From Intern to CEO: How 4 Top Celebs Climbed Up the Corporate Ladder
These heavy hitters started from the bottom and worked their way up, proving humble beginnings can lead to major future wins.
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These heavy hitters started from the bottom and worked their way up, proving humble beginnings can lead to major future wins.
Mahisha Dellinger, president and founder of CURLS L.L.C., says she found her niche providing products that promote the natural texture of curly tresses. Offering cleansers, moisturizers, conditioners, and styling products made with certified organic ingredients for women, children, and babies, the company grossed revenues of $3 million last year. But Dellinger admits there were some kinks along the way.
Teri Williams, president at OneUnited Bank, talks her book, financial literacy, and the importance of the bank's UNITY Visa Card.
Each year, Black Enterprise ranks the largest black-owned businesses in the nation. While a monumental undertaking, it truly is a labor of love for us to report the state of black business in the U.S., highlighting the achievements of intrepid entrepreneurs at the helms of top-flight organizations and informing our readers exactly how these be 100s CEOs and their teams build and maintain sustainable enterprises.
After winning an Emmy for his “Follow The Dream” advertising campaign during the 2000 Olympic Games, Rudy Gaskins was inspired to make his own dream of owning a creative services...