The Hustle and Heart of a Black Woman Entrepreneur
After 5 PM: Reclaiming My Time to Build My Dream
In this blog, a Black woman in a leadership role at her 9-5 reflects on the struggle of pouring more time and energy into her full-time job than her passion-driven...
After 5 PM: Reclaiming My Time to Build My Dream
In this blog, a Black woman in a leadership role at her 9-5 reflects on the struggle of pouring more time and energy into her full-time job than her passion-driven...
Why I Call My Customers “Clients” – The Power o...
At Designs by MTK, we don’t just sell products—we collaborate. Learn why we call our customers “clients” and how this approach fosters empowerment, creativity, and community for Black women entrepreneurs...
Why I Call My Customers “Clients” – The Power o...
At Designs by MTK, we don’t just sell products—we collaborate. Learn why we call our customers “clients” and how this approach fosters empowerment, creativity, and community for Black women entrepreneurs...
Lessons from Two Years as a Small Business Owner
Melinda, owner of Designs by MTK, reflects on the lessons she’s learned after two years as a small business owner. She acknowledges the mistake of starting her business with credit...
Lessons from Two Years as a Small Business Owner
Melinda, owner of Designs by MTK, reflects on the lessons she’s learned after two years as a small business owner. She acknowledges the mistake of starting her business with credit...
Why I Started Designs by MTK: Celebrating and E...
The blog explains why Melinda started Designs by MTK (DBMTK), a brand focused on empowering Black women. She highlights how Black women are often underappreciated and disrespected at work and...
Why I Started Designs by MTK: Celebrating and E...
The blog explains why Melinda started Designs by MTK (DBMTK), a brand focused on empowering Black women. She highlights how Black women are often underappreciated and disrespected at work and...
Setting Boundaries: A Love Letter to Myself and...
The blog post emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries as a Black wife, mom, 9-to-5er, and business owner. Boundaries at work help maintain productivity and peace, while at home they...
Setting Boundaries: A Love Letter to Myself and...
The blog post emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries as a Black wife, mom, 9-to-5er, and business owner. Boundaries at work help maintain productivity and peace, while at home they...
The Social Media Struggle: Marketing as a Black...
Social media is a powerful tool for growing a small, Black-owned business, but as a working mother juggling a 9-5, family responsibilities, and business operations, staying consistent with posting can...
The Social Media Struggle: Marketing as a Black...
Social media is a powerful tool for growing a small, Black-owned business, but as a working mother juggling a 9-5, family responsibilities, and business operations, staying consistent with posting can...