MBE Magazine

07/02/2025

Real growth doesn’t follow the rules—it rewrites them.
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Necole Parker Has Built The ELOCEN Group Into a Powerhouse in Government Contracting Nearly a decade ago, MBE Magazine introduced readers to the powerhouse b

06/19/2025

“Juneteenth wasn’t the end of struggle—it was the beginning of strategy.”

This year, we’re honoring Juneteenth by talking about what freedom really looks like for Black business owners in 2025.

Spoiler: it’s not just celebration. It’s adaptation. Ownership. Reinvention.
In our latest AMEN Corner piece, we explore how entrepreneurs like you are facing uncertainty—from DEI rollbacks to market shifts—and still choosing to pivot forward.

Read it here and share with someone who’s building boldly:
https://bit.ly/4jVTUNc

06/12/2025

Most people hit pause during uncertainty. But smart founders?

They get laser focused.

In her latest article, Gayle Jennings O’Byrne breaks down why now may be exactly the time to grow—if you do it wisely.

Her favorite move?
The “One-One-One” strategy:
1 product. 1 region. 1 customer.

It’s about simplifying to grow stronger.

Read the full breakdown here: https://bit.ly/3HQIi0m

What’s one part of your business you’d double-down on right now? Comment below!

06/10/2025

Only 3.43% of PR pitches get a response—and no, it’s not because your story isn’t good.

Most founders either pitch too early, pitch too wide, or pitch too generically.
In her debut article, marketing strategist Asha Morton breaks down exactly why most pitches fail—and gives simple, smart fixes that can dramatically increase your chances of getting featured.

Some key takeaways:
• Don’t pitch on Mondays.
• Do an “asset audit” before reaching out.
• Focus on relationship-building, not just media blasting.

If you're trying to get more visibility without hiring a PR agency, this is a must-read.

Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4dX22LW

What’s been your biggest struggle with getting media attention? Comment below!

05/20/2025

Imagine launching a health clinic out of your car.

No budget. No institutional backing. Just heart.

That’s how Dr. Bernadette Lim started Freedom Community Clinic—a now-thriving healing ecosystem in Oakland that’s served more than 7,500 Black, brown, and immigrant residents with free holistic care.

We had the honor of interviewing her for MBE magazine, and the story is… incredible.

She’s not just practicing medicine—she’s redefining it.
And proving that when community leads, healing happens.

👉🏽 Read her full story here: https://bit.ly/3YNB03l

📣 Share if you believe in care built by and for the people.

05/16/2025

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05/13/2025

Imagine going from one storefront to five—without losing your identity.
That’s what Carlos White is helping entrepreneurs do through franchising.

With the right legal strategy, systems, and support, he’s turning small businesses into scalable models—and putting more ownership back into the hands of diverse founders.

📖 Read the feature: https://bit.ly/44B6LjM

Then tell us in the comments: Could your business be franchise-ready?

05/09/2025

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05/08/2025

After being laid off as the primary provider for her family of six, Heather Younger didn’t rush to fix it.

She paused. She processed. And she built a mindset framework that’s helping thousands of professionals navigate setbacks with strength.

In this deeply powerful interview, she shares how to:
✔️ Reframe fear into self-advocacy
✔️ Use journaling to reset your mindset
✔️ Lead yourself when everything feels uncertain

If you’re rebuilding, this article will give you more than strategy—it’ll give you hope.

Drop a 💥 if you’ve ever turned pain into power.

🔗 Read the full piece → https://mbemag.com/articles/from-setback-to-comeback-heather-youngers-framework/