New Year, New Debt! The desperation for money will lead a person to do almost anything. Signing up for lotteries, sweepstakes, and loans without reading the fine print mostly results in the loss of more money. Most online scams offer money and prizes in return that the person gives acknowledgement to an advertisement. Other scams … Continue reading
Category Archives: Behind the Business
Passing it forward: teaching our children financial literacy
As a parent, tackling finances and trying to make ends meet are a challenge. There are a lot of circumstances that occur on a whim that forces you to cough out a pretty penny just to fix. While trying to juggle medical bills and the rent there isn’t much left to go around. Naturally, as … Continue reading
China – What’s the deal Africa?
Let us start at the beginning. During the 1950s China signed the first official trade agreement between multiple African countries which included Algeria, Egypt, Guinea, Somalia, Morocco and Sudan. At the time of this signing China was to begin cultivating and offering support to African countries in the form of economic prospective, technical and … Continue reading
Behind the Business: Kat Diamond; Rosebud Organics
We love inspiring stories from amazing people across the globe who are doing great things. This week’s feature focuses on Kat Diamond. Kat Diamond is a the Founder, Creator, and CEO of Rosebud Organics. Who is Kat Diamond? I am a Mom, wife, author of “22 quotes” a motivational book, moms of multiples blogger, and an … Continue reading
Behind the Business, Annette Wright, Alafia Foundation
Who is Annette Wright and what is Alafia Foundation about? I am an entrepreneur who has worked in the construction field for over 30 years. A person who works everyday, basically 9-5 like most people, who one day saw the tragic results of Hurricane Katrina on television while preparing dinner. I was moved to tears … Continue reading
Time to pull the plug! Reblog via EGL Fall is right round the corner and we know those energy bills will start rising. Saving energy and money around the house is as easy as pulling the plug. We have a list of electronics you SHOULD (or shouldn’t) unplug to save you some coins! Unplug It! … Continue reading
The Rise In Female Entrepreneurs
Recently Forbes came out with an article listing the “6 Emerging Female Entrepreneurs To Watch In Africa.” The article highlighted entrepreneurs from different countries within Africa. In the previous month the venture capital industry became aware of growing success of female entrepreneurs. This came to fruition by early stage venture firm First Round Capital. The … Continue reading
Behind the Buisness: Fauzia Awale, Fawwies Workshop
Beauty has always had its standard dictated by magazines and makeup houses. The standard has always had a bias that many could not relate to. Specifically in Africa, the under exposure of African beauty as a standard has not been thoroughly explored. Darker shades are not emphasized for mainstream magazines, and frustration around this issue … Continue reading
Behind the business: Najeema Iman, Curlitude
We love inspiring stories from amazing people across the globe who are doing great things. This week’s feature focuses on Najeema Iman. Najeema Imanis a self taught independent wearable art and accessory designer. Born in Queens, New York, breed in Detroit, MI, she is inspired by all of the textures, sounds, and flavors that the … Continue reading
Behind the Business: Kalaya Long, Lulena Hair Co
We love inspiring stories from amazing people across the globe who are doing great things. This week’s feature focuses on Kalaya Long, co-founder of Lulena Hair Co. Lulena Hair Co. specializes in hair extensions for natural 3b-4c textures. Our mantra is “natural beauty for all.” Who is Kalaya Long? As the owner of Lulena Hair … Continue reading
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