February 2022
She’s Pretty and Black Owned: Meet Dora M. Sergeant
Dora M. Sergeant, is the CEO and Founder of DMS Financial. DMS Financial was founded in February of 2017 on the premise of helping small business owners while doing what she loves. DMS Financial works with businesses in the areas of accounting, payroll, budgeting, forecasting, new business set-up, and tax preparation. Dora has worked in […]
FABULOUS FEBRUARY
In honor of Black History Month, this tip is regarding the color Black STAYING IN THE BLACK Black is always in style! In the clothes you may wear, the cars we drive, in various decorations and in your bank account! Did you know “being in the black” means that you are financially sound? Yes, “being […]
She’s Pretty and Black Owned: Meet Cara Lawton
Since 2014, Cara Lawton has utilized her nearly 10 years of experience in the advertising industry to create non-branded campaigns to support Black Businesses. Each year, she circulated a vast directory of Black-Owned businesses and promoted toys, candles, hair care, and essential products. The directory also served as a platform that she used to host […]
She’s Pretty and Black Owned: Meet Quinnetta Thomas
Quinnetta Thomas is President & CEO of Diamonds In The Rough International, which is geared towards holistic mental wholeness, and suicide prevention. She was also ordained as an Apostle of Jesus Christ in 2017. Quinnetta does individual and group counseling. Quinnetta has also struggled with and overcome suicide attempts, and mental illness, and has a […]
Pretty Woman Who Hustles: Sylvia Brownlee
Sylvia Brownlee founder of Skin By Brownlee & Co knows that proper skincare is sometimes the key to self-confidence. After working with individuals who suffered from various skin conditions such as acne and hyperpigmentation. She found her passion and took a leap of faith by creating Skin by Brownlee & Co. that has recently debuted on online at […]
Meet the Creator of The Beauty and Barber Awards – Tiffané Nicol
What inspired you to create The Beauty and Barber Awards and why is it important to highlight beauty professionals? The BBB Awards was inspired by my experience of being a Celebrity Make-Up Artist and sometimes not feeling appreciated for the work and countless hours we put into developing these looks. Working in specific professional settings, […]
Meet Author Kitty Arceneaux
Kitty Arceneaux, an Ambassador for Christ is a dedicated wife and mother who has devoted her life to Christ and has a passion for helping others gain a closer relationship with Abba. Kitty is a licensed and ordained Minister. Kitty was selected as a Suggested Artist for songwriting with VH1 in April 2005 and she was selected […]
February Shorts: Love Marly
In the story of “Love Marly,” the author (who happens to be me) details a roller coaster of emotions in this tale of love between two souls. What started as a simple evening, a night full of fun and dancing, turned into a life-changing experience. Being lost and deserted, and only to have the company of a stranger. This odd occurrence and entanglement catapults Marly & James into a rich love affair that surpasses time.
She’s Pretty and Black Owned: Meet Kiva Williams
Kiva Williams is an Atlanta native who has made Florida her home. After attending college at the University of South Florida with a degree in Dance Studies, she married her college sweetheart, Nathan Williams, II. Together they have 3 beautiful children, Nathan, III Noah, and Nia, and have lived in Tampa Bay for over 20 […]