Ayaan and Idyl Mohallim/Photo Credit: Gorgeous New York
Q: What’s better than finding out that the highly-respected New York Times Gift Guide is paying homage to entrepreneurs of color?
A: Realizing that your favorite twin designers (no, not the Olsens) are part of the highly-coveted line up. Ayaan and Idyl Mohallim, founders of Mataano, are still relatively new [...]

Our girl Oprah, the Flyest Female Entrepreneur on the planet, has the power to make or break a brand in a matter of minutes.  On a seismic scale of impact, Ms. Winfrey is a 10.  Given Oprah’s level of influence, there are times when I think her brand could be put to better use (exhibit [...]

Ayaan and Idyl Mohallim: Mataano

There’s nothing like an amazing story to give my entrepreneurial spirit a boost. Somali-American twins Ayaan and Idyl Mohallim have everything they need to take the fashion and business world by storm. Unparalleled talent? Check. The ability to overcome adversity and shine against all odds? Check. Brains and beauty? Double check!

This [...]