BUSINESS

Not many 19-year-olds would think about writing a book about money, but then again, not many 12-year-olds start their own business as Ian Brock did, selling cookies to help fund his Dream Hustle Code nonprofit, encouraging young people to pursue opportunities in tech. So, while youthful entrepreneur Brock doesn’t claim...

Rodney B. Herenton grew up in a family that emphasized entrepreneurialism and education, but it wasn’t until someone else gave him a glimpse of what was possible that he caught a vision for his future. Having great mentors in your life can change the direction of your life. Rodney Herenton Today, the...

From the very inception of WayMaker Journal, we have been discussing the possibility of a “money issue,” and finally, here we are—our guide to all things financial. From the beginning, we’ve known the importance of capital, savings, investments and creating wealth for our community. So, we’ve taken on the...

It’s tough starting a new business. One in two of all new ventures will fail within five years, and if the owners are Black, eight of ten will shutter within just 18 months—many of them because of a lack of adequate funding. And that’s where Sydney Sykes is helping...

The creator economy has opened new doors of financial opportunity for young talent, but they are not cracked as wide for everyone. According to one industry study, Black content creators outperform others by as much as ten times when it comes to impact in some categories, but overall, they...