The Art of Impact: Kudzai Blessing Mutasa’s Dual Legacy
In a world where creativity and strategy often exist in separate spheres, Kudzai Blessing Mutasa masterfully bridges the gap. As both an artist and a marketing leader, she has dedicated her life to inspiring and empowering others, particularly Black women, through her...
How Thoughtful, Strategic Creative Choices Impact Every Corner of a Business
It’s Women’s History Month, and we are sharing how businesses are crafting and curating thoughtful, creative with women in mind. Creative direction is often seen as the realm of logos, colors, and campaign visuals — the outward face of a business. But when done...
From Passion to Power: How Chicago’s Own LaTrina Joshua is Transforming Beauty and Wellness
Turning a passion into a profitable business that benefits others is a dream for many—but for LaTrina Joshua, it’s a reality she has built with intention, expertise, and heart. As a Nurse, Certified Manual Lymphatic Therapist, and the founder of Bijou Body Spa,...
From Side Hustles to Empires: How Women Entrepreneurs Are Redefining Wealth
For decades, women have been transforming passion into profit, often starting with side hustles — a creative outlet, a solution to a problem, or a dream pursued after hours. Today, many of those side hustles have grown into thriving businesses, reshaping industries...
Capitalizing on Tentpole Moments: Strategies Lasting Impact
Q1 2025 has been a whirlwind of cultural milestones, from Grammy Award Winning, Kendrick Lamar's electrifying Super Bowl performance to Beyoncé's Album of the Year win and the Oscar nomination for "Nickel Boys." These tentpole moments captivate audiences, but the real...
The Power of Live Events in Black and Brown Communities
The Black Businesses Matter (BBM) Podcast was created to uplift and amplify Black and Brown entrepreneurs, ensuring their stories, successes, and challenges reach the right audiences. BBM is more than just a title—it is a declaration that Black and Brown businesses...
Routines Are Important
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Our Operations Manager, Mia H., thought it would be helpful to create a blog post about organization and daily routines. Mia is a true believer that an organized space with organized time helps to clear your mind and give you...
How to Maximize Your Podcast Feature
Congratulations on being featured on a podcast! So, what's next? While some guests rely solely on the podcast host to promote their episode, the most effective approach involves an active mix of social media strategy and community engagement. By maximizing the...
Is Marketing the New Face of DEI?
Client Event: 2023 Peoples Gas North Shore Gas Outreach Orientation (Photo Credit: The L3 Agency) You’ve probably heard the term DEI before—at career fairs, in the office, or at schools. They are the new buzzwords. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has become a...









