Jessie Showers

Ambitious General Business student at LSU with hands-on experience supporting Afro Unicorn, a nationally recognized retail brand. Since age 13, I’ve managed e-commerce operations, customer service, product approvals, and digital marketing—developing strong skills in licensing, brand development, and retail strategy. I’ve also contributed to family businesses in real estate and insurance, and recently volunteered as an honoree escort at a high-profile industry event. Passionate about cars from a young age, I plan to own and operate my own dealership, building on my entrepreneurial foundation in leadership, adaptability, and execution.

• Actively contributed to the launch and growth of Afro Unicorn from age 13
• Took ownership of core business tasks (product fulfillment, customer service, logistics) during brand’s early stages
• Played a supporting role in my mothers real estate and insurance businesses, gaining broad insight into business operations
• Currently studying for my California Property & Casualty Insurance License to deepen my understanding of the insurance industry and expand my skill set.
• Continuing the entrepreneurial path of my mother—a single mom who built and balanced three businesses

Black Student Union, Executive Board Member, Senior Year

• Actively involved all four years; served on the executive board senior year.
• Organized events to celebrate and uplift Black culture in a predominantly non-Black school.
• Spearheaded annual Black History Month programs, including successfully securing Tommy the Clown for a major school event.
• Used connections with Student Body to gain event support and amplify Black student voices.

Associated Student Body (ASB), 3 Years

• Collaborated with peers across grade levels and clubs to coordinate school-wide events.
• Contributed to event planning, logistics, and volunteer coordination requiring significant time outside class.
• Partnered with BSU to ensure inclusivity and representation in student activities.