5 Interesting Things The Ivy Park Launch Taught Me About Business

April 17, 2016 Violette W.

Beyonce, Ivy Park, athleisure, running, branding, collaboration

I can't help but be amazed at how Beyonce's level of influence knows no bounds. And after giving it some thought these 5 things about business and launching came to mind which I hope will be beneficial.

Colorism - Does Your Shade of Black Really Matter?

November 5, 2015 Violette W.

Different shades of black. Light-skinned vs dark-skinned

The story about a black homely girl, a story where racism really hurt was one that she wanted to read.

Finding Your Unique Advantage To Tell Your Story

October 31, 2015 Violette W.

You can tell your story through whatever medium and gift God has blessed you with. She gave herself “the permission” to tell her own story—our story.

Issa Rae's Story & The Importance Of YOUR Black Girl Story

October 22, 2015 Violette W.

It was in this moment of despair that Rae, upon drawing in her journal, that she inscribed the words "I'm awkward. And Black". It's these words, and how they contradicted the black women generally portrayed...