Author: Melissa Stewart

Melissa Stewart is the founder of SheOwnsIt.com. She is a Purveyor of Possibility, Entrepreneur Advocate and Coffee Addict. She believes that behind every successful woman is her story. What's your story?

Meet Andrea Davis, founder and CEO of The Resiliency Initiative

As the founder, president, and CEO of The Resiliency Initiative (TRI), Andrea Davis’ main objective in life is to build resilient communities around the world by providing bespoke, scalable crisis management solutions. Her engagements with clients infuse their businesses or communities with the confidence to handle any crisis situation that arises. “Invest time in determining […]

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A Q&A with Image Consultant and Entrepreneur Davina Douthard

Davina Douthard has over 30 years of experience in image management, working in the entertainment and corporate industries. At a very young age, she was fascinated by how people carefully managed their image and the ability to control others’ perceptions of themselves or businesses. She intently watched the Golden Era of Hollywood movies and documentaries […]

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Running A Business Is Hard, Don’t Forget To Live Your Best Life

Photo by Andre Furtado “I could not, at any age, be content to take my place by the fireside and simply look on. Life was meant to be lived. Curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.” – Eleanor Roosevelt I like to say, “If life is […]

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Looking After Your Health In The Hustle Of Entrepreneurship

Photo credit via KATRIN BOLOVTSOVA on Pexels “So many spend their health gaining wealth, and then have to spend their wealth to regain their health.” – A.J. Materi Women in business are under constant pressure. Entrepreneurship can be both rewarding and demanding and a roller coaster ride, to say the least. Running your own business […]

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Meet Entrepreneur Courtney Ikerd of Somerset Candle Co.

A Q&A with Kentucky Entrepreneur Courtney Ikerd of Somerset Candle Co. When Courtney Ikerd couldn’t sleep in the early months of the pandemic, a luxury non-toxic candle company called Somerset Candle Co. was born. At the time, Ikerd was balancing several businesses along with her husband in the Somerset area. Frustrated by the lack of […]

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A Q&A with Queen Divas Body Sculpting Founder Sharnell Ellerby

Sharnell Ellerby is a pioneer in the beauty sector, seamlessly blending her fervor for beauty and education to deliver premium beauty services to clients and also training programs for individuals aspiring to enter the field of esthetics. “Begin with a clear vision, grounded in your passions and values. The road to success is fraught with […]

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Meet the CEO of iLOMANYY Luxe Vegan Handbags, Proudly Black-Owned + Women Owned

Meet Ayomiposi Makinde, CEO of iLOMANYY, Proudly Black-Owned + Women Owned “What sets iLOMANYY apart is our dedication to vegan products. We prioritize artisanal skill, focusing on crafting luxury handbags that serve as masterpieces while using globally sourced materials. We firmly believe that true luxury extends beyond product quality, but the entirety of the consumer […]

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