MBE Magazine

Dedicated to the success of minority and women business owners. | https://mbemag.com

MBE magazine examines affirmative action and procurement programs in the public and private sectors and provides in-depth coverage of crucial issues affecting the growth and survival of minority- and woman-owned businesses. Each issue also features the success story of a prominent minority or female entrepreneur whose life and accomplishments may serve as a role model for others.

09/16/2025

BUSINESS REAL TALK with Maja Sly

"My pockets fund my passion. The businesses that are the least sexy make the most money."

After 3 decades in entrepreneurship, here's what she's learned:

• Follow the data, not your feelings
• Strategic pivoting > staying comfortable
• Solve problems = find opportunities
• Scale through systems, not just hustle
• Every failure teaches a profitable lesson

Her advice for new entrepreneurs? "If you only want to make $100K a year, don't be an entrepreneur. It's too much risk for that goal."

She went from beauty chair to million-dollar deals by thinking like a CEO, not just a passionate business owner

Read her full story. >>> http://bit.ly/42nPtVm

Which tip hits different for you? Tell us below!

09/09/2025

You’re not lazy. You’re burned out.

The endless grind, skipped meals, late-night emails… it’s catching up.

Wellness expert Kylie Larson shares simple, science-backed habits that help busy professionals boost energy, focus, and productivity — without adding more to your plate.

Read the full story! http://bit.ly/46etcKU

08/26/2025

From reality TV to real wealth.

LaTisha & Marsau Scott turned the spotlight from OWN’s Love & Marriage: Huntsville into a thriving business empire — and they’re just getting started.

In our exclusive feature, they reveal:

• How they flipped fame into financial freedom
• Why mindset matters more than money
• Their vision for generational wealth & community impact

Get inspired by the power couple blueprint every entrepreneur needs to read.>>> http://bit.ly/4mwGg52

08/19/2025

What if ONE decision could change your entire business?

That’s what happened to Denita Conway, who went from struggling for access to landing Fortune 100 clients. Her story is raw, inspiring, and full of lessons for every entrepreneur chasing growth.

Read her full journey!>>>http://bit.ly/3JC5h01

08/12/2025

$1,000,000.

That’s what Black women lose over their careers because of the pay gap.

And here’s the thing—it’s not just hurting them. It’s hurting businesses.

Civil rights leader Deborah Vagins shares what’s driving this loss and how leaders can close the gap—while boosting profits, retention, and innovation.

This isn’t just about fairness.
It’s about the future of business.

Tap the link to read. http://bit.ly/41uG6CH

08/05/2025

This family-owned coffee company went from small-batch roaster to national supplier.

How? A bold supplier diversity strategy and one game-changing certification.

Today, Gaviña Coffee is brewing in places like American Airlines lounges and Sodexo food services—thanks to their MBE certification and a whole lot of hustle.

If you’re a business owner looking to grow, this story is for you.

Read it here → http://bit.ly/4okOvm9

07/30/2025

Think you need a new logo? You probably don’t.

Most businesses that rush to rebrand end up wasting money—because they never fix what’s actually broken.

Jayne Agency’s framework shows the 10 brand assets that drive growth—and how to find the ones holding you back.

Before you hire a designer, read this → http://bit.ly/4fazoYq

Tag a business owner who needs this.

07/22/2025

Black Americans are projected to lose $18.9 BILLION in wealth under current policies.

But Camelback Ventures is building something powerful in response.
With just $9M in early investment, their founders have generated $365M in impact.

How? Capital, coaching, and a community that actually sees them.
This isn’t charity. It’s strategy.

Visit http://bit.ly/4m8MpnI to read the full story.

Tag a founder who needs to read this.

07/10/2025

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