The Hustle and Heart of a Black Woman Entrepreneur

The Pivot
In “The Pivot,” wife, mother, program director, and business owner, Melinda King shares her personal journey navigating career and business changes while balancing a 9–5 job, marriage, and motherhood. This...
The Pivot
In “The Pivot,” wife, mother, program director, and business owner, Melinda King shares her personal journey navigating career and business changes while balancing a 9–5 job, marriage, and motherhood. This...

Why Representation Matters in the Apparel Indus...
This powerful blog post by Melinda King, founder of Designs by MTK, explores why representation in the apparel industry is essential—especially for Black women. Melinda shares how fashion has historically...
Why Representation Matters in the Apparel Indus...
This powerful blog post by Melinda King, founder of Designs by MTK, explores why representation in the apparel industry is essential—especially for Black women. Melinda shares how fashion has historically...

Let Them. Let Me. Let Go: How Mel Robbins’ “Le...
This blog explores Mel Robbins’ “Let Them Theory” from the perspective of a Black woman who is a mom, wife, entrepreneur, and 9-5 employee. It highlights how embracing the idea...
Let Them. Let Me. Let Go: How Mel Robbins’ “Le...
This blog explores Mel Robbins’ “Let Them Theory” from the perspective of a Black woman who is a mom, wife, entrepreneur, and 9-5 employee. It highlights how embracing the idea...

Never Respond to Shade from Trees That Don’t Be...
In the blog post “Never Respond to Shade from Trees That Don’t Bear Fruit,” Melinda—a 43-year-old Black woman, wife, mom, Program Director, and founder of Designs by MTK—shares a personal...
Never Respond to Shade from Trees That Don’t Be...
In the blog post “Never Respond to Shade from Trees That Don’t Bear Fruit,” Melinda—a 43-year-old Black woman, wife, mom, Program Director, and founder of Designs by MTK—shares a personal...

Finding Myself Between the Cracks
In this heartfelt blog post, Melinda, a Black woman juggling life as a wife, mother, full-time program director, and small business owner, shares the emotional toll of trying to “do...
Finding Myself Between the Cracks
In this heartfelt blog post, Melinda, a Black woman juggling life as a wife, mother, full-time program director, and small business owner, shares the emotional toll of trying to “do...

Faith Over Fear: How My Belief Keeps Me Grounde...
This blog highlights the vital role of faith in both the struggles and successes of business ownership. Melinda shares how her belief in God and the guidance of the Holy...
Faith Over Fear: How My Belief Keeps Me Grounde...
This blog highlights the vital role of faith in both the struggles and successes of business ownership. Melinda shares how her belief in God and the guidance of the Holy...