Power Agenda

Engaging in self-care is key to sharing your best with others. As once stated by activist and writer, Audre Lorde, “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.”

Lorelei Williams was appointed as Warner Music Group/Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund’s first Executive Director. She oversees the grant strategy that invests in local and international organizations on the front line of community service.

After 6 successful years at the helm of her skincare brand, Abena Boamah-Acheampong the CEO of Hanahana Beauty is celebrating her anniversary, a rebrand, and overall growth.

Although she has accomplished a number of milestones like working with legendary talent, leading collaborations, and now building her own line, Raeana is just getting started.

When Carla Vernón joined The Honest Company as CEO in January, she also became the first Afro-Latina CEO of a U.S. publicly traded company.

Community, passion, and leadership are words to describe the President and CEO of the New York Urban League, Avra Rice.

For many parents, they know education is the key to granting them a life for the betterment of themselves. One woman, who has dedicated her time to ensuring that parents are guaranteed to get an education is Nicole Lynn Lewis.

Stephanie Ramos serves her country in more ways than one. She informs her country on what is going on in the world as a national news correspondent reporting across ABC News programs and platforms such as Good Morning America, World News Tonight with David Muir, 20/20, Nightline, and ABC News Live. Other ways that Stephanie serves this country? In the U.S. military.

From the kitchen to The Food Network, Kelli Ferrell has developed a reputation for leading an enterprising life. Most notably, her Georgia-based restaurant business, Nana’s Chicken-N-Waffles, is home to a stockpile of mouthwatering southern recipes, which includes: cajun shrimp po’boys, fried green tomatoes, beignets, and her signature Nana’s warm banana bread.

Debra Lee spent 32 years at BET (and 13 years as CEO), and she retired in 2018. Currently, Debra serves as a Board Member for AT&T, Burberry, Marriott, and Procter & Gamble. Her legacy and impact are undeniable.

Rena Greifinger's journey led her to not only become an activist in this space but to also become the Managing Director at Maverick Collective, a community of women philanthropists who are investing in health and reproductive rights with the aim to accelerate gender equity which is also in partnership with Melinda French Gates and the Crown Princess of Norway

We had the opportunity to speak with DeDe McGuire to learn more about her journey into radio, becoming a top radio host, and how she overcomes the challenges she faces in the industry.

While many of us search for the inspiration to succeed, we often ignore the inspiration found in failure. Though failing or not fulfilling expectations can be an uncomfortable feeling, there is comfort in the lessons that we learn.

Eden Bridgeman Sklenar aims to broaden the Ebony media landscape by taking the family legacy brand we all grew up on to the next level.

Nanette Medved-Po's company, PCX has diverted more than seven million pounds of plastic waste from nature, invested over $2.7 million into the plastic circular economy, and has driven 54,000 tons of carbon reduction from coal replacement.

Once told that she would end up in jail or amount to nothing, Angie Nwandu is now credited for reinventing celebrity news. After Googling ‘How To Make Money From Blogging,’ an activity that Angie was interested in taking on as a side hustle, she created The Shade Room from her living room.

Janice Bryant Howroyd is the first Black woman to own a billion-dollar company. The North Carolina native left her hometown in 1976 with $900 and two years later, with hardly any work experience under her belt, founded ActOne which started … Read More

Unlike most people who need to experiment to find their purpose, Liz Rogers who also goes by Chef Liz, knew exactly what she wanted to do since she was a child.

As we head into 2023, reflect on any idea that you have and consider developing a plan to monetize it. As women's ownership continues to rise, you have the power to join that statistic and Her Agenda wants to help you get there. Check out what this powerful group of women, ranging from executives to creatives, have to share about ownership and its importance.

Tamera Mowry-Housley's peppy Sister, Sister character stole the hearts of millions, but the path from teen starlet to grown woman with a family and thriving career wasn’t always smooth.

Dayna Lynne North is a legend. The Kansas City, Missouri, native is a film and television writer, executive producer, and founder of Loud Sis Productions.

Marilyn Jones took a leap of faith and launched B Fragranced, acting on her childhood dream to one day create her own perfume and by extension, honor her mother’s memory.

Paige Simpson on navigating Hollywood, creating space for more diverse stories on television, and the importance of building your tribe.

With an awe-inspiring portfolio that includes interviews with pop culture's most beloved, co-writing the critically acclaimed Black Is King, and authoring her own book, The Motherlode: 100+ Women Who Made Hip-Hop, Clover Hope’s work has undeniably shaped the past two decades.

Kay Wilson Stallings is the EVP of Creative and Production at Sesame Workshop, crafting the stories that will shape the next generation of children.

As the first Black woman to hold the title of Editorial Director at The Hollywood Reporter bringing more than two decades of experience Nekesa Mumbi Moody is a barrier-breaking powerhouse.

Chelsea Krost not only understands this the most, but she’s also one of the few people actually bridging the two gaps together as a mindset, marketing, and branding coach. Her Agenda got to speak to the millennial marketer, and new mom about personal branding, thought leadership, and the key to having it all without losing yourself in the process.

Though mentorship does not have a linear path, it is a strong source of helping women through the new and unprecedented challenges they confront. Check out the personal impact that mentorship has had on these CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs.

For many of us, Tia Mowry has been a staple in our lives since childhood and a symbol of nostalgia. She’s graced our screens as a beloved actress on Sister, Sister, Twitches, The Game, and now Family Reunion.  Beyond her … Read More

Every year we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month to uplift the impact and influence of Latinx history and culture in the U.S.

Ghislaine León Director of Creative Strategy & Content Development at REVOLT MEDIA & TV, Founder of Fearless Leon on being a Latina in media, curating for the culture, and the power of hip-hop.

Nikki Cameron chats Black representation in TV, how to successfully pitch a show, and remaining humble in Hollywood.

Check out the impactful advice that these women CEOs want to impart for your career growth.

Nikki Walton discusses finding your zen, accessing your creativity through peace, and good hair.

Pamela Cholankeril hopes to change the baby industry for the better, especially for babies of color. As President at Proudly, a babycare brand uniquely developed for melanated babies and co-founded by Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade, she’ll be able to do just that

Alexis McGill Johnson is the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood whose work is dedicated to defending freedom.

Tonya Lewis Lee is a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur with a variety of projects under her belt. She is a mother of two, wife, activist, author, filmmaker, and more, but the core of her life’s work is health and wellness, especially with regard to women.

Toni L. Bullock is the Director of Development at Vox Media Studios and the founder of a networking group called Callsheets 2 Cocktails.