Iowa KCCI

“Look good, feel good, do good,” is Aminna Taylor’s motto. Aminna owns Twenty-Eight Minna, a jewelry business in Ankeny. When she heard that future Miss Iowa USA wanted to wear Twenty - Eight Minna accessories for an upcoming pageant, Aminna called it a surreal moment! On KCCI, McKenzie Kerry explains why she is using her platform heading into the Miss USA competition to uplift local minority owned businesses. #ProjectCommUNITY

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A promotional collage for Mother's Day gifts featuring fashion accessories: pink and purple gradient earrings, a black flip-flop with pink straps, a gold pendant necklace with an 'M' initial, a light green handbag, a light blue slip-on sock with red polka dots, and a light sage green tote bag, set against a purple and pink wavy patterned background with headline text at the top.

BrownStyle Magazine

"Thoughtful, personal, and made just for her, this initial necklace is the kind of Mother’s Day gift she’ll keep close to her heart."

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Daily Mom

"Mother’s Day jewelry feels especially meaningful when it’s beautiful enough to feel special and easy enough to wear every day. These pieces from Twenty-Eight Minna strike that balance so well, offering polished, feminine details that can move with her from busy mornings to dinner out without ever feeling overdone. For the mom who appreciates thoughtful design and a little everyday shine, this pairing feels personal, wearable, and quietly luxurious."

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Black Enterprise

“It is difficult as a small business. We really have to work hard to get the brand recognition to show that we are a legitimate company,” said Taylor."

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Building Her Dream

“A breakdown became a breakthrough. Aminna created Twenty-Eight Minna as a way to reconnect with her own identity while helping other moms do the same. The name of the brand holds personal meaning. Twenty-eight was the age when she became a mom and last felt like just “Minna.” Her jewelry symbolizes the multifaceted lives of moms, combining elegance with practicality."

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Des Moines Urban Experience Magazine

“[August] is Black Business Month and Urban Experience Magazine would like to showcase some of our very own local Black Business Owners."

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A woman in a beige ribbed dress stands behind a wooden display table filled with jewelry boxes and trays containing rings and bracelets, in an indoor retail or boutique setting. The Canvas Rebel logo appears at the top of the image.

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Exploring Life & Business with Aminna Taylor of Twenty-Eight Minna

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