Star Founder of SerenelyStar Publishing: Turning Young Students Into Self-Publishing Authors
There is no way around it — the statistics are grim. About 64% of students cannot read at the proficiency level required. This means that...
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Frantzces Lys
Dec 20, 20222 min read
Meet the 2022 Winners: The Austin Pitch Competition
Star Jackson - 1st Place Star Jackson is the founder of SerenelyStar Publishing. A publishing company focused on empowering the youth to...
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Frantzces Lys
Dec 12, 20228 min read
Kenyatta Founder of Trading Races: Gamifying Tough Conversations About Race and Black Culture
Do you have the courage to play a game where your beliefs are tested? It's rare to see game designers tackle complex issues such as race,...
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Frantzces Lys
Nov 14, 20228 min read
Trudy and Pam Founders of HER-MINE: A Legacy of Self-Love
It's no secret that being a woman is challenging. Navigating the infamous old boys club culture leads to bigger challenges of balancing...
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Frantzces Lys
Nov 11, 20223 min read
Black Friday, Small Business Style: Great Deals You Won't Want to Miss
Are you in the market for a deal this Black Friday? We're getting into the heart of holiday shopping by supporting our small business...
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Frantzces Lys
Oct 13, 20224 min read
10 Black Women-Owned Businesses to Spice Up Your Fall Season
There's a lot to love about fall: hot apple cider, cozy sweaters, and pumpkin spice – the smells and flavors we associate with the time...
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Frantzces Lys
Sep 27, 20226 min read
Meet 5 Incredible Latina Entrepreneurs Leaving Their Mark On The Startup Ecosystem
The story of Latina entrepreneurs is not just one of diversity but growing opportunity and promise. By joining forces and connecting...
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Frantzces Lys
Sep 9, 20228 min read
Tai Founder of Tai-Lite Beauty: Transforming The Beauty Industry With Bold Pigments And Lashes
A common struggle for brown-skinned makeup lovers is the lack of diversity in foundation shades and the lack of lipsticks and eyeshadows...
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Frantzces Lys
Aug 31, 202210 min read
Jordan Founder of Flora & Noor: On A Mission To Make Halal Skincare More Accessible
Your skin is one of your most precious assets. The health of your skin will often translate to the health of your mind and soul. When...
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Frantzces Lys
Aug 2, 202210 min read
Auzerais Founder of Blondery: Redefining The Fine Dining Industry
The issue of diversity in the restaurant industry isn't scrutinized enough. Black and Brown people indeed hold a disproportionate number...
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Frantzces Lys
Jul 19, 202210 min read
Assunta Founder of B. Renewed: Stylists Helping Women Combat Hair Loss
Hair has always been the center of expression in many women's lives. Before their wedding day, brides spend hundreds, maybe thousands, on...
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Frantzces Lys
Jul 7, 202210 min read
Tameka Founder of Limitless: A Tech Delivery App That's Transforming Louisville's Food Deserts
In the United States, a food desert is defined as an area within a certain distance (usually greater than 1 mile) from a large grocery...
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Frantzces Lys
Jun 23, 20228 min read
Danella Founder of Cleaven: All Your Favorite Clearance Brands In One Place
Shopping for designer clearance items is almost like an art form. You have to scour the racks and study fabrications, tags, and price...
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Frantzces Lys
May 2, 202210 min read
Nikisha Founder of Win Win Coffee Bar Fills The Gap In The Black-Owned Coffee Industry
There's a reason we say a cup of coffee can change the world. Coffee is one of those things that brings people together, and when people...
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Frantzces Lys
Apr 28, 202212 min read
Tameka Founder of Capable Clothing: Giving Patients With Limited Mobility Back Their Independence
Nursing is considered a stressful and physically demanding profession by some. Still, health care professionals are more likely to suffer...
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Frantzces Lys
Apr 25, 202213 min read
Shureice Founder of Fleeky Friday: Don't Let The World Put Your Light Out
Art gives us the ability to express ourselves, especially if finding the words can be difficult. The process of self-expression allows us...
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Frantzces Lys
Apr 18, 20227 min read
Angelica Founder of the Lit Kit Art Box: Unleash Your Inner-Artist
Some people's mental health suffered greatly during the pandemic. Forced indoors by the lockdown, people had limited forms of expression....
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Frantzces Lys
Apr 14, 202211 min read
Natacha Founder of JNCY Jewelers: Redefining The High-End Jewelry Industry
Many Black and Brown women who start businesses do so out of necessity. Whether it's a side hustle for an additional income stream or...
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Frantzces Lys
Apr 11, 202211 min read
Candy Founder of Glow Wellness Tour: Making Wellness Accessible for BIPOC Women
In recent years, the wellness industry has exploded, and the popularity of yoga, meditation, and other self-care practices. The...
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Frantzces Lys
Mar 28, 20229 min read
April Founder of 2Score Fitness: Championing Body Positivity For Women Of All Shapes & Sizes
April Shannon didn't set out to create a business. In fact, she says 2Score made her in the process. She joined a company on her weight...
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