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 […]
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 […]
Ready to master the art of bootstrapping and effectively self-funding your business? In this episode of Black to Business, we’re diving deep into the practical strategies and mindset shifts necessary for success. We know that starting and sustaining a business with limited resources can be a daunting task, especially as Black entrepreneurs, we often face […]
Wrapping up our annual Black Men Who Lead series, this podcast episode celebrates Black men making strides in both business and community leadership throughout the month of June. As a listener focused on entrepreneurship, you know the journey of starting and growing your own business often includes searching for wisdom, motivation, and actionable strategies. In […]
Financial literacy isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a must-have for navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship and building a rock-solid foundation for success and economic empowerment, particularly within the Black entrepreneurial community. This episode is all about unlocking the potential of Black entrepreneurship through the amazing power of financial literacy. We’ve got the one and only […]
Navigating the alcohol and spirits industry can be complex, especially for Black entrepreneurs. Monique sits down with industry leaders Dia Simms and Erin J. Hall to discuss how you can break into this lucrative field. Despite making up 15% of the U.S. population and being long-time consumers, Black individuals remain significantly underrepresented in the spirits […]
In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, the concept of building a business with friends often raises a few eyebrows. The common wisdom suggests that mixing business with personal relationships can be a recipe for disaster. However, in this episode of the Black to Business Podcast, we’re diving deep into a fascinating and often underestimated aspect […]
Name: Makhosi Nejeser Age: 33 Business Name: The Royal Shaman LLC Current Title: CEO/Founder, The Royal Shaman, Spiritual Advisor To High Achieving Entrepreneurs About Makhosi: Makhosi Nejeser, known as “The Royal Shaman”, is the world-leading African Shaman specializing in energetic alignment and human potential. She mentors high-performing individuals to create powerful transformations amplifying their […]
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 […]
