This Women's History Month marks the fastest growing segment of new business startups led by women entrepreneurs. This Women’s History Month marks a period in history where women are launching businesses at record rates. Since the 2020 pandemic, more than 2.5 million women have stepped away from traditional employment with many turning to entrepreneurship—seeking flexibility, autonomy, and financial control. Today, more than 40% of women are the sole or primary breadwinner in

Why We Should Raise Girls Who Want to Be Accredited Investors When a young girl is asked the familiar question— “What do you want to be when you grow up?” —the answers are usually predictable. A doctor. A teacher. An entrepreneur. Rarely does anyone imagine her saying,   “I want to grow up to be an accredited investor.” Yet that answer might be one of the most honest, forward-thinking responses she could give. History shows that despite legal and social barriers, women have c

Imagine a single woman in 2011 earning $90,000 a year—and choosing to live on just half of it. The other 50 percent isn’t sitting idle; it’s evidence of freedom. Freedom to move through the world on her own terms. She travels when she wants, checks into five-star hotels without hesitation, invests in fine jewelry and designer pieces she’ll keep for decades, and dines where the experience matters as much as the menu. Her lifestyle signals abundance, not excess. Friends admire

Today, I want to pause and do something I encourage others to do often—lead with grace and gratitude. As a proud graduate of Goldman Sachs’   10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB)   and a returning Business Advisor for OMBW # BlackinBusiness , I had the honor of celebrating the graduation of Cohort 8 earlier this week—with 301 solo enterprises strong. Goldman Sachs’ unwavering commitment to uplifting small businesses continues to inspire me, and I am truly grateful to be part of th

What MacKenzie Scott is really giving away may be worth more than $19 billion.   Over the past decade,   MacKenzie Scott   has given away more than   $19 billion   to over   2,400 charities . So far in   2025 , she’s donated an additional   $300 million   — an extraordinary pace by any measure. Her giving is on goal to outpace Andrew Carnegie whose philanthropic donations  topped $44 billion adjusted for 2001 dollars. What makes her giving remarkable isn’t just the amount, bu

As we move through the days of Black History Month, let this be more than a moment of reflection. Let it be a call to posture, perspective, and pursuit. Black history is not only about struggle. It is about strategy. It is about courage under pressure. It is about vision that refused to die even when systems tried to bury it. When Martin Luther King Jr. stood before crowds and spoke of a dream, he was not speaking from comfort. He was speaking from conviction. When Malcolm X 

Every February, the United States celebrates Black History Month to honor the achievements and contributions of Black Americans. This tradition, which evolved from “Negro History Week” founded by Carter G. Woodson in 1926, expanded into a month-long observance in 1976 under President Gerald Ford. While this celebration is well-known in the U.S., did you know that it is celebrated far beyond American borders. Around the world, various countries recognize and celebrate Black ex

I’ve been watching with mixed perspectives the unfolding case of Uncle Nearest. For many business owners I encounter, there’s a shared sense of confusion as we wait for the next announcement in real time. Questions abound: How could this happen? Why now? And what’s next? As does emotions: I’m torn. I’m confused. I love her! For months, I’ve been writing a series titled Lost Fortunes—the stories of Black women entrepreneurs who built empires before the Civil Rights Movement, a

In the first part of this series, Lost Fortunes , we celebrated Black women entrepreneurs and business owners who built empires before...

In the first part of this series, Lost Fortunes , we celebrated Black women entrepreneurs and business owners who built empires before...

In the first part of this series, Lost Fortunes, we celebrated Black women entrepreneurs and business owners who built empires before the...

In the first part of this series, Lost Fortunes , we celebrated Black women entrepreneurs and business owners who built empires before...

Social elite, business woman, and Abolitionist Henrietta Bowers Duterte created wealth and history in business affairs and compassion.

Wealthy heiress and businesswoman Amanda America Dickson (1849-1893) was one of the wealthiest women in 19th century Georgia and the U.S.

Sarah Rector, oil magnate, investor, businesswoman and land owner beat all odds, greed, and exploitation to live a live a life of opulence.

Fashion and Publishing Mogul, Eunice W. Johnson built a brand and media empire cited in the Forbes list of 400 wealthiest Americans.

"Surely the day will come when color means nothing more than the skin tone, when religion is seen uniquely as a way to speak one's soul;...

Lucille B. Smith is a pioneer in the culinary industry, commercializing the U.S. first commercial baking mixes.

At the height of her career, Hattie McDaniel became a woman of financial means and influence after becoming the first Black Oscar winner.

Annie Minerva Turnbo Malone (1869-1957). The wealthiest person in 1920's St. Louis, a self proclaimed "Beauty Doctor" and global success.