256 years. If Black business ownership continues at its current rate, it would take 256 years to reach parity with the share of Black people in America—a timeline that leaves racial wealth gaps entrenched. (https://www.brookings.edu/articles/who-is-driving-black-business-growth-insights-from-the-latest-data-on-black-owned-businesses/) 

On today's episode we continue the celebration of Black History Month with insights from a Black woman, entrepreneur - Latisha B. Russell. What black history means to her, the role education has played, and how resiliency has gotten her to where she is today. 

Latisha is a renowned Emotional Wellness and leadership Coach, Author, and Transformational Speaker and founder of Latisha B. Russell, LLC and Russell Craigwell HR Consulting. 

In addition, we’ll share the story of former Xerox CEO Ursula Burns. The first Black woman to head a Fortune 500 company. 

Sources from today's episode: 

• https://www.pathto1555.org/  
• https://www.brookings.edu/articles/who-is-driving-black-business-growth-insights-from-the-latest-data-on-black-owned-businesses/  
• https://www.forbes.com/profile/ursula-burns/?sh=60fc7c6840a0  
• https://hbr.org/2021/07/im-here-because-im-as-good-as-you