The Eubanks Siblings

Rodney Wayne Branche
Copa Style Magazine Publisher/Editor-in-Chief
~ Sudan ~

Copa: What is your age?
Sudan: I am 13 years old, I just turned 13 March 21st! Yes, I’m Aries! At the age of 8-13, I’ve visited the U.N. several times and shared the importance of Youth Entrepreneurialism. I fed 200 families through Harvest Fest, founded and owned my own company, and even spoken on panels in Texas, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, New York, and D.C! I’m also Captain of my Peer Counseling class, and future pageant queen all while maintaining my ambitions and 3.8 GPA!
Copa: How does it feel to be the youngest in your family?
Sudan: It’s feels as though I have four parents at all times! I have a 10 year age gap with my Brother Dakar, and a 12 year age gap with my Sister Cairo! Having older family members gave me a new perspective! My brother has mentored me on various life skills such as preventing procrastination and the power of being on time! On the other hand, my sister has mentored me with pageantry, and patience. In the future, we’ll both be crown sisters!
Sudan: I am 13 years old, I just turned 13 March 21st! Yes, I’m Aries! At the age of 8-13, I’ve visited the U.N. several times and shared the importance of Youth Entrepreneurialism. I fed 200 families through Harvest Fest, founded and owned my own company, and even spoken on panels in Texas, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, New York, and D.C! I’m also Captain of my Peer Counseling class, and future pageant queen all while maintaining my ambitions and 3.8 GPA!
Copa: How does it feel to be the youngest in your family?
Sudan: It’s feels as though I have four parents at all times! I have a 10 year age gap with my Brother Dakar, and a 12 year age gap with my Sister Cairo! Having older family members gave me a new perspective! My brother has mentored me on various life skills such as preventing procrastination and the power of being on time! On the other hand, my sister has mentored me with pageantry, and patience. In the future, we’ll both be crown sisters!
Copa: What encouraged to becoming an Entrepreneur?
Sudan: I began my entrepreneurial path because of my parents, they instilled in all 3 of us to own our own companies! At a young age, I was attending my mother’s business meetings and absorbing what professionalism looks like! I was given the gift of having a business mindset at a young age, which is why I love giving other youth my age the gift of entrepreneurialism!I initially an entrepreneur at 7, my first business experience was selling slime and I made large sum of money have bidding/selling online! But, I started my forever company at 8 years old because I didn’t see any dolls that 100% represented other cultures. The lack of toys that represent young children lowers self-esteem and confidence!
Sudan: I began my entrepreneurial path because of my parents, they instilled in all 3 of us to own our own companies! At a young age, I was attending my mother’s business meetings and absorbing what professionalism looks like! I was given the gift of having a business mindset at a young age, which is why I love giving other youth my age the gift of entrepreneurialism!I initially an entrepreneur at 7, my first business experience was selling slime and I made large sum of money have bidding/selling online! But, I started my forever company at 8 years old because I didn’t see any dolls that 100% represented other cultures. The lack of toys that represent young children lowers self-esteem and confidence!
Copa: How do you develop your business projects?
Sudan: I haven’t always found it relatively easy to require the proper steps to develop my ideas with my business projects because being self-employed is such a hefty job! Especially with juggling school at the same time! I live by the motto of “No Procrastination” and I even have a board in my room that says “No Procrastinating” because finding excuses isn’t tolerated in my room. I have learned that excuses are unnecessary roadblocks and I do my best to be accountable for my actions.
Sudan: I haven’t always found it relatively easy to require the proper steps to develop my ideas with my business projects because being self-employed is such a hefty job! Especially with juggling school at the same time! I live by the motto of “No Procrastination” and I even have a board in my room that says “No Procrastinating” because finding excuses isn’t tolerated in my room. I have learned that excuses are unnecessary roadblocks and I do my best to be accountable for my actions.
Copa: How important is good communication to you?
Sudan: The most important thing I’ve learned about communication and working with others is that you need to be open-minded! Yes, an idea might not sound good at first, but with tweaking and having an open mind to new ideas, you’ll be able to come up with a solution quicker! I’ve used these skills through my entrepreneurial career. Similar to Shark Tank, all four sharks might knock an idea, but end up missing a billion dollar idea! An open-mindset is the key to success! Since I’ve gotten feedback on how to strengthen my skills as a pageant queen-in-training, I’ve been open minded on how to improve. After the quarantine is over, I have another pageant coming up, please send me luck!
Sudan: The most important thing I’ve learned about communication and working with others is that you need to be open-minded! Yes, an idea might not sound good at first, but with tweaking and having an open mind to new ideas, you’ll be able to come up with a solution quicker! I’ve used these skills through my entrepreneurial career. Similar to Shark Tank, all four sharks might knock an idea, but end up missing a billion dollar idea! An open-mindset is the key to success! Since I’ve gotten feedback on how to strengthen my skills as a pageant queen-in-training, I’ve been open minded on how to improve. After the quarantine is over, I have another pageant coming up, please send me luck!
~ Cairo ~

Copa: What schools have you attended?
Cairo: I graduated from Cornell College (located in Mount Vernon, Iowa) cum laude with Honors and Distinction as an International Relations major (with a concentration in Africana studies). As a student at Cornell, I received a Cornell Fellowship to conduct research in Jamaica for the summer term. While in Jamaica, I synthesized scholarly literature and interviewed Jamaican politicians and citizens to predict the effect of gender quotas on the Jamaican political system. The research I conducted as Fellow was accepted for my Senior Honors Thesis! While in undergrad, I also studied abroad with the International Shipboard Education and Colorado State University as part of the program, Semester at Sea. During Semester at Sea, I was privileged to have traveled to over 10 countries and practiced cultural competency and exchange with locals while conducting interviews for research related to classes. The next step is law school, where I will be concentrating on Arbitration and Meditation, as this is my area of interest within the legal field. I always say that there is a way to collaboratively approach a solution that works for all parties involved and I look forward to incorporating my passion for diplomacy into my career as an attorney.
Cairo: I graduated from Cornell College (located in Mount Vernon, Iowa) cum laude with Honors and Distinction as an International Relations major (with a concentration in Africana studies). As a student at Cornell, I received a Cornell Fellowship to conduct research in Jamaica for the summer term. While in Jamaica, I synthesized scholarly literature and interviewed Jamaican politicians and citizens to predict the effect of gender quotas on the Jamaican political system. The research I conducted as Fellow was accepted for my Senior Honors Thesis! While in undergrad, I also studied abroad with the International Shipboard Education and Colorado State University as part of the program, Semester at Sea. During Semester at Sea, I was privileged to have traveled to over 10 countries and practiced cultural competency and exchange with locals while conducting interviews for research related to classes. The next step is law school, where I will be concentrating on Arbitration and Meditation, as this is my area of interest within the legal field. I always say that there is a way to collaboratively approach a solution that works for all parties involved and I look forward to incorporating my passion for diplomacy into my career as an attorney.
Copa: What were your favorite courses?
Cairo: My favorite courses in high school were definitely English, French, and African American History! I had a wonderful teacher for African American History class that introduced me to one of my favorite books of all time, Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison. As a voracious reader, I enjoyed my AP Literature and AP Language Arts classes. In these classes, I was exposed to classics like The Picture of Dorian Gray and Beloved. These books changed my life! In college, I absolutely enjoyed my French classes, as well as International Politics classes. I developed a love and affinity for French in high school as I was able to spend all four years of undergrad immersed in the language. I was even inducted into Pi Delta Phi, the French National Honors Society while in college! And as an International Relations major, it is only fitting that some of my International Politics classes were the most impressionable and interesting to me! Another course that I truly enjoyed in college would be my Religion classes. I took Religions of the World my Freshman year of college and gained so much insight as to some of the commonalities that major religions often share. I loved the nuanced perspective that these classes provided and took several religions courses afterward, including classes that focused on the Buddhist philosophy.
Cairo: My favorite courses in high school were definitely English, French, and African American History! I had a wonderful teacher for African American History class that introduced me to one of my favorite books of all time, Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison. As a voracious reader, I enjoyed my AP Literature and AP Language Arts classes. In these classes, I was exposed to classics like The Picture of Dorian Gray and Beloved. These books changed my life! In college, I absolutely enjoyed my French classes, as well as International Politics classes. I developed a love and affinity for French in high school as I was able to spend all four years of undergrad immersed in the language. I was even inducted into Pi Delta Phi, the French National Honors Society while in college! And as an International Relations major, it is only fitting that some of my International Politics classes were the most impressionable and interesting to me! Another course that I truly enjoyed in college would be my Religion classes. I took Religions of the World my Freshman year of college and gained so much insight as to some of the commonalities that major religions often share. I loved the nuanced perspective that these classes provided and took several religions courses afterward, including classes that focused on the Buddhist philosophy.
Copa: At what time was your first pageant competition?
Cairo: I competed in my first pageant on March 7, 2020, and became the titleholder Miss Broward County 2020 for the Miss America State Preliminaries. I have learned so much preparing for the Miss Broward County competition and now transitioning to prepare for the next step: Miss Florida! It’s been extremely exciting getting immersed in pageantry because I definitely agree that the skillsets that competitions equip candidates with preparing them for situations outside of competition: poise; composure under pressure; grace; public speaking skills; the ability to state an opinion clearly and concisely; and interview preparation. I have taken this time to develop myself as a pageant queen, as well as further my Social Impact Initiative, which is unlocking youth leadership potential! As part of my Social Impact Initiative, I incorporated a program that my company CairoSpeaks/CairoWrites has developed called Personal and Professional Development for Future Global Leaders, a holistic 3-part youth leadership program. I used the concept of unlocking youth leadership as my Social Impact Initiative for the Miss Broward County competition. The program includes an already developed online 10-week curriculum, as well as a 2-day conference scheduled for Fall 2020 and an opportunity for mentorship networking. The online curriculum (Part I) is scheduled to be launched by June 2020 which is exciting! The better news is that the program can be launched even before June because the curriculum is online! Even while quarantined, I have been thinking about ways to still engage with my community members in Broward County, as well as throughout the State of Florida as I prepare for the opportunity of representing my State. I will be working with students between the ages of 13-17 and 18-21 to share skillsets that are incorporated into the Personal and Professional Development for Future Global Leaders, such as Accountability, Time Management, Presence, and Verbal/Nonverbal Communication. As a future Arbitration Attorney, I believe that skills such as Accountability and Dispute Resolution are invaluable to impart to youth, especially at a young age!
Cairo: I competed in my first pageant on March 7, 2020, and became the titleholder Miss Broward County 2020 for the Miss America State Preliminaries. I have learned so much preparing for the Miss Broward County competition and now transitioning to prepare for the next step: Miss Florida! It’s been extremely exciting getting immersed in pageantry because I definitely agree that the skillsets that competitions equip candidates with preparing them for situations outside of competition: poise; composure under pressure; grace; public speaking skills; the ability to state an opinion clearly and concisely; and interview preparation. I have taken this time to develop myself as a pageant queen, as well as further my Social Impact Initiative, which is unlocking youth leadership potential! As part of my Social Impact Initiative, I incorporated a program that my company CairoSpeaks/CairoWrites has developed called Personal and Professional Development for Future Global Leaders, a holistic 3-part youth leadership program. I used the concept of unlocking youth leadership as my Social Impact Initiative for the Miss Broward County competition. The program includes an already developed online 10-week curriculum, as well as a 2-day conference scheduled for Fall 2020 and an opportunity for mentorship networking. The online curriculum (Part I) is scheduled to be launched by June 2020 which is exciting! The better news is that the program can be launched even before June because the curriculum is online! Even while quarantined, I have been thinking about ways to still engage with my community members in Broward County, as well as throughout the State of Florida as I prepare for the opportunity of representing my State. I will be working with students between the ages of 13-17 and 18-21 to share skillsets that are incorporated into the Personal and Professional Development for Future Global Leaders, such as Accountability, Time Management, Presence, and Verbal/Nonverbal Communication. As a future Arbitration Attorney, I believe that skills such as Accountability and Dispute Resolution are invaluable to impart to youth, especially at a young age!
Copa: How long have you been the Dean of the Junior Ambassador Program?
Cairo: I have been the Dean of the Junior Ambassador Program for the past five years. As Director of the Junior Ambassador Program for Global Oved Dei Seminary and University, I co-lead programs and initiatives related to STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Math), and I'm in charge of the Arts portion of our program. In September 2019, I co- organized the Glades Middle School GODSU Junior Ambassador STEM Program Science Inventors' Appreciation Day. We had over 50 youth present asking great questions and learning about Small Modular Reactors and the Space Initiative. I was instrumental in making sure that our guest speakers, Dr. Sabrina Holmes, Rocket Scientist, and Dr. Jose Reyes, Chief Technology Officer at NuScale Power, LLC, were in attendance. In December 2019, I co-organized an International youth panel as Director of the Junior Ambassador Program of GODSU is affiliated with the New Future Foundation, Inc. (NFFI) - The Jamaican Chapter. NFFI is a UN ECOSOC accredited NGO and the Jamaican Chapter (NFFI-JA) is commited to community engagement within the island of Jamaica.
Since it's inception, the New Future Foundation Incorporated - The Jamaican Chapter has been conducting philanthropic deeds throughout the island of Jamaica. In 2018 the chapter focused primarily on youth empowerment , donating supplies and clothing for youth to the following affiliated organizations in Kingston, as well as surrounding areas: Holy Childhood; Meadowbrook High School ; Portmore Primary School, and Mayfield Park Children's Home. Some of these supplies included pens, calculators, notebooks, and journals in order to better prepare the youth academically. Outside of the work that I have done with Jamaica, I also traveled to Tamil Nadu, India to create public speaking workshops for high school students as a partnership between our chapter and Global Oved Dei Seminary and University, our partner institution.
Cairo: I have been the Dean of the Junior Ambassador Program for the past five years. As Director of the Junior Ambassador Program for Global Oved Dei Seminary and University, I co-lead programs and initiatives related to STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Math), and I'm in charge of the Arts portion of our program. In September 2019, I co- organized the Glades Middle School GODSU Junior Ambassador STEM Program Science Inventors' Appreciation Day. We had over 50 youth present asking great questions and learning about Small Modular Reactors and the Space Initiative. I was instrumental in making sure that our guest speakers, Dr. Sabrina Holmes, Rocket Scientist, and Dr. Jose Reyes, Chief Technology Officer at NuScale Power, LLC, were in attendance. In December 2019, I co-organized an International youth panel as Director of the Junior Ambassador Program of GODSU is affiliated with the New Future Foundation, Inc. (NFFI) - The Jamaican Chapter. NFFI is a UN ECOSOC accredited NGO and the Jamaican Chapter (NFFI-JA) is commited to community engagement within the island of Jamaica.
Since it's inception, the New Future Foundation Incorporated - The Jamaican Chapter has been conducting philanthropic deeds throughout the island of Jamaica. In 2018 the chapter focused primarily on youth empowerment , donating supplies and clothing for youth to the following affiliated organizations in Kingston, as well as surrounding areas: Holy Childhood; Meadowbrook High School ; Portmore Primary School, and Mayfield Park Children's Home. Some of these supplies included pens, calculators, notebooks, and journals in order to better prepare the youth academically. Outside of the work that I have done with Jamaica, I also traveled to Tamil Nadu, India to create public speaking workshops for high school students as a partnership between our chapter and Global Oved Dei Seminary and University, our partner institution.
Copa: What are some of your other interests?
Cairo: I am an avid reader and enjoy reading every day! Even as a child, you would see me with my nose in a book. That love for obtaining knowledge hasn't changed: I make time every day to stay current on the news happening from around the world. The news is filled with informaion about the current pandemic (which is extremely important to be aware and conscientious of) and we take the time every morning at 9 AM EST to share news outside of the pandemic to spread positivity and hope for the future! You can watch our videos on Cairospeaks.com/vlog.
I also enjoy watching classic films - growing up, I watched quite a bit of New Wave Cinema with French Directors such a Jean-Luc Godard and actresses like Brigitte Bardot. A lot of my interests are surrounding cultural sensitivity and cultural exchange. I have traveled to over 24 countries by the age of 25 and i enjoy learning about other cultures and traditions. As a proud Jamaican-American, multiculturalism is a big part of my identity and I feel and affinity toward bridging cultural divides and finding common ground between people of different backgrounds and cultures.
You can learn more about my story and my journey on Instagram at @officially_Cairo (I just launched this account at the end of March 2020).
Cairo: I am an avid reader and enjoy reading every day! Even as a child, you would see me with my nose in a book. That love for obtaining knowledge hasn't changed: I make time every day to stay current on the news happening from around the world. The news is filled with informaion about the current pandemic (which is extremely important to be aware and conscientious of) and we take the time every morning at 9 AM EST to share news outside of the pandemic to spread positivity and hope for the future! You can watch our videos on Cairospeaks.com/vlog.
I also enjoy watching classic films - growing up, I watched quite a bit of New Wave Cinema with French Directors such a Jean-Luc Godard and actresses like Brigitte Bardot. A lot of my interests are surrounding cultural sensitivity and cultural exchange. I have traveled to over 24 countries by the age of 25 and i enjoy learning about other cultures and traditions. As a proud Jamaican-American, multiculturalism is a big part of my identity and I feel and affinity toward bridging cultural divides and finding common ground between people of different backgrounds and cultures.
You can learn more about my story and my journey on Instagram at @officially_Cairo (I just launched this account at the end of March 2020).
~ Dakar ~

Copa: What were some of your favorite courses while in school?
Dakar: While in school my favorite courses were History, Mathematics, and Physical Education. What I enjoyed with History is the opportunity to learn from past failures and successes of individuals or countries. Everyday, I listen and reflect on how to be successful from those who have accomplished what I aspire to accomplish in my lifetime. A great quote from George Santayana and Winston Churchill is "Those Who Fail To Learn From History Are Doomed To Repeat It.” I enjoyed mathematics because I believe it is very important to be financially literate and responsible. It is important to master the basic fundamentals of math as they are used in everyday life. I enjoyed Physical Education as I was a star athlete in multiple sports. I no longer perform competitively but I exercise daily at least once a day.
Dakar: While in school my favorite courses were History, Mathematics, and Physical Education. What I enjoyed with History is the opportunity to learn from past failures and successes of individuals or countries. Everyday, I listen and reflect on how to be successful from those who have accomplished what I aspire to accomplish in my lifetime. A great quote from George Santayana and Winston Churchill is "Those Who Fail To Learn From History Are Doomed To Repeat It.” I enjoyed mathematics because I believe it is very important to be financially literate and responsible. It is important to master the basic fundamentals of math as they are used in everyday life. I enjoyed Physical Education as I was a star athlete in multiple sports. I no longer perform competitively but I exercise daily at least once a day.
Copa: What schools have you attended?
Dakar: I attended Broward College after High school for an AA Degree.
Dakar: I attended Broward College after High school for an AA Degree.
Copa: What position do you hold at the Global Oved Dei Seminary and University?
Dakar: At Global Oved Dei Seminary and University (GODSU), I wear several hats: I serve as the M.C. and Engineer for the "GODSUccess Teach N Pray" TV Show, "Tuesday Talk" TV Show, and “GODSU Live Chaplaincy Lectures,” a VIP show for the Graduates of GODSU's Chaplaincy program. I am also a Director of GODSU's Chaplaincy Program and Junior Ambassador Program. The Junior Ambassador Program was life-changing for me as from a young age, I knew I was going to be an entrepreneur and was already constantly looking for ways to make money. I have taken on shoveling snow off my neighbor's driveways or raking leaves my neighbor's driveway. I also started a handful of businesses in middle school. These businesses consisted of cutting my friends’ hair, buying old Jordans and Nikes from thrift stores and restoring to look brand new before reselling them for a profit. I also would customize the shoes of my friends or teammates for the big games. Those businesses had to be closed as I did not run and manage them properly. In fact, the day I decided to join GODSU's Junior Ambassador Program, I had a negative in my account: -$700 to exact. Prior to this day, the Chancellor of the University H.E. Rev. Diane Moore-Eubanks (who is also my mother) constantly told me the way that I was managing my businesses was not the correct way of operating businesses. For example, the advice I was given by her was to get paid in advance— especially if additional supplies needed to be bought to complete the projects. She offered to grant me the $700 to clear my account but I need to work for GODSU and go through the Junior Ambassador program. A month after I began working at GODSU, a health emergency happened to the then GODSU graphic designer and I was asked by the Chancellor to learn how to design a flyer for our upcoming graduation and Empower U Conference the following week. I designed the flyer and charged everyone on the flyer. This was the beginning of my thriving company, Dakar Marketing Tools. We are an international Graphic and Printing Company providing the marketing needs to help companies grow! Our world-renowned services include providing marketing and consulting for small, medium and large companies for example Magazines, Banners, Flyers, Branded Golf Shirts, Branded Jackets, coaching, keynoting, promoting, public relations and Conference Planning (for example, how to convert your brick and mortar business into an online store).
Dakar: At Global Oved Dei Seminary and University (GODSU), I wear several hats: I serve as the M.C. and Engineer for the "GODSUccess Teach N Pray" TV Show, "Tuesday Talk" TV Show, and “GODSU Live Chaplaincy Lectures,” a VIP show for the Graduates of GODSU's Chaplaincy program. I am also a Director of GODSU's Chaplaincy Program and Junior Ambassador Program. The Junior Ambassador Program was life-changing for me as from a young age, I knew I was going to be an entrepreneur and was already constantly looking for ways to make money. I have taken on shoveling snow off my neighbor's driveways or raking leaves my neighbor's driveway. I also started a handful of businesses in middle school. These businesses consisted of cutting my friends’ hair, buying old Jordans and Nikes from thrift stores and restoring to look brand new before reselling them for a profit. I also would customize the shoes of my friends or teammates for the big games. Those businesses had to be closed as I did not run and manage them properly. In fact, the day I decided to join GODSU's Junior Ambassador Program, I had a negative in my account: -$700 to exact. Prior to this day, the Chancellor of the University H.E. Rev. Diane Moore-Eubanks (who is also my mother) constantly told me the way that I was managing my businesses was not the correct way of operating businesses. For example, the advice I was given by her was to get paid in advance— especially if additional supplies needed to be bought to complete the projects. She offered to grant me the $700 to clear my account but I need to work for GODSU and go through the Junior Ambassador program. A month after I began working at GODSU, a health emergency happened to the then GODSU graphic designer and I was asked by the Chancellor to learn how to design a flyer for our upcoming graduation and Empower U Conference the following week. I designed the flyer and charged everyone on the flyer. This was the beginning of my thriving company, Dakar Marketing Tools. We are an international Graphic and Printing Company providing the marketing needs to help companies grow! Our world-renowned services include providing marketing and consulting for small, medium and large companies for example Magazines, Banners, Flyers, Branded Golf Shirts, Branded Jackets, coaching, keynoting, promoting, public relations and Conference Planning (for example, how to convert your brick and mortar business into an online store).
Copa: You've been quite busy lately, what are some of your responsibilities working with the GODSU organization?
Dakar: Apart from my responsibilities as one of the Directors at GODSU, my company Dakar Marketing Tools is one of GODSU's biggest vendors. Some of the products and services we provide the staff and students of GODSU are Graphics, Video editing, Magazines, and Class rings.
Dakar: Apart from my responsibilities as one of the Directors at GODSU, my company Dakar Marketing Tools is one of GODSU's biggest vendors. Some of the products and services we provide the staff and students of GODSU are Graphics, Video editing, Magazines, and Class rings.
Copa: What are some of your future plans with GODSU?
Dakar: My future plans within GODSU are to have multiple global campuses as we are an international e-learning institution, and to have millions of students to enroll and graduate every year as students can complete our programs remotely and globally. One of our popular programs is the Chaplaincy Program, a program that can be completed online. Please visit GODSU.org for how to enroll on GODSU or meet us at the next event http://tinyurl.com/klvcn96!
Dakar: My future plans within GODSU are to have multiple global campuses as we are an international e-learning institution, and to have millions of students to enroll and graduate every year as students can complete our programs remotely and globally. One of our popular programs is the Chaplaincy Program, a program that can be completed online. Please visit GODSU.org for how to enroll on GODSU or meet us at the next event http://tinyurl.com/klvcn96!