A decade ago, full-time mom Alli Webb noticed a gap in the beauty market: there was nowhere that just focused on blow-drying hair. Now with 70 locations, Drybar is testament to Webb’s motto: Focus on one thing and be the best at it.
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Aden + Anais: Raegan Moya-Jones
Raegan Moya-Jones built Aden + Anais into a $100 million baby blanket empire by bringing Australian cotton muslin blankets to America in 2006.
Cotopaxi: Davis Smith
By his mid-30’s, Davis Smith had co-founded two businesses. The first ended well, but the second was such a disappointment that he wondered if he should even bother trying again. But he did. In 2014, he launched Cotopaxi, an outdoor gear company with two fluffy llamas as mascots and an expressed mission to do good in the world. The brand is now making tens of millions of dollars a year, and Davis hopes that the current pandemic will not slow its ambitions to grow and to give back generously.
Black Women Leaders: Tips for Business Owners
Black women are leading the entrepreneur field with valuable insights from industry experts. Panel discussion features tips and guidance for Black business owners looking to succeed.