We’re halfway through Black Business Month, and the stories being shared are nothing short of powerful. ✨

This week, I’m spotlighting several entrepreneurs who are courageously sharing their money stories — the pivots, the lessons, and the breakthroughs that come with building revenue-generating businesses.

• Latoya Dixon Smith, One Union StudiosHow listening to her customers’ real needs reshaped her creative studio — and why she’s exploring the legacy of passing her business down through generations.

  
  

• Felicia GopaulA financial expert reminding us that women will control $30 trillion in assets within the next decade — and why it’s critical to build systems that bring peace, confidence, and predictable cash flow.

  
  

• Patrice Chappelle, MelanBrand SkinBuilding a skincare line with her son and learning the hard truth: sales don’t always equal cash flow. Her lesson on managing costs, shipping, and packaging is one every founder needs.

  
  

• Ponchtita Lanoue, PONCH CosmeticsOn resilience, turning over “every rock,” and solving the bigger problem of why Black women’s beauty products still only take up 2% of shelf space.

  
  

• Kayla Life, RebrandLand AiRaising the alarm on AI in the nonprofit world — and the hidden vulnerabilities that come with speed and efficiency without proper safeguards.

  
  

Every story shared is another piece of wisdom, another reminder that entrepreneurship isn’t linear — it’s about adapting, innovating, and finding the model that works for you.

This series is about truth-telling, legacy, and building with intention.

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