Big Retailers Are Not Waiting. Neither Should You. Black Friday isn’t a weekend anymore. It isn’t a single day. It has become an entire season, and that season has already started, regardless of whether your business is ready. While some small brands are still planning to “launch after Thanksgiving,” major retailers have already flooded the…
Beauty founders and industry leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. for an intimate afternoon with Anastasia Soare, founder and CEO of Anastasia Beverly Hills and one of the most influential builders in modern beauty. The event, hosted at Yeleen Beauty Makerspace, created rare proximity to a woman whose work reshaped an entire category and whose new memoir,…
Charlotte Jackson is a well-known power player behind the scenes in the world of high-end couture. As the Founder of The Curve Authority, Charlotte has made it her mission to pave the way for inclusivity when it comes to fashion, and to ensure every woman feels seen—regardless of their size or age. Her platform was…
This summer, fashion gets personal. iPrestige Boutique, the new online fashion destination curated by entrepreneur Cyntrielle Carlise Lash, is redefining what it means to walk in power and wear luxury. With a tagline that feels more like a mantra—“Where trauma ends, and power begins”—the boutique speaks directly to women who don’t just want fashion. They want…
When Lynn Blades speaks, it’s with the clarity of someone who’s been in the room where it happens—and walked out with her dignity intact. As a renowned executive leadership coach with over two decades of experience advising Fortune 500 leaders, Blades has spent her career helping women lead without losing themselves in the process. Her…
There’s something unmistakable about a woman who has decided that the traditional path just isn’t wide enough for her vision. Michelle Kershaw didn’t just take the leap from side hustle to CEO—she rebuilt the entire lane. A seasoned corporate executive turned founder, Michelle is the CEO of Humantics LLC, a global HR consulting firm dedicated…
Bacon Magazine proudly highlights storytellers who shape the culture behind the scenes—and Sia Savvy is one to know. Her journey from accounting spreadsheets to ESPN documentaries is a reminder that creative callings don’t fade; they evolve until you’re brave enough to answer them. Sia’s love of storytelling began in high school literature classes. “I was…
Jadeen Verme never saw herself in the luxury shoe industry—until she created the space herself. As a fashion entrepreneur, content creator, and the visionary behind Vermé Shoes, she isn’t just making stylish footwear; she’s addressing a long-standing gap in the market for women who have been overlooked by traditional brands. For years, women with larger shoe…
Mecca Clarke isn’t just capturing images—she’s creating a movement. As a visionary brand photographer, media entrepreneur, and the founder of Blk Girls Shoot, she is reshaping the landscape for Black women in photography. What started as a passion for visual storytelling in the eighth grade has now evolved into a thriving community that empowers Black women…
Sheila Jackson and Natasha McCrea weren’t interested in following the rules. Whiskey has always been a man’s game—or at least, that’s what the industry wanted people to believe. But these two powerhouses saw the truth: women have been sipping whiskey, crafting cocktails, and shaping the culture all along. The problem? The industry wasn’t talking to…
