Meet Malika Murphy

Today we’d like to introduce you to Malika Murphy. 

Hi Malika, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I was born in Detroit Michigan, but raised in California and St. Louis, Mo. I have seen so much in my time growing up, to where I wanted to save the world. When moving to Arizona 18 years ago it opened up my eyes to a whole new world, so much opportunity and room for growth. So I started on a venture to capitalize on every opportunity put before me. I was currently working for one of the largest credit card companies in the world for over 13 years of my career. In 2020 I decided to no longer work for any company and work for myself. I wanted to give my last years back to myself and teach my children entrepreneurship and generational wealth.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
In 2013 I started a nonprofit 501C3 organization called “Couponing for the Less Fortunate INC. It started teaching communities about saving through couponing, it then ventured to working with the homeless, back 2 school events, thanksgiving give back meals, xmas blessings for families over 1000 toys every year. website: couponingftlf.org, FB & IG; couponingftlf

In Feb 2020 the “Scottsdale Titans” was formed. The Titans is a professional men’s basketball team with the ABA (American Basketball League). The team was formed with 14 guys and a mascot called “King Titan”. FB & IG; scottsdale_titans

Also in May 2020 the “Scottsdale Sirens” was created. The Sirens is a women’s professional basketball team. The Sirens started with a league and immediately was transferred to the league I created which will be talked about soon. The Sirens empower women and give them an opportunity to play the game they love. They are leaders on and off the court. FB&IG; scottsdale_sirens

In June 2020 the “Womens Basketball Association” was created. The WBA is a professional women’s basket league. The league was created to give women a platform to express themselves through the game of basketball. The WBA is started with 3 teams in, Vegas, L.A., & Arizona and has grown to 5 teams now and growing, Inland, CA., and a new team in AZ. Our girls had the opportunity to play in Rosarito Mexico, where they dominated the courts and made some long lasting friendships. The WBA has developed over 5 players overseas to play basketball from Spain to Senegal. The league is partnered with FIBA and has 8 sponsors from WABA hair & beauty to Restorative CBD. DeShawn Woods is the commissioner over all the teams and the league. If you want to purchase a team, become a sponsor, or want to play contact us; womensbasketballassoc@gmail.com or website: www.womenbasketballassociation.com.

In July 2020 Sue Soul Food Heaven came into existence. A couple years ago my sister passed away at the age of 43 with a brain aneurysm. Her death took a toll on me, so instead of grieving I decided to do what she has always asked of me and that’s do something with family, my sister loved soul food and music being we are from Detroit. So, we opened up Sue Soul Food Heaven. The day before the first inspection a car plowed from the corner and hit our building taking our 3 pillars. After that was said and done the inspection continued and now wanted more equipment. We finally were open and we came on and the ceiling was leaking and a week later the ceiling collapsed, now we had to close for 2 months. It was just one thing after another but through it all we are still standing. We make sure we “feed the people” no matter the amount in their pockets. We don’t throw away any food , we feed the homeless at night. Starting Jan 1, 2022 Sue’s will be a part of the SNAP EBT hot food program where the homeless, elderly, and the disabled can come in anytime and buy hot food. Sue Soul Food is not just a soul food restaurant it’s a place where you come in and be blessed. website: suesoulfood.com FB&IG; suesoulfoodheaven

In August 2020 I created my own wine line called “Pink Diamond Wine Collection” Pink diamond has 6 bottles currently they range from infused blends to wine spirits. The first 600 bottles are currently being manufactured. Pink Diamond will make a grand appearance in stores near you in 2022. IG & FB; pinkdiamodwinecollection, website coming soon; www.pinkdiamondwinecollection.com

Lastly in Dec 2021 “Captivating Strong Sisters” was created. Captivating Strong Sisters is a sisterhood of support, encouragement, empowering, and inspiration. This group was designed for women to take their “Cape Off” and yell, scream, cry, laugh, and worship. The group is a confidential group of women that will share and express themselves and make some lasting relationships. In 2022 the group will plan meet ups, retreats, staycations, vacations, networking and much more.. If you want to be apart of this group send a request on FB Captivating strong sisters or email captivatingstrongsisters@gmail.com. website coming soon; www.captivatingstrongsisters.com

I believe all the businesses that started up in the beginning of 2020 already sets me apart from others. There are more business ventures thats not mentioned. I am a driven, motivated, and blessed woman.

Can you talk to us a bit about happiness and what makes you happy?
Happiness starts from within, if I am not happy with myself I could never be happy with anything or anyone in this world. What truly makes me happy is when I can look at myself in the mirror and smile because I am happy. All the businesses that I am tied to makes me happy because all of them makes a difference and a huge impact in someones life whether its food, basketball, wine, giving back, to empowering women. In order to change the world it has to start with us.

Contact Info:

• Website: Suesoulfood.com
• Instagram: Sues_Soulfood
• Facebook: Sue soul food heaven