Pinned#50StrandsofGray — MarketingIf you’re reading this, you know the start of this first episode begins over on my LinkedIn profile (Rochelle Valsaint) so go check that out before picking up the story here. …Advertising And Marketing4 min read
Nov 11, 2021‘Goddess Within’ Subscription Box Makes Self-Care an Empowerment PracticeCreators Rochelle Valsaint and Kia Cunegin believe self-care is a critical and foundational practice in empowering women to live fulfilling lives. These two women who were once colleagues at a senior living community are now partners curating the subscription box making self-care a practice for women who tend to be…1 min read
Published in Ms. Inc.·Dec 17, 2020Ms. Inc. Midlife: Side Hustlin’ to the Off Corporate RampMs. Inc. Midlife: Side Hustlin’ to the Off Corporate Ramp The pursuit of entrepreneurship hits different when you’re 47, corporate secure (or insecure, depending upon how you look at it) peri-menopausal, co-parenting (a high schooler and a college student) and planning to move your aging Mom in with you. …Black Women Entrepreneurs3 min read
Published in Ms. Inc.·Dec 15, 2020Meet Chef Liesha and My Brandstorm Video Production ServicesI had one person in my social media tribe recently ask me what I do after I posted a message saying I wanted to retire from corporate to get back to entrepreneurship. Then, I had another exchange with one of my book club members in which she said to me…Ms Inc2 min read
Published in Ms. Inc.·Jun 22, 2020My Daddy Encouraged Mama To Start Her BusinessI‘ve shared some details of my Mama’s life. She’s my example and inspiration. Anybody who knows me knows how proud I am to be her daughter. I’ve also talked about how my Dad (officially my step-father but, in reality, the only father I’ve ever had). He was my Mom’s protector…Entrepreneurship3 min read
Published in Ms. Inc.·Jun 15, 2020Ms. Inc. Shops: Lorraine WestSo I decided to start the Ms. Inc. reviews with a recent Black woman-owned brand purchase I made and loving! I bought a Lorraine West jewelry piece, y’all! And in these times of rightful turmoil and unrest, it’s just what I need to remind myself to stay lifted and that…Black Women Entrepreneurs3 min read
Published in Ms. Inc.·Mar 3, 2020Entrepreneur: Mignon FrancoisEntrepreneur: Mignon Francois Business: The Cupcake Collection Started Business: 2008 Locations: Nashville, TN and New Orleans, LA Instagram: @thecupcakecollection Revenue: $10 Million Instagram and the curated world of the interwebs show you the glory of Black women entrepreneurs but, that’s only a part of the story. I believe it is…Ms Inc11 min read
Published in Ms. Inc.·Mar 2, 2020Thank You Renae BluittThank you for shining the spotlight on Black women entrepreneurs. Thank you for your commitment to saying the names of the amazing Black women behind brands we are proud of and love. Thank you for answering the call on your life to create ‘She Did That’ film. I’ve known Renae…Thank You Chronicles3 min read
Published in Ms. Inc.·Feb 16, 2020I love Black Women Entrepreneurs So I Created a Place for UsI love Black women entrepreneurs! When did that start, you ask? Well, my mother was a Black woman entrepreneur in New Orleans in the 80s and early 90s in a city where Black entrepreneurs still find it challenging, today, to start and sustain. Her beauty salon, BJ’s Hair Care and…Black Women Entrepreneurs3 min read
May 1, 2018The Thank You Chronicles: ATLCollegeSigningDayYou may or may not have seen my social media recap of the first ATLCollegeSigningDay. It happened Friday, April 27, 2018 at Cristo Rey Atlanta where we celebrated their 125+ college-bound seniors! To be clear, this group represents the full class (that’s 100%) that has been accepted into a college…Education4 min read
