“The support these beauty brands enjoyed in the COVID and George Floyd investment era was short-lived, despite what the data says about minority women doing more with less. So, we are not just a community for founders, we connect them with retail partners, resources and consumers through campaigns and initiatives like this one, that increase their visibility and ultimately create value for the entire industry.”
Read MoreCareer Conversations is our response to the realization that people want to launch products but the barrier to entry for product-based businesses is higher than the service oriented agency model that black and brown communities usually explore as a transition to entrepreneurship. Some conversations will focus on entrepreneurship, other conversations will highlight opportunities to grow your corporate career or find your footing with brand partnerships. While this advice is common, the real challenges lie in the “how”. We really want to delve into actionable and practical steps that you took to land where you are today, so we promise each conversation will offer practical and tactile steps toward reaching your goals as a brand founder or retail professional.
Read MoreIt’s National Stress Awareness Month and according to the National Institute of Health, Black women report higher levels of psychological stress than White women and carry a disproportionate burden of chronic conditions associated with psychological stress, including obesity and, low income earners, women and minorities face greater mental health challenges. National Stress Awareness Month started in 1992 to raise awareness and allow opportunities for open conversation on the impact of stress in our daily lives. We bet you didn’t know you can reduce stress with your head scarf! Creed & Cloth will show you how.
Read MoreLove is in the air, but not everyone is feeling it. We want to know who’s down with Valentine’s, Galentine’s or both for February 14th. See below for a mini round-up of products to fit your gifting preference and take the QUIZ to see our product and gift recommendations for the people you love.
Read MoreIn 2020, we did a thing. It was a one of our favorite projects to date, and something we might do again!! In partnership with Nordstrom Beauty, plus some very cool black-owned indie brands, we launched our first ever beauty box.
Read MoreYou may also remember our Canna Conversations series or the WOC Brunch hosted at Nordstrom’s NYC Flagship Store highlighting conversations around initiatives designed to bring equity to fashion, beauty and retail. Well, here’s a list of organizations brands who made promises, and what we found online about what they have (or have not) done.
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