There are moments in business when you encounter leaders who don’t just talk about vision — they embody it. In this episode of CEO Chatter LIVE, I sat down with Dr. Vonnya Pettigrew, CEO of Root Branch Media Group, inside her breathtaking waterfront studios in Baltimore. Nearly 20 years into entrepreneurship, Dr. Pettigrew has built more than a media company — she has built a legacy, making history as the first African American woman in Maryland to purchase an entire block al

We discussed ten thought-provoking prompts business owners can use with ChatGPT last week, and this week, we are discussing ten more. The thought-provoking prompts are designed to empower you as a business owner to explore crucial aspects of your enterprise. With the assistance of ChatGPT, an advanced AI language model, we'll delve into various strategies, techniques, and trends guaranteed to steer your business toward success. Here at SwagHer Magazine, we are embracing techn

What are the benefits of vending at events? Have you incorporated vending at events into your marketing plan? Well, you should, as vending at events can offer a range of benefits for businesses. Of course, I recommend them because they help garner your brand's visibility. The beauty of events is that they allow you to talk directly to your potential customers, allowing them to see the person behind the brand and make things more personable. Below are a few other benefits of v

Greetings Chatters, Do you know the benefits of getting your finances in order? I’ve been so busy these past few weeks with the release of our latest issue (the Favored & Fit issue), hiring a new managing editor, and planning our Her Money Matters event, but today I wanted to touch on the benefits of taking control of your finances. We all think if only we had more money, but baby- let me tell you, it doesn’t even matter if you don’t know what to do with the extra money you r

Let me ask you something. How many times have you poured everything into your business — the late nights, the reinvested money, the prayers, the pivots — only to feel like the world still doesn't know you exist? You're talented. You're good at what you do. Your clients love you. But outside of your immediate circle? Crickets. Sis, you don't have a business problem. You have a visibility problem. And here's the thing — being the best-kept secret might sound like a compliment,