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Shaleeta Jones is the Co-Founder of Eco-Lit Candles Co. — a sustainable home décor brand that curates candles and room sprays. Jones is also the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of The Therapy Flow, LLC. — a cross-collaborative therapy practice providing in-home and teletherapy services, parent-guardian education, and academic support. She spoke with rolling out…

Antoine M. Thompson is the national executive director of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, the largest organization of Black real estate professionals in the United States. He is a partner with Creative PMO Solutions, a consulting firm that focuses on diversity, inclusion and advocacy work. Thompson spoke with rolling out to explain the…

Rolling out sat down during its inaugural Peace and Purpose 2020 retreat with second-generation McDonald’s owner-operator Marissa Fisher. Fisher shared her insights during a panel discussion about female leadership styles. The retreat was held virtually Dec. 4-6, 2020. How do you define your purpose? My purpose is defined by my spiritual relationship with God and…

Rolling out recently sat down with second-generation McDonald’s owner-operator and techpreneur Andre Hill at its inaugural Peace and Purpose 2020 conference, which took place virtually Dec. 4-6, 2020. Hill participated in a panel discussion about the role of mentorship in the development of communities and shared a few words about what peace and purpose mean…

“Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” star, recording artist and entrepreneur BK Brasco has created a luxury retail space where he can share his love of fashion with the masses. The high-end clothing store Band of Brothers made its debut in Atlanta’s posh Buckhead neighborhood on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. At the grand opening, Brasco was…

It’s been a long time since we’ve seen Colin Kaepernick pass a football, but not being picked up by an NFL squad has no bearing on his ability to be a great teammate. Kaep’s latest collaborative effort is with vaunted ice cream giant Ben & Jerry’s, which has developed a unique vegan, nondairy flavor called…

Gregory Jones II is the founder of G2 Hoops LLC, a sports marketing and event management company that provides a platform for athletes through skills development and basketball events. Jones has helped develop basketball throughout the continent of Africa and worked in player development with AAU programs, high schools, colleges and professional athletes. He spoke…

Kash Johns, CEO of Winners Circle Publishing, founded the company five years ago. His love for music production triggered a strong interest in the business side of music. For this reason, he decided to take a break from producing, got a college business degree, and eventually created Winners Circle Publishing. WCP is administered by global…

President-elect Joe Biden and VP-elect Kamala Harris addressed the nation on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, regarding the escalating coronavirus epidemic and its deleterious effect on the U.S. economy and the country’s collective psyche. Biden, in particular, beseeched the current president to acquiesce to the will of the people and begin a normal presidential transition, lest…

Jamisa Mclvor, real estate, property management,

At the age of 19, South Philadelphia native Jamisa Mclvor was living a simple life working as a cashier. Today, Mclvor is the owner of Rosebud’s Investments, which manages 23 properties. She recently sat down with us to share her story. How did you get your start in real estate? An opportunity to transfer ownership…

Recognized for his imprint on hip-hop as one of Kanye West’s co-managers, music mogul John Monopoly recently joined the advisory board of Chicago tech company, Eventnoire. As the newly appointed head of entertainment, Monopoly will bring years of experience, network and a new line of entertainment to the exclusive event planning, management and solutions platform.…

Dame Dash never had a problem with letting the world know how he feels. The New York native made a name for himself in hip-hop during the early 1990s as the fiery manager for groups like The Future Sound and Original Flavor. Dash eventually became a serial entrepreneur, working with Jay-Z and serving as co-CEO…

As Forbes compiled its sixth annual list of America’s richest self-made women, several Black women in entertainment and athletics made the cut. Of course, Oprah Winfrey made it, coming in at No. 9 on the list of richest women. But a new entry is singer and entrepreneur Rihanna, who rocketed up to No. 33 on…

Lauren Anderson understands the need to increase diversity in the tech industry. The Gary, Indiana-born, Bronx, New York-raised resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, created All-In Recruiting & Talent Boutique to help increase diverse hiring in tech. “My company, All-In Recruiting & Talent Boutique, is a boutique recruitment practice,” Anderson said in an interview with rolling…

Master P has always understood the power of supply and demand. During the 1990s, Master P packaged New Orleans-style bounce hip-hop and earned millions through his No Limit Records label. Along with music, Master P has also delved into the business of clothes, sneakers and food. On Oct. 2, the serial-entrepreneur revealed that he’s now…

It’s National Coffee Day! It’s time to pour, blend, and enjoy up your favorite cup of coffee. Whether you like dark roasts. iced coffee or lattes, we encourage you to learn about and support Black-owned coffee businesses. On this National Coffee Day instead of hitting up the major coffee shop, check out a local Black…

When Janell Stephens, the founder and CEO of Camille Rose, set out to create handmade products as a solution for her children’s chronic eczema. The mother of five was at the forefront of the radical shift in the beauty industry when she launched Camille Rose in 2011. Her focus on product quality, integrity, the avoidance…

Master P was honored by his son Romeo before receiving Star Studio’s Legacy Titan Award at the 2020 RIDE Conference.

Damon Dash advised RIDE Con viewers to get out there and create a path for themselves. In his second appearance at the rolling out RIDE Conference, Dash highlighted the importance of growth, development and ownership in business. “This mindset has always been here [for me], I was just waiting for everyone [else] to catch up,” Dash said. …

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Slutty Vegan CEO Pinky Cole has made a name for herself with her popular plant-based burger restaurants. Cole shared her wisdom and personal experience about entrepreneurship and health at RIDE Con 2020. Rolling out spoke with Cole about the key to wealth, health and branding. Consistency is essential “Consistency. I live by the motto ‘when…