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Meet Author Reayne Beau
Behind the scenes, she worked on refining her voice before stepping into her own spotlight. She creates stories that unravel love, secrecy, and the deeper complexities of relationships. Through her work, Reayne’s desire is to connect with readers on a personal level, inspiring reflection, healing, and honest conversations about love and life. When did you […]
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When the lines are blurred
Have you ever been in a relationship and you really didn’t know what was going on? You meet the person, you like them. Great! You go out on dates, talk on the phone, and do all the things that dating folks do. But one day you find yourself wondering, “What’s really going on?” You can’t […]
When Love Leads: Tera Carissa Hodges on Faith, Motherhood, and Raising Children Who Know Their Worth
Tera Carissa Hodges is a world-renowned entrepreneur, certified women’s life coach, faith-based empowerment speaker, and best-selling author known for equipping women and families to live boldly, authentically, and on purpose. With weekly teleconferences reaching more than 10,000 people across 30+ countries, her mission has become far more than a career; it’s a divine calling that […]
Feeding Change: Dr. Leeja Carter’s Growing Movement for Equity, Health, and Hope
Dr. Leeja Carter is the kind of leader who doesn’t just talk about health equity, she builds it step by step, system by system, community by community. As the CEO of the Coalition for Food and Health Equity, she is helping underserved families in New Jersey and Philadelphia’s food deserts access quality, healthy food through […]
The Most Beautiful Thing You Can Wear Is Resilience
Beauty has always been at the center of Chiquita Mason’s story, but for her, it has never been only about products or aesthetics. It has been about expression, confidence, healing, and purpose. As the founder of Redefined Beauty, she has created a brand that speaks to women who want quality, ease, and a touch of luxury […]
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She’s Pretty and Black Owned: Meet DaJonese
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. DaJonese is the founder and CEO […]
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From Death to Destiny: When Bitterness Becomes the Beginning of Becoming
There was a season in my life when I understood Naomi more than I ever wanted to. When my mother died, something inside of me died with her. Grief did not come politely. It came heavily. It sat on my chest. It silenced my prayers. There were days I did not want to minister. Days […]
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Confidence, Community, and Care: Inside Umber By J. Lenay
Some businesses are built from market trends. Others are built from lived experience, resilience, and the determination to create something better. For Jasmine Nelson, founder of Umber By J. Lenay, entrepreneurship began with a personal struggle that many women silently navigate. What started as frustration with unwanted hair growth evolved into a purpose-driven brand focused […]
Pretty Women Who Hustles: Coach Kay Thompson
Coach Kay Thompson is a Digital Revenue Strategist, seven-figure business coach, and creator of Coach Kay GPT, an AI-powered coaching platform designed to help entrepreneurs turn knowledge into income. A Richmond native with experience across banking, beauty, and media, Thompson has helped more than 11,000 students build digital income streams while sharing her own journey from layoffs, eviction, and financial reset to business growth and generational impact. Her work focuses on digital products, business strategy, and practical wealth-building for today’s economy
A Life of Luxury
LaRose Priest Smiley brings to Luxury Wicks Candles not only craft, but a particular vision of what luxury means and who it is for. As a Black woman entrepreneur, she has built a brand that centers on beauty, intention, and cultural depth without apology or compromise. In doing so, she has created something that resonates […]