The 10 Most Successful Black Businesswomen Making a Difference in 2026 Jun 06 - Business Decode Magazine

The 10 Most Successful Black Businesswomen Making a Difference in 2026

Black women founders and executives who are building enterprises, opening doors, and changing what leadership looks like. We spotlight the achievements behind the momentum.

ON THE COVER

Shontay Delalue: The Inspirational Trailblazer Who Leads With Cultural Humility

Shontay Delalue, PhD, is the Senior Vice President and Senior Diversity Officer at Dartmouth College. She is responsible for implementing and evaluating diversity, equity, and

Featured Leaders

Bernie Lawrence: A Renowned Entertainment Attorney of B. Lawrence Watkins & Associates

Lovern J. Gordon: Campaigning to Make People Aware about Domestic Violence

Nancy J. Lewis – A Natural Corporate Coach and Exceptional Communicator

Lynda Aphing-Kouassi – Leading Transformation in the African Continent through Mentoring, Coaching, and Training

Fiona Daniel: Helping Businesses Foster More Inclusive Workplaces

Wendy Gondi: Leading the Charge Towards Excellence and Innovation

Angelique Hamilton: Dedicated to Delivering a Positive Change in the World

Keisha A Rivers: Equipping People To Manage Change

Sherlaender Phillips: Cloud is the Technological Democracy of Business

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