for founders Ruben Harris of Career Karma on building a venture-backed startup The tech industry has undoubtedly become one of the most sought after career fields, especially in the millennial generation. However, if you’re not technical by education or trade, it
for founders How to create consistent content for your brand or business Whether you are a new business curator or you've been in the game for a while, you wear many hats. And as a result, priorities begin to shuffle. Credit: GiphyAlthough
for founders [WATCH] 7 founders practice their pitch at The Quick Pitch There's a lot of talk going on about getting a seat at the table, but once you get that seat, do you know how to successfully present yourself and your
founder profiles This designer left her 9-5 and secured TI & 21 Savage as clients Los Angeles native Marina Skye a.k.a. “Skye” [https://www.instagram.com/setbyskye/] takes her clients’ vision and makes it a reality as a set designer in Atlanta. After
founder profiles Two HBCU grads created an app that'll help you take your IG to the next level When you’re trying to flex for the gram, having a cute photo sometimes isn’t enough. In order to really make your ex miss you and your haters mad,
strategies & tools WFH stressing you out? Here's how these CEOs are dealing These days “working remotely” does not just mean working out of the office. It often means not having an office at all. While building my events and music video production
pitch perfect Here's how to pitch effectively and secure investors Paris Benson is no stranger to the world of tech and entrepreneurship. The UCLA alum started coding at the age of 14, launched his first fintech [https://www.fintechweekly.com/
starting a business Fiyin Obayan shares how she is building her podcast If you haven’t heard, the podcast industry is growing fast – really fast. This industry generated $479.1 million in revenue in 2018 and is expected to produce more than
starting a business What you should know about entrepreneurship before you quit Let us be honest, entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. So many complexities are involved in building a successful enterprise that making a decision to quit your job
marketing & growth 5 things you need to know about hiring PR & building a biz I’ve always had a deep respect for Public Relations professionals, so I was delighted at the opportunity to connect with the co-founders of The PR Alliance, DMV-based Publicists Keisha
founder profiles How a Promise Turned Into a Business: Meet Plurvy Black women are opening successful businesses every day. Go, sis go! We’re strong, smart, clever, and powerful. Women, in general, are capable of moving mountains. Just imagine the black
founder profiles This project manager turned CEO is disrupting the hair industry If you’ve ever had to choose between keeping that new hairstyle poppin’ and going to the gym, you’re not alone sis. While our dynamic hair is one of
founder profiles This CEO shares how her business focuses on style, confidence, and well-being while on a budget The best connections happen organically. That is what happened when Erica Strunkey, CEO and Founder of Sincerely Glamatrix. I met Erica during a professional development event, she was seeking a
founder profiles This founder wants us all to have rich b*tch skin 75% of products marketed to black women are highly hazardous to human health, according to the Environment Working Group (EWG). This statistic was no surprise to Alee-Sha Steward, founder of
black founders Here are 16 Black-owned co-working spaces for your next meeting If you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner, you know that many times office space can be super expensive and the budget just doesn’t allow for the expensive.
black entrepreneur #BlackGirlMagic: Tips to Building Lasting Business Bonds Finding help in your business is not a simple task. It takes patience, synergy, vulnerability, and self-awareness. You have to know your strengths and weaknesses and those of your business.
founder profiles This founder is driving inclusivity with her hair and beauty line Carmella Marie [https://www.instagram.com/carmellamwill/] is the epitome of a boss navigating working a full-time job while building a full-time business. She uses the savvy from her 9-5
founder profiles Here's how this female founder is diversifying the tech industry “ [https://www.wired.com/story/computer-science-graduates-diversity/]Did you know that women in STEM make $16,000 less on average than their male counterparts, and if you’re black or Hispanic,
founder profiles How this founder built a brand in the wine industry If you’re like me, I love a glass of wine after a long day of entrepreneurship. It’s a moment to “unwine” and reflect on my day. Now think
Mental health awareness How to build without burning out Mental Health Awareness deserves attention and statistics by NAMI [https://www.nami.org/learn-more/mental-health-by-the-numbers], proves it. Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. (46.6 million) experiences
strategies & tools Designing a blueprint to accelerate your business success If your schedule is anything like mine, it has been super hectic and filled with meetings as organizations set a strategic focus to end the rest of the year with
for founders 6 tips on success we learned from Rihanna When you think of the term “serial entrepreneur” or “mogul,” Rihanna should come to mind. Outside of making a name for herself in the music industry, the Grammy award-winning star
hov From Humble Beginnings to Billionaire Shawn Corey Carter better known as Jay-Z was able to turn nothing into something. According to Forbes, as of June 2019, he became the first Hip-Hop artist to become a
entrepreneurship What Black Hair Taught Me About Entrepreneurship Black hair is powerful. It represents our lifestyles, personalities, and transitions. We style our hair for special occasions and cut it to break free of baggage or embrace a new
entrepreneur Why Viewing Entrepreneurship as a Career Will Lead to Failure The misconception that some people have about entrepreneurship is that it is a career, rather than approaching it as a lifestyle. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of