Spoon Talk-Business July 26, 2024.

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All right, so let me say good evening from Liberia, the rest of the world. Good afternoon, good morning wherever you are. Welcome to Spoon Talk Business here on SPO 107.5 FM, Fabric 101.1 FM. We are also live on Spoon TV, Fabric TV, and Super TV. We welcome you on this 177th anniversary of Liberia. Happy, happy anniversary, Mama Liberia. Happy 26th to our people here in Liberia and the diaspora. The fact that you are listening to SPO 107.5 or watching Spoon TV live is fantastic. This is your business forum, Spoon Talk Business. We are here to discuss different businesses today.

Our hosts are already seated: Madame Titi Konneh, Dr. Francine Richardson. My name is Lorena Horry, I am your producer, and of course, Prince H, Prince Magic Fingers is here as our engineer, making sure we bring you fabulous photos from around the city as Liberians celebrate today. It is a big holiday in Liberia. All the kids came out, entertainment places are full, people are having fun and enjoying themselves. I told someone it doesn't matter how hungry you are today, you are forced to eat chicken meat. People are just celebrating around the country.

So we welcome you; we say happy, happy, happy Independence Celebration, Mama Liberia. The rich country, I tell you, you need to see how all Liberians came out today and are all over the streets. We pray for the safety of our people, especially the little ones, as they celebrate today. Today is the 26th day of July. We welcome you to Spoon Talk Business.

Thank you, Lorena. My 26th is on your over there. I hope we got it enough when you come to get all your 26. I'm keeping track of everything and not missing holidays now, so.

Alright, so welcome, let me bring Madame Titi on. Today is the 26th day, and the celebration is all over the country. People are celebrating, people are jubilating; they are celebrating the holiday. If they are celebrating the country, I don't know, but we are not discussing politics. We are discussing business, no politics, just business. You rock those glasses, girl.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Happy 26th, hope you all know that, and I want to tell all Liberians that it's serious.

Keep. So welcome, both of you. Liberia has been fabulous today. I wanted you ladies to know we have different activities going on around the country. Our guests, most of them shy away because when it comes to July 26, our people want to celebrate. They don't want to be out. They say, oh, let's put it to next week. That's why we don't have a guest today. I am sorry for that lineup of guests, but most of them want to go and celebrate their holiday with their families. That's why they can't be here. So now that you ladies are here, I know you're going to discuss different businesses in Liberia. When I went around talking to people, some of them are so busy they don't want to be on camera. So we can bring you videos and photos, but the people are celebrating.

Today is a big holiday in Liberia. Most children, around 95% of them, have to dress, wear new clothes, do their nails, lashes if they never did it, do their hair. Children are being dressed, and my attention is drawn to the little ones that they can carry the entire. They face their hair. Those braiding hair are making a lot of money. Even today, they came out to plait hair. You go to the marketplaces, streets where people are doing lashes, nails, and hair for this one day. The day is almost over, but they are still.

People have the option to dress in new clothes. There are different Liberian-themed t-shirts celebrating Mama Liberia. People wear different t-shirts celebrating this day, 177 years of Liberia. Some ask what a 177-year-old country has to celebrate for, but one thing I know about Liberians is, we know how to celebrate, we know how to jubilate, we know how to enjoy ourselves. So you're welcome.

Yes, yes, yes! Thank you, Lorena. Happy 26th to the two of you, happy 26th to DJ Magic Fingers, happy 26th to all of you out there that came to hang out with us on Spoon Talk Business. Today is July 26, so hanging all day, we talk about everything. Put the numbers on the screen, Magic. Call in, let's talk. Interact with the people today. Tell us where you're calling from, what you're doing today. We want to know all those things.

As we speak, there are events all around Monrovia. Liberians are always celebrating; they celebrate July 26 like no other. It's like July 4th in the USA. Besides that, Jetty J was out in the streets today, providing food, dividing food all around Monrovia and in Whea. I think even as we speak, they are feeding over 3,000 children. People are giving to others on this day.

Let's talk about how businesses are benefiting today. The entrepreneurs who foresaw this day and prepared t-shirts and other merchandise, congratulations. They are really making a lot of money today. Small businesses, hair braiders, nail technicians, everybody is cashing in on this fun.

Some people say today is not their birthday, but they celebrate with Liberia because it's our collective birthday. Happy Independence Anniversary, Mama Liberia! We make Liberia shine through our businesses. If you are running a business today, how are you preparing? How is your customer service? How are you catering to those coming out to celebrate?

Let's talk about everything today. It's all business. We are all very, very happy to be here. Let's make today special.

If you are out and about today, send us pictures, call in. We will show the pictures, get joy from everywhere. Liberia is us, and we are Liberia. Happy Independence Day.

For those who feel marginalized by the system or feel they are not getting the business opportunities, reach out to us. We are here to talk and help you grow your business. Also, to those giving grants and big contracts, ensure fairness, especially to Liberian businesses. They need those opportunities to grow.

Finally, Happy 26th Day to Liberia. Let's keep celebrating and working to better our beautiful country.

Keywords

• Liberia Independence
• Spoon Talk Business
• Liberian Businesses
• July 26
• Small Businesses
• Celebrating
• Business Opportunities
• Fairness
• Social Responsibility

FAQs

Q: What is Spoon Talk Business?
A: Spoon Talk Business is a platform where different business topics and ideas are discussed. It’s broadcasted on SPO 107.5 FM, Fabric 101.1 FM, Spoon TV, Fabric TV, and Super TV.

Q: When is Liberia's Independence Day?
A: Liberia's Independence Day is celebrated on July 26th.

Q: How do Liberians celebrate Independence Day?
A: Liberians celebrate by dressing in new clothes, doing hair and nails, going out to entertainment places, and participating in various activities across the country.

Q: How are Liberian businesses benefiting from Independence Day?
A: Many small businesses like hair braiders, nail technicians, and those selling t-shirts and other merchandise capitalize on the holiday to earn extra income.

Q: What are some challenges Liberian businesses face?
A: Some Liberian businesses feel marginalized and find it difficult to receive grants and contracts compared to foreign businesses operating in Liberia.

Q: How can marginalized Liberian businesses get support?
A: Marginalized businesses are encouraged to reach out to platforms like Spoon Talk Business for support and to stay informed about available grants and business opportunities.