freelance writing

Since the start of the pandemic, women—and particularly Black women—have started more small businesses than men overall. Women-owned businesses are beginning to catch up to male-owned businesses, and as of 2019, make up 42% of all companies in America.

“Oh my God, you’re gorgeous!” Mally Roncal exclaims as our Zoom interview begins. Her excitement is infectious, and I confess I put makeup on just for her. You can’t meet a celebrity makeup artist and beauty-brand entrepreneur without applying a little mascara. Except, as I would soon learn, you can. 

SUCCESS magazine turns 126 years old this year. As one of the longest-running business magazines in the U.S., it has become synonymous with stories highlighting innovation and honing a business mindset. And the magazine is making that even more official with its new Emerging Entrepreneurs awards.

Anthony O’Neal never thought he’d be making seven figures as a personal finance expert. “Ten years ago, no one really believed you could be a millionaire off of the internet by itself,” says O’Neal, author of three best-selling books on eliminating debt. At 19, O’Neal was $35,000 in debt and a college dropout. 

While the holidays are certainly joyful, shopping for others can sometimes add more stress than you’d anticipated, especially if you’re trying to purchase Christmas gifts on a budget. That’s where we come in. This money-minded guide will make your holiday gifting a little easier.

Sunbathing while tending to his garden, house music playing lightly in the background while the leaves dance to the beat. His definition of success? He pauses and answers questions thoughtfully, giving off the same ease as a musician playing his biggest hit. “Waking up in the morning with nothing hurting too bad.” Has Ron Finley mastered the art of just being? 

In honor of Pride Month, here is a collection of 11 must-have products for summer that will also support LGBTQ-owned businesses.