2018, IMPACT Magazine honored innovator Monique Rodriquez, the CEO and cofounder of Mielle Organics. Founded in 2014 by CEO Monique Rodriguez, Mielle Organics is a popular Black-founded, woman-led global beauty brand that is rooted in natural ingredients. With a heavy emphasis on incorporating healthier ingredients as its “root to results,” Mielle Organics’ collection of beauty products is designed for Black women. Their products can be found in more than 100,000 stores across the U.S. in
December 27, 2022
Black Owned Electric Vehicle Charging Startup SparkCharge Raised $30 Million From Investors With Subscribers In 121 Cities
SparkCharge is on a journey to change the way the world charges electric vehicles. Their charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) network, along with their mobile app Currently, enables EV owners to charge whenever and wherever they want. “We are super excited to bring mobile charging and charging as a service (CaaS) to the next level.” shared Josh Aviv, SparkCharge CEO, and founder. “It’s exactly what is needed right now for America to catch up with electrification of transportation.
December 24, 2022
Utah Jazz Chief Experience Officer Andrea Williams To Be Honored At The Women Of IMPACT Brunch During NBA Allstar Weekend
Andrea Williams was appointed the Chief Experience Officer for the Utah Jazz in November of 2021. In this newly created position, Andrea is responsible for focusing on the delivery of world-class experiences for guests, partners and employees of the organization. Prior to joining the Jazz, Andrea served as Chief Operating Officer for the College Football Playoff. In her role, Williams was responsible for managing the national championship game and all affiliated events. She joined the CFP staff in
December 21, 2022
Claudine Gay Is Named The First Black President At Harvard University: The Second Woman
According to the Associated Press, Harvard University announced Thursday that Claudine Gay will become its 30th president, making her the first Black person and the second woman to lead the Ivy League school. Gay, who is currently a dean at the university and a democracy scholar, will become president July 1. She replaces Lawrence Bacow, who is stepping down and has said he wanted to spend more time with family. “This is crazy, right?” a
December 18, 2022
Former WNBA Player And Texas A&M Coach Sydney Carter To Be Honored At Women Of IMPACT Brunch During NBA Allstar Weekend
Some things are just in you from birth! It encapsulates you to where it is what you eat, sleep, and breathe. That’s exactly the case for Sydney Carter with her passion for basketball! Sydney began playing on the boys basketball team at her local YMCA. As time went on, she noticed her passion for the game and continued on to play for her high school team which garnered the attention of Coach Gary Blair at
December 12, 2022
Olamide Olowe Of Topicals Is The Youngest Black Woman Ever To Raise A $10 Million Dollar Investment
According to Forbes, Topicals skincare announces a $10 million financing round led by CAVU Consumer Partners. The 26-year-old founder and CEO Olamide Olowe is the youngest Black woman ever to raise more than $2 million in venture funding. Already she was included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2022 for her previous fundraise of $2.6 million. The fastest-growing skincare brand at Sephora, Topicals appeals to Gen-Z consumers through its TikTok and Instagram marketing, eye-catching packaging, and
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the most-awarded Bourbon and American Whiskey of 2019, 2020, and 2021, announced today that its sales exceeded $100 million through October 2022, with an on-track forecast to more than double that total by the end of 2023. In 2021, Uncle Nearest announced it had become the best-selling African American owned and founded spirit brand in history, selling 1.5 million bottles of its sought after super premium whiskey. “When we entered the bourbon market,