Tag: Female Founders

I’m a Black Entrepreneur, Mom, and Wife. This is My Reality.

I’m a Black Entrepreneur, Mom, and Wife. This is My Reality. Nyakio Grieco is the founder of nyakio Beauty (pronounced Neh-Kay-Oh), an award-winning skin-care brand that has been leading the clean beauty movement since 2002. This past month, Grieco fulfilled her lifelong dream of launching online at Target, only to face a profoundly challenging three months. This story was edited for length and clarity. Friday…

This Woman Created a Meditation Platform For Black Women to Help Them Relax and Destress

By Tamara Pridgett It’s no secret that health and wellness has an inclusivity problem. As a result, Black women are taking action and creating platforms — communities where they can feel safe and comfortable as they focus on their physical and mental health, like Black Girls Breathing. “Black Girls Breathing makes space for Black women to actively take care of their…

30 Black-Owned Brands to Support Today

30 Black-Owned Brands to Support Today In the wake of George Floyd‘s death and the nationwide protests against racial injustice and police brutality, it’s important not to give up on the momentum and continue the fight to dismantle systemic racism in our society. There is an outpouring of support to organizations such as the George Floyd Memorial Fund, Minnesota Freedom Fund, and Campaign Zero,…

The Female Founder Behind The Better-For-You Comfort Food Revolution

The Female Founder Behind The Better-For-You Comfort Food Revolution The disruption of frozen pizza couldn’t have come at a more opportune time. As much of the country shelters in place, comfort foods are making a raging comeback. But, paradoxically, better-for-you foods are selling well, too, with organic produce sales jumping 22% in March. One barely three-year-old brand is forging a path to…

Entrepreneur Tia Mowry Offers Women An Answer For Self-Care

Actress And Entrepreneur Tia Mowry Offers Women An Answer For Self-Care When it comes to health, things sometimes work a little differently for women and men. For example, while both sexes experience heart attacks, the signs are more subtle in women and much harder to detect. Women also have a higher risk and occurrence of health issues like stroke and osteoporosis.But one…

Support GC4Women.org on #GivingTuesday

Support GC4Women And Help Empower Women on #GivingTuesday Tuesday, May 5th, is #GivingTuesday, “a new global day of giving and unity” in response to COVID-19. This is your chance to support your community and nonprofits around the world who are helping to aid those in need and spread positivity, especially during this uncertain time. At the Global Connections for Women…

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