For years, “dark skin doesn’t burn” echoed through barbershops and family cookouts, so why bother with sunscreen? But the dusty days of one-note lotion are over. From oil-serum “Sun Drops” to iridescent glitter sticks, brands have unleashed a full-on sun-care revolution.

Tracey Thompson doesn’t care about flash — she cares about fundamentals.
As a partner at VMG Ventures, she’s helping shape the next generation of consumer brands — and she’s not here for vague vision or vanity metrics.

In this sharp, grounded conversation, Tracey shares the actual traits that make a founder fundable, why profitability is back in style, and how to build traction when capital is tight.

If you’ve ever wondered what investors are really thinking, this is the article you need to read.

Muna Ikedionwu isn’t here to hype startups — she’s here to help founders protect their power. As an advisor and investor, she’s demystifying the systems that decide who gets funded, who gets diluted, and who walks away with nothing.

In this candid Q+A, Muna breaks down the real red flags, why soft skills matter more than slides, and how creators of color are reshaping what wealth and ownership actually look like.

💡 Spoiler: Deal flow is in the DMs, and equity is never free.

Olamide Olowe changed the beauty game with Topicals. Now, with Co$t of Doing Business, she’s flipping the investor script — betting on culture, resourcing community-first founders, and rewriting the rules of growth. In our latest interview, she opens up about what she’s watching, what she’s learned, and why the future belongs to the bold.

The inaugural Black Beauty Talks, held in honor of Black History Month, every moment was steeped in purpose and pride.

At the heart of The Black Beauty Club is an unwavering commitment to community. Our mission has always been to foster candid conversations, challenge antiquated beauty norms, and create space where Black culture and experiences take center stage.

Vol. 1 jumpstarts the new year with exclusive conversations featuring some of our favorite beauty enthusiasts. Dive into their unique journeys, explore the ever-evolving beauty landscape through their eyes, and get a sneak peek at the exciting ventures they have planned for the year ahead.

Blake Newby: Breaking News to Breaking Beauty

“I took the first job that would get me to NYC,” Blake recalls. “Hard news was stifling my creativity in so many ways,” she admits, prompting a bold pivot toward her true passion—beauty.