WYL

Having worked with companies such as Black Enterprise, United Masters, and Revolt, Dev T. Smith is a content strategist, multimedia producer, and writer. Born and raised in North Carolina, Dev always aspired to optimize his creativity while contributing to the lives of those around him. In this episode of our Take Ownership Podcast, Dev chats with us about owning our…

Growing up as a third culture kid (TCK), Tayo Rockson spent the formative period of his life in countries such as Vietnam, Sweden, and the United States. Born in Nigeria, Tayo is a storyteller, cultural translator, and brand strategist. Inspired by the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Nelson Mandela, Tayo aims to build the next set of global leaders by…

Having been featured in publications such as Essence, Refinery29, and Revolt, Sapphira Martin is the founder of SassBoxx, a monthly subscription service that offers products exclusively from businesses owned by women of color. In addition to running SassBoxx, Sapphira is also a co-host of, “The Black Girl Podcast” along with the likes of Scottie Beam, Gia Peppers, Bex, and Alysha….

Mo’ Money, Less Problems – The Evolution of the WYL Team Sponsored by Intuit QuickBooks The real estate industry is slow moving, but changes over time like every other industry. We knew that by creating WYL, we’d have to be willing to educate folks on the importance of the insights we were providing (because they simply weren’t in the market…

This post was in collaboration with Intuit Quickbooks Let’s be real here: The life of an entrepreneur is not an easy one. Sometimes, there are early mornings, late nights, and a lot of selfless work going on behind the scenes. So why do it, right? Why start a business, especially when there’s no guarantee that it’ll be successful? Although we…

  WhoseYourLandlord (founded in 2013) is a web platform empowering and informing the rental community through landlord reviews, neighborhood-focused content, and by providing access to quality listings across the US. Our brand has become synonymous with realness, community, and Growth. In a time where multicultural communities are under attack in many places across the world. – The Take Ownership podcast highlights insightful stories…

While transforming a new apartment or house into a home, it is common to be consumed with issues ranging from aesthetics to functionality. Oftentimes, our focus narrows in on old carpets, the need for a fresh coat of paint, or the mold in the bathroom. It’s easy to overlook the possibility of a deadly toxin, like asbestos while making all…