Deona's Entrepreneurial Story
Hey there! Let me e-introduce myself! I’m Deona Thomas, a second-generation entrepreneur and gifted business strategist. I leverage my business acumen and experience to empower women like you to achieve your entrepreneurial dreams. Growing up, my siblings and I were constantly asked not, “where do you want to work?” but, “what type of business do you want to create?”
After grad school, I worked in hospital administration then I joined my family's restaurant business, Kenny's Ribs & Chicken, which at its peak boasted 41 outlets across Chicago, Michigan, and Indiana. Recognizing that our employees' needed affordable housing, my husband and I established a property management and construction company. We started with an 8-unit building and now we manage over 2000 units!
With three successful businesses, a 30-year marriage, and three daughters, I have mastered the entrepreneurial lifestyle.
I share my insights through online courses, focusing on three core values: Freedom, Wealth, and Impact. I believe entrepreneurship offers women flexibility, the opportunity to create generational wealth, and the ability to make a positive impact.
I am committed to guiding aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly women seeking an integrated balance of business and family. My message of faithfulness, health, family-first values, and legacy-building inspires my audience to build their own empires. I am a great example of the transformative power of entrepreneurship, and . . .