What’s it like to shift from working with the world’s leading wine and spirits companies to launching your own? This week on the show, we’re learning from the best. Ingrid Best that is, the CEO and Wine Negociant for her namesake brand iBest Wines.  With over 20 years of experience, Ingrid is the only marketing executive who has managed the joint venture partnerships for business moguls Diddy and Jay-Z, with Diageo and BACARDI, respectively. Through her work in wine & spirits, especially...

So we’re doing something fun and a little different this week on the show. It’s called a podcast swap, where I invite a host from another show on Dear Media’s network to my podcast and she invites me on to hers. When this opportunity came up, I knew I had to sit down and chat with Jaclyn Johnson, the Founder of Create & Cultivate & VC at New Money Ventures.    Jaclyn literally created her career. She's launched and sold two companies before the age of 35. Her latest company, Create...

Keri Shahidi, better known as ChocolateMommyLuv, is a mother, a wife, a sister, and executive producer and co-principal of 7th Sun Productions alongside her daughter and business partner, Yara Shahidi. 7th Sun seeks to tell stories about Black and brown joy rather than trauma and sorrow, with the understanding that everyday human experiences of the Black community are worth sharing. In this episode of the She Did That. podcast, we talk about life's little blessings, what it's like to be in...

Every element of our lives will change at some point: the cities we live in, our jobs, our weight, our romantic partnerships, and even our connections with family members. We always say the only constant is change but really, the only constant in our lives is us.  Given the gravity of this relationship with ourselves, it's important that we're navigating the world feeling calm and at peace, which is much easier said than done. What are some things we can do to start feeling a bit more...

Keanna "KJ" Rose Henson is an artist development and performance director who founded The Rose Effect, a global stage consultancy that aids creatives, executives, and artists from every walk of life. The Rose Effect's main goal is to encourage them to expand beyond their perceived capacity to deliver captivating performance experiences on stage, TV/film, or in the boardroom. KJ shares her gifts to expand the levels of presence, engagement, connectivity, and personalization for every talent...

Have you taken the necessary steps to protect your brand and intellectual property, sis? If the honest answer is no, today's guest is dropping jewels and sharing wisdom just for you. As the founder and managing attorney of C. Handy Law, Casey Handy-Smith runs a virtual business and entertainment law firm serving influencers, thought leaders, and creatives. Over the past several years, Casey has helped countless clients (including yours truly) navigate the legal side of their businesses...

Robin and Andréa McBride, founders of McBride Sisters Collection, are the first Black sister duo to found and establish a wine company. No matter how many times I hear their story, I am always in awe and reminded that moments like these can only be engineered by God. Their connection is what movies are made of and the impact they're making in the white male-dominated wine industry is unmatched. These powerhouses are literally shaking the table and making opportunities for other women to build...

How many humans do you know that can say they've literally traveled around the entire world? I'll wait. Today's guest on the show, did just that. Jessica Nabongo has visited every country on earth. According to booking.com, women travel alone more than men and 72% of us prefer solo trips over group experiences.    But back to our girl Jessica, this woman has been to 195 nations and is the first Black woman to have documented this feat. She joined me to talk about what inspires her travels,...

Today's guest on the She Did That. podcast is the gorgeous, talented, and super down to earth, Melissa Fredericks. You may know her on social as @mrskevonstage and yes, she is the proud wife of comedian @kevonstage, but what you'll quickly understand from our convo is that she's so much more. Melissa is an author, mother, sister, daughter, and that friend who is dedicated to helping women become the best versions of themselves through honesty, transparency, and vulnerability. In this episode,...

Starting her career in the New York fashion industry, Alicia Scott noticed the obvious unavailability of shades during photoshoots & runway shows. This experience mirrored her makeup collection. Not only was it difficult to find the right shade & undertone, steeply punishing price points and sensitive skin triggering formulas were the only options.   Amidst a lack of shades and thoughtless ingredients that inflamed her eczema and acne, she decided to create a solution that would...

This week's guest on the She Did That. podcast, Rakia Reynolds, is one THE HIGHEST vibrating women I know. As a mom, wife, advisor, founder of two businesses, Sky Blue Media and Evryday Jane, you'd probably have to guzzle down a few cups of coffee to keep up with this lady's energy. Rakia's business is the PR agency of record for tennis champion and entrepreneur Serena Williams, model Ashley Graham, and tech giant, Dell, so you know this sister is doing her communications thing but today,...

According to Insider Intelligence forecasts, U.S. influencer marketing spending will reach $4.14 billion by the end of this year. Growth will continue in double-digits until 2023, when spending on influencer marketing campaigns will approach $5 billion.   Influencers are really getting to the bag and this week's guest is no exception. Monroe Steele is a Miami and NYC-based fashion content creator, with a story that is a beautiful reminder that when a chapter of your life has closed, let it...

Today's guest really needs no introduction but for those who aren't familiar, Myleik Teele is the Chief Experience Officer and Founder of CURLBOX which is the very first monthly subscription box for natural hair. The brand is celebrating 10 years of giving us an opportunity to test new items without wasting our hard-earned dollars on products that don't work for our hair types.   In addition to blessing us with CURLBOX, this powerhouse is really passionate about pouring into other women...

On this last day of Black History Month, it's so important to embrace the power that each of us have in sharing our personal narratives all year around. Our stories and experiences are rich, inspiring, and literally give us wings. Today's guest, Chloe Dulce Louvouezo is a master storyteller and the author of "Life, I Swear."  Raised by a single mother and a host of other families from across diasporas, Chloe grew up in West Africa and lived in 10 other cities around the world. She has...

Today's guest on the She Did That podcast is Tanya Sam. Yes, you may know her from Real Housewives of Atlanta fame, but she's so much more. As one of the savviest businesswomen you'll ever meet, Tanya is the Director of Partnerships at TechSquare Labs, a tech startup hub and venture capital fund. She's super passionate about creating pathways to bring more women and minorities into the tech space. Today, she's here to help us understand the world of NFTs and why Black women don't just need to...

Claire Sulmers is the CEO and Founder of Fashion Bomb Daily, a direct-to-consumer fashion company that leverages content and community to power a multicultural shopping experience. Her pioneering work ushered in a new wave of digital journalism and e-commerce that fed and fueled an under-served community of African-American and Latino style lovers wanting to know more about brands from the culture. Claire hails from Atlanta, Georgia and holds a degree in French and African American studies...

This show and all the work I do centering Black women is a celebration of US all year round, but in honor of Black History Month, I'm kicking off each episode over the next few weeks introducing you to women who were truly "doing that" long before many of us were born.   This week, I'm paying homage to Edna Lewis. The granddaughter of formerly enslaved people, Edna Lewis was born in 1916 in Freetown, Virginia and grew up to be a great chef, culinary ambassador, and caretaker of genuine...

I'm sure there have been countless moments in your life where you’ve leaned on someone you trust for advice or support. Whether that person you turn to is an industry connect, a family member, or someone in your community, the importance of mentorship is undeniable.   Today on the show, I'm talking to Sharifa Murdock, the CEO of ENVSN, Co-Owner of Liberty Fairs, and the Chief Impact Officer at Kith. She's the ultimate multi-hyphenate and we're digging deep into the power of mentorship in...

On this week's episode of the She Did That. podcast, I'm in conversation with Carmeon Hamilton, a Memphis-based environmental curator, interior designer, merchandising consultant, and content creator behind the brand, Nubi Interiors. Oh, and you might know her from HGTV and Discovery +, because she also happens to be the star of their hit series, Reno my Rental. As a self-proclaimed modern bohemian, Carmeon's style is it for me. It's very layered and it's really textured. She integrates...

This week on the She Did That. podcast, I'm sitting down with your favorite influencer's favorite influencer, Mattie James. From launching her blog in 2008 to becoming a wife, mother of three, entrepreneur, author, and host, Mattie's journey has been nothing short of magical. She's a firm believer in making your everyday dreams come true. Whether that dream is finding more time for self-care, creating healthy family traditions, making your home a joyful space, wearing what you love or...

According to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau, fewer than 6 percent of all real estate professionals are Black. It's hard to believe that in 2022 the gap is so wide but today's guest, Rena Frazier of Selling Tampa, is committed to changing the narrative. The Netflix original series had our undivided attention this holiday season as one of the most-watched shows on the platform. This week on the She Did That. podcast, I'm sitting down with one of Selling Tampa's brightest stars to...

"Do what you love" is easier said than done for some, but this week's guest, Michelle Sprott, better known as the Brunchnista, makes it look effortless. Over the past few years, the Brunchnista has turned her passion into a successful small business, selling brunch-related products, partnering with brands to host events, and curating lists of Black-owned establishments worldwide. How does a woman take an obsession with her favorite meal of the day and turn it into an aspirational lifestyle?...

You may know Sheinelle Jones as the co-host of the 3rd Hour of TODAY, but this morning she's joining me to talk about her latest passion project which takes her from in front of the camera to working behind the scenes as the EP of her documentary, Stories We Tell: The Fertility Secret.    While this is her first film, we all know that Sheinelle is no stranger to storytelling. Since joining NBC News in 2014, she has covered a variety of breaking news events and human-interest stories. Today,...

Queen Afua has over 40 years of experience as a holistic health practitioner and wellness coach. A pioneer in the green foods movement, Queen Afua is the author of best-selling books, the creator of the Heal Thyself product line, Founder of Sacred Woman Rites of Passage Program, and CEO of the Queen Afua Wellness Center. She has devoted her life to fighting diseases by teaching people how to understand and utilize the power of food, self-care, and holistic healthy choices as an empowering...

Today's episode of the She Did That. podcast is a moment for me because it's one of the very first in-studio shows I recorded at Dear Media during my recent trip to Los Angeles. When I was considering who to invite as my special guests, Nichole Lynel was one of the first women who came to mind. As a fashion designer and entrepreneur, Nichole's brand is on fire right now. Six years after launching her business, Nichole has become an official supplier for Nordstrom. She has created, designed,...