As a branding expert, public relations expert, and serial entrepreneur, Dr. Rashae Barnes has always been passionate about helping others succeed. But it wasn’t until she became an angel investor that she realized just how much of a gap there was in funding for women of color. “Women of color are massively exporting cultural and economic value, yet they struggle to access the capital they need to grow and scale their businesses,” Dr. Barnes says. “I knew I had to do something about it.” That’s why Dr. Barnes created Evals Equity, a women-led fund committed to building a culture of ethical and ..read more

Television personality and CEO, Sierra Gates, is a POWERHOUSE! This beauty mogul and microblading legend has made her mark as a serial entrepreneur. She has further expanded her empire with the addition of Money Monsters Academy and Ghetto Girlz Eat.  With Money Monsters Academy, she educates female entrepreneurs on how to create, grow and profit from their businesses.  Ghetto Girlz Eat was inspired by her love of cooking and to share the incredible culinary legacy of her grandparents.  Always being true to her faith, Sierra thanks God for putting her on the path that intersect ..read more

Daniella Emilien is the true epitome of someone who is not only an achiever, she is a go getter, driven, passionate and a visionary who knows what it takes to overcome adversity to become a huge success. The CEO and business coach recently sat down with WOE to talk about her journey of building her brand, the importance of financial literacy, financial freedom and inspiring upcoming entrepreneurs. Hello Daniella. Thank you so much for taking out the time to interview with WOE!! Please introduce yourself to our readers!! Hey!! My name is Daniella Emilien!! People know me as “Ivy”. I am a form ..read more

“Good food has the power to make your whole day better. If you are going through something the moment that food touches your tongue, the sunshine just comes out. The Turkey leg Hut is the sunshine of Houston. We aim to make sure that you come back every time you touch down in the city”- Nakia Price. There isn’t a person alive who hasn’t enjoyed the taste of good food and the experience of quality service at an amazing restaurant. Those two key factors alone will keep you coming back again and again just to satisfy your taste buds and cravings. Black-owned businesses have been taking over big ..read more

Tamara “Tam” Luc speaks TRUTH to POWER and helps women embrace their natural leadership abilities. As Founder of Women with Vision International, Tam helps women find their voice and use it to create the business of their dreams. This publishing powerhouse leads the way through her award-winning series of books for “Women Who Boss Up.” While celebrating the achievements of women in Title IX college sports, Tam parallels their vision through the eyes of women entrepreneurs breaking barriers and taking their businesses to the next level. It is her mission to help women soar and reach their full ..read more

We define OUR beauty! Germaine Bolds-Leftridge is a woman who knows the true meaning of the word and has spent her career making sure that Black and Brown women see themselves as the glorious beings we are. Known as “Queen Midas” of Multicultural Beauty, Germaine has the “golden touch.” With her company, GBL Sales, Inc., she has launched, sold, or represented products for such beauty giants as Bronner Brothers, Luster Products, Taliah Waajid, Mielle Organics and ORS Haircare, just to name a few. With thirty years of the beauty biz under her belt, Germaine launched IKNOW Skincare Solution Trea ..read more

Maxie James, known in the Fashion World as Maxie J is a woman who turned passion into a Fashion Empire! This multi-million-dollar Fashion Designer and CEO of Ellae´ Lisque´, her flagship fashion house, is an international entrepreneur with her brand’s exclusive manufacturing factory located in Istanbul, Turkey. Inclusivity is a founding principle of her company, which she displays through both the sizes of her designs and her commitment to employing minority women. Maxie J is placing her stamp on the design industry as being bold, exciting, classy, feminine and show stopping. Her star is on t ..read more

PHOTO SOURCE: Andre Smith Alison Vaughn is an international speaker and award-winning author who focuses on professionalism, leadership, workforce development, and fashion. This Goldman Sachs Scholar has always been about women’s empowerment. Vaughn’s energy and positive spirit led her to grace the cover of three online magazines (Her Vision Magazine – Feb. 2021; Purpose-Driven Magazine – May 2021). Vaughn has also been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur & Fortune magazine. Vaughn, a Michigan State University graduate was named 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year by the Michigan Association of Fe ..read more

  Erica King, CEO of KEE Essential Beauty. The 38-year-old, wife & mother was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is an Alumni of Southern University where she studied Business Management. Early in her studies, she found her love and passion for the hospitality industry where she worked her way throughout the ranks from housekeeping to regional manager overseeing a total of $19 million in assets. When Covid hit in 2020, like most moms she thought quickly of what’s next? She always had a love for the beauty industry, so she and her daughters sought to launch their beauty brand KEE (Ka ..read more

Image Source: Sterling Pics ” The relationship shared by mother and daughter is a bond that is deeply rooted, within that bond lays a special and undeniable connection between the two. For a mother, when her daughter is born comprehension transcends that a part of her heart extends outside of her body. For a daughter, there is no one she can trust more and seek unconditional love. The connection over time grows into a rapturous, beautiful, intense love. An illustration of this special love is exemplified by Dr. Heavenly and Alaura Kimes.”  Dr. Heavenly and Alaura Kimes are the perfect mo ..read more