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“TEASH” | SHARING WHY TRANSPARENCY IS IMPORTANT

In a media space where everyone is talking, Artesha “Teash” Fernandez has built a brand that knows how to listen, pull truth out of people, and turn everyday conversations into meaningful moments. What started as a natural love for storytelling has grown into a multi-layered platform that’s gaining recognition, expanding beyond its city, and stepping into national conversations.

Still Standing: Teresa Busby on Grief, Faith, and Becoming Whole Again

Teresa Busby is an author, mother, and woman of faith whose story speaks to resilience, healing, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going when life shifts without warning. Originally from Sumner, Mississippi, and now residing in north Mississippi, Teresa is a devoted single mother of three whose life was forever altered by the tragic loss of her seven-year-old son in a train accident in 2008. What followed was not an easy road, but it became the foundation of a deeper pu

Leading with Purpose: Taliah Givens on What Makes the UNCF Conference a Game-Changer

We were honored to sit down with Taliah Givens—a woman whose work speaks volumes and whose presence instantly uplifts. Now streaming on our YouTube channel, this powerful conversation goes beyond her title to explore the heart, hustle, and vision behind her mission.

How Losing Her Voice Helped Celebrity Vocal Coach Ashaala Shanae Find Her Purpose

Brianna Laren Ashaala Shanae is an expert celebrity vocal coach, performance pedagogy, and voice monetization coach but as with most...

BRANDS & IDEAS

Justus League Launches Basketball Clinic to Empower Youth On and Off the Court

A new movement is making waves and it goes far beyond the basketball court. It’s about character, confidence, and community.

"Too Many Christmases": The BET+ Holiday Hit We Didn't Know We Needed

What happens when you need to be in two places at once? Find out by watching 'Too Many Christmases'!

8 Black Children's Book Authors To Support This Year

Brianna Laren Check out these amazing Black Authors that are empowering children through their words and artistry: Cherry Charleston...

Jason Harvey Partners with John Byrd-Olivieri to Debut Worldly’s “Eden on Hush” – Collection 001

The evening of March 23, 2022 was filled with fashion, culture, vibes and sexiness. As the room filled, we were graced by entertainment...

CULTURE

Conscious Immersion: Your Gateway to Ghana

There is a moment almost every Black American who sets foot on Ghanaian soil experiences for the first time. It is not dramatic. It is quiet. You are standing somewhere ordinary, maybe in a market, a hotel lobby, or the back of a van stuck in Accra traffic, and something inside you shifts. A recognition. A release. You realize you have spent your entire life operating in a country that required you to explain yourself, and you have just arrived somewhere that does not.

Nia Renee on Turning Pain Into Power

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, Coffea Magazine profiles Coach Nia Renee, a certified speaker and coach whose work centers on survivor healing, boundary setting, and empathy centered leadership. We hope her story provides a window into her practices to help others rebuild after abuse.

Work With What You Got

The entrepreneurial mindset begins not with funding or followers, but with perspective. According to motivational speaker Les Brown, “You don’t have to be great to get started, but you have to get started to be great” (Brown, n.d.). This quote serves as a powerful reminder that starting small is not a limitation, it’s a strategy.

The Power of Reposting

Constantly producing brand-new content for social media can feel like a full-time job. Whether you're managing a personal brand, running a small business, or leading a creative team, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking you must always post something new to stay relevant.

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