My Black Business Check-In series continues with The Hair and Image Studio, a collaborative beauty space home to hair stylist Joy and Krystal as well as The Brow Snob Denver and Black Esthetics and Artistry! I spoke with owner Joy Love Mullen to talk the support and backlash she experienced during the pandemic and social justice movement and how …
Selena Hill: Journalist and Host of Be Heard Talk Podcast
I sat down with Selena Hill to talk lessons she learned from a failed interview, her perspective as a journalist during the social justice movement and wearing multiple hats in media including hosting “Be Heard Talk” podcast every Sunday! For more on Selena follow her and her podcast on social media @msselenahill @beheardtalk or www.msselenahill.com! Check out this episode!
Black Business Spotlight: Dana Ford-Buerger Owner of Lariat. Boutique
I continue my Black Business check-in series at my favorite bohemian clothing boutique in Denver, Lariat! Owner, Dana Ford-Buerger opened last summer during the height of the pandemic and social justice movement. She tells me the reason she “quietly,” opened and talks about holding vendors accountable to their commitment to equity after the “black square.” Follow her @ShopLariat on social media and www.shoplariat.com …
Black Business Spotlight: Jevon Taylor CEO & Founder at False Ego
This month marks one year since the social media push to #SupportBlackBusiness. After a tumultuous year for so many business owners, I checked in with four black business owners in Denver to see if the hashtag had any effect on their business. This first episode highlights Jevon Taylor, CEO & Founder of False Ego. His brick & mortar is changing the culture …