Written by: Natasha Lee, Executive Contributor
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Influencer Media Moguls and Couplepreneurs Dr. CaSay and The Franchise Jay Claxton of The Franchise Entertainment Group. Dr. CaSay and Jay Claxton are respected as some of the most influential Black couples around today. Dr. CaSay and Jay’s experience combined includes working with major networks, and notable celebrities while paving the way and continuing to pay it forward to those who are up and coming in business, entertainment, media, and more.
The power couple, head of The Franchise Entertainment Group, a household name within the media industry, and an empire that makes up FRNCHS Clothing, Franchise Radio, Franchise Magazine, Love Business on Lock Podcast, and soon Franchise TV. As of late filmed reality TV show “Mind Your Businesses” and currently cast for another production. The “Couplepreneur” just finished their new book “The Unmuted Love In Business” available now on Amazon. The Franchise Jay Claxton and Dr. CaSay have created a movement for the culture. The Franchise Group digital billboard was displayed in Times Square, NYC in December of 2021. What is the best part about being an influential couplepreneur? Dr. CaSay: The best part for us is being an example to other couples. For us, we enjoy building together and showing others how to create. What has the journey been like for you to create your multimedia empire Franchise Entertainment Group? Jay: Ha- you know 8 years ago when I first asked Dr. CaSay to help me grow in business I never knew it would turn into a love affair like this. More importantly I never in a million years imagine that I/we would have expanded into a Global Multimedia Company. The Franchise Entertainment Group has several layers: FRNCHS Clothing, Franchise PR, Radio, Magazine, Prosperity Franchise, and coming to this Spring Franchise TV. How would you describe each other work ethic? Jay: Dr. CaSay is very pinpoint and organized. She is a researcher and thorough shroud businessperson. Me I am creative and can be all over the place. I am a lot better thanks to her but she is definitely the structure and I am the personality. Congrats on being featured on a Times Square billboard. How does that feel? Dr. CaSay: I can not really put into words how it felt. For me, it was an epic moment that displayed all of the hard work that Jay and I had done. It was a testimony for how if you are diligently following God’s plan and doing right, you will be in places that no one can remove you from. What does it mean for you to be in love?
Dr. CaSay: I am Jay’s rib and he is my spine. Understanding and knowing every day that I have him and I’m loved by Jay allows me to push harder.
Jay: Listen Dr.CaSay is my baby. She goes so hard for me and her love is unconditional. I NEVER worry about anything because I know with her I will always be good.
When you look back on all of your accomplishments together, what keeps you both motivated?
Jay: We keep each other motivated that and we are building our empire for our kids. We have a blended family. I love her kids as if they were mine and she loves mine just the same.
What’s next for Dr. CaSay and The Franchise Jay Claxton?
Dr. CaSay: What’s next well we can’t tell all our secrets just know as we expand we will never disappoint.
What advice would you have for aspiring business owners and those who want to create a multimedia empire as you have?
Dr. CaSay: Stay the course NEVER ALLOW ANYONE OR THING discourage You. Remember NO ONE CARES about the story they only want to see the Show.
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Natasha Lee, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Natasha Lee, a Business Enthusiast, Thought Leader, Speaker, Influencer, Philanthropist, Editor, Educator, and serial entrepreneur, is the proud Founder & CEO of Make Your Dreams Come True (MYDCT) & Being That Girl (That Girl). Make Your Dreams Come True (mydct.net) is an internationally known outsourcing firm. Professionals, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Innovators, Fortune 50 and 500 companies outsource their business needs to the firm, and Natasha makes sure that it gets done! There is no project too small or too big for the firm. Now in regards to Being That Girl, the agency encourages, supports, and celebrates the success of women. The collaborative partnerships stretch from the USA to the UK. It's been a tremendous experience for Natasha to serve countless business owners and organizations over the last 15 years. Wearing many hats when servicing her clients and community, she's identified as a consultant, a mentor, coach, cheerleader and described as a Shero by many. Natasha and her team assist individuals and organizations daily, offering services that promote self-esteem and creating companies daily from idea to conception. When executing dreams, she is the missing antidote to business success. Services include call center, procurement and fulfillment, marketing, strategy, business development, sales, technical support, design, seo, training, programming, recruitment, pr/media, and new processes and services implementation. Natasha is always on the call; though complex, it keeps her busy doing good things. Natasha Lee continues to mentor individuals of all ages, helping them build self-esteem, chance their dreams, celebrate one another and create together.
