Roderick Batson is brillantly proving that ability not disability defines the workforce.Houston-based CEO, serial entrepreneur, and philanthropist Roderick Batson is building more than businesses he’s building bridges. Through ventures like Howdy Homemade Ice Cream and Helping Heroes Staffing, Batson has made inclusive hiring for people with special needs the centerpiece of his entrepreneurial identity. Inspired…
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Few couples can say they have built something as layered and lasting as what Da Brat and Judy Harris-Duprat have created together. The hip hop icon and the beauty mogul have been candid about the work it takes to sustain a thriving relationship while also operating as business partners, and their new book, The Way…
Bruce Bruce makes a fearless Netflix comeback with ‘I Ain’t Playing’.
Few comedians can claim the kind of staying power that Bruce Bruce has built over decades in the game. From cracking up co-workers on the Frito-Lay floor to commanding sold-out arenas across the country, the Atlanta-bred funnyman has never chased the spotlight — he’s let God lead him to it. Now, after more than a…
Dennis Reed turns “South West High” into a Detroit masterpiece.
Dennis Reed is no stranger to building worlds from scratch. With more than 50 films under his belt and over 15 years in the game, the writer, director and executive producer has carved out a reputation for relentless productivity and Detroit-rooted storytelling. Now, he is stepping into a new chapter with South West High, a…
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Lateshia Pearson has built an empire on empowering others, but this season of Belle Collective reveals her most challenging assignment yet: empowering herself. The entrepreneur, empowerment leader and driving force behind the Belle Collective brand is stepping into a new chapter that requires courage, vulnerability and what she calls “self-permission.” As the show returns for…
How Da Brat and Judy share their fearless blueprint for lasting love
Hip-hop icon Da Brat and beauty mogul Jessica “Judy” Harris-Dupart have built a partnership rooted in honesty, growth and unshakeable commitment. Their love story—once a casual industry friendship—has evolved into a powerful example of what accountability, vulnerability and intentional communication can look like in real time. Now, through their new book The Way Love Goes,…