In honor of Black History Month, we're spotlighting #ACKChamber Black Owned Businesses! We asked Moirar Leveille of MOIRAR Holistic Wellness, LLC a few questions, here are her answers!

Q: How long have you been in business/in your industry?  

A: 3 years 

Q: How would you describe your business or services? 

A: Health and Wellness--Helping people get vibrancy and increase their wellbeing.

Q: As a black person entering the industry, how were you received in the industry as you were starting your business vs your treatment now? 

A: Starting my business has not been easy. It takes time to build a business from trial and error and get the information. 

Q: To what do you attribute your success? 

A: To my persistence and determination. I do believe in finding the answers instead of waiting passively. We all have our gift we were born with. It is up to us to develop it.

Q: Who is the most influential black person throughout history in your life and why? 

A: Oprah Winfrey 

Q: Why do you think it's important to support other black owned businesses? 

A: Because first it is so hard to get resources and you don’t have a legacy of wealth to start.

Q: Any tips or advice for young black people interested in starting their own business? 

A: Start young and be persistent. Celebrate every step and believe that IT’S POSSIBLE. Ask questions, find mentors and invest in yourself slowly to have the right mindset to succeed.

Q: What can we expect from your company next? 

A: Growing into a wellness center where people are able to find solutions to their imbalances from the root cause. Empowering individuals to Own Their Lives and believe their body has the wisdom to heal itself.