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She Made It: Today Show Press

She Made It: Today Show Press

In a TODAY Show segment called “She Made It,” NBC’s Lifestyle and Commerce Contributor Jill Martin highlights her favorite woman-owned businesses. This past February, in celebration of Black History Month, she shared her “it-list” of Black-owned businesses to shop now. Martin’s “entrepreneurial ...
The Entrepreneur Starter Kit: Inc. Press | Nude Barre

The Entrepreneur Starter Kit: Inc. Press | Nude Barre

In a February Inc. article writer Doug Cantor asked burgeoning start-up entrepreneurs for their insights on starting a successful bid for launch. The founder’s insights were sorted into ten categories (Company Purpose, Problem, Solution, Why Now? Market Potential, Competition, Business Model, Te...
What Does Your Underwear Preference Say About You? | Nude Barre

What Does Your Underwear Preference Say About You? | Nude Barre

Of all of your essentials, underwear may be the most important thing that you purchase. Whether you opt for Thongs, G-Strings, Briefs, or Bikini Panties, your underwear choice says a lot about what makes you feel ready to perform life. Curious about what your skivvies say about you? Keep scrolli...
SIDE BARRE Convos | Practicing Wellness

SIDE BARRE Convos | Practicing Wellness

  The hectic nature of our day to day lives makes it hard to check in mentally and spiritually. It’s often hard to remember that all the energy we are expending must be replenished somehow. With all that is required of us in this capitalistic society, how are you supplementing your spiritual wea...
Managing Motherhood and Mental Health: Inc. Press | Nude Barre

Managing Motherhood and Mental Health: Inc. Press | Nude Barre

In this Inc. article, Nude Barre’s founder Erin Carpenter, details her struggles balancing CEO status with family life and mental health. With a successful business incepted from a mere $3,000 in savings, Carpenter details how moving revenue targets and skeptical (mostly white male) investors ma...