How a Formerly Homeless L.A. Publicist Uses Her Network to Increase Her Net Worth
When looking at publicist Kiki Ayers, the last thing you would suspect is that she overcame homelessness, not once, but twice. This first generation college…
How a Victim of Domestic Violence Rebuilt Her Career After Leaving Her Abuser
Domestic violence is a hidden yet harsh reality for many women who show up at work every day. In fact, according to the National Coalition Against…
This Coca-Cola Executive May Be Liberia’s Next President
What would you expect one of BLACK ENTERPRISE’s Most Powerful Executives to do after retirement? Well, if that professional is Alexander Benedict Cummings Jr., the…
‘Girls Trip’ PR Exec Explains Why We Shouldn’t Look to Hollywood to Tell Our Stories
As the executive vice president and chief creative officer of Cashmere Agency, Ryan Ford is behind public relations, social media, and experiential activations for Hollywood…
Mastering Sales: Overcome Prospects’ Objections Like a Pro
Objections during a sales pitch happen all the time and they are not necessarily bad things in the world of sales. If your prospect has…
Former NFL Star Turned Investor Dhani Jones Gets Extreme in Season 2 of ‘Adventure Capitalists’
Thrill-seekers and risk-takers rejoice: season two of CNBC’s Adventure Capitalists premieres tonight and it promises to raise the stakes as three brave, all-star American athletes face extreme…