01 Oct, 2026
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Keaire Beautii Bar’s Founder and CEO, Jasmine Hall, Sits Down with L. Renee’

L. RENEE’: Tell us more about who Jasmine is, behind the brand? JASMINE: “Yes, I created 26 chapters in this thing called life. Found my passion in 2020, which is working with kids. So I went to school for child development. Soon I will be done Then I will be a kindergarten teacher. I love […]

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Elle Ballard, Founder of Women of the World Network® (WOTWN)

As a Personal Brand & Marketing Coach, Author, Speaker and Founder of Women of the World Network®, Elle Ballard helps multinational women build and promote their unique brands while staying true to her individuality and uniqueness.  You are a successful Personal Brand and Marketing Coach. Share your background.  I am originally from Kazakshtan. I moved […]

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Tess Mann of Couture by Tess and Tess Mann Haute Couture: Luxury Bridal Designer

Photo Credit: Barrett Dennison/El Osito Films Tess Mann is the owner of bridal store, Couture by Tess Bridal, and designs her own line of gowns under Couture by Tess and Tess Mann Haute Couture.  Tess has been in the bridal industry since 2012. Prior to her formal entry into the industry, she had been designing […]

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Powering Through With Hustle And Faith To Understand How God Heals All Wounds

Many attribute their success to their grind and hustle. However, many know that faith impacts our success as well. “Hustle means that you are trying to get something done or completed,” says Neet Frazier-Diggs. “It can also be another means of making something happen in the manner of some of us having a side hustle […]

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National Swap Ideas Day

September 10th, 2022 5 things to do that benefits both business owners “ If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go together”- African Proverb  Trade services for free– You and another entrepreneur can trade services at no price. If one does hair and the other does nails, swap […]

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Creating a Brand That Empowers: Meet Founder Shannon Slack

Timeless femininity made to empower: That’s Luna Selene, atelier of high-elegance shoes. Founder Shannon Slack spent over a decade hustling in the corporate world with one thing missing – shoes that could keep up with her level of drive and determination. Tired of seeing the heels get smaller while her dreams got bigger, Shannon handcrafted the […]

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Fashion With A Purpose 

A.R Crown has collided his love and passion to speak on HEALING, AFFIRMING, FORGIVENESS and MANNA FESTing to help him in creating a meaningful brand that aligns with biblical principles and manifestation. A Georgia native, A.R. Crown started his humble beginnings in Sunset Homes, a government housing project located on 15th Street in his hometown […]

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STIPENDS IN SEPTEMBER

Welcoming everyone back to school this month. I’m hoping that we all $tudy $trong! This month I want to introduce you to “A Stipend.” A stipend is a form of payment given instead of wages paid for services performed. A stipend is usually paid on a monthly basis, although it can be paid in any […]

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Shaunah Margaret, Founder of Women Who Create, a Non-Profit Mentorship Program and Professional Development Network for Creative Women of Color

Shaunah Margaret is the founder of Women Who Create, a non-profit mentorship program and professional development network for creative women of color. Her passion is helping women gain the skills and confidence they need to reach success in their careers, as well as advocating for diversity and inclusion. Before taking on WWC full-time, she spent ten years […]

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She’s Pretty and Black Owned: Meet Annterria Bruce

Vagesty – a feminine hygiene one-stop shop for women’s health aiming to promote holistic vaginal healing and self improvement through positive and versatile approaches while encouraging love, self-care and immunity. This includes offering products such as menstrual discs, feminine wipes, period panties, emergency period kits, subscription boxes plus more!  Founded by a Women’s Nurse Practitioner, Vagesty […]