Marah Lidey and Naomi Hirabayashi are founders of the #1 BIPOC-owned self care app focused on redefining what it means to care for our mental and emotional health daily. Their belief is getting support around your mental and emotional health should be easy and accessible for all.Shine is focused on personal growth, motivational messaging andContinue reading “WOCINBIZ HIGHLIGHT #5: MARAH LIDEY AND NAOMI HIRABAYASHI”
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WOCINBIZ HIGHLIGHT #3: ANNIE MALONE
Annie Malone is considered to be one of the first African American women to be considered a millionaire. She developed a line of non-damaging hair straighteners, oils and hair-stimulant products for African American women. She promoted her products door to door. Annie opened her first shop in St. Louis in 1902. One of her bestContinue reading “WOCINBIZ HIGHLIGHT #3: ANNIE MALONE”
WOCINBIZ HIGHLIGHT #2: SUZANNE YOON
Suzanne Yoon is the daughter of immigrants who has overcome the tragedy of losing her father to become a successful entrepreneur! Her journey is so inspiring! Yoon is also a board member of many organizations such as Chicago Public Library, HFS Scholars, and the National Philanthropic Trust. Kinzie Capital Partners is a Chicago-based private equityContinue reading “WOCINBIZ HIGHLIGHT #2: SUZANNE YOON”
WOCINBIZ HIGHLIGHT #1: BRITTNEY ESCOVEDO
Our first WoC Entrepreneur Highlight: Brittney Escovedo, founder of Beyond 8. Beyond 8 is an international event production agency, challenging creative boundaries to execute authentic, diverse and interactive experiences across the fashion, tech, art, music and lifestyle industries. Beyond 8 has worked with: Adidas 1800 Tequila Pyer Moss Red Bull Solange Knowles Oakley and manyContinue reading “WOCINBIZ HIGHLIGHT #1: BRITTNEY ESCOVEDO”
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Welcome to Women of Color in Business! We have partnered with Hairston Hustle to highlight and empower WoC entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs. WoC entrepreneurs don’t get enough recognition or praise for what they contribute to society! Share these highlights with your family and friends! Here are some statistics: Since 2007, the number of firms ownedContinue reading “WOCINBIZ”