Embarking on entrepreneurship in an industry resistant to change is like navigating uncharted waters, where the odds are stacked against success. In this episode, we unveil the strategies for this entrepreneurial expedition with trailblazer Mahisha Dellinger, who defied the norms of the natural hair care industry with CURLS. Mahisha founded CURLS in the early […]
Starting a business is an exciting endeavor, but it comes with its fair share of challenges, especially for Black and women entrepreneurs. One of the ways to address these challenges and unlock incredible growth potential is through MWBE (Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise) certification. In this episode, we are joined by a distinguished expert, Sheena […]
In this episode, we dive into the important topic of building and managing a business website on a budget. Our guest, Kathryn Smith, Founder of Walton Birch, specializes in helping entrepreneurs establish a credible online presence without breaking the bank. Kathryn shares practical advice, cost-saving strategies, and valuable insights on designing a professional website, optimizing […]
filmproduction Name: Dayna Lynne North Business Name: Loud Sis Productions Current Title: Founder & CEO of Loud Sis Productions Location: Los Angeles, California Educational Background: Graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts About Dayna: Dayna Lynne North is a film and television writer, producer, cultural curator, and self-described ‘Delightful Disruptor’ of the status […]
Name: Sharie Wilson & Tonya Thompson Business Name: DreamGirls Hair Current Title: Founders Location: California About DreamGirls Hair: DreamGirls Hair is a Black-Owned & Women-Owned hair care brand focused on creating products that promote hair growth. The brand is founded by sisters Tonya Thompson and Sharie Wilson, who are both hair care professionals changing how […]
Name: Rita Olds Age: 35 Business Name: Rita Olds & Co. Current Title: CEO & Sr. Copywriter Location: Atlanta, GA Educational Background: BA in English Writing with a concentration in Corporate Communication About Rita: Rita Olds is a copywriter who helps women develop their signature voice so they can sell more authentically and generate […]
Name: Attorney Ticora Davis Current Title: Founder and CEO of The Creators Law Firm Location: North Carolina Educational Background: B.S. Biological Sciences About Ticora: Attorney, author, and speaker, Ticora Davis is recognized as one of the most prominent voices advocating for more holistic, inclusive, and ethical legal representation for Black women and creatives of […]
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 […]
DIFFICULTY ACCESSING EXPERTISE AND BUSINESS SERVICES Only 58% of Black owners sought professional services, for reasons including expense, inaccessibility, and mistrust, compared with 70 percent of white owners LACK OF ACCESS TO NETWORKS THAT CAN HELP SUPPORT AND PROMOTE The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) found in 2016 that Black-owned businesses saw less utilization relative […]
Do you know your ABC’s? Well you’re about to learn the A to Z’s of e-commerce. According to Forbes, small and medium-sized businesses account for approximately 42% of total e-commerce sales in the United States. It’s time your business gets a piece of the pie, and we have the perfect person to give it to […]
