Camden, NJ- On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, LAEDA hosted the final class of its Women’s Business Academy Program Session 95. The class brought together eight highly motivated entrepreneurs, representing a vast variety of industries including, Therapy services, yoga and mindful services, photography training including scuba diving and more, hotdogs, pretzels, drinks and more, high fashion photography, videography and more, childcare services, education and more, coffee shop with pastries and event space rental, rental of photo-booths with prompts for events and facials, body contouring and skincare products. Over the course of the nine-week program, participants received 72 + hours of training from industry professionals as well as business planning education and business counseling.

Tomeia Thornton is the owner and operator of Munchie’s Amazing Sweets (located in Vineland NJ), which specializes in homemade; cupcakes, cookies, dessert jars, and brownies. We had a chance to sit down with her to ask about her experience with entrepreneurship and LAEDA's training program.