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Kris Hale Founder of Dope Pieces Puzzle Company

July 16, 2021 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to become an entrepreneur? I became an entrepreneur because I liked the idea of creating something almost from nothing. Creating something that someone else can use, benefit from and just enjoy. I also love the independence of […]

Faith & Black Women in Entrepreneurship SERIES- Portia Hoover talks about entrepreneurship and the fundamentals of building value.

July 13, 2021 admin 0

Income creator Portia Hoover- “Instead of chasing money, pursue being a person of value” Written by: Leilani Whitfield Photos by: P. Hoover Portia Hoover was born in poverty, now she’s living in abundance and teaching others how to turn their passion […]

Faith & Black Women in Entrepreneurship SERIES: Taquoya Porter says “Pursue Purpose and Work the Vision”

July 6, 2021 admin 0

Written by Leilani WhitfieldPhotos by: Jessica Mosley Taquoya Porter is a multi-talented entrepreneur who is living in her purpose and working on the vision that she wrote down and continues to manifest with the passing of each day. A lover […]

Teen Overcomes Obstacles To Attend Harvard This Fall

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A foster child, Kelisha Williams’ future plans include working to improve that system.
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Meet The Young Latina Immigrant Behind Boston’s First Zero-Waste Store

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UVida is ready to attract climate-friendly customers.
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Sydney Boston- Future Film Producer

June 30, 2021 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks Sydney Boston is a 20-year-old soon-to-be graduate of Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD). She is moving towards a degree in Film & Television with a concentration in producing and directing. Sydney was introduced to the […]

The Importance of Authentic Corporate Social Responsibility in Ceremonious Times

June 23, 2021 admin 0

By Tiffany D. Hightower On the heels of Juneteenth becoming federally recognized as a national holiday, Black people were left having to explain the gravity of the moment. In essence Juneteenth is the embodiment of the realization that freedom had […]

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Faith & Black Women in Entrepreneurship SERIES: Faith-based Entrepreneur Dr. Ashley Little on being consistent and how to build genuine relationships

June 23, 2021 admin 0

Written and edited Leilani WhitfieldPhotos by: Ms. Digs As Black women lead the nation as the fastest-growing minority group of entrepreneurs, they continue to defy the odds and show the world they’re more than just businesswomen. Black women are best-selling authors, […]

Faith & Black Women in Entrepreneurship SERIES: Award-Winning Filmmaker & Executive Producer Cheryl Polote-Williamson

June 18, 2021 admin 0

Award-Winning Filmmaker & Executive Producer Cheryl Polote-Williamson on entrepreneurship, servant leadership, the power of giving. Written by Leilani WhitfieldPhoto’s by: For Beauty Sakes Best-selling author and Award-winning Filmmaker & Executive Producer Cheryl Polote-Williamson has been changing lives for decades. With the […]

Brandon McGhee is an American entrepreneur, businessman, and philanthropist who founded Cre8te Technology, a tech company founded on diversity and inclusion

June 15, 2021 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks What made you decide to become an entrepreneur? I knew that I was meant to be an entrepreneur at an early age. I was always creative and wanted to march to the beat of my own drum. […]

An Interview with Will Walters: Founder and CEO of Monarch Magazine

June 15, 2021 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to create Monarch Magazine? Will Walters Growing up in a small town, I did not see much variation, in thought or way of life. So, media played a huge role as a way to […]

CEO of The Kay’Chanel Collection Shares How Discipline and Determination Helped her Launch a Six-Figure Boutique Luxury Wig Business

June 9, 2021 admin 0

Written by: Jessica DupreeEdited by: Craig Dewey Stanley Against all odds Kay Chanel – rose to become a self-taught/self-funded Chicago entrepreneur First-generation entrepreneur and businesswoman Kay’Chanel is living her dream as CEO of The Kay’Chanel Collection, a boutique wig shop owned […]

Jude R. Collins Founder of Vaccinate NOLA

June 7, 2021 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your company and services. We operate a family medicine practice, our Medical Doctor provides general health services for families. What inspired you to become an entrepreneur? My grandfather who was an entrepreneur as […]

Clayton Corley Jr. Division Advisor in the Government Programs Division at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

June 7, 2021 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your responsibilities at your job within the insurance industry. As the Division Advisor in the Government Programs Division at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield I work closely with executive leadership and cross-divisional stakeholders supporting the execution […]

Trust Black Women, Even In A ‘Man’s World’ Sherina Maye Edwards is shaking up gender norms in the utility world

June 4, 2021 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks Last month, Sherina Maye Edwards became the first Black, woman president and chief executive officer of one of the U.S.’s largest women-owned utility specialty companies, INTREN. An attorney by trade, there have been many prestigious moments in […]

Historical Black Woman-Owned Sneaker Company, TRONUS announces Ground-breaking New Products

June 3, 2021 admin 0

This Black woman-owned and run disruptive startup continues selling their way to the top, with hopes to inspire as they leap over competition. After a successful launch during the height of the pandemic, racing to six figures multiple times over […]