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
Bonus content on the entrepreneurs and strategies featured on The Urban Business Roundtable
This week on The Urban Business Roundtable, UBR Contributor Renita Young sits down with leading…
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
Posted: November 2, 2011
Tags: Architect, Dina Griffin, Exavier Pope, Interactive Design Inc., The Pope Firm, The Urban Business Roundtable, UBR, UBR Morning Post, UBR Spotlight, Urban Business Roundtable, WVON-AM
While women have great entrepreneurial potential, one entrepreneur says they often fall into "mind traps." Here are six to look out for
While women have great entrepreneurial potential, we often fall into various “mind traps” that…
By Rosetta Thurman
Also: Power Player Ian Clarke; expert estate planning advice
Vanessa and Angela Simmons, co-founders of the Pastry’s urban fashion enterprise, are featured in the…
By BlackEnterprise.com
Posted: August 11, 2011
Tags: Angela Simmons, BLACK ENTERPRISE Business Report, Ian Clarke, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Marcel Florestal, Pastry Footwear, Rev. Run, Robin Meyers, Run-DMC, Russell Simmons, Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Vanessa Simmons
The marketing executive reveals her winning strategy for leading women's athletics in to the future
As the WNBA’s first African American woman president, Laurel Richie brings her marketing experience and…
By Andreas Hale
