Onyx Woman Magazine

Business magazine focusing on issues that impact your quality of life with emphasis on entrepreneurship, financial literacy and wellness

Did you know that September is National Hat Month? And why wouldn’t there be a time for hat lovers to showcase their finest headwear and check out some of the most fabulous hats around? "My favorite hat is the fedora. Whether it is a summer straw fedora or a fall...
Name: Nikki Crate Foster Title: Director of Sales Company: UPS Industry: Logistics/Transportation What was the bravest thing you have ever done that got you where you are today?  Despite public opinion, political correctness, and/or status quo, I have always remained true to who I am.  I vividly remember one of my manager’s telling me that...
Danielle M. Smith has worked in media for over a decade as an award-winning journalist, gospel radio personality, and audio journalist with POWER 1360 WGBN and Sheridan Broadcasting Network.   Ms. Smith currently is the host and creator of the weekly POWER 1360 WGBN on-air show, “Good News with Danielle Smith” which spotlights...
Licensed realtor and young adult mentor Shaquanna Wilson has released a new book titled From Debt to Deeds Planner, which offers readers a cost-effective, easy-to-follow tool for creating a budget, fixing credit, and understanding the process of purchasing and paying off a home. The book also reveals surprising racial disparities among...
Atlanta-based entrepreneur, Essynce Moore, is the youngest person in history to develop a line of feminine hygiene products called “Kitty” for teen girls and young adults. Meet Essynce Moore, the 18-year old genius entrepreneur who is redefining the way girls and young women interact with and understand self-care. After recognizing...
By Jarene Barnes These six principles will help you become poised, polished and professional: Self-Awareness of Your Talents and Abilities - Use your inherent gifts and talents. Don’t sit on your assets! Remember talents must be shared. They are not for your benefit alone. Understand Others - Customize your selling style. The...
Conquering Procrastination-The Seven-Step Method  By Janet M. Taylor You take on a new project and think of all the tasks needed to bring it to completion then procrastination sets in and you come to a complete stop. You know you need to get started but don’t know where to begin. Over the...
Hang in there, girl!  We are curious, let us know in the comments below if you are sticking to your 2020 resolutions. Getting motivated is the easy part. Staying motivated seems to be the struggle. Share how you are able to get over the hurdles when you get discouraged and fall...
Janine Woods is the new Chief Executive Officer of the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh. A Kansas native, Woods began her professional career in corporate America with Fortune 500 companies, but soon realized her heart’s desire was to work on behalf of those most in need – thus beginning her career...
Aging Women and the Media: They Just Aren't That into Us!     I have noticed something missing in the media beyond the usual lack of  minorities and positive role models on television, both in fictional programming and so-called “reality” TV. I have become disturbingly aware of the absence of “Women of...
Saloam Bey, President of Credit Power, LLC., shares her knowledge of what creditors and employers look for in your financial profile. Veteran Credit Expert, Saloam Bey, want to teach you how to live amongst the "Haves" not the "Have nots" Have You Ever Thought about What Your Credit Report Says about...
My success can be attributed to the prayers, the encouragement, the inspiration, the guidance, and the time that other women have graciously given me. I have taken that and with every opportunity give the same to other young women.
You must decide that you are going to overcome this obstacle; every day is a fresh start. You must be determined that you will not be beaten, even when it looks like you are losing. In times of difficulties, believe that the sum total of your current status does not determine who or what you are going to be.
This profession helped me realize my desire to help women succeed in life. For that reason, I have decided to begin the process of launching a non-profit that focuses on empowering women to reach their goals.