Ronne Brown, who was once a teenage mom who used to work as a janitor, completely turned her life around and is now a millionaire entrepreneur, branding expert, and founder and CEO of Girl CEO. She has successfully broken stereotypes and she has been inspiring others to never lose sight of their goals despite what everybody is saying.
"I think every transformation starts with a decision. Once you make a decision and you're committed to transformation, nothing can stop you," Ronne told Forbes. "I made the decision that I was not going to be another statistic and that I was going to prove to everyone that just because you have children, you're not a failure. Just because you're a teen mom doesn't mean you cannot become successful."
At one point in her life, Ronne was a single mother of 2 kids and pregnant while working as a janitor. When she has been fired once again that time, Ronne decided it was the last time she would let anyone take away her source of income to provide for her children.
Brown started making her own products such as hair care products, candles, makeup, and any other items and then selling them on Facebook. She used the experiences she got from working for others to creating her own successful company through social media. Eventually, she launched herself as Ronne B., an internationally-recognized branding expert, entrepreneur, professional speaker, and author.
Ronne is now earning a 7-figure salary and she was able to achieve her goal without any formal training or business education. What pushed her to achieve more is when she realized the lack of information and resources for new female entrepreneurs. She is paying it forward with her online educational platform, Girl CEO, which helps women become new CEOs and reach similar success.
Ronne is also an author who wrote a best-selling book entitled From Mopping Floors to Making Millions on Instagram: 5 Steps to Building an Online Brand.
For more information, visit her official web sites at RonneB.com and GirlCEOinc.com.

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By C. Beasley, founder of the Prison Reform Project

Kim Kardashian has no doubt been a major asset in bringing national attention to prison reform and wrongful convictions in the Black community and has been very successful in negotiating the release of several inmates from prison. However, her method must be constructively critiqued.

Although she does seem to sincerely care about the people that she is helping, she is actually hurting them in a way.

How? Well, the main method that she uses to get people released from prison is by working with a team of lawyers to get these inmates what is called a sentence reduction. This means that a person who may be serving 10 years or more in prison now only has to serve perhaps 2-4 years. However, the disadvantage in doing this is that person is ultimately admitting guilt and will still have the charges on his or her record even if they are innocent of the crime.
What Kim Kardashian does is not anything like a full pardon that would fully free the person from the crime. Even more, she seems to be doing very little to help these people file lawsuits so that they can be awarded millions of dollars to compensate for the years of their lives that they lost – not to mention the pain and suffering they dealt with.
While she is to be commended for what she does do, she must also be criticized for not fully using her status and her wealth to truly free these wrongfully convicted persons – not just from prison – but from being slaves to the system when they get out of prison.
In many cases that were not handled by Kim Kardashian, innocent Black men and women who were wrongfully convicted have been able to get millions of dollars in settlements from the city and/or the District Attorney’s office.
Many incarcerated individuals, after being released from prison, struggle to get a well-paying job and re-adapt to society as returning citizens. Even more, many of them deal with issues such as homelessness, lack of family support, and mental health illnesses like PTSD. In such cases, a monetary settlement would not necessarily solve all of these problems, but it would certainly help.
If Kim Kardashian, Meek Mills, and other celebrities that care about prison reform would focus more on this particular issue, it would be the absolute best way to really help Black and brown people in these situations. Freedom without economic compensation is a crime in and of itself.
C. Beasley is the founder and director of PrisonReform.com and JobsForExFelons.com. He himself was incarcerated for more than 20 years in a state prison. Contact him at 213-880-1341 or [email protected]

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Jon Gosier, Founder and CEO of FilmHedge, is being recognized for driving innovation in Atlanta – disrupting how finance, media, and technology intersect. His cross-industry expertise as a serial entrepreneur, investor, author, and screenwriter uniquely positions him to lead the transformation of media financing in a scalable way so it is more accessible and equitable. He recognized long ago that media investing is broken.

To get projects financed, creators depend almost solely upon relationships, so they have to spend a lot of time networking to get into the right room and in front of the right people; for investors, there isn’t the transparency and efficiency that is needed to build investor confidence, practices that exist in almost every other sector.

However, FilmHedge is revolutionizing the business model of investing in media and making the process more objective. The Atlanta-based company provides fixed-interest loans and lines of credit to finance media productions through a technology-driven process. Their process increases transparency, reduces fraud, increases efficiency for investors, and creates an access point to capital for creators to access quickly and that doesn’t rely upon their own relationships in the industry.
“At Filmhedge, we are dramatically rethinking media finance,” Gosier said. “We like to think we’re building a new financial operating system for Hollywood.”
“Being nominated for this award is humbling and energizing,” said Gosier. “Sparking change in FinTech and film can create sustainable opportunities in our community, and that is exactly what FilmHedge is doing as we scale up and revolutionize this industry.”
Gosier has been a part of the city’s emergence as a technology and media hub for some time. He began his career working on Tyler Perry’s first movie as a director which was filmed in Georgia, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, and shortly thereafter joined Tyler Perry Studios at its inception in Atlanta.
Atlanta has become a destination for inexpensive film production because of generous tax credits designed to bolster the industry locally, leading to many short-term jobs being created to work on these projects. The financing behind these films comes from cities like Los Angeles or New York, so that is where many decisions are made. FilmHedge impacts investors and creators everywhere, but it keeps decision-making in Atlanta. The company intends to hire 20 people locally this year.
“The equity held in movies, the back-end royalties, and the interest held in loans is money that stays local, enabling us to create long-term, high-paying jobs in Georgia,” said Gosier.
Jon has also created several other successful companies including the Atlanta-based production studio Southbox Entertainment. His investment portfolio and the companies he has founded have dramatically reshaped the entertainment industry.
He is the only Black nominee for Atlanta Inno’s 2021 Fire Awards, FinTech Category. The winner will be announced in August.
Learn more about FilmHedge at FilmHedge.com
For press inquiries, contact 703-785-4358 and [email protected]

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A small apartment turned into more than living quarters for two homegrown entrepreneurs. It was the setting for a million-dollar enterprise that today is changing how Black men groom and view self-care. Evan Alexander Grooming is now an inspiring movement towards empowerment and confidence with the underlying message that dreams are attainable for Black entrepreneurs, but let’s rewind to the start.

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Joseph Evans III, a former real estate executive, and Brandon Patton, a former marketing professional and social media influencer, noticed the lack of men’s skincare and grooming resources for Black men. Brandon had done his homework and had started a YouTube platform (BlackMensBeard) where he discussed and shared tips on men’s issues, including educating men of color on the fundamentals of growing a healthy and attractive beard.
With research in hand and personal knowledge, the duo started Evan Alexander Grooming (a derivative of Joseph’s last name and Brandon’s child’s name), a men’s fine grooming line from the ground up. Joseph would eventually leave his real estate position to devote full-time to the company, with both of them saving enough money to survive for a year without depending on company funds.
Beginning with a team of six, they focused on all elements of the business, from branding, marketing, and social media to shipping, ordering materials, and working with manufacturers.
The overall hard work of the team in multiple areas greatly supported their achievements. Each team member brought their expertise to the business.
• The in-house videographer and social media manager helped to accelerate content and ad presence significantly• Content creation was a driving factor that increased global reach, utilizing platforms and networks such as Facebook, YouTube (over 20 million views), Instagram, and GQ (formerly Gentleman's Quarterly)
• The customer service team delivered a personalized customer experience, providing beard and skincare tips and looking at photos to determine possible remedies to customer concerns
The team was in place. Now, onto the next step.
What Will the Neighbors Say?
Imagine what the neighbors thought when they saw 18-wheelers coming to the apartment to drop off several pallets of raw materials (not an everyday occurrence in your average apartment complex!). Multiple daily deliveries and traffic going in and out of the residence made a few people skeptical about the happenings.
So what was in those boxes and containers? Why hundreds of gallons of oils, such as grapeseed and jojoba oils, in addition to hundreds of pounds of yellow beeswax, coconut oils, and shea butter, of course! The amount prompted the team to meet drivers at an agreed-upon location and load their vehicles with products and raw materials just to be able to navigate the quantities.
The team made room for all the deliveries by doing some quick rearranging. The piano, dining room table, and living room sets were replaced with racks, products, and shipping boxes. All equipment and materials were put on wheels to swap space for video content creation and ads. The kitchen became a makeshift laboratory.
Joseph and Brandon are quick to give a shout-out to the property management company and their neighbors for being so understanding and patient as they made their dreams come true.
With hundreds of thousands of dollars of inventory and raw materials now stored in their apartment, it was the start of bigger and better things ahead. They made their first $1 million and things continued to grow.
What Does Grooming Have to Do With Empowerment?
Joseph and Brandon are entrepreneurs and thought leaders within the Black community. Their motto: Show up with confidence and don’t settle for anything less.
As a Black-owned business, they invest in educating and empowering the community. They know fine grooming isn’t just about products but also building the success of their counterparts. They encourage their users to operate at their highest potential.
It was more than time to change the perception of grooming for a diverse range of hair and skin, creating a line just for melanin skin and hair. Evan Alexander Grooming was just the beginning.
The duo has started a Facebook Group (Black Men’s Beard VIP) that dispels stereotypes about Black men with beards, sharing self-care tips with a dose of self-love included. Caring for your beard, skin, and hair is admired and encouraged with this group. It keeps the conversation about what is important to Black males. Their platform provides research, guidance, and lifestyle content for men globally who are committed to standing out in the way they look, dress, and maintain their appearance.
Through extensive research and testing, the brand has determined the most effective ingredients for the line of rich nourishing fine grooming products. The collection includes an organic leave-in beard conditioner, face scrub, all-natural deodorant, and non-GMO hair supplements designed to enhance the health, quality, and appearance of men of color.
Don’t Be Afraid to Bet on Yourself
Some of the biggest takeaways from Joseph and Brandon’s journey are the importance of teamwork, dreaming big, and feeling supported.
“Both Brandon and I sincerely feel that dreams are attainable with the right motivation, planning, and community support,” said Joseph. “We are eternally grateful to have grown our business with the help of a strong team behind us. We are accomplishing our personal goals and doing fulfilling work. We weren’t afraid to bet on ourselves and it’s paid off in many ways. Our vision was not executed alone. Our teamwork made the dream work.”
For more information and/or to purchase products from Evan Alexander Grooming, visit EvanAlexanderGrooming.com
Also, be sure to follow the brand on Instagram @EvanAlexanderGrooming

Trey Brown, a 15-year old CEO who was awarded a $25,000 grant from music mogul and entrepreneur Diddy, has opened the 2nd store of his own clothing line called SPERGO.

The new store, located in Washington, DC's Pentagon City Mall, comes just a few months after he opened his first physical store in Philadelphia. Brown started establishing physical stores after Diddy gave him a $25,000 grant when they appeared together on The Ellen DeGeneres Show last year.

In 2018, Brown founded SPERGO wherein he invested the $178 he got as a gift for his 12th birthday. He started creating t-shirts with a simple logo of the brand and eventually expanded to include hoodies, sweatsuits, boxer briefs, bags, and other clothing and accessories for men, women, and children.
A year after his launch, he already sold $40,000 worth of the clothing. Most recently, he also partnered with Philadelphia 76ers' Buy Black program that aims to support local Black businesses. Along with these expansions, the brand is expected to earn $2 million this year.
"I started SPERGO three years ago, and I would never have imagined that I would be officially stamped a 76ers partner by my home basketball team," Brown told Baller Alert.