I went on an Instagram rant pertaining to Women of Color in business a few weeks ago and it resonated with so many of you all. Whether you’ve attempted to work with a black-owned business, or are the owner of a business who lacks the communication it needs to flourish, most of us have experienced…
I’ve finally completed something that I have wanted to give to you all for so long and I am overly excited about it. I launched my first written project ever, Brand Beginnings 101, last year and that changed the game for not just myself, but for 100’s of women (and men) who purchased it. It…
So many of you are under the impression that I came into the blogger game knowing exactly what to do and how to do it, but you’re wrong. It was much less of a magical journey and much more of a one-thing-at-a-time process that’s brought me this far. My hope is that sharing this will assist…
If you haven’t already, it’s time for us blogger babes and business owners to start getting all of our receipts and proof of income gathered up. After a run in with the IRS for some income I didn’t know had to be reported, I made it a point to hire an accountant. Now that I’m…
If you’re an influencer, you already wreck your brain with questions like when to post, what to post, and how to post it right. Posting on Instagram gets incredibly strategic if your goal is to yield interaction and growth. For those of us who use Instagram as a way to drive business, build our brands…
I love how you and your fiancé support each other. Whats his profession? How do y’all balance work and time together? I love your blog! Thank you! My fiance is in oil and gas, and also owns his own company. Technically, all of our time together is our time together, even if I’m working. We…
I began The B Werd in January of last year, and before I pressed “publish” on my first post, I didn’t do much research. I hadn’t decided exactly what kind of blogger I would be, exactly what I would talk about and I had no dedicated schedule on when I would be posting. Luckily this…
After having dozens of conversations with women wanting to embark on their blogger dreams, I think it’s very important to understand that although blogging can lead to a significant source of income, blogging does not start as a business. I had a decent following when I started The B Werd and I’ve been fortunate enough…
On an unrelated note, from past holiday gift guides, you seem to be a pretty good gift giver. My boyfriend’s birthday is coming up and it’s a weird time because I’m in the process of moving, so funds are limited but I still wanted to get him something nice or even just do something sweet….
I hardly party anymore but every now and then a good day party can get me out of the house. I love your style, Do you have any day party outfit suggestions? Now that it’s summertime I’m definitely opting for breezy rompers or short shorts. Daytime looks are typically more casual but that doesn’t mean…
1) You Haven’t Started You’ve had this burning urge to do more but have yet to narrow down exactly what it is that you should be doing. You’ve been imagining the ideas that you have come to fruition month after month but haven’t taken the first step to get the ball rolling. What are you…
Storytime! When I was in third grade I somehow managed to hustle over $500 within three months, which is a big chunk of cash for an eight year old. I lived across the street from my elementary school and would walk everyday. Some mornings I’d take my lunch money and stop at Shipley’s donuts then…
Back in January of 2016 I began The B Werd because like many of you, I felt I wasn’t doing enough and couldn’t deny the urge I felt to do more of what fulfilled me. I was working full-time and never had the desire to become a full-time blogger. I simply wanted to build a…
I spent all of last year capitalizing off of the opportunity to build a brand solely using technology. Connecting through a domain and social media sites allowed me to give everyone who inquired a better idea of who I am, what I do and what I believe in. I grew my views by thousands and…
I met with one of my blogger girlfriends the other night for dinner. She’s a bold and eccentric African American trying to ease her way into the fashion world. We recapped on her recent trip to New York Fashion Week which then led into the topic of finding your way into the in-crowd of these…