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Deborah Gray-Young is a former advertising agency executive who now serves as a trusted advisor to senior executives and SMB CEOs. Known for distilling complexity, challenging assumptions, and clarifying high-stakes situations, she brings candor, strategic insight, and a grounded perspective that helps leaders see possibilities and lead with intention. Happy New Year to each and every one of you and your families. As we begin this new year, it’s the perfect time to take stock of our support systems. One of the most common and least discussed roadblocks to success is the absence of a strong support system. This is especially true for women who have been raised to be self-sufficient and self-reliant. While those traits are often celebrated, they can quietly work against us in certain professional environments, particularly for women of color. For many women of color, independence is deeply ingrained. Asking for help doesn’t come naturally. We are quick to support others, often without ...

Lakeysha Love is a mother, a wife, and an entrepreneur. She is the founder and owner of Sugar Head LLC, which was established in 2019. 1. What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career? Some of the challenges I faced in the beginning were securing funding for my business and finding a mentor. I worked hard to build my credit and saved money, but I quickly learned that there is limited to no funding available for Black-owned or Women-owned businesses. Because of this, I was forced to utilize my personal credit and savings to start my business. I also reached out to several individuals for guidance, but I did not receive the support that I was looking for, and I quickly realized I had no choice but to make it happen for myself, so I got to work. 2. What inspired you to break into your industry? I was inspired to enter this industry because of my entrepreneurial spirit and my genuine love for desserts. Creating desserts has always...

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Dr. Yvette Gavin , CEO of Yvette Gavin Consulting, is a seasoned leadership strategist, executive coach, and trainer. Through her SBA 8(a) and WOSB-certified firm, she partners with federal agencies, corporations, and nonprofits to deliver innovative workforce solutions that drive leadership excellence, organizational growth, and lasting impact. December has a way of asking us two questions at once: What did this year teach you? And who are you becoming in the next one? If you’re anything like many women I know, you may be ending the year hopeful… but also juggling a little uncertainty, a little exhaustion, and perhaps a quiet question about whether you’re truly on the right path. You’re not alone. According to the American Psychiatric Association, 43% of adults reported feeling more anxious this year than last — and women consistently report higher levels of stress than men. That caught my attention. Not because it was alarm ing… but because it was familiar. This year, I realized some...

As 2025 ends, it seems only right to highlight some amazing women who represent leadership and excellence and support the BOSS mission. This list highlights businesswomen who inspire us by taking destiny into their own hands. They are leaders and change agents for the next generation of bosses. We salute them in all their greatness as they continue to make BOSS moves. Follow these bosses!   Alicia Thomas www.lushpopsatl.com/ @lushpopsatl April Hemphill www.anucrown.com @anucrown Chari Herron www.divinerestcc.org/ @divinerestcc Cheryl Monroe www.cleaning-advantage.com @cleaning_advantage Chrisshele Griffin www.mschrissbakes.com @MsChrissBAKES Davida Selby www.katelynnandadwoa.com @katelynnandadwoa Deida Massey www.bixabeauty.com @bixabeauty Dr.Gena Harrison www.foreverfoy.com @foy_detroit Jada Samuels www.jadajuice.com @jada.juice Jessica Childress www.jurispprudence.com @jurispprudence Lakeysha Love www.sugarheadicb.com @_sugarhead LaToya Moore www.Iamcoachlatoyaj.com @prettygirlwr...