From The B Firm PR to Erica’s Table of 20, this award-winning entrepreneur is redefining connection, culture, and creativity—one story at a time.
From ice cream counter to coffee counterpoint—charting how one franchise mogul cultivates economic power with every scoop and sip From a single scoop to owning dozens of storefronts, Antonio McBroom personifies the synergy of capital and cuisine. In ATELIER’s “Capital & Cuisine” column, we explore his journey—a trajectory that began behind the counter at Ben
Considered one of the most influential figures in contemporary culinary arts, Chef Carlos Brown is more than a chef — he’s a cultural storyteller. As CEO of C3 Culinary Group and founder of Gullah Gourmet, Chef Brown has redefined southern cuisine through a lens of heritage, innovation, and purpose. Born and raised in Charleston, South
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ATLANTA, GA — In a cultural and financial moment where wealth feels more urgent than ever, Melanin Money’s Wealth Weekend 2025 arrived as a definitive gathering for first-generation wealth builders, purpose-driven professionals, and entrepreneurs of color. Held July 18–19 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis and Hilton Downtown, the sold-out experience offered more than inspiration—it delivered
Building Flavor & Financial Power, One Bold Concept at a Time In the world of food entrepreneurship, Monique Rose Sneed doesn’t just play the game—she rewrites it. A Milwaukee-born businesswoman with an ironclad work ethic and a sharp eye for concept development, Sneed is a case study in turning grit into generational capital. From launching
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Before the runways and celebrity clientele, Monet Bartell was a high school student in Michigan, already challenging the norm—altering her school uniform not for rebellion, but for self-expression. What began as subtle defiance through stitches and seams would grow into a design philosophy rooted in individuality, elegance, and unapologetic boldness. Taught to sew by her
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In a world where entrepreneurship is too often packaged as luxury and exclusion, Starsheema (Star) Chapman is bringing it back to what matters: Ownership, Impact, and Community Healing. The Kinston, North Carolina native is the visionary behind Star The Accelerator, a revolutionary program designed to help others launch their own home care agencies—without gatekeeping, gimmicks,
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In a system that often asks Black women to carry everything and care for themselves last, Dr. Jennifer Mbianda, MD, is changing the story. As the founder of EMDI Health, with locations in Florida and the Bahamas, she’s created more than just a clinic. She’s created a movement that redefines what it means to be
For over 30 years, the city of Detroit has been known for its grit, rebirth, and reinvention. It’s a place where industries have crumbled and rebuilt themselves—and where dreamers either fall short or rise into icons. Tel Ganesan chose the latter. A former auto engineer turned cultural bridge-builder, Tel Ganesan is leading a bold new
