In the heart of Baton Rouge, a young entrepreneur named Macie Smith is making waves. At just 23, she's a full-time student at Southern University and the owner of a beauty supply store called Luxurious Lookz. This isn't your average student job; Macie opened her shop six months ago with a mission to
When Zoe Oli was just 6 years old, she noticed something different about her hair compared to her classmates. Most of her peers had straight hair, while Zoe had curls and coils. She didn't see many other Black girls at her school, and her peers' questions and comments made her feel uncomfortable. Zo
Ever wondered how the skills of a top athlete can translate to becoming a successful business mogul? Well, many Black women athletes are showing just that. They’re not just running track or playing sports; they’re also running businesses and breaking records off the field. Consider Serena Williams.
Shaquille O’Neal, the NBA legend, has a unique side gig. He's a DJ, known as DJ Diesel. Recently, Mark Cuban, a big shot in business and NBA team ownership, thought Shaq was making a fortune from this hobby. He was wrong. Cuban, who used to be a DJ himself, believed that Shaq’s DJing gigs at big eve
Imagine learning in a whole new way, designed just for you. That’s what billionaire Richard Branson has created with his latest project – an online university called DyslexicU. This isn’t your typical school. It’s specifically tailored for dyslexic thinkers, like Branson himself. He quit school at 1
Todd Graves and Craig Silvey had a simple idea: open a restaurant in Louisiana that only sold chicken fingers. They didn't expect the low grades and rejections that followed. But their persistence paid off. Today, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is a global success story. Graves moved to California
The Entrepreneurs Summit V is an annual gathering of top entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, government officials, and investors. Taking place on October 24, 2024, at the Asia School of Business, this premier event is expected to attract over 1,700 registrants from various sectors, including startups,
As the world continues to grapple with the complexities of business and philanthropy, it's crucial to recognize the trailblazing women who are breaking down barriers and rewriting the rules. In an effort to highlight their achievements, CNBC is calling for nominations for the second annual Changemak
Jyoti Bansal, the founder of software developer AppDynamics, sold his company for $3.7 billion in 2017. At first glance, it seemed like a triumphant moment, but as he looked back, he realized that selling his startup was a bittersweet experience. In this interview, Bansal shares his story, revealing
In a small town in New Jersey, an unlikely friendship blossomed into a unique business. Milena Holthausen and Simone Hashimoto, two friends with a shared passion for flowers and marketing, joined forces to create One & Only Flower Experience. What started as a way to bring people together through fl
