Diversity Dilemma: Kim Godwin’s Exit from ABC Sparks Debate on Black Leadership in Television News
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Diversity Dilemma: Kim Godwin’s Exit from ABC Sparks Debate on Black Leadership in Television News

Kim Godwin’s departure, a surprising turn of events, comes on the heels of Disney’s recent appointment of a veteran executive to oversee ABC News, a move that effectively diminished her authority within the organization.

TWEF’s Sold-Out International Women’s Leadership Summit Featuring Tyra Banks Raises Over $300K for Scholarships
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TWEF’s Sold-Out International Women’s Leadership Summit Featuring Tyra Banks Raises Over $300K for Scholarships

The Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation hosted its 20th Annual International Women’s Leadership Summit at Hotel ZaZa in the Museum District, co-chaired by founder Deavra Daughtry and philanthropist Reggie Van Lee. The sold-out event, featuring special guest Tyra Banks, raised over $300,000 for the TWEF Eagle Scholar Program, providing scholarships to deserving students.

Franchising vs. Independent Small Businesses in the Restaurant Space
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Franchising vs. Independent Small Businesses in the Restaurant Space

Mark Norman, Managing Partner for SHMARK Restaurant Group, says that what he learned in his 10 years of franchising is that most people in our community want “exterior recognition, meaning their name on the building,” more so than franchising or having someone else’s name on the building.

3 Tips to Help Entrepreneurs Stay on Track
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3 Tips to Help Entrepreneurs Stay on Track

May is National Small Business Month, an annual opportunity to support the hard work of small business owners. The backbone of the nation’s economy, small businesses employ 45.9% of the entire U.S. workforce and make up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Unfortunately, some small businesses don’t have much…

Tackling the Mental Health Crisis: 42% of Companies Plan to Offer New Employee Well-Being Benefits
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Tackling the Mental Health Crisis: 42% of Companies Plan to Offer New Employee Well-Being Benefits

A survey reveals that businesses are stepping up as mental health concerns continue taking a toll on workers throughout the nation: 42% of surveyed companies plan to offer new well-being benefits this year.

Tyra Banks to Join Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation’s International Leadership Summit
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Tyra Banks to Join Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation’s International Leadership Summit

The Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation (TWEF), along with its founder and visionary leader, Deavra Daughtry and Reggie Van Lee, will host the 20th Annual International Women’s Leadership Summit featuring renowned supermodel and business leader Tyra Banks on April 22 at Hotel ZaZa – Museum District.