ABOUT US
Yaminah Childress, J.D., stands as a dynamic force in the fields of business, law, philanthropy, mindfulness, and more.
Armed with a remarkable academic background, including three degrees—an AA in Education, a BS in Business Administration, and a Juris Doctorate in Law—Yaminah is the visionary founder and CEO of YANY Beauty. Under her leadership, this groundbreaking black-owned luxury beauty brand has achieved an extraordinary growth rate, nearing 50% year over year, and successfully raised over $500k in non-dilutive capital.
Through her one-on-one and small group consultancy and online courses, she leverages her expertise to guide aspiring entrepreneurs in starting successful businesses with a focus on mindfulness.
As she manages her extensive empire, Yaminah places her top priorities on family, mentorship, activism, mental health awareness, and driving social change. Her commitment to these values has garnered recognition, including being named a ForbesBLK Local Advisor, TEDx speaker, recipient of the Greater Women’s Business Council Trailblazer of the Year LACE Award, GeorgiaTrend's 40 under 40, Women on the Move, and a CafeMocha Radio SaluteHer Awardee to name a few.
Her businesses have been featured in national and local media including Essence Magazine, HuffingtonPost, Medium, ForbesOne, Atlanta Business Chronicles, Fayette County News, and more.
Qualifications
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25 years of entrepreneurship and small business experience
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Raised over half a million of non-dilutive capital
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Bachelor's degree in Business Administration
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Juris Doctorate in Law with a focus on contracts, tax, and conflict resolution
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Strong leadership with the ability to adapt to diverse business environments and industries
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18 years of studying and practicing mindfulness techniques and mindful-based interventions
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10 years of experience in small business consultancy
Certifications
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Certified Mindfulness Coach
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Enrolled Agent under the IRS
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Registered Mediator
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Certified Arbitrator under FINRA
CONSULTANCY TEAM
Shelly
Project Management
Dion
Business Strategies
Anthony
Marketing Strategies
