Join us for the first installment of Man Crush May. During the month of May, Black to Business will be showcasing 31 black men who are changing the face of entrepreneurship. Be inspired to be the connect! Visit www.BlackMenWhoLead.com for more updates!
Name: Amanda Spann Age: 30 Current Title: Tech Publicist & App Entrepreneur Location: Chicago, IL Amanda Spann is marketer and serial app entrepreneur on a mission to help fellow founders build and accelerate their brands. She produces marketing driven resources and programming through her consultancy Spann & Company in addition […]
This Black History Month we wanted to celebrate and acknowledge non-profit organizations making a difference in the black community. Join us in celebrating 28 organizations “Giving Black.” The Twelve Days of Christmas, Inc. – http://twelvedaysofchristmas.org/# Description: Gayla and Donya Gardner, the Founders of The Twelve Days of Christmas, Inc, have […]
Name: Tonya Rapley Age: 32 Location: Brooklyn, NY Current Title: Founder, My Fab Finance & Co-Founder FOAM Enterprises, Inc. Education: BA Public Administration and MA Urban Policy & Affairs, Financial Education Instruction Certificate During this episode we discussed wealth in the black community, student loans, and credit. Tonya also shares her journey […]
Name: Marquelle Turner Age: 29 Location: Doha, Qatar Current Title: Creative Director – The New Stereotype & Menswear Buyer – Galeries Lafayette via Ali Bin Ali Group Education: Fayetteville State University – Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing (2009), NC State University – Master of Global Innovation Management […]
Name: Clinton Ballard Age: 30 Location: Brooklyn, NY Current title: Co-Founder of Brooklyn Alchemist Station & Lyfestyle Education: Bachelors of Science Chemistry from Temple University Clinton Ballard is changing the manufacturing game here in New York City. After working in the pharmaceutical industry for some time and realizing it […]
“I’ve always been involved in the community but never associated with a specific field. I’ve always been intrigued with the fact that we can create projects and initiatives to help people, and I got (and still get) a thrill out of that. My leadership skills began to develop back in […]
Are you that person that constantly excuses your unhappiness about facing the day with “I’m just not a morning person”? Well maybe it’s because you are not living in your purpose.
Siza Mzimela is proof that the sky isn’t the limit.
Black Friday is here and it’s only right to add some black-owned businesses to your list of favorites to support this holiday season. Team “Black to Business” has compiled a list of 15 black-owned businesses making waves in the community. In no particular order: 1. The Lip Bar HQ: Detroit, MI (sold online) […]
