Black women have consistently leveraged their diverse talents to create pathways to sustainability. On the international stage, Black women entrepreneurs are breaking barriers, shifting the balance in business landscapes, and providing employment and access to economic growth for themselves and others.

Here are a few entrepreneurs and businesswomen who are changing the landscape in various industries around the world:

"Little Omo is an inclusive, award-winning brand created by first-time mother Desriee (Founder & CEO) with the mission of providing educational materials and toys that celebrate and teach diverse cultural representation to children. While pregnant with her son Isaiah, Desriee was determined to create products that could teach and celebrate diversity in a fun and engaging way, as there were very few options available in the UK to support this within the early years of a child’s life."

"Nina Silva is an IT expert who embodies all faces of diversity: black, woman and poor. After a burnout, she turned her career around with a purpose driven action. She co-founded the Black Money Movement in Brazil, with her partner Alan Soares, to empower black people, foster education and entrepreneurship, and create business opportunities for the Brazilian black community." - BayBrazil

"HBA Studio Hair and Beauty Salon, founded by Adizat Oseni, has quickly become one of the top afro hair destinations in Ireland. Adizat’s mission has always been to enhance the natural beauty of her clients through exceptional hair services. At HBA Studio our stylists are experts in delivering sleek, elegant styles. Trained in a variety of techniques, including Silk Press, Installs, short cuts and more, we ensure every client leaves feeling beautiful and confident."

"Let’s talk! Your next step to living in Italy." - Says founder Thea Duncan who invites her clients to live their dream lives abroad. "My goal with Doing Italy is to help you create the life of your dreams in Italy, on your terms, while avoiding many of the pitfalls that plague so many expats when they move abroad. "

In 2016, Somalian-born, Denmark-raised sisters Najad and Muna M. Ahmed founded GOB Skincare. Featuring all-natural skincare products inspired by raw natural ingredients used by women in East Africa for generations. - Travel Noire

"Kreyol Essence brings natural hair, skin, and body products from Haiti to the world. Our eco-friendly formulations are made from pure and natural ingredients with a special focus on dry hair and skin. As a social business, we are maniacal about creating sustainable jobs, protecting and conserving the island’s environment and empowering women. We promise that every purchase you make will have a positive and global impact."