
These Black Women Are Taking Their Share of the Billion-dollar Cannabis Industry
Welcome to the green rush.

Honest Conversations About Managing Up And Emotional Health Were At The Forefront Of She's Got Next Brunch
Black women leaders across industries motivated, encouraged and inspired wives, parents and caretakers of professional athletes at the inaugural event at NKSFB Sports Wealth Summit.

Black Wives, Mothers And Entrepreneurship Take Center Stage At NKSFB Sports Wealth Summit's Inaugural Brunch
"Many of us don’t have examples of how to navigate money, and we certainly don’t understand it’s about more than just financial management,” said Jill Bishop, event convener.

You Can Easily Make Ice Cream At Home Thanks To True Scoops And The Black Woman Entrepreneur Behind It
No ice cream maker necessary! Shelly Marshall, who is behind Brooklyn's popular Island Pops shop, is bringing ice cream to homes across the country in a shelf-stable mix.

We Are Our Best Thing: A Note To Entrepreneurs During National Self-Care Awareness Month
The Village Market creator Lakeysha Hallmon, Ed.D on the need for business owners to find a balance between going after their dreams and making personal wellness a priority.

Meet The Black Woman Empowering Future Founders Through Her #CEOGirlSummer Program
Black Business Month Spotlight: Get inspired by Kelly Fair, a Chicago native who's committed to building up next generation's entrepreneurs

Allyson Felix Reflects On Her Mental Health During Olympic Trial Season
"It just seems like things were coming at all angles," Felix told ESSENCE.

Nicole Russell Is Bringing Black Girl Magic To The White, Male-Dominated Pizza Industry
The "Pizza Wars" star went from making a few pizzas during the week to making more than 50 in a day and shipping them across the country.

G.O.A.T Fuel Founder Jaqui Rice Teamed Up With Dad Jerry To Take Over The Male-Dominated Beverage Space
She's behind the healthy and popular energy drink G.O.A.T. Fuel.

Sixty8 Capital Launches New VC Fund For Black, Latinx, Women and LGBTQ+ Founders
Kelli Jones, Indiana’s first Black, female VC, talks to ESSENCE about the launch.

Meet Sisters Who Combined Their Gifts, Bet On Themselves and Brought A Winning Cake Business To Life
Sheyna and Shari Laidley are the Black girl magic duo behind Brooklyn-based company SheyNichez’ specialty cakes. Get inspired by how they reached for their dreams and found success and happiness.

Exclusive: Mielle Organics Sets Sights On Community Development & Global Expansion With Groundbreaking New Investment Deal
Berkshire Partners, a Boston based investment firm, announced today, an investment into the Mielle Organics brand.

'Beyond The Return': Black Women Entrepreneurs In U.S. & Africa Fueling Movement For Future Partnerships
The desire to further expand African connections is driven by unique cultural experiences, educational exchanges and improved economic mobility

This Founder’s Passion For Journaling Is Disrupting The Stationery Space
Meet Jasmin Foster, who's Be Rooted is the first and only Black-owned brand at Target in the office supply section.

Pitched To Perfection: 10 Black Women Owned Businesses Win Big At New Voices + Target Accelerators Pitch Competition
These winning businesses are proof that Black women are making strides in a host of industries.

Entrepreneur Spotlight: Keonia Rodgers Wants You To Boss Up!
This first generation, out-of-state college student refers to herself as an “empowerprenuer,” which is her unique spin on the classic terminology.

Praxis Labs CEO Elise Smith Raises $3.2 Million in Seed Round
Smith becomes one of 93 Black women to have raised more than $1 million for a venture-backed business.