Funlayo Veronica AlabiinFemale Founders Lead the Way: Startups, Pitching, Marketing, Building, InvestingNavigating the Retail Landscape as a Black-owned Beauty BrandI’ll share a personal story on what it’s like to be a black-owned beauty brand navigating the retail world. Last year, I pitched our line…2 min read·Jun 24, 2020----
Funlayo Veronica AlabiinFemale Founders Lead the Way: Startups, Pitching, Marketing, Building, InvestingHow Retailers lose out by not leveling the playing field for Black-owned beauty brandsDespite the creativity, innovation, and early adoption of natural and clean beauty products by black-owned beauty brands, we are not fully…3 min read·Jun 23, 2020----
Funlayo Veronica AlabiEntrepreneurial Spirit on Display at Rio Opening CeremonyMaking much out of little is nothing new to the entrepreneur who is creatively bootstrapping his venture. Brazil’s political and economic…2 min read·Aug 11, 2016----
Funlayo Veronica Alabi5 Things I Learned from Selling at my Local Farmers MarketNothing beats the vibe of a great farmers market — fresh flowers, locally grown fruits, vegetable and herbs, fresh baked breads, pastries…3 min read·Aug 1, 2016----
Funlayo Veronica AlabiShea Butter Meets West African FashionThe package inspiration for our new line of Shea Luxe Tubs comes from our love and appreciation of West African culture, and the beautiful…2 min read·May 9, 2016----
Funlayo Veronica AlabiGoing Beyond Fair TradeMy work with Shea Radiance gives me the opportunity to solve beauty problems while economically enhancing the lives of the women in our…4 min read·May 9, 2016----
Funlayo Veronica AlabiHOW I KNEW I WAS AN ENTREPRENEUREarly in my entrepreneurial journey, I decided to rent a kiosk in the mall during the holiday season. I was looking for ways to promote the…4 min read·May 9, 2016----
Funlayo Veronica AlabiThe Unintended Consequences of MotherhoodAs a mother of two sons, I am grateful that I am raising them in one of the most affluent nations in the world, a privilege I do not take…2 min read·May 9, 2016----