Category Archives: Entrepreneur Spotlight

TheBlack.Blog does an “Entrepreneur Spotlight” to highlight impactful entrepreneurs, creatives, and innovators. Khadejah Baker is a braider, entrepreneur, and a Black Business Scholar recipient.

Travis and Brittany Perry are educators and the founders of The Dream Big Foundation. Travis and Brittany deeply believe in building and empowering stronger communities. The Dream Big Foundation allows them to pursue their passion by building stronger communities and families beginning with the child. They teach children in the community to have a “mirror” perspective where they can see themselves reaching major accomplishments.

Francesca Denis is the owner of Cocoa Bean Juice and Salad Bar. As a descendent of a Haitian mother who immigrated from Haiti to Brooklyn NY, Francesca hopes for Cocoa Bean to serve as an extension of knowledge gained from healthy eating which positively influenced health and wellness changes in her personal life. Cocoa Bean Juice and Salad Bar aims to be a place where one may unwind from the fast paced city life and get a taste of what the Caribbean has to offer.

Gary and Desiree Roberts are the co-owners of Laces & Pages, LLC. Desiree is a professional counselor in the mental health field and Gary holds a wealth of knowledge in Business Administration and marketing. Desiree’s passion for literature and mental health, along with Gary’s passion for business and art led to the creation of Laces & Pages. Laces & Pages is an online bookstore for BIPOC authored children’s books. Gary and Desiree want their customers to use clothing and accessories to express their individuality and show off their personality, while at the same time inspiring others to do the same. Together, Laces & Pages strives to create an inviting atmosphere where customers feel welcome to explore their wide selection of books and unique children’s clothes.

Illya Scott is the founder of More than A Conqueror (MtAC). Driven by his desire to encourage and inspire others, Illya launched MtAC.

Unique Jordan is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the owner of A Unique Perspective LLC. Unique has more than 10 years of experience in the mental health field, earning her master’s degree from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

Shymika Stephenson-Davison is an author, education consultant and the founder of PreCollege Solutions. Shymika is a first-generation college student receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration from Northwestern State University and a Master of Business Administration from Texas Woman’s University. Her passion for college prep derived from her experiences and journey being a first-generation college student. This led her to launch PreCollege Solutions which assists as many high school students as possible to attend college and graduate with no or minimum student debt.

Katherine L. Staten is an author, health and human service professional with over 30 years experience and the founder of Kathy’s Creams and Things. Kathy’s Creams and Things is an e-commerce store with exfoliates to help keep the skin fresh, and moisturizers to protect it.

Therese Myers is a mentor, author, creative, and the founder of Brand New Vue LLC and Yes Girls Create Inc.

Donna Michele Ramos is a best-selling author, journalist and public speaker with decades of experience in the media industry.