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If you’ve ever needed a resource to help you easily find local Black businesses to support, you’ll be happy to know that Mandy Bowman created one. Since graduating with a degree in entrepreneurship and global business management from Babson College, Bowman has been a driven advocate for economic empowerment and ownership within the Black community.…

We all know that access to capital is one of the biggest struggles that Black entrepreneurs face when trying to start and sustain their businesses. In response to this problem, Comerica Bank has decided to do its part in supporting Black-owned small businesses. On June 19, 2020, Comerica Bank announced its $1 million commitment to…

AcARRE is a natural beauty brand created by chemist and CEO Tracey Kearse. Kearse has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Hampton University. Starting a business was natural for the Severna Park, Maryland, native who hails from a long line of entrepreneurs. Rolling out spoke with Kearse about her brand, which prides itself on…

Gabrielle Deculus Business Rules For Women

“Business Rules For Women” is a digital platform created by Gabrielle Deculus. Currently reaching over 1,000,000 subscribers, Deculus connects Black women ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship. Deculus spoke to rolling out about the benefits of her upcoming three-day seminar and how women are recreating the business model as we know it. As Black…

As the number of people with the COVID-19 virus continues to rise, it has led to massive layoffs and overwhelming uncertainty for many Americans. Among the most impacted groups are small business owners and entrepreneurs, including hairstylists. With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommending that people practice social distancing, many local and state…

If you are a female entrepreneur who has a startup and needs guidance or a veteran who needs support, Coleen Otero and her CEO Chick Network could be the answer you’re looking for. Otero is a celebrity beauty expert, brand strategist, motivational speaker, and life coach who decided to build the CEO Chick Network as…

Sweet Samba is a high-energy, Georgia-based Brazilian wax and sugar spa chain. Niesha Green and Chasity Tye co-franchise Sweet Samba locations in Midtown Atlanta and suburban Alpharetta. Both have 11 years of experience in the beauty industry and were motivated to become franchise owners in December 2015 because they wanted to be their own bosses. Today,…

Chicago 300 Black Women is an organization that empowers thousands of African Amerian women from Chicagoland and surrounding areas. The organization’s leadership has recently decided to establish chapters in Atlanta, Texas, Arizona and Washington, D.C., with more cities to come. Every year, C3BW hosts an annual gala to honor Black women of purpose who are…

The fourth annual L.E.G.A.C.Y. Awards Gala is upon us. The yearly celebration of Black business is an important networking opportunity for entrepreneurs in Chicago. Each year, attendees leave not only inspired by the stories of the honorees and young entrepreneurs but also inspired by the great business minds in the room. L.E.G.A.C.Y. is an acronym…

Anwar Aiken is an accomplished military officer, a transportation professional with over 12 years of management experience, and an executive director with The John Maxwell Team. He has been licensed and trained by Maxwell and his team to deliver nothing short of world-class content from the top expert on leadership, Dr. John C. Maxwell. As…

Mushiya Tshikuka and Lou Smith are the co-founders of Runway Curls Salon Suites, a one of a kind multipurpose salon and creative space for the cutting edge beauty professional who seeks excellence. Their business offers booths and suite rental opportunities, on-site marketing, retail leasing space and much more. Rolling out spoke with the co-founders about…

Marvin and Gloria Smith are entrepreneurs, authors, and financial experts. They are the owners of Café Social House, a new restaurant in Mableton, as well as authors of the book The Psychology of Credit and the founders of DKR Group LLC. The talented couple is dedicated to serving and uplifting their community through good food…

On Tuesday, July 9, 2019, Ryan Wilson, CEO and co-founder of The Gathering Spot, announced the first round of featured speakers scheduled to appear at this year’s A3C Festival & Conference — an annual Atlanta-based event that brings together leaders in music, tech and film. The impressive lineup of record executives, entrepreneurs, social activists and…

Joseph Wilson is a personal injury trial lawyer at J.L. Wilson Trial Law LLC. The firm represents victims of serious injuries and families of wrongful death victims who have been involved in car and truck crashes, slip-and-fall accidents, or crimes committed on commercial properties. He also is the creator of Fearless Public Speaking, a six-week…

The Black Enterprise FWD Conference is one of the most anticipated events of the year. The conference celebrates entrepreneurship and leadership in the Black community. This year it took place June 19-21 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and featured several top industry entrepreneurs, businesses and tastemakers. While attending the conference, rolling out caught up with George…

Jacqueline Hawthorne Robinson , an astute businesswoman and visionary leader, is one of the co-founders of Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery, the largest and most respected Black business chain in the USA. Hawthorne Robinson hails from the beautiful island of Jamaica. She migrated to the United States in 1981 along with her siblings and found employment…

Omar Finley is a business owner, husband, and father of three. He is in the book business and the co-owner of The Listening Tree Bookstore Located in Decatur, Georgia. He is the creator of The Young Entrepreneurs Program including a full curriculum that walks children – ages 8-12 and 13-16 – as well as young…

Steve Canal is an award-winning brand architect, bestselling author, a motivational speaker and father. Canal also serves as principal and CEO of The Brand Executive which helps cultivate entrepreneurs and assists others in successfully climb the corporate ladder through his “Power Moves” masterclass and brand building strategy sessions. With all of that Canal is a…

The community came together for Detroit SOUP, a micro-granting dinner focused on highlighting creative projects in the city. Attendees at the event, held at the Jam Handy on Sunday, June 2, 2019, gave a suggested donation of $10 for dinner and a chance to support a local business. There were four presentations from aspiring and veteran…

Crossover is a term that defines a compact SUV. They tend to be smaller in size, more comfortable, better on gas and simply more versatile. While SUVs and minivans have traditionally been deemed family vehicles, crossovers offer space and the functionality to work for a single person as well as a family. For many entrepreneurs…