We love inspiring stories from amazing people across the globe who are doing great things. This week’s feature focuses Monique Wise, the woman behind @wanderlustmyway, is a Budget Consultant and Digital Content Creator. She strongly believes that life isn’t meant to be lived in one place and her mission is to prove just … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Behind the Business
Natural Hair ≠ Professional Standards!
Let’s take a moment to realize how important hair is in the workplace. Because image is the first thing a person judges, it is our responsibility as women to keep ourselves and our hair well-groomed and neat. We all have different hair types that comes with its own struggle, and that is okay. But once … Continue reading
Skinny Isn’t Cutting It, Said The French.
The other day I was listening to a radio talk show as I drove home. It was call in time and the lines were open to discuss any issue that callers had on their minds. A lady who wanted to remain anonymous made a comment about how excited she was that there was a ban … Continue reading
Behind The Business: Andre Williams; A. Will A. Way Art Creations
We love inspiring stories from amazing people across the globe who are doing great things. This week’s feature focuses Andre Williams, owner and founder of A. Will A. Way Art Creations. Andre is an artist and poet from Akron Ohio. A. Will A. Way Art Creations is a business that he started with the goal of … Continue reading
#Queenin! 3 Women Making A Difference
All over the world black women are finally being acknowledged for their achievements and accomplishments. Some of them we know, but most we don’t see in the spotlight. As women, we should be empowering one another by giving recognition to women who are doing greats things. Here are three we’d like to acknowledge. Danielle Paige … Continue reading
Behind the Business: Anissa Mpungwe; Loin Cloth and Ashes
We love inspiring stories from amazing people across the globe who are doing great things. This week’s feature focuses on Anissa Mpungwe. Anissa Mpungwe is the Founder and Designer at South African fashion label Loin Cloth and Ashes. Who is Anissa Mpungwe? I’m quite a reserved person. I’m not always around people I don’t know. … Continue reading
Behind the Business: Mummy Mthembu-Fawkes, Earthy
If you a naturalista and have been on the hunt for natural hair products in South Africa then you may have probably heard of the hair range called Earthy. This week we go behind the business and look at the inspiring MUMMY MTHEMBU-FAWKES. You wouldn’t think that growing up Mummy sported short or no hair … Continue reading
Behind the Business: B. Lauren, NAKED by Bria
We love inspiring stories from amazing people across the globe who are doing great things. This week’s feature focuses on B.Lauren. B.Lauren was born and raised in one of the six historic wards of Houston, Texas known to many as Third Ward. She cultivated the htx people project to allow people the chance to share … Continue reading
The Mammy Awards: Hollywood’s Obsession With Black Stereotypes
Breaking news! In response to last year’s hashtag #OscarsSoWhite, the Academy has once once again shown us colored folks exactly where we stand with them. Ordinarily I’d be shocked, as gangsta roles and other black stereotypes “real roles” seem to be a favorite in their world, but I guess Straight Outta Compton was too much … Continue reading
The business of travel is the new black
If you are a traveler and do not know of Travel Noire, you are living under a rock. Travel Noire creates tools, resources and experiences to help travelers discover their next journey. Zim Ugochukwu, is the CEO and founder of Travel Noire. She is the ‘travel it-girl’ that has shown us her journey through travel. … Continue reading
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