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Rachel Topping Founder Of Nappy Head Club: Doing What The Fashion Industry Won't Do
Is someone's beauty separate from their identity? The negative psychological impact from the lack of representation in mainstream media...

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Nov 10, 202111 min read
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Tracey Kennedy Founder Of California Country Organics Body Care: Mompreneur Making Bold Moves
This busy stay-at-home mom of two kids decided to become an entrepreneur, and the pandemic took 75% of her business away. Tracey Kennedy...

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Nov 3, 20218 min read
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Domonique Townsend: Creating Opportunities For Working Moms + Changing Corporate Workplaces
Many Black women are underestimated and undervalued in workplaces, specifically in corporate America. Not only in the income realm but...

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Oct 27, 202110 min read
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Benewaa Owusu of Obaa Beauty: Celebrating The Natural Beauty Of Women w/Sustainable Products
Obaa Beauty began as a side gig. The Founder, Benewaa Owusu, was only using it to sell makeup through private labels. As a child in...

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Oct 14, 20219 min read
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Jazmin Alvarez of Pretty Well Beauty: Wellness & Beauty Are Synonymous
Jazmin Alvarez created Pretty Well Beauty, a marketplace for Black and Brown women to access non-toxic beauty products that create a...

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Oct 7, 20218 min read
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Priscilla Wesson Cozy N Cute Kids: Figure It Out, And Don't Ever Quit
Priscilla's daughters were the inspiration behind Cozy N Cute Kids. Her daughters were obsessed with fashion. They constantly change...

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Sep 24, 20219 min read
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Kim Roxie of Lamik: Beauty Is Revealed Not Applied
Lamik Beauty is on a mission to build a brand around the idea of beauty inside and out. Founded by veteran entrepreneur Kim Roxie, Lamik...

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Sep 11, 20218 min read
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ShantaQuilette of Girl B Natural: A Call To Action For Women Everywhere
ShantaQuilette Carter Williams has always been passionate about women's wellness. After her aunt and two friends passed away from breast...

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Sep 2, 202110 min read
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Christa of Cubicles to Cocktails: Helping Ambitious Black & Brown Women Reach Their Career Goals
Many of us can agree that the corporate world is a little iffy in multicultural acceptance (and practices) at the workplace. When young...

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Aug 25, 20217 min read
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BGV Connect Member Marquita: I Can Be Myself And Talk About Business
Considering what we know about equity, representation, and the other perpetual inequities facing people of color in the United States,...

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Aug 19, 20216 min read
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Vernee Hines Co-Founder of UpBrainery: We Want To Disrupt The Educational System
Access and equity for Black children is Vernee Hines's mission. She is the co-founder of UpBrainery an online educational platform that...

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Aug 13, 202110 min read
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Peach Brown Founder of Sledge Scarves: I Didn't Come This Far, To Just Come This Far
When it comes to hair, for many Black women protecting their hair is the only way to keep it healthy. It could be using a protective...

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Jul 22, 202110 min read
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Chantee Butler Founder Of Nayko Naturals: You Need To Have Grit And Be Scrappy
It's no secret that many skincare products on the market are filled with toxic additives for our health. With more and more people...

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Jul 17, 20217 min read
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Nike Pitch Winner Kayla Castañeda: Breaking Cultural Barriers With Agua Bonita
"The reason why it was most important to create Agua Bonita was to see more of ourselves reflected on the shelves...Creating Agua Bonita...

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Jun 27, 202110 min read
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20 Queer Businesses To Support Beyond Pride Month
June is officially Pride Month. With it comes nationwide celebrations, parades, festivals, things we didn't know, and support for queer...

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Jun 7, 20216 min read
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Mompreneurs Reveal Their Secret Sauce For Success
While running a small business and being a mom is very rewarding, balancing it can be challenging. Being a mompreneur takes a special...

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May 9, 202114 min read
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Meet The Winners Of The BGV x Manifestation Babe Pitch Competition
Rachel Topping - 1st Place Winner Nappy Head Club Fed up with the lack of representation of 4c hair Rachel Topping and her sister...

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May 4, 20213 min read
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BGV Connect Member Nicole: The Best Investment You Can Make For Your Business
The BGV Connect Incubator is a platform that provides resources for Black and Brown women-led startups. This is an opportunity for...

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Apr 1, 20213 min read
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Alon Otis Of The Beet Box: Redistributing Health To Underserved Communities
One of the barriers in the wellness industry is the lack of representation of Black and Brown people. They're often left out, and their...

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Mar 29, 20218 min read
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Leadership With A Conscience: Meet Our Newest Change Agent Fellows
Have you ever dreamt of changing the world? These new change agents have. Being a change agent is a pretty powerful title that leads to a...

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Mar 25, 20216 min read
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