Frederick is the CEO and founder of Pigeonly, a platform that makes it easy for people to search, find and communicate with an incarcerated loved one. A born entrepreneur, Frederick launched and sold his first business at the age of 19. His desire to attain the American dream on his terms took him down […]
In a post-Obama era where Blacks Americans are proclaiming their blackness now more than ever, it’s disappointing to see Black-owned businesses shy away from serving their own people. What mainstream brands do so intently with Eurocentric brand messaging and imagery – Black businesses steer clear of for fear of “limiting themselves” if they focus solely […]
Name: Richard Bailey Age: 31 Current Title: Co-Founder of GrpFit Location: Oakland, CA Rich fell in love with Health and Fitness at an early age. From basketball, football, track and field to 15+ years of professional and competitive dancing, health and fitness has been an integral part of his life. The Harlem, NY native […]
black|Up is live on the Sephora website. Instead of releasing an official statement addressing the allegations that I have brought forth in this article, Sephora is content with deleting Facebook comments as it is “business as usual.” If you are one of the many customers enthused about black|Up arriving stateside on Sephora.com, and at select Sephora locations, we […]
The underground artists surrounding the creative depths of NYC have always motivated and inspired me to write. After taking a magazine writing course in college, I decided it was time to design something of my own. One night I was awakened by a rush of ideas. I started developing the layout for my magazine and I didn’t stop […]
There’s a lot of black excellence happening in media today, and we just can’t get enough of it! This week started off with Walker & Company Brands, Inc, founded by Tristan Walker, making the huge announcement that they have raised $24M in new funding, and inked a deal with Target to sell their Bevel brand […]
The inspiration for Weird Enough Productions came from a variety of places. I remember growing up as a black male watching cartoons and rarely seeing anybody that looked like me. As a student at a predominately white institution, I saw firsthand the effects of media misrepresentation, and how media stereotypes had large effects on peoples’ […]
Setbacks are a part of the journey for every entrepreneur, but they don’t have to be the thing to stop you. They can be the setup for something greater. We understand that overcoming challenges like financial issues, business struggles, or self-doubt can make you question if you’re on the right path. But success isn’t […]
Building a powerful personal brand is one of the most effective ways to stand out as an entrepreneur, and in this episode, we’re diving deep into how to do just that. If you’ve ever wondered how to package your expertise, communicate your value, and establish yourself as a thought leader in your industry, this episode […]
You’ve built a solid service-based business. Your clients love what you do, and you’re making an impact. But as you think about the future, you’re wondering, “How can I scale without burning out? How can I build something that works for me, even when I’m not actively working?” That’s where adding products to your business […]
