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The Color of Ingenuity Holiday Gift Guide
Are you trying to put the finishing touches on your holiday ensemble? Are you looking for the perfect gift for a loved one? Perhaps you’re searching for a way to say “thank you” to the host? Let The Color of Ingenuity help you “wow” this holiday season with these sassy, spirited and stylish items from some of our favorite black-owned brands. Dat Brwn Girl Boutique Isaiah 26:3 Tee Let your shirt say it so you don’t have to! Whether you dress it up with a blazer or go for the casual look with your favorite jeans, Dat Brwn Girl Boutique is helping you “say it with your chest” with their…
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3 Things THE COLOR OF INGENUITY Features Taught Me
Since I started #TheColorOfIngenuity, I’ve learned a few business essentials that were true “Ah Ha” moments for me. Some things made perfect sense once I heard them while others were straight epiphanies. Thankfully, I now have them in my arsenal for the future. Truth be told, I probably would’ve never considered them if it weren’t for the hour long conversations I’ve been blessed to have with African American entrepreneurs, thought-leaders and innovators that have allowed me to share their stories. I’m a firm believer in sharing information so here are 3 Things #TheColorOfIngenuity Features Have Taught Me! How To Get Your Product On Whole Foods Market Shelves I’m sure those of…
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Independence Day: Year One Sharing Stories of Black Owned Business
One year ago today, Independence Day 2016, I launched #THECOLOROFINGENUITY. I remember how proud I was to post the first article. I was filled with nervous energy, excitement and a tad bit of fear from the moment I hit “publish” but somehow managed to do it anyway. After all, The Color of Ingenuity was going to be my solution to a problem. The problem? I’d spent the last year, feeling powerless as stories dominated airwaves of African American’s who suffered “death by police” and heartbroken when their murders didn’t result in charges or worse– ended in acquittals. You see, we’ve reached a trillion dollars in buying power and we weren’t…
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In The Know: Biz Circle AT&T
As business owners, it seems that you often learn through trial and error unless you have great mentors or business advisors helping you along the way. Truthfully, there’s nothing wrong with a little trial by fire from time to time because we probably gain the most insight as a result of our failures. However, let’s try to avoid 2nd and 3rd degree burns…shall we? AT&T’s initiative is helping small business owners do just that. Its always nice to have information at your fingertips that can help you avoid various pitfalls, make informed decisions and discover opportunities you didn’t know existed. An added bonus is when those resources also create challenges/contest…