25 Feb, 2026
8 mins read

Creating Without Permission: A Conversation with Gitika Partington

Recently, songwriter, choral director, and arranger Gitika Partington quietly made music history. With the simultaneous release of thirteen albums—containing 130 original songs written and recorded over five years—she surpassed the current world record for the most albums released in a single day. What began as a simple songwriting practice evolved organically: nine albums became ten, […]

14 mins read

How Faith, Healing, and Hope Built a Life Beyond Survival

Some stories don’t begin with success: they begin with survival. Stacy’s journey is one of those stories. What was meant to break her became the foundation for her purpose, her faith, and her calling. From life-altering diagnoses to miraculous healing, her story reminds us that resilience is not accidental, it is built through endurance, obedience, […]

6 mins read

She’s Pretty and Black Owned: Meet Sharmon Lebby

Pretty and Black Owned is a celebration of brilliance, beauty, and bold business moves. This series spotlights Black women who are building powerful brands, creating impact, and owning their lane with confidence and purpose. From passion to profit, these women represent what it looks like to lead, thrive, and win. Capture 701 Studio is a new […]

4 mins read

She’s Pretty and Black Owned: Meet Naima Crawford

Pretty and Black Owned is a celebration of brilliance, beauty, and bold business moves. This series spotlights Black women who are building powerful brands, creating impact, and owning their lane with confidence and purpose. From passion to profit, these women represent what it looks like to lead, thrive, and win. Hazel J Events & Co. was born […]

4 mins read

She’s Pretty and Black Owned: Meet Shavannah Moore

Pretty and Black Owned is a celebration of brilliance, beauty, and bold business moves. This series spotlights Black women who are building powerful brands, creating impact, and owning their lane with confidence and purpose. From passion to profit, these women represent what it looks like to lead, thrive, and win. Shavannah Speaks Moore is an award-winning speaker, […]

5 mins read

She’s Pretty and Black Owned: Meet Denise A. Grant

Pretty and Black Owned is a celebration of brilliance, beauty, and bold business moves. This series spotlights Black women who are building powerful brands, creating impact, and owning their lane with confidence and purpose. From passion to profit, these women represent what it looks like to lead, thrive, and win. Denise A. Grant is the visionary […]

11 mins read

She’s Pretty and Black Owned: Meet Oksana Tademy

Pretty and Black Owned is a celebration of brilliance, beauty, and bold business moves. This series spotlights Black women who are building powerful brands, creating impact, and owning their lane with confidence and purpose. From passion to profit, these women represent what it looks like to lead, thrive, and win. Oksana Tademy is a Thought Leader, […]

6 mins read

She’s Pretty and Black Owned: Meet Samantha Minott

Pretty and Black Owned is a celebration of brilliance, beauty, and bold business moves. This series spotlights Black women who are building powerful brands, creating impact, and owning their lane with confidence and purpose. From passion to profit, these women represent what it looks like to lead, thrive, and win. Imagine a world where minority women […]

4 mins read

She’s Pretty and Black Owned: Sheila Kelly

Pretty and Black Owned is a celebration of brilliance, beauty, and bold business moves. This series spotlights Black women who are building powerful brands, creating impact, and owning their lane with confidence and purpose. From passion to profit, these women represent what it looks like to lead, thrive, and win. KYVAN Foods, a Black-owned food brand […]

7 mins read

Pretty and Black Owned: Meet Founders of Wives and Wine

Pretty and Black Owned is a celebration of brilliance, beauty, and bold business moves. This series spotlights Black women who are building powerful brands, creating impact, and owning their lane with confidence and purpose. From passion to profit, these women represent what it looks like to lead, thrive, and win. Wives and Wine is a […]