melanin muse® was born during the uncertainty of Covid-19 — a moment when the world paused, and many of us were forced to reflect on who we were, where we belonged, and how we wanted to move forward. At its core, melanin muse® began as a space for Black women to own their narratives without […]
In these uncertain times, using affirmations is a good way to keep one’s head and take the necessary steps toward a better year.
With the United States government shutdown threatening to cut funding for vital food assistance programs, it is up to the American people to take care of each other.
History is not just what we learn in textbooks in class. It is a collection of personal stories told from the average person which adds depth to the broad spectrum of history.
Hashtag activism is a popular tool to raise awareness for important social issues. However, using it as the only action to take towards change is as negligible as it is harmful to movements.
Social media platforms are wonderful for catching up with friends and family, finding new content to watch, and finding others with similar interests. But it is important to detox from these apps to avoid adverse side effects.
Healthy friendships are crucial now more than ever. But the rise in social discourse, cancel culture, and hyper individualism jeopardize both new and established communities.
Organizations such as Angel Tree make the holiday season more magical and memorable for families in need. However, some people on social media lack gratitude for this kindness and make it harder for others to receive aid.
Recharging after such experiences is not just about healing—it’s about reclaiming your power, energy, and peace. Here are practical ways to recharge and rebuild after emotionally taxing situations.
There were many people who were upset by the 2024 presidential election results. This is a note to those who were and why you should not be distraught.
Spooky season is here and new horror movies are on the table. Long dominated by white creatives, Black women are bringing original concepts and diversity to the genre in this list of short horror films.
How AI Can Elevate Your Content Creation? In today’s digital age, storytelling isn’t just about words—it’s about creating a connection across platforms, sharing your unique narrative, and building an authentic brand presence. For Black women creators and entrepreneurs, digital storytelling offers a chance to highlight cultural narratives, showcase talents, and engage with a global audience. […]
Balancing work and personal life is a challenge many entrepreneurs and professionals face, especially in the fast-paced digital world. Finding time for self-care, relaxation, and family while pushing toward career goals can feel like a juggling act. But what if AI could help lighten the load? Here’s how you can use AI tools to carve […]
In a world saturated with content, Black women creators are carving out spaces to amplify their voices, tell their stories, and disrupt media industries.
As the job market continues to evolve, many Black women are rejecting traditional 9-to-5 roles in favor of the freedom and flexibility offered by the gig economy.
AI-driven fashion, and Black women innovators are leading the charge. These trailblazers are leveraging artificial intelligence to transform the industry, from trend forecasting to creating virtual fashion shows that challenge traditional norms.
Though National Black Business Month is celebrated every August, its spirit and influence should extend year-round. The conversation needs to shift from short-term celebration to long-term investment.
For many, entrepreneurship is not just a business venture but a form of economic self-reliance and community empowerment.
The message is clear: Black women need more than words; they need capital to grow their businesses and make their voices heard.
Internet trends such as the “Smash or Pass” challenge come and go, but reemerge in different forms. The most popular of these, the “Pop the Balloon” challenge, poses a risk to the mental health of the contestants and the image of the black community.
The expectation of success can be overwhelming As some of the voices of this generation, we share the pressures of being successful.
People have differing characteristics based on their upbringing. But I’ve noticed that Black women have common traits that are central to the Black experience.
Black vernacular evolves constantly, often stemming from and spreading throughout social media. Though certain words such as ‘situationship’ are more harmful to the community than enriching.
The Black community has overcome many hardships, though we continue to struggle with taking accountability.
After Joe Biden exits the presidential race, VP Kamala Harris begins her presidential campaign. In a short time frame, thousands have already shown their support.
In every music genre, there is more undiscovered, raw talent than what the mainstream media promotes.
For many of us, we have grown up getting relaxers to mask our original hair texture. Reverting to natural hair is a long, arduous journey.
When choosing which college to attend, consider doing research on the school and its culture before making a decision.
Being a Black woman is a tough enough job without worrying about wellness. Here are some YouTube channels that promote self-improvement.
With social media more prevalent in our lives, it’s easier to compare ourselves to others and fall into a trap of insecurity.
Rachel Rai Henry is a 2022 muse to follow. As the founder of the Creative Flow School, her services are needed more than ever in light of the Great Resignation.
Rapper, Saucy Santana, faced backlash for negative tweets about Blue Ivy’s natural hair, but his tweets points to a larger problem with texturism in the Black community.
The Honey Pot Co. faced backlash from a recent ingredient change, but the company’s response sets a new standard of expectations from Black consumers.
Follow a young black teen as he is transported to an alternate universe where he is blessed with super powers. After taking on his new role, he struggles with accepting it or returning home.
Meet Jada and Elizabeth, the talented young ladies of One Talent. They share their experiences with the organization and how it has impacted them.
Rasida Gayle, founder of Twenty Six Marketing Agency, “is the first and only Black woman to represent NFL and MLS players independently” says Forbes. Her career started alongside Atlanta Falcons Devonta Freeman, marketing him as more than just an athlete and taking his brand to the next level.
Lately, society has encountered conversations in which we feel the need to tear each other down instead of building one another up. We are all different, we all think differently and view the world differently. How are we as Black women shaming another Black woman for simply existing and being themselves?
When we think of superheroes, often the first to come to mind are white: Batman, Superman, Iron Man, etc. But what about ones that are Black?
Torrie Shepard discusses being a herpes-positive black woman and where she sees hope in the future for sex ed, health access, and slaying the STI stigma.
Erin Blake is a doula in Atlanta, who is helping Black mothers and mothers-to-be in her practice.
Follow teenager Ezra Williams on a journey of self-discovery all while being transported to an alternate universe. Not to mention, he gets super powers.
I was around 14 years old when the question, “Am I depressed?” appeared in my mind. At 14, I didn’t have the vocabulary and knowledge to understand exactly what I was feeling or where these emotions stemmed from. Now that I’m older, I realize my subconscious was preparing me for the worst to come.
Follow a young black teen as he is transported to an alternate universe where he is blessed with super powers. After taking on his new role, he struggles with accepting it or returning home.
Lizzo is the hero I never knew I needed.
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” -Audre Lorde
In this article we analyze how and why today’s news upholds modern racism.
The way Black Millenial and Gen Z are handling the stigma of mental health within the black community
With the normalization of mental health disorders and the popularization of taking care of one’s mental health, where is the same energy when it comes to black women?
Meet One Talent, their story, and their future.
My name is Carolyn Gray and I own Noirebud, a Luxury CBD Product business in Brooklyn, New York… In 2018, I learned about the benefits of CBD and noticed there weren’t a lot of people of color within that space, let alone women. It sparked my interest and I delved in to see how I can make a difference.
My name is Maiya Eldridge and I am the proud creator of Mudii Candles. Mudii stands for misunderstood individual and was a name I created for myself when I was only 12. I was born in NY, spent my youth in GA, and my teenage years in NC, and now I am exploring my adulthood in CA. With a ubiquitous influence of the places I’ve lived, I also found myself very lost in my understanding of self and went through life always feeling a bit misunderstood. What my journey had taught me was that I was not being misunderstood by others, but I misunderstood myself, and more than that I didn’t fully respect myself. Mudii represents my self-love story and candles represent hope, persistence and comfort. Mudii’s purpose is to bring together like-minded individuals who are actively on this journey of self-awareness and self-love.
Hi, I’m Marcella, Founder of The Root Remedy. I created the brand during the pandemic after I got sick and turned to herbal medicine to cure my symptoms (my family is Jamaican-Panamanian & Native American, so natural remedies come easy to me). I noticed that there were only a few black-owned wellness brands that felt inclusive and genuine, so I sought out a way to create a gummy herbal supplement for the on-the-go health-conscious consumer. And just like that, The Root Remedy was created.
My name is Keenia Simmons. I am the mother of one amazing 6-year-old boy and a wife to a handsome Black king. I have been working in the nonprofit industry as a marketing and development professional for 11 years. Some of my hobbies are running, weightlifting and skincare formulating.
Hello everyone, my name is Sherjetta Shelton. I am a Sparta, GA native and moved to the Atlanta area in 2007 where I graduated from Clayton State University. Right after college, I enrolled in the International School of Skin, Nail, and Massage, and have been a licensed esthetician and makeup artist since 2015. Fast forward, I have started a brand called “ The SKINprint.” Where I believe skin is the foundation and helping others realize a skincare routine is a luxury everyone can experience.
Hi, I’m Yasmin. Creative Photographer, Content Creator, Published Author, and the creator behind the beautiful brand and blog, The Journey Well Collection. I started my new wellness blog as a personal outlet to be transparent and to share my thoughts, affirmations, and real-life experiences along this journey to becoming the best version of myself.
Hi! My name is Kaila Gardner and I work as a Freelance Photographer. I love portraiture, editorial and fashion photography. My journey as a photographer began 3 years ago when I took a leap of faith and applied to work for Melanin Muse.
The Black Girl Social Club is an organization that I founded one year ago in Atlanta, in my living room, with about 12 women. The purpose of BGSC was to create a space for black women that was a safe space where we could enjoy one another, where we could let our hair down.
My brand and business is Sammy Approved. It initially started as a creative community for undiscovered talent but it has since blossomed into so much more. I actually celebrated six years in business today successfully and creatively sharing the stories of the future’s icons through media and entertainment.
I am Krystia D. Stokes I dress hair!
Hi! My name is Terri, 24 years old, born and raised in Decatur, Ga. I started my makeup loving journey in 2012, but I decided to take it seriously and move forward with being a “real Mua” in 2017. I do a few things, I am a makeup artist, educator, influencer, and many more!
I’m Courtney Heywood, founder of Care Blackage. Care Blackage aims to spread love and positive energy to as many people as possible, while amplifying BIPOC owned brands, BIPOC experiences, and BIPOC stories, with an emphasis on Black ones.
My name is Vanessa Mwingira, a 23 yr old independent photographer from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Punkandblack is the artistry name used to identify my art+ self and it explores my photographic foundation which is rooted in portraying black and brown individuals as my main subject matter through portrait, editorial and documentary photography.
My name is Shanira Msale and I am the founder of R A H I S I an African fashion brand whose core purpose is to celebrate, boast and affirm African cultures and ethnicities through jewelry and clothing. I am Tanzanian, born and raised in the city of Dar Es Salaam and I live between Dar and Johannesburg as a pursue a fashion retailing degree in South Africa. R A H I S I designs take from influences and cultural backgrounds from all over the continent with a strong foundation from East Africa.
Hello beautiful people! My name is Brittany Rhodes. I am the Founder and General MATHager of Black Girl MATHgic. Black Girl MATHgic is a movement created to increase math confidence, agency, enthusiasm, awareness and fluency in children, with a focus on girls and black children, who are disproportionately impacted by math anxiety. Our flagship product is the Black Girl MATHgic Box, which is the first and only monthly subscription box designed to increase math confidence and decrease math anxiety in girls on a 3rd-8th grade math level. We also offer a one-time K-2 Bundle Box and other complementary math confidence products on our website. We have had the honor of being featured in Black Enterprise, Forbes, BEYONCE.com, and more.
I have been a math tutor/mentor/cheerleader for almost 20 years. I have a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Spelman College and an MBA from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University. I am a proud native of Detroit, Michigan, where I currently reside with my lovely husband, Oscar.
My name is Tamara Mason. I am a public health professional, consultant, and advocate. I have a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from Emory University. I am the Founder and Principal Equity Consultant of Mason Consulting, Inc. LLC. Mason Consulting, Inc. LLC is a public health consulting firm focused on providing services and solutions that improve the health and well-being of marginalized communities. We do this by empowering our clients to make a greater community and population impact by speaking truth to power around social justice and health equity issues. Mason Consulting offers community needs assessments, health education curricula design, qualitative data analysis, and public health event planning and implementation. I am also a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and certified labor doula. As a labor doula, I provide attentive, nurturing, and compassionate service to women in the metro Atlanta area during pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period.
My name is Miracle Sturdivant and I am the creative behind Capturing The Miracle. Capturing The Miracle specializes in photography, videography, and editing. The one thing that my business is known for is capturing the true intimacy of a moment. I love to capture moments that are raw and honest, ones that make you feel like you’re actually in the moment when you look at them. I have a strong eye for detail and I utilize everything around me to capture the perfect moment. My goal is to connect with my clients and deliver a project that far exceeds their expectations while providing them with an experience that would draw them to come back. I love hearing positive feedback from clients about their experiences. The gasp and spark in their eyes when I share the finished product always remind me that I was born to create.
My name is Martina Lindo, Martina Kristian to my internet friends and I am a Brand & Web Designer and I founded The Bloomprint Creative Agency. where I specialize in helping new and aspiring entrepreneurs as well as creatives transform their ideas and passion into brands and businesses. Whether through coaching, branding, or web design, my focus is to help you through the process of self-discovery, tell your story so it resonates with your people! Wherever they are, whoever they are my goal is to connect you to your tribe. Finding your Bloomprint lies the power of owning your voice and sharing your truth. So no matter the kind of business, whether a brand, a product, or service, you have to first be empowered to believe that you can achieve.
Storytelling has allowed me to help countless businesses and individuals connect to their greater because they were able to find the intersection between purpose, passion, and profit; their Bloomprint.
Hello, My name is Majesty Acheampong and I’m the founder of Ignite Your Influence. I’ve grown my influence through my Ignite Your Influence events and platforms such as my lifestyle blog, podcast, social media and Club Ignite community. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with brands such as Pantene, Olay and Coca-Cola, to name a few. I’m a believer that anyone can use their gifts to influence others, so now I teach individuals how to build personal brands and monetize their platforms.
Hi, my name is Lauren Denise Woods. I am an enthusiastic, fun-loving Southern girl born and raised in Alabama. I love life, and I love to communicate with people, so it wasn’t hard making my business PR and photography. I am the VP of Operations of BGrace Media and owner of L. Woods Photography. BGrace Media is a Public Relations and marketing firm in Birmingham, Alabama. We brand ourselves as creative transcultural storytellers that can reach every audience! We get people talking! When I’m not managing one of Expertise’s 2020 Best PR Firms in Birmingham, you can catch me behind my lens! What started off as a hobby has turned into L. Woods Photography. I love capturing memories that will last a lifetime.
Hey Hey, my name is Marissa Williamson from the Bootheel area of Missouri and the rest will come to you. I’m a 29-year-old Taurus with a compassionate soul and tenacious spirit who enjoys working and meeting like-minded individuals. I am one of two Chief Executive Directors/Owners/Founders of a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization known as MoXie Way Incorporated with my best friend of 25 years.
MoXie Way Inc. is a consulting academy focused on youth education and individualized skills. Our mission is to provide a safe environment for youth through leadership programs that help them to learn, grow, and inspire others. Our targeted participants include toddlers one to three years of age, incoming fifth-graders to twelfth grade, incoming freshmen to juniors in college, and their families. We are open to providing consulting services to any family with children/adolescents between the ages of one through twenty.
My name is Shante and I am the owner of Cocky Wifey.
I am Lakila Bowden, co-founder of Dope People Who and I help Black singles and couples amplify their internal dopeness so they can experience wildly healthy and fun AF relationships!”
My name is Whitney M. Watson. I am one of two Chief Executive Directors of the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization MoXie Way, Incorporated. First I want to state, I am authentically me. Although I am a mother, daughter, sister, friend, educator, and a lifelong learner, I am unapologetically Whitney Marie first. I am determined and full of courage. I love without end and genuinely care to the highest level. I am goofy, yet sincere, and intellectually attuned to the world around me.
Hence, I am passionate about what we do at MoXie Way, Incorporated. To me, there is no better education consulting facility such as ours. We have tailored our program to be inclusive to all children, regardless of their socio-economic status or family background. We believe that it is vital for us to provide a foundation for the upcoming youth population to be able to identify their aspirational assets and learn to use those assets to be successful in everyday life. We believe that if children have a place they can truly feel free to learn, grow, and inspire themselves and others, that is the answer to the modern-day youth crisis pertaining to being involved in high crime rates, poverty, drug abuse, alcohol abuse, gang involvement, teen pregnancy, etc.
Furthermore, in my heart, the world can be a better place. I believe that if we close the gap between the knowing and unknown we can also close the gap between standards of living. Sometimes, just knowing the possibilities of a particular occurrence versus not knowing or having limited knowledge can yield entirely different outcomes. In my opinion, children are widely misunderstood, and I believe it is up to MoXie Way, Inc. to help them and their families to obtain clarity. In order to achieve its mission of providing a safe environment for kids to learn, grow, and inspire others MoXie Way, Inc. needs a strong team of knowledgeable, motivated, caring, and passionate adults, and I am proud to be a part of the MoXie Way team.
Masterclass: How to Eliminate Struggle Love From Your Life and Experience Healthy & Dope AF Relationships
My name is Tiphany Weeks and I am the broker, owner and founder of Diamond Real Estate Group. A brokerage founded on the simple idea of helping you find your way home.
Hi, I’m Tiona Deniece. I’m a singer-songwriter, content creator, and sneaker aficionado. I also have a merch line called, “She Likes to Kick it” I’ve been singing ever since I could remember and I’ve been in love with sneakers ever since I was 13.
I am Tifany Brown, a native Houstonion who returned home after graduating from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. Now 6 years later, I am a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a private practice, Versatile Therapeutics, LLC. I started Versatile Therapeutics as a virtual clinic offering telemedicine services for sick visits, medication refills, consultations, lab work, etc. I do not accept insurance which helps keep my prices affordable and easily accessible. I am not the type of provider who hands out medication for every symptom my patient mentions to me. I like to get down to the root of the problem and start treating you from there. In 2021, I will begin to grow my practice and offer a multitude of med-spa services as well. My goal is to make every patient feel good from the inside, then look just as good on the outside. We all know aging is inevitable, but how we age- now that, we have complete control of.
I am Lakila Bowden, co-founder of Dope People Who and I help Black singles and couples amplify their internal dopeness so they can experience wildly healthy and fun AF relationships!”
This is simple, my daughters. I am a mother of 3 daughters that vary in age since I am a young mom. I’ve grown with my eldest. I’ve fought through tough times with my middle daughter and learned from my youngest. These young women inspire me every single day to be better and stronger in order for them to do the same. They are my lifelines.
My name is Bee Trofort, I am a sports and fitness photographer and educator on a journey to motivate and inspire others through imagery and storytelling. While creating with people striving to be their best selves, I want to encourage others to “Bee Fearless” along the way.
