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Wine is more than just a drink for the Nichols sisters, it’s a lifestyle! Nichelle and Nicole Nichols are co-founders and SHE-eos behind The Guilty Grape, a wine brand that is committed to breaking barriers and showcasing representation. These are not just your average sisters, Nichelle and Nicole are identical twins who took their frustration of the lack of minority representation and turned it into wine! We sat down with them to discuss their why, their commitment to lifting and their climb, and their idea of longevity within the wine space through their brand. On The Guilty Grape Before they were running a wine business, both Nichelle and Nicole had similar paths, both working in corporate retail management and the entertainment industry. “We reached a point where we were coming home and we just weren’t passionate about what we were doing anymore,” said Nichelle. “It wasn’t making us happy.” They wanted a business in something that not only piqued their interest but something...
Every single day, more and more consumers are buying Black for many reasons — social justice, wealth-building within the Black community, and more. However, no matter the reasoning for purchasing from Black-owned businesses, Bold Xchange wants to simplify the “Buy Black” experience. Co-founded by Danielle Deavens and Doug Spencer, Bold Xchange is an online marketplace that features a curated collection of quality products from Black-owned brands. The e-store, which launched in 2018, offers home goods, apparel, and skincare, including Historic Noir Coffee, ElonWick candles, Golde superfoods , and most recently, masks by DIOP. The idea first came to Deavens and Spencer while shopping for Christmas gifts in 2016, and in 2018, they launched Bold Xchange. Though the marketplace allows consumers to buy products much like other online stores committed to the Buy Black movement, Xchange guarantees a three-day delivery. Its founders also promise on-camera unboxing reviews and thoughtful...