When we buy from brands that resonate with us, we’re able to pinpoint the messages they want to relay to their customers & understand the brand’s core values. 52% of customers will purchase again from a brand if they like the packaging. Though creating packaging is a lengthy process of trial & error, it can […]
In this episode, we address a staggering fact that despite Black people being one of the largest groups employed by the US restaurant industry, only 8% of restaurant owners are Black. Our guest, Randy Hazelton, a founding partner of H&H Hospitality, has over a decade of experience in the restaurant industry. His portfolio includes […]
Name: Monique T. Marshall Business Name: Black To Business Current Title: Chief-In-Charge Location: Brooklyn, NY Educational Background: Howard University About Monique: Monique T. Marshall is an Entrepreneur, Thought-Leader, and Influencer. As the Chief-in-Charge of Black to Business, a platform providing Black entrepreneurs with the resources and connections to start and grow their businesses. Monique […]
Name: Ryan Mundy Business Name: Alkeme Current Title: Founder and CEO Location: Chicago About Ryan: Ryan Mundy, a native of Pittsburgh, PA, is Founder and CEO of Alkeme – a mental health platform that offers culturally centered therapist-led courses and expert guided mindfulness and meditation practices. Previously, Ryan played eight seasons in the National […]
Name: Paulana Lamonier Business Name: Black People Will Swim Current Title: Founder Location: Long Island, NY Educational Background: B.A. in Journalism About Paulana: Paulana Lamonier is the founder of Black People Will Swim, a purpose-driven organization working to smash the stereotype that Black people don’t swim. After learning how to swim with the […]
Name: Jessica Brown Current Title: Founder, Clinical Director Nia Noire Therapy + Wellness Location: Washington, DC Educational Background: Bachelors of Arts, Psychology – California State University, San Bernardino Masters of Social Work – Virginia Commonwealth University About Jessica: With over 10 years of mental health experience through her education, professional practice, and lived experiences, […]
“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 High School. I got involved […]
This past Monday on October 5th, I had the chance to attend the panel “Redefining HERstory” a content creation panel presented by Truth in Reality and cosponsored by Naturals 4 Change and New Black School. Having never heard of Truth in Reality, I had no idea what to expect but knew anything that was about […]
Networking is hands down one of the most powerful tools in your entrepreneurial toolkit, but for many entrepreneurs, it can feel daunting or even disingenuous. We’ve all heard the saying “it’s not what you know, but who you know” – and when it comes to business, those words couldn’t ring truer. Building a strong network […]
In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable business world, crises can strike at any moment, leaving even the most successful entrepreneurs scrambling to keep their companies afloat. From social media scandals and product recalls to global pandemics and economic downturns, the challenges facing businesses are more complex and varied than ever before. That’s why having a solid […]
