And at that graduation moment, I didn’t just see her. I saw myself. I saw the nights I worked late building this business so I could pay tuition and still make payroll. I saw the sacrifices I made so she could intern on Capitol Hill at the office of the Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, while I bootstrapped a company without investors. I saw how every time I told her, “You can be your own boss,” she believed it—because she saw her mother living it. You see, when I started Prescott Solutions, I wasn’t just trying to create a business. I was building a legacy. Something my daughter could point to and say, “That’s ours. That’s my mother’s vision. That’s what Black excellence looks like.” And here’s what I tell her—and every young woman of color coming up behind me: You do not have to shrink to succeed. You don’t have to choose between your creativity and your career. You don’t have to chase validation from systems that weren’t built with you in mind.
Business does not have to mean burning yourself out for someone else’s dream. It can mean launching your own. That’s the future I’m building through Prescott Solutions. A future where our children don’t just apply for jobs—they create them. A future where being Black and brilliant is not an anomaly—it’s the standard. So, when I watched her walk across that stage, I realized something profound: she is not the exception. She is the beginning. The beginning of a generation that doesn’t have to constantly explain how they got there. A generation that doesn’t apologize for their power. A generation that builds businesses without permission. She is my mirror. She is my motivation. And her future—and the future of every young Black leader—is why I do what I do. Our Mission at Prescott Solutions At Prescott Solutions, our mission is simple: connect top-tier talent with meaningful career opportunities. We are a boutique staffing and workforce development firm that’s proud to help our clients build winning teams—and help individuals land roles that truly reflect their skills, aspirations, and potential. Whether you’re a job seeker looking for your next big break or an organization in need of diverse, qualified candidates—Prescott Solutions is here to help. We’ve staffed positions at places like Xcel Energy, Vail Resorts, Panorama Consulting Solutions, Diversant, Accenture and Robert Half. Our approach is personal, strategic, and inclusive. We offer resume building, interview prep, job training, workforce development consulting, and more.
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