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COCOBELLE OF THE MONTH: REGINA GWYNN

By now, its no secret that African American women are the fastest-growing entrepreneurs in our country and we are proud to feature yet another woman doing her thing. This month we chat with Regina Gwynn of TresseNoire, about leaving the corporate world to follow her dreams. Tell us about Tress... View Post

COCOBELLE OF THE MONTH: SARAH PEREZ JARRETT

Running a successful family owned business is more than just work for CEO and VP, Sara Perez Jarrett, it’s actually something that she really loves. We talked to Jarrett about how she worked her way up the corporate ladder from working the registers to ultimately understanding every aspect of the... View Post

INSIDE THE BRAND: SHEA BODYWORKS

Are you looking for a great moisturizer as we approach these cold winter months? As the weather changes, we can expect for our skin to go through some changes as well. Thanks to Saidah Pearsall, of Shea BODYWORKS, who has whipped up an all-natural remedy that can nourish and transform your dry se... View Post

COCOBELLE OF THE MONTH: JIHAN THOMPSON

Have you ever been on the road for either business or pleasure or moved to a new town and needed a hairstylist? The first thing you may stop and ask yourself, is who do I ask? Thanks to Swivel Beauty, they have created an amazing app that will help you find the right stylist for in minutes. They ... View Post

Don’t Let Embarrassment Stop You

I felt like an imposter. I was 17 with a shiny new internship working in the marketing department at a steel company. My mom made me wear these boxy pantsuits with shoulder pads that made me feel more awkward and out of place than I already felt. Soon after starting, I decided I wasn’t smart... View Post

INSIDE THE BRAND: HairRx Advanced Hair Care

If you are tired of looking for the right product that fits your needs, then let us introduce you to HairRx. This amazing new brand has designed a unique hair care system that everyone will fall in love with. Read all about how you can customize your own shampoo and conditioner for your hair type... View Post

COCOBELLE OF THE MONTH: CRYSTAL STREETS

We are taking it to the streets with Celebrity Stylist, Jewelry Designer, Entrepreneur and mother of two. With over a decade of styling and designing in her Gucci fanny pack, Crystal Streets is having it all just the way she likes it, but in small doses. We caught up with House of Glam’s Fashion... View Post

Two Well-Meaning Habits That Hurt More Than They Help

Maybe there is a part of you that wants to find the good in people and be the one to pull it out. Maybe you are a rescuer, a healer. You see the potential in dark places and the good intentions behind bad decisions. In your eyes, people are puzzles just waiting for someone who has the patience... View Post

COCOBELLE OF THE MONTH: JASMINE LAWRENCE

If you were lucky enough to get our amazing August Box, then you are familiar with EDEN BodyWorks. We caught up with Creator and CEO, Jasmine Lawrence to learn all about the birth of her company and the lessons she learned as a young entrepreneur. Lawrence’s drive and determination not only kept... View Post