The Stylista Group

09/05/2026

SPONSOR SHOUT-OUT: THE STYLISTA GROUP

A special thank you to The Stylista Group , the official Marketing Campaign Partner for Harlem BBQ for a Cause!

From shaping the campaign strategy and messaging to developing the promotional content and helping us reach supporters across email, social media, community networks, and beyond, The Stylista Group has played an integral role in bringing this fundraiser to life.

As a strategic digital consultancy that works with lifestyle, luxury, and social-impact brands, The Stylista Group believes that strong storytelling and thoughtful strategy can do more than build awareness. They can mobilize communities and inspire action.

We are grateful for their partnership in helping Lend a Hand Uganda-USA amplify our mission, expand the reach of Harlem BBQ for a Cause, and connect more people with the impact their support can make.

Thank you, The Stylista Group, for putting strategy, creativity, and storytelling to work for a cause that matters!

08/31/2026

One of the most interesting things about this story isn’t the equity offer. It’s the realization behind it:

**A brand can have the product, the distribution and the infrastructure, and still be missing the human connection that makes people care.**

Thread Beauty had national retail distribution and a clear value proposition. What Melissa Butler realized it needed was a face, a voice and a person around whom community and trust could form.

That feels especially relevant right now.

As AI makes it easier for brands to create more content, personalize more experiences and operate at greater scale, **human connection is becoming more valuable, not less.**

People still want to know who they’re buying from.
They want a point of view they recognize.
They want stories they can enter.
And increasingly, they want to feel part of a community rather than simply part of a customer segment.

I’m also intrigued by the shift from **influencer as media channel** to **creator as brand-building partner and owner.** That suggests something bigger is happening: audience trust itself is becoming a form of brand equity.

The future of brand building may be increasingly technology-enabled.

But it will still be distinctly human.

The Lip Bar founder Melissa Butler is making a bold move to keep Thread Beauty alive.

Butler is offering equity in the cosmetics brand, giving supporters an opportunity to potentially become more than customers as she fights for the company’s future. The move puts a spotlight on the challenges Black founders continue to face when it comes to building, funding and sustaining their businesses. For Butler, the fight is also about preserving a brand created to make beauty more accessible and inclusive for consumers often overlooked by the industry.

Read more: https://www.blackenterprise.com/the-lip-bar-founder-melissa-butler-is-offering-equity-to-save-her-cosmetic-line-thread-beauty/

08/18/2026

...APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR COHORT 11nof Goldman Sachs Black in Business!

If you are a solopreneur ready to move from simply running your business to strategically **building it for growth**, this opportunity deserves your attention.

Applications are now open for the **Spring 2027 cohort of Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business**, a FREE business education program designed to give entrepreneurs the tools, knowledge, and strategic guidance needed to take their businesses to the next level.

Over the course of the program, participants will dive into areas including:

* Customer attraction and marketing
* Pricing and profitability
* Financial planning and projections
* Operations and positioning for growth
* Access to capital
* Strategic business planning

Participants are also paired with a **strategic advisor** who provides personalized guidance throughout the program and offers an in-person experience at Goldman Sachs headquarters in New York City.

**Think you qualify?** Applicants must operate a revenue-generating business that has been in business for at least one year, have generated at least **$25,000 in revenue during the past 12 months**, and currently operate as a solopreneur without full-time or full-time equivalent employees.

Application Deadline: Friday, August 28 at 11:59 PM ET

Learn more and apply:
https://www.goldmansachs.com/community-transformation/one-million-black-women/black-in-business

Please share this post with a business owner in your network who needs to see it.** Sometimes the right opportunity arriving at the right time can change the trajectory of a business.

06/12/2026

Fashion transcends clothing; it embodies identity, aspiration, self-expression, and increasingly, experience. In this month's edition of The Future Is Intentional, I delve into a compelling shift: the intersection of AI and fashion.

From AI-powered styling and digital clienteling to predictive retail and intelligent personalization, the fashion industry is entering a transformative era. Brands now have the chance to be more relevant, responsive, and connected than ever before.

However, a critical question arises: As AI evolves, how can brands maintain the emotional connection that gives fashion its significance? While technology can enhance experiences, it cannot replace the narrative that drives desire. In this edition, I share insights on how fashion brands can integrate AI while preserving the creativity, identity, and human connection that characterize exceptional brands.

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Fashion has always been a predictor of what's next. Long before industries began talking about personalization, community, and identity, fashion understood that consumers weren't simply buying products.

05/29/2026

Fashion is more than creativity; it's a pathway to entrepreneurship, economic opportunity, and community impact.

We're proud to support **Fashion Meets Art**, an inspiring evening celebrating powerful immigrant women and emerging designer Dasha Pomerantz through the BK Fashion Incubator.

Organizations like BK Fashion Incubator play a critical role in helping up-and-coming designers access the mentorship, resources, and visibility needed to build sustainable brands.

If you're in the NYC area, we encourage you to attend. If you cannot join us, please consider supporting their mission through a donation.

The future of fashion depends on investing in the next generation of creative talent.

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBn7JGqkTa4zlLVaB6l-jm8HD44HhlAp5uRhGKdMb4jdKwnw/viewform



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05/25/2026

We are definitely fans! 💙
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For Mother’s Day, we caught up with the incomparable — stylist, creative director, fashion icon, and the ultimate woman of many hats. 💐

05/23/2026

POV: you got to HUE early and secured the bag 👀✨

The first 200 guests in line at will receive a swag bag packed with products from the brands you see here 🤎

And trust… this is not the “tiny sample” kind of bag 😏

We’re talking beauty favorites and products you’ll actually be excited to take home.

So yes, the move is:
✔️ get your ticket
✔️ pull up early
✔️ tell your group chat
✔️ secure the bag

📍Metropolitan Pavilion — 125 W. 18th Street, NYC
🗓️ Saturday, May 30
⏰ 1PM–6PM

60+ brands. Good energy. Major beauty finds.

Comment TIX to buy your 🎟️ now.

See you at HUE ✨

05/23/2026

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ONE WEEK UNTIL HUE 🤎

In 7 days, the doors open and the vibes go all the way up.

60+ brands.
Beauty favorites.
Founder energy.
Free samples.
CVS goodies.
Live demos.
And a room full of people who just get it.

This is your sign to stop saying “I need to go one year” and actually pull up 👀

The countdown is officially on. Will we see you in the room?

📍Metropolitan Pavilion | NYC
🗓 May 30
⏰ 1–6 PM

Comment TIX and we’ll send the link ✨

05/20/2026

We are excited to co-promote HUE Affair NYC 2026, a premier marketplace celebrating beauty, culture, and community. Join us on May 30 at the Metropolitan Pavilion for a day filled with wellness, fashion, and lifestyle experiences. Don't miss this opportunity to support incredible brands and their founders. Get your tickets now!
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05/07/2026

Beauty discovery has changed...and AI is at the center of it 💄

What used to happen at the department store counter is now happening across search, social, reviews, and algorithms.

But here's the challenge:

More information hasn't made decisions easier.
In many cases, it's made them harder.

In this month's edition of The Future Is Intentional, I share my perspective on how AI is reshaping the beauty industry and what brands need to understand to stay relevant.

Some key takeaways:
✔ AI is becoming the new beauty advisor
✔ Customers are overwhelmed, not under-informed
✔ Personalization alone isn't enough...confidence matters
✔ The brands that win guide decisions, not just sell products

At The Stylista Group, this is the shift we're focused on:
More intention.
Not more automation.

👉 Read the full May edition

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