Shamea Morton provides confidence tips for young Black girls
Shamea Morton has established herself as one of the more dynamic personalities in Atlanta. Through the years, she’s dabbled in reality television, radio and as an in-game host with the Atlanta Hawks. Her infectious energy, vibrant smile and trademark welcome of “Hey, best friends!” can make anyone feel like a long-lost cousin of hers. At […]
2 Black women finish as finalists in Miss Georgia USA competition
State beauty pageants are taking place all over the country this season, which means the some of the most talented beauties in the state are competing for a chance to win the crown. This past weekend, the Miss Georgia USA Pageant was held in McDonough, GA at the Henry County Performing Arts Center. The event […]
Felicia Phillips says attending MogulCon is like getting your MBA
MogulCon founder Felicia Phillips, Ph.D. is gearing up for the national conference that will be held on Nov. 4 at the Whitley Hotel in Atlanta. Phillips explained how this is not just another women’s empowerment brunch, but will provide substantial information and insights for successfully managing their business. Phillips prides herself on helping thousands of […]
Lady Danzy promotes diversity with Fit for a Queen luxury dress store
Atlanta entrepreneur Lady Danzy is taking fashion to a new level with her elegant prom, formal, pageant, and bridal store, Fit for a Queen in Midtown Atlanta. The company started in a smaller storefront but is now located in Midtown only a couple of doors down from the Fox Theatre. Successful business owner, Danzy, was […]
Comedian and beauty entrepreneur B. Simone says cancel culture isn’t real
The Media Girls On Tour: Brown Sugar Experience brought out a multitude of celebrity influencers in the city of Atlanta to kick off the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards weekend. B. Simone was one of the panelists for the night who can be described as a triple threat in the entertainment industry as a comedian, […]
Luxury event producer Crystal Bailey inspires women
Luxury event producer Crystal Bailey has been producing and creatively directing events for clients such as TV One, CleoTV, Hennessy, The Loews Hotel, Milano Di Rouge, and more. Bailey has developed the See Opportunity and Rise (SOAR) platform, which helps women develop in business, and realize the potential. The annual SOAR conference serves as a […]
Miss GA USA and Miss GA Teen USA share journey leading up to the big stage
Rolling out was able to sit down with Georgia royalty, Miss GA USA, Holly Haynes, and Miss GA Teen USA, Courtney Smith at their send-off pool party right before leaving for Reno, Nevada. With only days away from the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants, these ladies revealed their fitness regimens, mental health routines, […]
Maja Sly channels Black excellence with Dinner at Dusk soirée
Most women don’t need an excuse to get dressed up for dinner and drinks with their girlfriends, but reality star and beauty mogul-turned-real estate tycoon Maja Sly believes every move should be intentional. Sly celebrated the one year anniversary of her famed, “Dinner at Dusk” invitation-only dinners for women in business to close out Women’s […]
Werk University teaches Black women how to create new income streams
Koeryelle DuBose is the founder of Werk University, an online educational platform that caters to Black women and teaches them how to utilize their skills and expertise to create new income streams, so that they can stop living paycheck to paycheck and turn their side hustles into fully functioning businesses that replace their corporate jobs. […]
Tracye Hutchins talks about her journey to becoming a co-anchor
Tracye Hutchins is a co-anchor for CBS46 News at 5 p.m. and Peachtree TV at 9 p.m. She joined CBS46 in 2007 and has been anchoring shows in the community, while also interviewing celebrities. Before her arrival in Atlanta, Hutchins worked for a CBS affiliate in San Diego. When did you first develop a love […]
Danyelle and Dionna Gray empower women with Womanish exhibit
Sisters Dionna and Danyelle Gray started the Womanish exhibit to share a bigger message with visitors at their selfie museum. Womanish is an interactive, immersive backdrop experience, providing 16 different rooms in which visitors can snap photos, videos, and create social media highlights. Originating from the Windy City, the duo has brought the installation down south […]
Entertainment attorney Uwonda Carter proves strength lies in unity
Uwonda Carter was an entertainment phenomenon by herself. The transactional attorney who advises clients on both business and entertainment is licensed to practice in Georgia and New York. Carter was named Entertainment Lawyer of the year by BESLA and is a founding member and former vice president of the Black Women in Entertainment Law Foundation. […]
Author, influencer Bawse Lady shares how she banked $2.5 million in 12 months
Believe it or not, serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker and wellness professional Sharmeeka Brooks was once so insecure that she created an alter ego to overcome suicidal thoughts and raging self-esteem issues. She first adopted the handle “Beautiful,” which she used on social media to absorb attention from followers and the like. However, she still felt […]
Pots of Honey CEO rolls out fashion fix for big-breasted women
If there’s a common complaint for big-bosomed women, most would point to support problems and the inability to solve issues related to their fashion options. Thanks to Miami’s Pots of Honey CEO, Kiana Coney and her fashion-friendly breast tape — Tittie City Tape — breast lifts are a cinch and back pains are a thing […]
How Nailah Ellis leveraged her business with help from Kevin Hart and Beyoncé
Most entrepreneurs dream of angel investors to take their business to the next level, but to have the support of two of the biggest stars on the planet is beyond the imagination. Nailah Ellis-Brown owns, Ellis Isle the largest Black female and independently owned beverage company in the U.S. The successful company went viral after […]
Candace Holyfield, aka the Six-Figure Spa Chick, weighs in on entrepreneurship
Candace Holyfield’s testimony is introducing women to a new way of building an economic legacy while pursuing their passion. Spas and beauty salons are mainstays in any busy city, but many of those businesses struggle to make payroll or retain staff. Holyfield is a revolutionary in the field, as she applied her creative marketing techniques […]
Chicago attorney and WVON radio host Kimberley Egonmwan committed to change
Born and raised in Chicago, attorney Kimberley Egonmwan is imminently qualified to discuss the ongoing issues her city has endured, many moons before the pandemic established its devastating course on society. As the Monday commentator and daily host of the WVON afternoon drive, she does as much and more, delivering hard-hitting observations and social commentary […]
AeroStar founder Tammera Holmes training at-risk kids for aviation careers
After walking away from the corporate side of the aviation industry, Tammera Holmes began her journey teaching kids how to get careers in aviation through her foundation, AeroStar Avion Institute. A rough kid from a rough neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago, Holmes found that aviation replaced the adrenaline rush she got from getting […]
PR professional offers clients publicity with a personal touch
Sandy Collier is the founder and CEO of Hey, Sandy! PR and Communications, a boutique public relations firm based in Wellington, Florida. Collier began working at the local Fox TV station in Miami, as an intern and eventually an assignment editor. Her career trajectory led her to assignments at a radio station and two more […]
Learn how Uber is the perfect fit for busy moms like April Wiggins
April Wiggins knows what it’s like to have a 9-5 and realized a long time ago it was not for her. A single mother of two, Wiggins found her happy place as an independent contractor with Uber. As a preferred driver with a stellar rating, Wiggins manages her day and household before most people finish […]