Bad Gal, Big Business: How Rihanna Turned Fenty Into a Fortune
From a 40-shade foundation launch to a reported new partner holding the other half of her company, Rihanna has spent nearly a decade turning her name into ownership.
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Emma Grede, the Black British Power Behind SKIMS and Good American
From East London to a $5 billion brand, Emma Grede built her fortune by spotting what was missing and making the call first.
From Insecure to Investor: How Issa Rae Built Her Empire
From Hilltop Coffee to Unrivaled, the Insecure creator has spent years turning Hollywood success into ownership.
Olandria Means Business: Her Biggest Brand Deals
From NYX to Pandora, Olandria Carthen has turned a year of sold-out campaigns into a business portfolio, and she’s just getting started.
EmpowHer Grants Are Now Open for Women Founders Building for Good
Boundless Futures Foundation’s EmpowHer grants are open for women-owned businesses tackling poverty, hunger or sustainability. Here’s who qualifies.
Last Call: The €20,000 Swarovski Foundation Grant Closes Nov. 9
Creatives ages 21 to 30 working on sustainability can apply for a €20,000 Swarovski Foundation grant, plus mentorship, through Nov. 9.
2026 HubSpot Report Reveals What Creators Want From Brand Partnerships
Creative freedom, real-time data, fair pay and trust. HubSpot’s new report shows what creators want from brands, and how founders can build partnerships that last.
How to Track Your Wins Before Your Next Review
Your manager may not remember everything you did this year, so you should. Here’s how to track your wins at work and walk into your next review with proof.
Shoppers Are Set to Spend $1 Trillion This Holiday Season
Budgets are tight and carts are still full. Holiday spending is on track to top $1 trillion for the first time, and Black women-owned brands are built for this moment.
Study Finds Two-Thirds of Laid-Off Women Get No Severance
Two-thirds of laid-off women say they walked away with no severance. Here’s what the law says, what you’re owed and what to check before you sign.
