ Cleveland Corner now at www.thegarageswichita.com. Don’t miss the opportunity to grow your concept next to the incredible Janelle King, owner of The Workroom and Eightball Fashion plus incredible concepts like Viola's Pantry and The Artist Lounge!

Latest Garage at Cleveland Corner incubator tenant now has her own permanent space