Oprah Winfrey is one the most influential woman in the world. The media boss runs her own TV network, publishes a magazine, hosts inspirational shows, executive produces films, and still finds the time to conduct major philanthropic works around the world. Winfrey’s list of accomplishments is...
This is Mike. Mike use to be a ball player. Mike worked really hard and was really good at what he did. And, when he was ready to move on he decided to leverage his passion and skills in a new way. And, that opened the door for new...
Well, this is exciting. JCPenny has nabbed Project Runway winner Ashley Nell Tipton and is launching its first-ever plus size fashion brand designed exclusively for full-figured women. Tipton you may remember, is the first plus-size designer to win Project Runway and whose positive personality and chic eye...
Looks like Christmas came early for Clevland Cavalier’s LeBron James. Nike, the company that has taken the Jordan brand to unbelievable heights, has signed the ballplayer to a lifetime deal. That’s right, the deal is good for as long as James keeps breathing. Sources report...
Empire ended so good last season, I wasn’t sure they could keep the business-inspired musical drama going. But, not to worry season 2 returned not with a whimper, but with a roar. It was so loud, so over the top, so unbelievable that it made...
Making the choice to go natural wouldn’t seem like a business question to some, but it was for me and many African American women. Even working in the “lifestyle” space, I know that wearing my hair in certain styles may put me in at a...
Some people believe that astrology is a bunch of hogwash, but I am not one of them. I’ve loved learning about astrology since I was a young kid and believe there is at least some connection between when in the year you were born and...
The world was all a-twitter recently with the news that Carol's Daughter had been acquired by beauty giant L'Oreal. Did African American founder Lisa Price sell out her business and legacy to the highest bidder? Did she turn her back on her loyal followers and...
Starting a business is no easy task, but that's no reason to let yourself get overwhelmed at the beginning of your journey. There is lots to do when you are ready to start offering your product or service, but there are some major operation elements...
According to the Small Business Administration, 50% of businesses fail within the first five year. It takes a lot of vision, drive, passion and sacrifice to beat those odds, but entrepreneurs do it everyday. Here are three really cool startups that are on the verge...