Alicia Renee, Author at Rolling Out

For many in 2018, women’s empowerment means a host of activities, panelists and seminars catered to empowering women to take charge of their finances and pursue an entrepreneurial journey. For four African American women, women’s empowerment meant something totally different. Diverse in their professional backgrounds, Lyndsay Christian, Joi Adams, Shawanda Green, and Ericka Hatfield came…

Werk Pray Saly celebrated its fifth annual weekend conference with the theme: “Her Over Everything,” encouraging women to put their growth, stability, and vision of life over everything in order to walk and serve in their purpose of being the women they are called to be. Hundreds of women gathered at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in…

ATLANTA – On Sept.30, 2017,100 Female Entrepreneurs Business League and The Ms. CEO Society hosted the inaugural DreamHer Fest. Touted as an all-girls business summer day camp, attendees soaked up knowledge and advice from women business moguls. Throughout the jam-packed day, women were able to shop in the “support local” marketplace, get pampered at the signature beauty lounges, participate in workshops,…

After struggling with bacterial vaginosis for seven months, Beatrice Feliu-Espada set out to create a natural remedy to her problem. “I had a seven-month bout with BV and yeast infections because my vagina was all out of whack. I was doing a bunch of things outside of taking different prescribed medications in search of relief,” says…

On March 26, 2017, in honor of Women’s History Month, Events 2 The Tee, celebrated trailblazing women in the Philadelphia community with the 2017 Lady of Distinction Luncheon. Founded by Tijania Goodwin, the educator, certified event planner and life coach decided to fill the space to honor the positive impact women were making in Philadelphia. After…

In the early 2000s, Mahisha Dellinger was transitioning from a relaxer to natural hair and found that the niche was fairly small and the quality of the products being marketed for textured hair left a lot to be desired. Seeking the perfect product, Dellinger began crafting and testing innovative product mixtures for her hair. As…

As the excitement of the new year has worn off, many have expressed that their new year’s resolutions have taken a backseat. While lifestyle changes come with good habits, it’s important to remember that maintaining the changes is a marathon and not a sprint. Here are three ways to recharge your resolutions and continue on…

Her Agenda is a digital platform that caters to the millennial woman. Founded by journalist and entrepreneur Rhonesha Byng, the platform has grown to be a go-to source for the millennial woman in many industries. Landing herself on the 2017 Forbes 30 under 30 list, Byng is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, millennial and entrepreneur. After…

Creating a positive online media presence as a startup brand or entrepreneur can be difficult. As a seasoned digital marketer, Emmelie De La Cruz teaches entrepreneurs how to successfully brand themselves and their businesses for greater success. Known for her 30-day challenges that show aspirants how to grow businesses and brands, she created and published…

With the year winding down, the holiday season accounts for 30 percent of annual retail sales. According to Forbes, Americans will spend nine times the amount during holiday shopping than they will any other time of the year. As a Black consumer, it is important to strategize and find ways to shop Black-owned brands in order to…

As the new year rolls in and you begin to set resolutions for your personal life, it’s vital to set them for your business. Honing your focus in the final month and days of the year, to dedicate your time to cleaning and tying up loose ends can guarantee you a clear and fresh start…

Millennial employment turnover rates have been rising as more millennials vow less loyalty to major corporate companies. Turnover rates have been trending high according to the Bureau Labor of Statistics and the trend doesn’t show any relief soon. Many companies are combating this by devoting resources to restructure and reshape their organizations. If your 2017…

Launched in spring 2016, the Village Market ATL poses as a quarterly event to support the sustainability of Black, community-minded entrepreneurs and small businesses. In a time when supporting the Black community is crucial in its growth and development, this event allows entrepreneurs and small businesses to gain exposure and access to the community. “Our…

Myleik Teele, founder of Curlbox and My Taught You podcast, is consciously helping women successfully ascend to greater heights in their careers and personal lives. Since founding Curlbox, a luxury subscription box service, in 2011, Teele’s company has grown into a multimillion-dollar enterprise. She launched her #MYTAUGHTYOU podcast in 2011, and has since developed it into…

Tamika Newhouse is a powerhouse book publisher who has self-published over 100 books. Passionate about writing, Newhouse started her publishing company, Delphine Publications, at 21 and has been publishing full time for seven years. Inspired to show the more interesting side of reading, she founded the African Americans on the Move Book Club, which caters…

For many, college is a time for exploration, self-discovery, learning, stress and late-night partying. Dinasty Brown decided to take a different approach to her collegiate experience by penning her first book and beginning her journey as an entrepreneur. At 22, Brown is a published author, mentor, peer educator, licensed real estate agent and entrepreneur. Rolling…

Empowered by the success of her inaugural conference and book release Werk 101, a year ago, Koereyelle DuBose returns with Werk, Pray, Slay weekend. After encouraging herself and other women to become better women and wives, DuBose founded and further developed The Single Wives Club and The Wives Society. The Single Wives Club is an education…

In a time where millennials are changing the status quo in regard to entrepreneurship and career paths, young professionals are struggling with finding adequate guidance to help with career strategies or business ventures. Whether you are on the hunt for a mentor or business coach, there are many qualities to look for besides popularity. As…

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Whether you’re a young professional, fresh out of college entering corporate America, or a new entrepreneur, finding events and people to build your network can be difficult. Many want to build their network and meet like-minded individuals, but as a newbie where do you start? Working as a freelance writer in a new state, I had…

DJ Sense has been creating waves in the music industry for years. Now the president of Generation Now Ent., the roster includes Lil’ Uzi Vert, DJ Drama, Skeme Lyquinn, and Dope by Accident. Sense is the tour manager for platinum selling artist Lil’ Jon, a partner in Mean St. Studios in Atlanta, and DJ for Shade…