Written by Jennifer Walker
In 2006, Brandi Barnes Shelton began blending teas for her coworkers. “When I wrapped shows or projects I would give a gift of tea as a ‘remember me’.” In the age of DIY, Martha Stewart, and Real Simple, tea making was nothing more than a fun hobby for Shelton.
It was…
Written by Jennifer Walker
While working as an intellectual property and entertainment manager, Carolyn Pitt noticed that many of her clients had trouble finding work in the film industry. After looking into the issue, she found that, although Atlanta is one of the largest production hubs in the world, up to 70% of crew are…
Written By: Jennifer Walker
Not satisfied with her own success in IT, Barbara Jones, founder and CEO of LilliiRNB, resolved to not only set an example but to help other women, especially women of color, do the same. “I was always the only Black woman coder in the company.” Jones explained, “But I got tired…
Hajj Womack started his business after a long career in education. He experienced firsthand the issues teachers face when dealing with outdated workflows. He and many others were overwhelmed with spending so much time filling out attendance forms, progress reports, behavior slips, and more on top of trying to create and execute lesson plans. This…