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Send us Fan Mail We all know when it comes to running a business, it is not something to be taken lightly. But what about being in charge of TWO businesses, taking care of your newborn daughter and balancing the chaos of a pandemic? Now that is certainly not for the weak and Khadijah embraced every second of it because her grind is unmatched. Furthermore, once Khadijah found out that she could sim...

Send us Fan Mail The saying goes when one door closes, another one opens. But what if the one door you were anxiously awaiting to walk through closed suddenly and it was because of something out of your control, like skin color? For Constantine this reality settled in rather quickly after relocating to Minnesota for his new job. Nearly all the way across the country, by himself and having to conti...

Send us Fan Mail Having your own hair problems is one thing, but when you recognize that you aren't alone it could make you view the situation differently. At least this was the case for Kaiya, and as a result The Lavish Luxe Collection got its start. However, it was far from a simple process as there was a plethora of trial and error on top of research that needed to be done. Kaiya is no str...

Send us Fan Mail Although NR2R Clothing gained immediate traction in Atlanta and surrounding areas, Ello will be the first to admit that the job is far from finished. When it comes to clothing, everyone can specialize in something different and for them it was sweatsuits and shorts. Word of mouth is definitely an effective promotional tactic, but Ello knew in order to take things to the next level...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever witnessed a moment so amazing that you wish you could ingrain it in your memory forever? Has something ever happened so fast that you missed out on the chance to capture the essence of it all? For Marcus, there were so many beautiful moments happening around him at various times and he began to wonder how they were being cherished, if at all. With help from some fell...

Send us Fan Mail Do you remember who your closest group of friends was growing up? Was there a name associated with your group/clique? Maybe both still exist to this day. For Cam, little did he know that one of his friends middle school would come to be his business partner in the later years. It is no surprise that they named the brand Only Ohana - Ohana means family so what better way to keep ev...

Send us Fan Mail Back in 2017 if you were to bring your sneakers to Joe, he would customize them unlike anything ever seen before. So naturally he did not abandon this passion but rather continue to lock in and develop it. Strange Solez is constantly evolving and thinking of ways to spice things up when it comes to the boutique side of the business. However, Joe credits his job at FootLocker for a...

Send us Fan Mail Ant went through life having sensitive skin and despite countless meetings and prescriptions nothing seemed to work. One day he decided to take matters into his own hands and began doing research as he shifted over to natural products and remedies. The results were amazing for Ant so he decided to dive further into skincare and eventually branded himself. However, starting a busin...

Send us Fan Mail No matter the opinions others have about you, it should NEVER alter the goals and aspirations you have for yourself. Duece reached a point where he knew music was in his future one way or another. However, the path to figuring it all out was far from a walk in the park. From family troubles to working 12-16 hour days at Cookout, he refused to let it break him. So how did East Caro...

Send us Fan Mail When you combine the love for knowledge with a passion for communication, you may or may not find yourself in the podcast space. For Dayo, this was very much a reality upon starting The SeeSaw Podcast. While this podcast has no set genre, it was formulated during such a heightened political climate and therefore Dayo began to dive deeper into everything going on in the world. Dayo...

Send us Fan Mail There are different strokes for different folks, but once you find what works for you...hone it on it. That is exactly what Ryan did and thus Phi Nu Fitness was started as a result. While the main focus may be bodybuilding, there is so much more that comes with the sport that many don't know about. There are various levels and styles when it comes to bodybuilding and one of R...

Send us Fan Mail Although WavyBanx is an artist out of North Carolina, he has set up shop in Atlanta for the last three years. Now for some, Atlanta can be viewed as a city with immense opportunity...and this is an accurate statement. However, he was able to decipher early on that while the resources were plentiful, it is all about putting them to good use. It is no surprise that since coming to A...

Send us Fan Mail Putting your dreams to the side, whether temporary or permanent can have its effects on you one way or another. For Que B, this became a reality a few times but he never lost sight of the vision of becoming a rapper. This dream was able to truly manifest itself once he surrounded himself with such a versatile group of individuals. While Que has his passion for the music, he also e...

Send us Fan Mail Finding your own resources in an environment that you are not familiar with can certainly have its challenges. For Trey, relocating from South Florida to Texas all while starting a clothing brand was no walk in the park. However, instead of losing his determination and focus, he locked in on the grind even more. Kulture Apparel isn't just about clothing but rather telling a u...

Send us Fan Mail Changing locations because you want to further your career shows nothing but dedication to the craft. Melanae is no stranger to always putting her best foot forward, especially when it comes to her music. In fact, one of her favorite places to be when it's all said and done is the studio. Growing up in Dunn, North Carolina she quickly realized that it wasn't the place fo...

Send us Fan Mail Growing up, whenever Vic's mother asked him what he wanted to be when he got older, the answer was always a rapper. It is no surprise that as he got older, his involvement in the entertainment industry only heightened. However, it wasn't until nearly two years ago that Vic realized it was time to LOCK IN. Put all the distractions to the side, eliminate the excuses and tr...

Send us Fan Mail New episode, but the impact he is bringing to his community remains the same. We were able to bring on Bernard again after first being featured on episode 37. However, this time we focused on his nonprofit organization, PhilaEDA. Growing up in Philadelphia, he noticed firsthand that the education system can certainly be improved in all facets. On top of that, he recognized that ou...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you lose someone important in your life, but there were many things left undone and unsaid? For Brendan, he faced this reality in his early teenage years after losing his father. While we may not have control over everything that happens in our life, we do have control when it comes to how we choose to respond. Brendan will be the first to admit that he did not a...

Send us Fan Mail When it comes to promotion for any business or service, content is key! But how do you manage to get the word out effectively if social media isn't your strong suit? Ahonore' decided to attack this problem head on, he recognized that while he may not produce perfect content 100% of the time, consistency will take him to places unimaginable. It wasn't long before Jou...

Send us Fan Mail Chelsea. Tiffany. Apriele. Taylor. Four friends with one ultimate goal, to cultivate a culture around wine that is acceptable not just by other black wine lovers but people all over the world. These ladies each share a passion for wine that when combined, it allowed them to brand themselves and pass their knowledge along to others. What do you get when you mix vines with your natu...

Send us Fan Mail Life-changing moments have no timetable, meaning they can occur at any time, age, location, etc. Along the course of her journey, Yani has had many impactful moments, but none like the time when God stopped the world for her. This reflection allowed her to truly define what was for her and walk completely and sincerely in her purpose. However, getting to that point came with many...

Send us Fan Mail Some say curiosity killed the cat, but for Tahirah it led her to places and experiences unimaginable! From an early age, she can always recall her attention to detail and wanting to find out the answers to things that the majority didn't. Tahirah attributes her 'go get it' attitude to her upbringing and that is why every single seed that she plants, she does so with...

Send us Fan Mail It is one thing to build a brand, but it is another thing to build that brand around family and for the community. For Jeff, being able to start and become a designer for a brand with people he grew up with was nothing short of a blessing and together they have been able to impact those around them, which is most important. But with such a populous fashion industry, what are Jeff...

Send us Fan Mail It was the people around Sydney that first noticed the quality of her work and the expertise she possessed when it came to a range of topics. However, she can admit that sometimes she wants things to be too perfect, BUT there is certainly nothing wrong with being picky when it comes to your craft. Syd has since adopted the mindset that all things will come with time and if it is f...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine dedicating three years of your life to something...does it sound feasible? Christian would answer 'yes' every time because when the basis of it all comes from love, he would do it again and again. Mr. Lessons Learned LLC, is more than just a social media movement but a brand aiming for worldwide impact when it's all said and done. Christian has noticed the n...