Karen Chukwu, a highly accomplished Nigerian lawyer, has once again proven her brilliance and resilience by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with distinction from the Strathclyde Business School in Scotland, United Kingdom. This remarkable feat was made possible through her award of the £150,000 Academic Excellence Scholarship from the University of East Anglia,…
Souadou Niang’s journey from a housekeeper to the owner of a luxury boutique hotel is a story of perseverance, vision, and unwavering determination. Niang, who now owns the Palms Luxury Boutique Hotel in Dakar, Senegal, started her career at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in the United States, cleaning rooms and toilets. Her journey is a testament…
In the bustling entrepreneurial landscape of today, few stories capture the imagination quite like that of Treandos and Noah Thornton. At the tender ages of 5 and 8, these young visionaries became the CEOs of T&N Bow Ties and Apparel, a business dedicated not only to fashion but also to philanthropy. Inspired by their comedian…
In a heartwarming display of forward-thinking parenting, Reco Oxendine from Pennsylvania recently made headlines for an unconventional gift to his 10-year-old daughter: her very own vending machine. This unique present wasn’t just about instant gratification; it was a strategic move to instill entrepreneurial values and foster financial independence from an early age. Oxendine’s decision to…
At just 21 years old, Aaliyah Alicia Thompson, hailing from Stockbridge, Georgia, is rewriting the narrative of entrepreneurship and inclusivity in the beauty industry. As the first black autistic woman in the country to open her very own beauty bar, she’s not just breaking barriers; she’s shattering them. Diagnosed with autism at the age of…
Buffalo, New York has seen a historic milestone with the grand opening of The Hair Hive, the first Black woman-owned and operated beauty supply store in the area, founded by sisters Brianna Lannie, Lauren Jackson, and Danielle Jackson. The trio’s journey began out of frustration with the limited availability of products tailored to the needs…
In a world where odds can seem insurmountable, stories of triumph over adversity shine like beacons of hope. Ronne Brown’s journey from teenage motherhood and janitorial work to becoming a millionaire entrepreneur stands as a testament to the power of resilience, determination, and unwavering belief in oneself. Ronne Brown‘s story is one of transformation against…
In a groundbreaking move, Sherrexcia “Rexy” Rolle, Esq., has ascended to the position of President, CEO, and Accountable Manager of Western Air, solidifying her status as the first woman to hold the reins of the Bahamas’ largest privately owned airline. This historic appointment places her in the esteemed 8% of female airline CEOs globally. The…
At just 22 years old, Jassma’ray Johnson has emerged as a trailblazer in the cosmetics industry, challenging conventional beauty standards and empowering women of color through her brand, Simply Sámone. A recent Iowa State University graduate, Johnson’s journey from being mocked in fourth grade to the CEO of a fast-growing cosmetics brand is not only…
Sheila Brown is a trailblazer in the media industry. She is the CEO of Vision Multi-Media and the owner of WUFO 1080 AM and Power 96.5 FM, Buffalo’s first and only Black-owned radio stations. She is also the first Black woman to own a radio station in Western New York, a feat she achieved in…
