All Things Black & Beautiful

06/02/2026

Welcome to June!

Summer is officially here, and while many are planning vacations, backyard cookouts, road trips, and family gatherings, entrepreneurs know the summer holiday can also be a time of fresh opportunities, renewed energy, and strategic growth.

As we reach the halfway point of 2026, take a moment to recognize how far you’ve come.

This year hasn’t been easy. Rising costs, shifting consumer spending habits, and economic uncertainty have challenged businesses across the country. Yet Black entrepreneurs continue to do what we’ve always done: adapt, innovate, collaborate, and build.

And that is something worth celebrating.

This month, we recognize Men’s Health Month and Juneteenth.

The continues to spotlight stories of Black Excellence, with Season 2 focusing on Leadership.

You can also add some networking activity into your holiday by joining the Black Business Network, where you’ll connect with other entrepreneurs who understand your journey.

And even if things haven’t panned out as you projected, remember, the second half of the year is still unwritten.

You can make it count.

Here’s to a summer filled with purpose, progress, meaningful connections, and new possibilities.

05/29/2026

To every entrepreneur who stayed consistent even when nothing looked like it was working…
this is your reminder: Keep going!

What's one thing you've stayed consistent with and recently started seeing results?

05/28/2026

Dear Business Owner,

These two options are both potential sources of sleepless nights, but which one is harder to find?

Share your answers and let's hear your experience.

05/27/2026

True and lived!

From box braids to bantu knots, a crown this beautiful is built with time, love, and patience. Always worth the wait!

- Sponsored by Dove

05/26/2026

Now isn’t this heartwarming to know? Plus, it’s a signal that your story, culture, and business matter more than ever.

So keep building, because the demand is growing.

And if you’re in need of some expert advice, you can hop on any of our quick consultations to get started at blackandb.com/consultation.

05/22/2026

We say it all the time, just start where you are. And Bryant Howroyd story is the perfect example.

From a small office space in Beverly Hills, California, her company later expanded into The ActOne Group, a workforce solutions organization providing temporary staffing and recruitment services.

The Act One Group is also the first Black woman-owned company in the U.S. to surpass $1 billion in annual revenue.

So, if you're feeling stuck and unsure which steps to take, you can schedule a quick consultation with us and let's help you get on track.

Visit blackandb.com/consultation.

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05/21/2026

This month, our ATBB Bookshelf spotlight is on Lola Dada-Olley's memoir, Unapologetically Whole.

With Unapologetically Whole, Unapologetically Whole , an Attorney, Author, Advocate, and Caregiver (who's also one of the guests on Season 2 of the Black Business Live Podcast), has created a caregiver's guide to finding freedom within yourself while parenting kids who require lifetime care.

And to the small business owner carrying clients, your team and family, you shouldn’t have to disappear to keep everything running. “Unapologetically Whole” will show you how to lead without losing yourself: set your own parameters, honor the small wins, and reimagine what thriving looks like for you.

Your wholeness is not negotiable. Your business deserves the version of you that is rested, rooted, and unapologetically you.

For our Black Business Live podcast community members, you'll receive a $3 discount when you use the code WHOLE at checkout.

Visit: https://rebrand.ly/unapologetically-whole

So get your copy today and purchase for loved ones and fellow business owners.

05/19/2026

Small business owners really deserve compensation beyond profits.

Because how are you the CEO, accountant, marketer, customer service rep, therapist, delivery tracker, content creator and still expected to “just relax” 🤯?

In honour of national small business month , we’re asking an important question:

Running a small business should automatically come with…

Vote honestly below (There are no wrong answers).

Tag a small business owner who deserves all of the above.

05/14/2026

You’re posting consistently, trying different tactics, showing up online… yet growth still feels scattered, exhausting, or unpredictable.

Because effort without direction can only take you so far.

That’s why we created the Strategic Marketing Kick Start — a focused 90-minute session designed to help you pause the guesswork and uncover what your marketing actually needs to move forward with intention.

If you’re ready to start making more confident marketing decisions, this session is for you.

📍 Online Zoom Session
⏱ 90 Minutes
💰 $249

Your next level of growth may not require doing more. It may require moving smarter.

Secure your call by visiting our website
https://www.blackandb.com/consultation

05/12/2026

Imagine a world where everything feels… the same. There’d be no personality, or discovery or anyone remembering your name.

That’s a world without small businesses.

And it’s Imagine a world where everything feels… the same. There’d be no personality, or discovery or anyone remembering your name.

That’s a world without small businesses.

And it’s not just about what we’d lose, but what would never exist in the first place.

Small businesses don’t just fill gaps in the market, they fill gaps in human connection.

So this , let’s celebrate small business owners loudly and proudly.

Be intentional about:
Where you spend.
Who you support.
What you amplify.

Because every time you choose a small business, you’re choosing a more vibrant world.

Tag a small business owner you everyone to know about.



just about what we’d lose,
It’s about what would never exist in the first place.

Small businesses don’t just fill gaps in the market, they fill gaps in human connection.

So this NationalSmallBusinessMonth, let’s celebrate small business owners loudly and proudly.

Be intentional about:
Where you spend.
Who you support.
What you amplify.

Because every time you choose a small business, you’re choosing a more vibrant world.

Tag a small business owner you everyone to know about.

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