Shining Bright: A Vision for Black Women and Girls

I hope to build a lucrative beauty and lifestyle brand for Black women and women of color. Why? Because we deserve a platform that truly reflects our beauty and essence. My version of self-care includes doing the internal work—working on myself continuously. It’s not just a moment or a day; it’s a lifelong process, a life’s work.

I am coming into my own and learning to stand by my business authentically. It’s interesting how everyone wants Black women to twist themselves for everyone else, but don’t want us to be ourselves and mind our own business. I always wonder what would happen if Black women said to society, “You know what, get somebody else to do it?” What would the world become? I often think about the trajectory of our future. My mind constantly works on solving problems, envisioning a lucrative future for us and young girls.

This might seem out of alignment with the rest of the world, and that’s okay. I imagine a world where Black women can flex big and glow bright in our own way. As a Black woman, I’m always rooting for us. I want to see us shine, win, and support the younger women coming up behind us. In a society that tries to hold us back, we still shine. We are truly special, and we deserve the great things coming our way. The dynamics, ideas, and contributions we bring to society are seen as transformative. Imagine what we could achieve together, linking arms and working in unison.

For a while, I had to step back and admire us—our uniqueness, our beauty in all its forms. Not just among my friends, but in general. Our experiences are unique, and baby, we are IT. I love us, and sis, just know I see you. There’s nothing bland or unseasoned about Black women.

This is why I’m doing it, and I’m doing it unapologetically. It’s time we create a stable table for us, to have a voice in our own existence, to plan for our future, and pave the way for the young girls coming up behind us. We can change this for us. We can choose a different path.

To all my Black women, I SEE YOU SIS. Keep shining ✨