Meet 10 Black women making an impact on their students' lives
In our continued celebration of Black History Month, we’re sharing 10 Black women creators who are impacting their students’ lives each and every day.
Carlynn Greene
Carlynn Greene‘s course is all about helping others succeed—namely by navigating the tricky world of scholarships. Her Instagram and YouTube are treasure troves of scholarship and education tips to help learners of all types succeed.
Carlene Woods
Pastry chef Carlene Woods is training the next batch of at-home bakers with her school Teach Me How to Bake It. With a free master class to help students get started all the way up to one-on-one trainings, Carline is taking the everyday pastry game up a notch.
Natasha Samuel
You know that person who is a true all-in-one, that’s Natasha Samuel. The founder of Shine With Natasha started out as a social media manager and now is an educator, speaker, podcaster, mentor, coach, entrepreneur, and creator. And her helpful course and Instagram are ideal for those looking to master it all.
Ayana Webb
To say Ayana Webb has lived the trope of “struggling musician” is an understatement. But what’s more, she’s defied the odds and has made a career out of being a musician and now course creator with The Musical Webb. Her piano courses are bringing her insight and expertise to life no matter what level of experience.
Michelle Thames
One might say helping others grow their brand is kind of Michelle Thames‘s thing. Her business and podcast, Social Media Decoded, are aimed at helping others use their social media presence to build a better business strategy.
Jenell B. Stewart
Learn to make a killer Reels in five days? Master content planning and strategy like your favorite creators? Thanks to Jenell B. Stewart both of these are possible. With a brand that spans a blog, podcast, and online courses, Jenell is sharing her wisdom across nearly every medium.
Arlan Hamilton
Since April 2020, more than 6,000 students have joined Arlan Hamilton‘s Masterclass on How to Raise Startup Capital. But Arlan’s goes much farther back than the launch of online course. She’s the founder of investment fund Backstage Capital and prioritizes investing in companies led by women, people of color, and LGBTQ founders.
Andréa Jones
It’s one thing to learn social media, but it’s another thing to empower others in the process. That’s exactly what Andréa Jones is doing with her business, the Savvy Social School. Today, her school houses a number of courses to help creators focus on whatever areas they need help with most.
Nicole Cardoza
Nicole Cardoza is likely known for her brand Wellemental, which provides mindfulness training and resources to schools across the country. But she’s also an investor, an entrepreneur, founder of Anti-Racism Daily, speaker, and author.
Sade Kelly
Sade Kelly is a Time Management Coach and the founder and CEO of The Fire Inside. She helps overwhelmed 9 to 5ers with side hustles and full-time entrepreneurs manage their time, so they can accomplish their professional and personal goals
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