starting a business Why Lizzo's #1 Single "Truth Hurts" Is A Lesson For Entrepreneurs I have been stanning for Lizzo since Spotify randomly threw “Good As Hell” into my Discover Weekly. Lizzo’s message of self-love, her amazing voice, and bold, imaginative lyrics hooked
leadership Why you should let certain people "pick your brain" About a year ago, the image of the “pick their brain” mug erupted and Black Twitter went crazy. photo credit: Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/pin/149744756346910634/]At that time,
founder profiles This blogger turned CEO turned a gift bag into a global brand It’s estimated [https://fitsmallbusiness.com/entrepreneurship-statistics/] that 27 million Americans will leave the traditional workforce in favor of full-time self-employment by 2020. While the failure rate for entrepreneurship is
next gen summit Here is what I learned at the Next Gen Summit As entrepreneurs, it’s critical that we are intentionally taking the necessary measures to invest in ourselves. One of the best ways to invest in yourself is with conferences that
work-life balance Are your friends assets or liabilities? When it comes to entrepreneurship, money and time are precious. This can be a challenging reality to balance with personal relationships. In friendships, in particular, you want the best for
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
for founders These founders are creating a platform for remote learning It's not a secret that people from underserved areas receive fewer opportunities and access to equal education than their counterparts. What if education and access to learning were
entrepreneur Starting a Plus-Sized Travel Movement: Jeff Jenkins Today, I want to introduce you to someone who is truly defining what it means to be a Mogul Millennial! Have you ever thought twice about traveling because of your
money moves How to stop discounting your business as a new founder Freelancers, entrepreneurs, consultants, this article is for you! We’ve all found ourselves discussing our rates but instead of stating it proudly, we mumble our words or throw in our
money moves Because You're Worth It! Here's How to Increase Your Net Worth If you think knowing your net worth is only important if you have millions of dollars in your bank account, it’s time to adjust your mindset! Everyone has a
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
Emerging technologies Demystifying AI and What It Means For Your Business Artificial Intelligence (AI), one of the most thrilling and transformative opportunities of our time, is the topic de jour lately with every intersection of intellectual discourse and business discussions sounding
founder profiles This millennial attorney launched a tech startup for happy hours It’s not uncommon to see me speeding down the highway so I can indulge in half-priced flatbreads, hot wings, lychee martinis, and margaritas. I don’t know about you,
leadership What the Boston Celtics Teaches Us about Startup Culture The Boston Celtics were supposed to go to the NBA finals this year. After making it deep into last year’s playoffs without their heralded superstar, Kyrie Irving, who was
starting a business Ready for entrepreneurship? Read this before taking the leap Making the decision to work for yourself is fulfilling and exciting, but it can also be scary and uncomfortable. Many entrepreneurs are left questioning their ability, worth, and overall direction
pitch perfect Sheena Allen on how building relationships helped her raise money It’s crazy how life works. You never know how the people you encounter each day will impact your life. For this reason and many more is why it’s
pitch perfect Mandela SH Dixon on why *this* is your most important pitch Black millennials are among the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs, and every day we have new ideas that have the potential to disrupt the world. Unfortunately, for some of us,
starting a business 3 reasons to start a business in New Orleans I was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana (NOLA). I fled for safety during Hurricane Katrina, and was back in the city 2 months later. After 14 years, I’
black millennials Just Like The Jeffersons, We Are Moving On Up Like many entrepreneurs, my mind is constantly running at full speed, and everyday I’m filled with new ideas and projects that I want to explore. One of the recent
black entrepreneurs Why SXSW Matters For Black Entrepreneurs This past March I had the opportunity to attend the Interactive Festival at SXSW [https://www.sxsw.com/] and it was truly an incredible experience. I met inspiring leaders in
founder profiles April Sha’Lil discusses how she is living through her purpose Being an entrepreneur is a very hard task. The attraction of making your own money and creating your own work schedule with a mid-day nap can make an entrepreneur’s
for founders Why I Created a Digital Media Company for Black Entrepreneurs and Professionals I graduated from Prairie View A&M University in December of 2011 and entered the workforce two weeks after walking across the stage. Soon after starting my life as
founder profiles Learn how Jamelia Donaldson is helping US beauty brands go global This month, in celebration of Women’s History Month, I was fortunate to sit down with Jamelia Donaldson, who is the founder and creator of TreasureTress – “the monthly product discovery