Category: Interviews

Tiffany Rose Dean: ‘Hollywood Hair Bar is the #1 Black Beauty Brand Online’

Hollywood Hair Bar Owner Tiffany Rose Dean Proves Switching Careers Can Meet Entrepreneurial Goals Two years ago, celebrity stylist Tiffany Rose Dean started her own Black-owned beauty brand, Hollywood Hair Bar, and although the coronavirus pandemic hit the country hard, her business has done extremely well. With over 22,000 5-star reviews on her website, the… Continue reading Tiffany Rose Dean: ‘Hollywood Hair Bar is the #1 Black Beauty Brand Online’

Yvette N. Harris’ Passion for Community Shines During the Crises that Affect People of Color

Yvette N. Harris’ Passion for Community Shines During the Crises that Affect People of Color Being in business for yourself, you may often run into obstacles, downfalls, and unexpected surprises that may mess up whatever it is you are working on. But, this is where the strong survive and the stronger adapt in order to… Continue reading Yvette N. Harris’ Passion for Community Shines During the Crises that Affect People of Color

Krystle Watler Explores the Virtue of Leading an Ad Agency as a Woman of Color

Krystle Watler Explores the Virtue of Leading an Ad Agency as a Woman of Color As Managing Director of Virtue — an ad agency owned by Vice Media Group — Krystle Watler is one of the few women of color who is leading a general ad agency across several disciplines. After her appointment last summer… Continue reading Krystle Watler Explores the Virtue of Leading an Ad Agency as a Woman of Color

The 5Ws: Nicole Cosby

The 5Ws: Nicole Cosby Who: Nicole (Nikki) Cosby (Chief Data & Compliance Officer) What: Fyllo [LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fyllo-compliance-cloud/] Why: Fyllo is leveling the playing field for cannabis companies with the Fyllo Compliance Cloud, a suite of enterprise-grade software and services powered by RegsTechnology, the largest database of cannabis laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local level.… Continue reading The 5Ws: Nicole Cosby

Creative Artists Agency’s Tory Dandy On the Rise of Black Sports Agents

Creative Artists Agency’s Tory Dandy On the Rise of Black Sports Agents Last year saw a seismic shift within the sports agency world when more than half of the players selected in the first round of the National Football League draft were being represented by Black agents. This was the first time that has happened.… Continue reading Creative Artists Agency’s Tory Dandy On the Rise of Black Sports Agents

The 5Ws: Sam Aleshinloye

Who: Sam Aleshinloye What: Documentary film Archival Producer, Researcher, & Historical Consultant Why: Sam Aleshinloye is a documentary film Archival Producer/Consultant and Researcher. His services include researching, managing, and licensing archival footage, photos, and all other audiovisual assets. He also handles negotiating rates and managing archival budgets for multi-hour television series and feature films. Over… Continue reading The 5Ws: Sam Aleshinloye

The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Tavia Mapp-Deterville

The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Tavia Mapp-Deterville Title: CEO of TaviaMD, Senior Publicist of Thisis50.com Company: TaviaMD and Thisis50 Located Brooklyn,NY Tavia MD is an innovative professional with 9+ years experience in Brand Management, Marketing and Artist & Repertoire. The Eye Behind the Lens for Thisis50.com along with spearheading their publicity department.  She formed the Future is Female… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Tavia Mapp-Deterville

John “Ecstasy” Fletcher of Whodini Dead at 56

@MzHanaG On Wednesday morning, December 23rd, John “Ecstasy” Fletcher of pioneering hip hop group, Whodini, died. Roots drummer, Questlove, was the first to pay homage to the rap legend in a social media post. Said Questlove: “One love to Ecstasy of the legendary #Whodini. This man was a pivotal member of one of the most… Continue reading John “Ecstasy” Fletcher of Whodini Dead at 56

The 5Ws: Fred Tessier

The 5Ws: Fred Tessier Who: Fred Tessier What: Keen Management Group, Inc. Why: We provide business management, strategic marketing, and creative services to global brands and businesses, and also artist management to creatives. We aren’t your typical marketing agency or creative shop, instead, we are a management and marketing consultancy founded with a strategic business… Continue reading The 5Ws: Fred Tessier

April Silver: ‘I’ve Now Been Around Long Enough to Know That Every Dark Storm is Followed By a Bright New Day’

April Silver The 15th Annual National Black Writers Conference was scheduled to take place during its usual spring date earlier this year but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was postponed. It has been rescheduled to take place Wednesday, Nov. 11 to Saturday, Nov. 14 virtually. The Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College… Continue reading April Silver: ‘I’ve Now Been Around Long Enough to Know That Every Dark Storm is Followed By a Bright New Day’

Sydney Margetson: ‘There’s No Better Feeling Than Breaking a New Artist’

Sydney Margetson As with many Howard University alum, Atlantic Records Senior VP of Publicity Sydney Margetson hit the ground running when he decided to pursue his career. Having interned at Mercury Records, Def Jam, Polygram, and then BMG, Margetson found his home at Atlantic Records. His longevity there has helped to guide the careers of… Continue reading Sydney Margetson: ‘There’s No Better Feeling Than Breaking a New Artist’

Dia Simms: ‘The Best Way to Make a Change Is Through Ownership and Entrepreneurship’

Dia Simms After running Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ company, Combs Enterprises, for two decades while overseeing brands Ciroc, Aquahydrate, Sean John, and the brand that started it all, Bad Boy Entertainment, former president of Combs Enterprises, Dia Simms, now controls the fate of her own brand, HANDS L.L.C. She and her partner, Erin Harris, also a… Continue reading Dia Simms: ‘The Best Way to Make a Change Is Through Ownership and Entrepreneurship’

J. Alexander Martin: ‘You Must Think Outside the Box. You Must Follow Your Own Vision. You Must Create Your Future’

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J. Alexander Martin It’s been eight years since we last spoke to FUBU’S J. Alexander Martin. Instead of slowing down, the successful entrepreneur has continued to thrive and expand, and not only with the FUBU brand. His businesses are still growing, with more on the way. In an exclusive interview with The Industry Cosign, Martin expresses how… Continue reading J. Alexander Martin: ‘You Must Think Outside the Box. You Must Follow Your Own Vision. You Must Create Your Future’

Yvette Kendall: ‘Science Fiction is the Breath of Innovation’

Yvette Kendall As a Black woman science fiction writer/content creator, Yvette Kendall is the definition of a rarity. Kendall is the author of The GOD Maps series and also the creator of the new sci-fi sub-genre Biblical futurism. Owner of her own publishing company, Stravard Lux Publishing House, Kendall will be publishing her brand of… Continue reading Yvette Kendall: ‘Science Fiction is the Breath of Innovation’

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