12 Jun, 2026
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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 […]

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She’s Pretty and Black Owned: Meet Niesha Ray

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. Meet Niesha: Niesha Marie Ray […]

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She’s Pretty and Black Owned: Meet Chavalia Dunlap – Mwamba

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. Chavalia Dunlap-Mwamba is the founder […]

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She’s Pretty and Black Owned: Meet Jalia Pettis

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. Founded by Visionary, Jalia Pettis, 3Jay Productions is […]

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She’s Pretty and Black Owned: Meet Felicia Bennett

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. Felicia Bennett is a creative […]

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Unfiltered & Unapologetic: Cori Broadus Opens Up About Lupus

A Candid Conversation on Strength, Self-Discovery, and Spreading Lupus Awareness Last week, I had the honor of speaking with Cori Broadus who is an entrepreneur, advocate, and daughter of the legendary artist Snoop Dogg. We had a heartfelt Instagram Live conversation in recognition of Lupus Awareness Month. Cori has been courageously living with lupus and […]

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The Power of Collaboration: African Pride and Hype Hair Featuring Trina Rockstarr

During the vibrant Essence Fest Weekend, the Virgin Hotel in New Orleans became the epicenter of cultural celebration with the #FeelTheVibez event, a collaborative effort between Hype Hair and African Pride. This rooftop event featured a special guest appearance and performance by the iconic Trina Rockstarr, who captivated the audience with some of her top […]

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Kaijah Wilson: Redefining Success in Business and Beauty

Meet Kaijah Wilson, a seasoned business owner who made the leap from skilfully managing million-dollar retail ventures to flourishing in the world of entrepreneurship. At the age of 27, she took her extensive knowledge and founded her first daycare center, marking the beginning of a remarkable business journey. Over the past 6 years, Kaijah has […]

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She’s Pretty and Black Owned: Meet A. Umstead

A. Umstead “Misstakenid” (pronounced Miss-taken-I-D) is From Durham, NC. Akeeya’s impact extends beyond her professional endeavors; it is deeply rooted in her upbringing and personal values. Since childhood, she has been actively involved in serving the Durham community and beyond, inspired by her late mother, Cassandra Wallace Umstead, who instilled in her the importance of […]

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Building Dreams: Candace Okin’s Mission to Foster Young Entrepreneurs

Candace Okin is a writer by profession, having crafted a more than 10-year long careercomprising a variety of writing techniques including creative writing, grant writing, marketing,scriptwriting and a host of other writing styles, primarily within nonprofit settings.Most recently, Candace has used her skills to engage children through imaginative literature,which highlights practical life skills. Her first […]