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Olanikee Osibowale Founder of The Goddess Detox: Your Vagina Is A Goddess
Imagine being able to combine spiritual wellness into feminine hygiene products? Well, that's what The Goddess Detox is doing. They are...

Frantzces Lys
Nov 19, 202111 min read


BGV Updates: This is NOT Your Grandma's Turkey
November is here, and so is the holiday season. The holidays mark a renewed sense of community and generosity. It's a time of giving, and...

Frantzces Lys
Nov 17, 20214 min read


A 7 Step Formula To Building A Rock-Solid Emergency Fund
A fully-stocked emergency fund can be your best friend in an unexpected situation. It's easy to get into debt if you don't have...

Frantzces Lys
Nov 15, 20216 min read


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...

Frantzces Lys
Nov 11, 202111 min read


ICYMI: Biden’s Bipartisan Bill & $25 Billion For Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs
The small business provisions of the Build Back Better Act—a $3.5 trillion fund that will invest $25 billion in small businesses in the...

Frantzces Lys
Nov 9, 20213 min read


Meet The Winners Of The Philly 2021 Pitch Competition
She'Neil Spence - 1st Place Winner She'Neil Spence and Nicolette Graves are the Co-founders are the masterminds behind Base Butter. It's...

Frantzces Lys
Nov 4, 20212 min read


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...

Frantzces Lys
Nov 3, 20218 min read


7 Old School Ways To Save Money That (Still) Work
While the concept of saving may be simple, it can be surprisingly hard for us to do. This is why only 46% of Americans have a "rainy day...

Frantzces Lys
Nov 1, 20217 min read


Meet The Winners Of The Chicago 2021 Pitch Competition
Shureice Kornegay - 1st Place Winner Shureice Kornegay is the Founder of Fleeky Friday, an award-winning beauty brand with loyal...

Frantzces Lys
Oct 28, 20212 min read


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...

Frantzces Lys
Oct 27, 202110 min read


We Did That: BGV Updates w/Nike + WNBA, Pitch Season, DC Mural
We're riding this month's momentum, and we're pulling twice as hard as before. That means tomorrow is going to be twice as good as today,...

Frantzces Lys
Oct 20, 20213 min read


Hiring A Tax Professional? 12 Questions You Should Be Asking
Taxes are inevitable. We all have to submit tax returns each year. However, having your taxes prepared can be stressful. The IRS has...
Linda Diakite Karressy
Oct 19, 20214 min read


Meet The Winners Of The Miami 2021 Pitch Competition
Larissa Maloney - 1st Place Winner Larissa Maloney is the Founder of Active Kids 2.0, an on-demand service that provides a variety of...

Frantzces Lys
Oct 18, 20212 min read


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...

Frantzces Lys
Oct 14, 20219 min read


Tax Planning: 4 Questions To Ask To Reduce Your Tax Bill
Many businesses took advantage of tax credits, payroll tax deferrals, and government-provided loans to sustain their businesses...
Linda Diakite Karressy
Oct 11, 20213 min read


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...

Frantzces Lys
Oct 7, 20218 min read


5 Proven Ways To Market Your Business Without Relying On Social Media
The unpredictable algorithms of social media are wreaking havoc on small business owners. Entrepreneurs who use live videos to market and...

Tiff Arnold
Oct 5, 20213 min read


4 Business Credit Myths Debunked
The world of credit can be complicated, and many small business owners simply don’t have time to figure out all the details. So they may...

Frantzces Lys
Oct 1, 20213 min read


5 Components To Master The Art of Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
What does it mean to be an emotionally intelligent entrepreneur? The answer to this question is not as simple as you might think. It's...

Frantzces Lys
Sep 29, 20214 min read


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...

Frantzces Lys
Sep 24, 20219 min read
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