Name: Chekwas Okafor Age: 27 Current Title: Founder/CEO of ONYCHEK Location: Albany, NY Chekwas Okafor is the founder of ONYCHEK.com, an ecommerce retailer for Luxury Fashion from Africa. He graduated from Voorhees College, an HBCU in South Carolina, with a degree in Biology. Chekwas launched the company in September 2016 to help make African luxury fashion […]
On Wednesday, August 2nd at 7:30PM-8PM (est), Ashir Nelson will be discussing “Using LinkedIn to Grow Your Business About The Speaker: Name: Ashir Nelson Company Name: The Ashir Group, LLC Ashir Nelson, Founder and CEO of The Ashir Group LLC, is a Financial Analyst turned Digital Marketer that helps small business owners attract more clients through a […]
In honor of Women’s History Month we would like to kick off the celebration by honoring 31 of today’s most influential young black women handling business and making waves in their respective industries. We sought to recognize millennial women who have become trailblazers and thought-leaders in their industries and who have executed successfully. Though they hail […]
Big risk often lead to success, and owner of Vivrant Beauty, Desiree Verdejo is proof of this. After seven years, the former attorney and Harlem native decided to leave corporate America to open the beauty boutique in the heart of her own community. The beauty retailer has created a buzz in the industry, offering both a brick […]
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) Founder(s): Melissa Butler Established: 2011 […]
Starting your own business can be one of the most exciting times of your life. You have this great idea, and you are ready to hit the ground running and share it with everyone. Sometimes you realize down the road that you may have missed a step. If you are currently thinking about pursuing life […]
In the words of Minister Louis Farrakahn: “Let us get up from the foot of our 400-year-old enemy and stop being beggars and start thinking of ourselves as builders!” We have so much power and no understanding of how to use it, but no more. Here are four reasons why you should support black-owned businesses: […]
As a Black entrepreneur building something from the ground up, you’ve probably felt like traditional media isn’t built for you. Maybe you’ve been told you need to land a TV spot or a magazine feature to gain real credibility. But in today’s media world, there are so many more ways to be seen, heard, […]
If you’ve ever felt like you had to choose between making money and staying true to your creativity, this episode is for you. We’re diving into the real meaning of creative control and why ownership, financial literacy, and mindset are non-negotiable when it comes to building wealth on your own terms. Whether you’re in music, […]
When it comes to growing a brand online, we’re often told to follow trends, look polished, and stick to what’s “proven.” But the truth is, real growth and real connection often starts with creativity, curiosity, and a willingness to be yourself. For Black entrepreneurs, there’s a lot of pressure to get it right from the […]
