24 Shades of Business Coloring Book We asked you to comment on articles on the site and you ladies showed up, blessing us with your insight, hilarity and wisdom! And to show our appreciation, 7 awesome women will receive a 24 Shades of Business Adult Coloring book, delivered right to your door! Color yourselves silly and share the love with…
By Chantal Kai-Lewis Last week, Malia Obama was spotted out and about in NYC sporting box braids. That “event” made it to a Harper’s Bazaar headline. The blog and media flurry surrounding Malia’s departure from her straight hairstyles brought me back to a conversation I had several summers ago on a balmy late-July day in the bustling café of my…
Mellody Hobson By Adedamola Agboola Mellody Hobson, one of the most respected and knowledgeable black business leaders, will move up to the role of vice chair at Starbucks when longtime chairman Howard Schultz steps down at the end of the month. Continue
Book illustration by Shakira Rivers By Michelby Coco-Whitehead As a single 30-something with no children, I sometimes feel like I’m in my second childhood. I still watch cartoons and collect baby dolls that exude black girl magic with absolutely no shame. But coloring has never excited me as a kid, and it didn’t appeal to me in adulthood when my…
Photo of Georgiette Morgan-Thomas by Hillary Swift for TheNewYorkTimes By Winnie Gaturu Georgiette Morgan-Thomas is a woman who wears many hats, literally. She is a pastor, an entrepreneur and a pretty good manager. Over the years, Georgiette has been able to seamlessly incorporate hats into her daily lifestyle, and has a hat for every occasion and wears them just about…
Deidre Palode By Michelby Coco Whitehead A publicist’s job is quite fascinating, especially as it relates to the beauty industry. From your favorite hair care commercials and even the infamous Dove and Shea Moisture ads that made consumers of color say “Girl, bye!” you can bet your good wig that a publicist was involved somewhere in the process. Having a…
Lauren Findley By Erickka Sy Savané Jamaican living in South Florida, Lauren Findley has been natural for four years after doing the big chop in 2014. To say that she’s been making the most of that natural glow would be an understatement. See why she’s our naturally glam pick! Continue What do you use on your hair? I usually make…
By Michelby Coco Whitehead January is all about new beginnings and executing ideas. For many women, that means finally saying bye-bye to the 9 to 5 and starting their own business. The National Women’s Business Council reports that there are over 1,500,000 black-owned female businesses in the United States. While sisters have always been capable of doing it for themselves,…
By Michelby Whitehead Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. It takes expertise in your industry, patience, tough skin, and excellent time management skills to see the profits you desire. If you are putting these things into practice but still haven’t garnered desirable outcomes in your small business, I have a question for you. Do you support other…
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