Tag Archives: Changing Lanes
Penny Hardaway Scores Big with Booming Business Portfolio
The NBA great skyrockets from basketball superstar to flourishing entrepreneur and philanthropist
NBA great Penny Hardaway gets his second wind as a businessman with an impressive portfolio…
By Mia N. Hall
Former Music Industry Worker Promotes Empowerment Through Fashion
Fashion entrepreneur Kissa Thompson wants African American community to love their hair, culture and selves equally
Founded by Kissa Thompson, Buttafly Unlimited is more than a T-shirt/apparel line. It promotes positive…
By Starrene Rhett
Entrepreneur Follows Her Passion & Finds Ballooning Success
Shanta Speller finds success with Bunch of Balloons, her balloon decorating company
Juggling a full-time job with her passion, Shanta Speller launched Bunch of Balloons, her own…
By Jenisha Watts
Artist Andre Woolery’s One-Of-A-Kind Thumbtack Portraits
The former ad man immortalizes Barack Obama and Jay-Z using thumbtacks as his creative base
Artist Andre Woolery creates detailed portraits of public figures like Barack Obama, Jay-Z, Kanye West…
By Anslem Samuel
Advertising Man Finds His True Calling in the Arts
Andre Woolery went from pushing ads to art, pushing creative boundaries with his one-of-a-kind thumbtack portraits
Bored with the advertising world, Andre Woolery refocused his energy on the arts and revolutionized…
By Amber McKynzie
Frustrated Painter Leaves Corporate America to Pursue Art Full-time
James Shields traded in his stuffy desk job for a more fulfilling career as an artist
With his Hip-Hop Coloring Book, James Shields not only followed his dreams but educates kids…
By Jenisha Watts
WATCH: Boxer Teresa Scott Promotes Fitness & Self-Confidence in Women
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
Before I Was Famous: Singer Sean Garrett Worked as a Mortgage Broker
The hitmaker recounts his unique path to success and the lessons he learned along the way
Singer/songwriter Sean Garrett has crafted No. 1 singles for a bevy of artists, but on…
By Aliya Ewing
Rapper Gene “Malice” Thornton Finds God & New Career as Author
From artist-to-author, the Virginia-based MC explains how God changed his life
Malice of the Clipse shares how his path to God led him to be a…
By Anslem Samuel
On Pointe
How a classically trained ballerina moved her career from the stage to the classroom
Ayisha McMillan, who took her first creative movement class at age 2, realized by age…
