Shane and Nigel Mushambi are not your typical teenagers. The brothers, aged 13 and 12 respectively, are the owners of Two Bros in the Kitchen, a bakery business in Missouri City, Texas. They are also taking college-level courses at Houston Community College, where they study math and engineering. And they have recently published a book…
Kiko Davis is a woman of many talents and achievements. She is the trustee of the Donald Davis Living Trust, the majority stockholder of First Independence Bank, the 10th largest African-American owned bank in the U.S., and the founder and president of the Don Davis Legacy Foundation. She is also the managing director of Groovesville…
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…
In the picturesque town of Agortime-Kpetoe in Ghana’s Volta Region, a young entrepreneur named Matti has defied age and adversities to carve an inspiring path in the business world. From his humble beginnings, Matti’s tenacity and passion for entrepreneurship have driven him to create waves of success. Matti’s journey commenced with his grandmother and visually-impaired…
In the realm of success stories, few are as remarkable as that of Robert Mfune, who transformed his life from the humble beginnings of a McDonald’s tea boy to becoming a millionaire trader at a remarkably young age. His journey is not just a tale of financial success but also a testament to perseverance, ambition,…
At just 23 years old, Denise Nana Konadu Derkyi has achieved a remarkable feat by establishing her own company, Forever Sole Mates. Armed with a degree in Business Administration from Ashesi University and valuable work experience at PwC Ghana during her National Service, Denise possesses the necessary expertise and qualifications to venture into entrepreneurship. In…
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…
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…
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…
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…
