Recently, Atlanta was the site for Hope Global Forum to host the first women’s entrepreneurial pitch competition for nationwide upstart businesses. Along with financial institutions MasterCard and Square, the turnout to pitch new and existing ideas was a long-awaited forum. What made it especially timely was MasterCard has recently launched a new initiative based on the United Nations fifth Sustainable …
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J. Prince Adds Author with New Book ‘The Art of Science’ As Proof of What Works
Call James Prince many things: record mogul, boxing manager, mentor, and philanthropist. Now add author to the mix. The man better known as J. Prince has written his first book entitled, “The Art & Science of Respect,” which has sparked interest in how he became one of society’s 21st century influencers. You’d be more familiar with the public accomplishments such …
Read More »‘Hope Global Forum’ Ignites Small Business Entrepreneurs from Successful Industry Leaders in Atlanta
This year’s HOPE Global Forum annual meeting was timely and added not only inspiration but initiative and information for small business owners and entrepreneurs in general. The yearly event never fails to disappoint and is considered the global leader for financial dignity. So it’s not unusual to rub elbows with such luminaries as Bill Clinton, John Hope Bryant (founder, Chairman …
Read More »Comedian JB Smoove Talks Comedy, Lavar Ball and His Greatness Drive
“Comedy is healing. We’re the next wave after the real news.” We caught up to one of the busiest men in comedy JB Smoove @OHSNAPJBSMOOVE where he shared his thoughts on some things on his mind. Although you’ve seen him on the big and small screen and you always crack up at his ability to make us laugh, what we …
Read More »Network of Starrs Foundation “Make It Happen Program” Launches With PAL
The non-profit Network of Starrs Foundation Inc has officially launched the “Make It Happen” program. A panel of entrepreneurs spoke to the 75 kids who are apart of the City of Atlanta Police Athletic League Summer Camp Program (PAL). Photojournalist & freelance photographer Jae Walker, Makeup artist Desires Vamai, dance instructor Terrica Griffin, Deejay Ralow Smith and Multimedia personality & videographer …
Read More »Fashion Queens Reality Star Derek J Shares His Thoughts On Entrepreneurship & Dating In Atlanta
Bravo Tv’s “Fashion Queens” star Derek J hits the red carpet for We Tv’s premiere of Season 2 “Match Made In Heaven”. Tall Boy spoke to Derek J about entrepreneurship, why he chose his career and since it was a dating reality show was he dating anyone. Derek J gave the scoop on it all. Please share like or comment. …
Read More »Benzino Shares His Thoughts On Entrepreneurship & The State Of Hip Hop
Hip hop media executive, record producer and reality star Benzino shared his thoughts on We Tv’s Match Made In Heaven red carpet on how he got the opportunity to be on the reality show Next 15 which airs on TV-One. Benzino also shared his thoughts on the state of hip hop today. Tall Boy had the opportunity to ask him …
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