'Modelpreneur' Beverly Johnson talks about building her lifestyle brand and the importance of ownership
‘Modelpreneur’ Beverly Johnson talks to ‘Celebrity Hustle’ host Shannon Lanier about building her lifestyle brand…
By Elayne Fluker
The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright took on the challenge of adapting a folk classic for a contemporary black audience
Suzan-Lori Parks boldly takes on George and Ira Gershwins classic folk opera “Porgy and Bess.’
By Carolyn M. Brown
The renowned designer talks about being a Black Enterprise woman of power, receiving a legacy award and building her business
The renowned designer talks about being a Black Enterprise woman of power, receiving a legacy…
By Bridgette Bartlett
How a fiery grandmother (and former Ikette!) built a successful restaurant business and set records with her OWN reality show
How a fiery grandmother (and former Ikette!) built a successful restaurant business and set records…
By Tomika Anderson
After shedding 60 lbs, entrepreneur inspires women to find their self-confidence through boxing
Founded by Teresa Scott, Women’s World of Boxing provides women with a comfortable introduction to…
By Anslem Samuel
Posted: December 8, 2011
Tags: boxing, Changing Lanes, for-profit, fundraising, Kingsway Boxing NYC, non-profit, self-confidence, Teresa Scott, Women of Power, Women's World Of Boxing, WWB Girl's Club
Alicia Keys, Kenny Leon, Lydia Diamond and others represent the new look of Broadway
This current season may be historic because three African American female playwrights—out of six shows…
By Carolyn M. Brown
How Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member diversifies ventures to build wealth
Music artist and songwriter Kandi Burruss has used reality TV fame to expand her multi-million-dollar…
By Lamont Baldwin
Posted: December 5, 2011
Tags: adult entertainment, adult entertainment industry, adult toy industry, entertainment, entertainment industry, fashion industry, Kandi Burruss, Kandi Koated Nights, Music Industry, porn industry, Real Housewives of Atlanta, reality TV, sex toys, VH1, Women of Power, Women of Power Summit
A near-death experience inspired the skilled performer to be an advocate for healthy living
At the age of 23, actress Tamala Jones suffered a near-fatal incident that changed her…
By Amber McKynzie
Motivational expert uses inspiration of Michelle Obama to empower women
Beauty and fashion expert Mikki Taylor expands her brand with new book, Commander in Chic:…
By Janell Hazelwood
Posted: November 29, 2011
Tags: 2011 fall fashion, 2011 Fall Fashion Gallery, beauty, beauty industry, blacks in fashion, branding, career advancement, career development, career transition, fashion, fashion industry, life purpose, Mentors, mentorship, Michelle Obama, Mikki Taylor, Motivation, purpose, Style, women executives., Women of Power, Women of Power Summit
Young powerhouse talks reality TV, success, and women's empowerment
Yandy Smith, co-star on VH1′s Love & Hip-Hop season two, talks about how reality TV…
By Janell Hazelwood
Posted: November 14, 2011
Tags: branding, Busta Rhymes, Chrissy Lampkin, entertainment industry, Everything Girls Love, hip-hop renamed, Howard University, Internship, Jim Ackerman, Jim Jones, Love & Hip-Hop, Missy Elliott, Mona Scott-Young, Music Industry, reality TV, Toccara, VH1, Violator Management, Women of Power, Yandy Smith
