Before there was a beauty empire built by Madam C. J. Walker, there was the woman who helped teach her the business—trailblazing entrepreneur Annie Malone. On this episode of the Black Boss Ladies Platform Podcast, we uncover the powerful story of Annie Malone Turnbo, a woman born to formerly enslaved parents who turned childhood illness, curiosity about herbs, and a passion for haircare into one of the first Black multimillion-dollar businesses in America.

But Annie Malone didn’t just build wealth—she built opportunity. Through her Poro System, she trained more than 75,000 agents and empowered Black women across the country to become financially independent entrepreneurs. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your skills, passion, or life experience into a new career path, Annie Malone’s story is the blueprint for transformation.

In this inspiring episode of the Black Boss Ladies Platform Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Warletta C. Brookins — journalist, educator, and founder of World Changers Prep Academy. Dr. Brookins reflects on her early career as an investigative reporter, where truth-seeking and storytelling shaped her voice and vision. She shares how her passion for impact led her from media into education, rising through the ranks from classroom teacher to Superintendent of Schools in Illinois.

With candor and wisdom, Dr. Brookins discusses leadership, resilience, and the calling that inspired her to found World Changers Prep Academy. Her story is a powerful testament to reinvention, purpose-driven leadership, and the courage to build institutions that empower future generations.

This conversation is a must-listen for women leaders, educators, and anyone navigating the path from career success to legacy-building impact.

In this high-impact episode of the Black Boss Ladies Platform, we sit down with Justerica Angelic, the visionary founder of Justerica Angelic Creative Studio. As a six-figure brand designer and content strategist, Justerica has mastered the art of helping entrepreneurs start, grow, and scale their brands to attract their dream clientele. Justerica pulls back the curtain on her unique business journey, sharing how she successfully upscaled her business by listening to her customers' needs and evolving her services. She discusses the spiritual foundation of her success, explaining how listening to God and following divine timing has been her ultimate strategy for creating professional freedom. Whether you are a creative entrepreneur looking for branding tips or a business owner seeking to align your faith with your financial goals, this episode offers the roadmap to building a standout brand with authenticity and purpose. Hosts: Tiffany Lee, CEO of Think Black Media Group and Julia Myers