At BlkWomenHustle, it’s our mission to recognize Black Women refining the status quo, shifting culture, and making history. With this inaugural list, we are proud to honor the new catalysts exuding passion, ingenuity, and progression through their contributions to society.
As industry disruptors and change agents, they are committed to developing innovative products, services, content, platforms, and technology, while creating space and opportunities for fellow Black Women to thrive. We are inspired by their leadership, and their accomplishments have laid the foundation for entrepreneurial generations to come.
Making this list is more than just an accolade. It speaks to the immense impact these women have left on their communities and the direction of our futures as Black Women entrepreneurs, professionals, and creatives. Across multiple industries where every move and connection matters, these are the women to watch and know.
Here are BlkWomenHustle’s 20 Black Women Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2022:
1. Natalie Gullatt
BLACK MARKETERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (BMAA)
Natalie Gullatt is a marketing leader in Atlanta, GA who sought out a network of marketers who looked like her, to feel empowered and get advice without getting judged or held back as a novice. While she loved networking in the spaces she found, she still wanted to find a space for marketing specifically. In May 2017, she started a small Black Marketers, digital networking group, through the app GroupMe.
Now, Black Marketers Association of America (BMAA) is officially the very first Black Marketers organization set out to celebrate and empower Black Marketers for success. From a small digital group to two online communities, a website, executive board, various partners, and multiple events, Natalie is the visionary leading an organization and movement that will transform the marketing industry and create countless opportunities for Black professionals.
LinkedIn: Natalie Gullatt
Instagram: @blackmarketers
Website: www..blackmarketers.org
2. Charlenia Snider
THEE GOAL SLAYER
Award-winning serial entrepreneur, author, and woman of faith Charlenia Snider leads thousands in ministry and business as “Thee Goal Slayer”. She is the fierce Brand and Business Consultant helping millennial women launch, grow, and sustain profitable businesses through income strategy sessions and marketable branding. She is the Founder and Head Curator in charge of the Goal Slayers Tribe, a membership community built to uplift, share, and network with like-minded women from around the world.
Her community offers a safe space to collaborate while inviting new ideas and opportunities that will allow women to create the success they want by developing goal-specific strategies. If you know Charlenia, you know that she enjoys empowering every believer through motivational words of wisdom and challenging them all to take it Up A Notch!
Facebook: @theegoalslayer
Instagram: @theegoalslayer
Website: www.charleniasnider.com
3. Jessica M. Williams
THE JOB SNATCHER
Known as the Résumé Finesser and Job Snatcher, Jessica M. Williams is revolutionizing human resources as we know it. She launched JMW Career Consultant to empower professionals to SNATCH a seat at the table or BREAK it! Over the span of 4 years, Jessica has equipped 1,000+ professionals to find their power, chase their dreams, and retain an average of $50,000 in salary increases, sign-on bonuses, and equity options.
Her forward-thinking strategies have created the equitable space that corporate has been missing for far too long. Jessica’s industry shift has constructed meaningful pathways for candidates continues to challenge the status quo, reduce stigmas, and shatter glass ceilings one by one.
LinkedIn: JMW Career Consultant Jessica Williams
Instagram: @jmwcareerconsultant
Website: jmwcareerconsultant.com
4. Dr. Evingerlean Hudson
EVINGERLEAN WORLDWIDE
Dr. Evingerlean (Eve) Hudson is the Founder and Chief Strategist of Evingerlean Worldwide®—an entity created to empower first-generation scholars and graduates across the globe. Raised by a single mother in a low-socioeconomic household, she became a first-generation college graduate, earning a Ph.D. at the age of 28.
Today, Dr. Eve is an entrepreneur, international speaker, podcast host, and author that has touched and transformed the lives of thousands through her work and First-Gen enterprise. Closing in on 100k downloads across 85 countries, Dr. Eve’s show The First-Gen Lounge inspires, empowers, and uplifts first-generation graduates as they navigate life and entrepreneurship. Expanding her empire, she launched The First-Gen Shop in 2021, offering apparel that speaks to the masses she consistently inspires and empowers.
Dr. Eve is the advocate answering the call and leading a legacy of first generation students and entrepreneurs who will make a measurable impact that will soon be felt around the world.
LinkedIn: Eve Hudson, PhD
Instagram: @evehudsonphd
Website: www.evingerleanworldwide.com
5. Kim Morris
WOMB-CENTERED COACH | YONIVERSITY ONLINE TRAINING ACADEMY™
Over the last decade, Master Energy Healer, Mindfulness Meditation Practitioner, and Intuitive Life Path Guide Kim Morris has guided hundreds of women through the processes of tapping into their innate abilities and powers to self-healing. In her own healing process from ovarian cyst, Menorrhagia, and severe anemia, Kim began practicing alternative healing methods that led to a 15+ year journey of researching, studying, and applying the science of plant-based medicines, cognitive therapy, and wombology methods.
Kim is the founder of Yoniversity Online Training Academy™ , a collective sisterhood passionate about dismantling a system that allows silent sufferings to flourish like it’s an actual business. Her zone of genius is activating transformation in the lives of others through the wisdom of her experiences. Kim’s personal mission remains to reach women globally, enlighten their paths to natural healing, and guide them into a total life transformation.
Facebook: yoniversity.us
Instagram: @yoniversityonlineacademy wombcenteredcoaching
Website: yoniversity.us
6. Nardos Alemayehu
DIGITAL MARKETING & STORYTELLING STRATEGIST
Nardos Alemayehu is a remarkable Digital Marketing and Storytelling Strategist who has developed brands from Ghana, to Colombia, to the U.S., and beyond. Her journalism background opened the door to consulting, granting opportunities to create space and provide the tools for you to tell your own story, rather than telling it for you.
Nardos left corporate marketing for a role at ParsonsTKO as their internal digital marketing arm to support nonprofits. She’s held roles as a powerhouse brand strategist for Black-owned businesses like She Grows It, LLC based in West Africa and InnerPeace.OuterGlow based in Atlanta.
Savvy journalism and media production skills led Nardos to the world of online courses in her latest venture, Umoja Digital. This groundbreaking move serves as a digital locker of micro-courses detailing Black history that spans from the African continent, across the entire diaspora. In 2022, she will release Dear Black Woman, her first independent feature-length documentary film designed to dispel the myths behind being a successful Black Woman.
As an extension of the production, she launched the online series “Dear Black Woman, You Are Worthy”, leading transparent discussions about entrepreneurship, self-love, and the many experiences that only resonate with us. Through her artistic expressions, Nardos is set to present the film and series as a visual representation of the affirmations we needed when we were younger, written in the form of an open letter to young Black girls about their future.
Instagram: @nardos_alemayehu
Website: Umoja Digital
Booking: Work with Nardos
7. Janeen Anderson
LUVJOY STUDIOS
Becoming one of South Carolina’s most prominent photographers and yoga instructors for melanated women, Janeen Anderson is the Founder of LUVJOY Studios Photography and LUVJOY Studios Yoga and Wellness. Grounded in confidence, love, and joy, she has enabled growing entrepreneurs and influencers to visually connect to their ideal clients, while embodying mindfulness and the essence of their brands. Her intentional practices set the stage for a conscious experience in branding, photography, and wellness.
Pairing her wealth of knowledge and 10+ years of experience in the industry, Janeen’s latest role as a Lead Yoga Instructor guides and heals others through life-changing experiences that call them to a higher purpose with deeper meaning. Through a Humanistic and Eastern Psychology approach, Janeen’s yoga and wellness classes and coaching fosters increased relaxation, self-awareness, compassion, and inner peace while strengthening the body and mind of melanated women across the country.
Instagram: @luvjoystudios @luvjoyyoga
Website: luvjoystudios.com
8. Anita Mitchell
NOIRE ESCAPES
Known as the Elevated Escape Specialist, Anita Mitchell is the Founder and Owner of Noire Escapes, an award-winning travel company dedicated to providing elevated escape experiences. Through her global, interactive community of wanderlusters, thousands of melanated millennials experience luxurious, international travel as an essential form of selfcare.
Anita’s latest venture at Travel Is D’new Black offers transparent insights, deals, and more to prepare for travel experiences around the world. As an established author, Anita’s book “Adulting to Travel” has served as an in-depth guide for free and affordable travel. As she takes off, become a part of the experience for the upcoming 2022-2023 destinations to Jamaica, South Africa, Ghana, and Dubai.
Instagram: @noireescapes_
Website: noireescapes.com
9. Nantale Muwonge
BLACK GIRL PR
Award-winning Marketing Strategist Nantale Muwonge is the game-changing founder of Black Girl PR. Launching after the pandemic hit, the pressure of the moment forced her to get serious about her purpose, quit corporate America, and focus on supporting Black womxn who are creating generational wealth instead.
Utilizing her background in media, digital marketing, and PR, Nantale managed to secure results for clients across multiple industries with an innovative system proven to generate publicity and media coverage. In just a short time after taking on entrepreneurship, Nantale’s work has been awarded and recognized by prominent outlets, speaking to the impact she’s making as a phenomenon in the PR industry.
Instagram: @blackgirlpr
Website: blackgirlpr.com
Twitter: @blackgirlpr
10. Shequeta L. Smith
SHERO COMICS
Former Fortune 500 Marketer turned multi-media entrepreneur Shequeta L. Smith has cleared the table and pulled up plenty of seats for minority women in the process. She left corporate America and began building a comic book empire through Shero Comics to create space for minority women in the industry, along with an all-female comic con, SheroCon, and the Shero Universe documentary.
Shequeta disrupted the male dominated space after years of discrimination and a lack of inclusivity faced in attempts to highlight our stories in the film and comic book industries. Her company has led the charge to make room for minority women to tell our stories freely and authentically in the comic book universe. Shequeta’s movement is only the start to filling the void that has failed women far too long and opens the door to the Shero Universe— a not so far away place where PINK IS POWER!
Instagram: @sherocomics
Website: sherocomics.com
11. Aneshai Smith
GO SEE THE CITY
Tech startup founder Aneshai Smith is the marketing visionary behind Go See The City. In the middle of the pandemic, she launched the coupon app in Orange County, FL that has become the groundbreaking solution for local businesses, events, and opportunities.
Designed with economic growth in mind during a pivotal time for businesses, her app connects mobile and remote businesses with their desired target markets to offer discounts, invitations, and incentives. Its structure and in-depth analytics have proven to increase foot traffic for local businesses, creating the financial shift many businesses needed at a critical time in their operations. While she’s just getting started, Aneshai looks to partner with other municipalities nationwide in the near future.
Instagram: @goseethecity
Facebook: Go See the City
Website: goseethecity.com
12. Quinn Conyers
EXPERT EMCEE & PUBLIC SPEAKER
Master Moderator and Event Emcee Quinn Conyers is captivating audiences worldwide with her signature E-Factor— Energy, Engagement, and Excitement. Leveraging her talents, she has curated robust experiences and expansive opportunities for fellow entrepreneurs to learn and grow their businesses. Quinn’s pitch skills granted her second round audition opportunities on ABC’s Shark Tank and secured a $300,000 deal with Daymond John for her clients.
Her facilitation enables audiences to magnify their messages and exude executive presence to confidently speak and pitch. Using her energetic aura and profound leadership to transform lives and experiences, Quinn is a prominent voice and a force to be reckoned with on stage and behind the mic.
Instagram: @quinn.conyers
LinkedIn: Quinn Conyers
Website: quinnconyers.com
13. Ja’Net Adams
DEBT SUCKS UNIVERSITY
Ja’Net Adams is the Global Money Expert creating a debt-free lifestyle for audiences around the world as an International Speaker, Author, and CEO of EMACK Consulting. After accumulating thousands of dollars in debt, she decided to turn her financial pain into purpose through action. In two years, she eliminated her $50,000 debt after creating intentional principles that would soon change the lives of thousands as a new venture, Debt Sucks University.
Ja’Net elevates employee engagement for corporations, and instructs students of higher education institutions on reducing their debt to participate in the economy shortly after graduation. With inimitable systems and financial education, Ja’Net continues positioning others to overcome debt, financial loss, and generational poverty to obtain the financial freedom they deserve.
Instagram: @janetadamsspeak
LinkedIn: Ja’Net Adams
Website: debtsucksuniversity.com
14. Libryia Jones
THE REMOTE WORK QUEEN
Libryia Jones is The Remote Work Queen and Future of Work Advocate who led the charge of working from home long before the pandemic. Her unorthodox approach created opportunities for digital nomads to travel the globe for a year, obtain jobs with little experience, and work from anywhere in the world doing what they love.
Libryia leads a community of 21,000 Wandering Moms, teaching women how to land remote jobs, secure paid relocation, and thrive in remote environments. As a remote work visionary, there are no limits on Libryia’s mission to be the gateway for 10,000 moms to land remote jobs, show up for their families, and pursue their dreams of living on their own terms.
LinkedIn: Libryia Jones, PMP, ACP
Website: libryiajones.com
15. Michelle Blue
THE JOURNEY WITH BLUE
Michelle Blue is the Media Personality, Digital Creator, and Host of The Journey with Blue, an eminent talk show curating conscious conversations and coaching for women. Her show features influential guests sharing spiritual, successful, and mindset principles that empower women to step into their power, take the leap, and create the lives and businesses of their dreams. Notable guests include Danielle Leslie of Course from Scratch, Brandice Daniel of Harlem’s Fashion Row, and Netflix Filmmaker Renae Bluitt.
Expanding her notoriety as a trained coach, Michelle advises women along the ‘Journey’ with her signature Take the Leap with Blue coaching program to produce results and revenue for early stage entrepreneurs. Getting her start to entrepreneurship, she founded Bené, a luxury scarf company sponsoring tuition, supplies, and uniforms for young Ghanaian girls. Michelle delivers on her established honor as a “top Black-owned business changing the world” through her commitment to sharing experiences, lessons, and sacrifices in every unforgettable conversation.
Instagram: @themichelleblue
Website: thejourneywithblue.com
16. Keontá Ramsey
ELOQUENCE UNLIMITED
Keontá Ramsey is the Chief Content Strategist, Communication Guru, & Copywriting Queen using masterful wordplay and intuitive quick wit to create the most compelling and captivating pieces of writing for clients internationally. From beautifully detailed biography statements to results-driven résumés and investor-ready business plans, her full-service copywriting agency Eloquence Unlimited has lived up to its name by delivering endlessly elegant, persuasive, and articulate copy for budding business owners, generational thought leaders, and purpose-driven change agents. Keontá’s writing services have secured 6-figure job offers, thousands of dollars in scholarship and grant funding, promotions, increased conversions, and more for her global clientele.
As an entertaining speaker and presenter, Keontá also engages with diverse audiences, sharing her innovative perspective on life, leadership, and professionalism. She serves her community as a member of the Board of Directors for Race4Achievement, a Charleston, SC 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and the entire community.
It is no surprise that Keontá has turned her passions as a skilled communicator into a rewarding career, with countless opportunities to advise the most gifted businessmen and women on the best ways to address their audience articulately. Firmly placing purpose before profits, it is Keontá’s mission to elevate the way the world communicates, one client at a time.
Instagram: @eloquenceunlimited @kesoloquent
Website: eloquenceunlimited.com
17. Amber Owens
BRANDFELT ACTIVATION
Amber Owens, known as Amber the Activator, is the Strategist, Founder, and CEO of BrandFelt Activation. Her company turns offers into signature experiences for companies to diversify revenue, attract new clients, and secure partnerships. Amber’s extensive marketing and advertising experience led to executing profitable campaigns for top Fortune 500 companies and distinguished brands.
Mastering the art of cultivating relationships, she also serves as the Director of Partnerships for Black Marketers Association of America (BMAA). Her strategic event execution resulted in recognition as the #1 event strategist for brands ready to take center stage and build a profitable platform. Amber’s momentous portfolio and exceptional honors are proof that unwavering faith and perseverance will lead you to defy odds and activate the life of your dreams.
Instagram: @ambertheactivator
Website: ambertheactivator.com
18. Aiyana Ishmael
CULTURE WRITER
Aiyana Ishmael is the award-winning journalist setting editorials ablaze in some of the world’s most renowned publications. Her accomplishments as a culture writer have redefined the future of beauty and fashion, giving way to a promising media career. Graduating from FAMU with a robust portfolio including Essence, Poynter, and Refinery29, she has taken on a new venture as an Editorial Assistant with Teen Vogue.
Aiyana expanded her media profile as the host and producer of the ingenious podcast Black Fat Fashion, discussing the personal and professional journeys at the intersections between being Black, fat, and into fashion. In her mission to ignite conversations that create change through storytelling, Aiyana has made one thing perfectly clear— her impact will be an industry game-changer that will go down in history.
Twitter: @aiyanaish
Instagram: @aiyanaish
Website: aiyanaishmael.com
19. Jasmine Gibson
MIOCOA STRATEGIES | BLACK WOMEN MARKETERS
Jasmine Gibson is the Chief Marketing Officer, Founder, and CEO of Miocoa Strategies, a marketing agency for Black Women business owners and nonprofits supporting initiatives that impact Black families. She leverages her expertise to build community, increase brand awareness, and accelerate profits to make 5-figure months a reality for her clients. Jasmine strengthened her impact with the launch of Black Women Marketers, the membership community empowering Black Women to take up space in the marketing industry, develop their skills, and get paid their worth.
As a social justice advocate, she has led events in support of racial equity, civil rights, and organized the Elevation Awards in a philanthropic effort to financially support improved outcomes in the city of Baltimore. With a flaming passion for digital marketing and advocacy, Jasmine unapologetically champions Black Women, and their professional advancement will always remain at the core of her brands.
Instagram: @strategistjas @blackwomenmarketers
Website: miocoa.com blackwomenmarketers.com
20. Rachel Gibbs
GIBBS FINANCIAL FITNESS | HIGHER ACCESS CAPITAL
Rachel Gibbs the Certified Financial Educator who left corporate and a Big Four accounting firm on a mission to educate communities on financial literacy. Breaking the cycles that have plagued families around the world, she launched Gibbs Financial Fitness to aid others in developing financial plans and stronger relationships with money. Since its inception, Rachel has served thousands through entity formation, business credit, tax preparation, and life insurance.
Rachel recently launched the consulting firm and latest funding solution for small businesses, Higher Access Capital. Her company’s contemporary approach pairs businesses with expert funding advisors and alternative funding resources that secures up to $500,000 in capital. Rachel is a true financial literacy powerhouse in an instrumental role that will continue closing the generational wealth gap for years to come.
Instagram: @finlitrachel
Website: gibbsfinancialfitness.com
8 Responses
This list is fire! You all just introduced me to some new amazing girl bosses to follow.
Thank you so much! These women are phenomenal, so yes, please connect with them.
Wow! This list of women is phenomenal! Love seeing such a variety of businesses and industries represented. Definitely will be checking out each and everyone of these businesses!
Thank you! They are truly phenomenal. Please do connect with them!
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Thank you! Welcome to our community
What an outstanding list of powerhouse women!
Thank you Ajia!
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