Enterprise

This isn’t just another business group, it’s a launchpad for leaders, founders and future-focused women ready to turn bold ideas into lasting impact.

Here in the SistaTalk Enterprise Group, we talk all things business strategy, scaling, branding, mindset, leadership, finance, purpose and people. Whether you’re just starting out or leading the charge in your sector, you’ll find fuel, feedback and a fierce community of women who are here to grow and win together.

 Success leaves clues and every post, question and story you share here is a clue that helps another sister level up.

And don’t forget leadership isn’t about titles it’s about influence, growth and service. This group is where we sharpen those skills, challenge our thinking and surround ourselves with women who refuse to settle for mediocrity. Women who…..

• Ask the hard questions

• Share the big wins and the honest lessons

• Exchange tools, resources and next-level strategies

• Celebrate progress not just profit

Because business isn’t just about making money it’s about building legacy, creating impact and empowering the next woman behind you.

So welcome, Sis. Step in, speak up and show up. We’re building something powerful here and it starts with YOU.  This is where vision meets action.

The Real Door to Career Advancement Isn’t Just Mentorship, It’s Sponsorship

Let’s get honest. For many Black women and women of colour, the idea that “hard work speaks for itself” is a myth wrapped in exhaustion. Despite being overqualified, underpaid and structurally overlooked, they continue to be left out of informal networks, high-stakes conversations and leadership succession planning.

The data is clear. While studies show Black women pursue higher education at higher rates, this rarely translates into proportional representation in the C-suite, access to capital, stock ownership or affordable insurance. Why? Because they’re often mentored but not sponsored. Mentorship gives advice. Sponsorship opens doors.

In her powerful new book "The Doors You Can Open," Rosalind Chow breaks down the harsh truth. Sponsorship is riskier than mentorship and most organisations avoid it because it requires vulnerability, status and real commitment. But if Black women are ever going to close the leadership and wealth…

Leadership vs. Assumption.

Are You Solving the Right Problem?

There’s a crucial question every business leader must ask in today’s fast-shifting marketplace "are we truly solving a real problem or simply responding to surface trends with costly illusions of innovation?"

The Ehrenberg-Bass Institute analysed case studies and survey responses from 569 brand managers, finding that the most common trigger for redesigns is the belief that a brand looks outdated. However, without clear evidence of changing consumer needs, redesigns based on surface-level trends frequently fail to deliver.

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo both learned the hard way. Their attempts to follow the health trend with Coke Life and Pepsi Next failed, not because consumers didn’t care about health, but because the companies misread the type of health consumers actually wanted. The market had already moved toward sparkling water, kombucha and clean-label drinks. The redesigns weren’t bad, they just didn’t solve the right problem.

Business success doesn’t have to be a well-guarded secret—especially for female and Black small business owners and leaders. It’s about embracing the right mindset, building a strong, diverse team, and prioritising sustainable practices that not only benefit the planet but also drive growth and profitability.

So, what’s holding some businesses back, and how can you overcome these hurdles to accelerate your path to success? Let’s dive into the key strategies that can help you lead with purpose and impact.

1. Key Issues That Can Impede Business Success

• Lack of Sustainable Practices: Today, businesses that don’t focus on their environmental impact risk being left behind. Consumers are more eco-conscious than ever, and failing to adopt sustainable practices can lead to lost opportunities and diminished brand credibility.

• Leadership Effectiveness: A business is only as strong as its leadership. Are you and your team actively identifying opportunities to grow, scale, and innovate? If not, it’s time…