Gayneté (Edwards) Jones

Black Enterprise — Experian's 2019 Consumer Debt Study shows the total consumer debt in the U.S. is at roughly $14.1 trillion, with Americans holding an average personal debt of around $90,000. With these numbers showing no signs of slowing down, coming up with a creative solution to tackle debt is more pressing than ever. This is where Teri Ijeoma comes in, teaching students how to pay off their debts and create freedom with stocks.

Black Enterprise — Designer and stylist Perri Furbert, founder of Gold, The Label, went on Instagram Live to express her gratitude after sales for her new Zion sunglass collection came pouring in through her Shopify store. Within 10 minutes, she says she received over 100 orders.

Black Enterprise — What does one who suffers from depression and has attempted suicide do for a career? If their name is Pauleanna Reid, they turn that pain into purpose. Reid is a successful journalist, celebrity ghostwriter, and millennial mentor, changing the game simply by having a giving heart and outworking everyone in her path.

Black Enterprise — Last quarter, Fast Company reported that black women are starting businesses faster than any other group, sharing that "women of color account for 89% (1,625) of the new businesses opened every day over the past year." While launching a business is a major win, in order to stay in business, entrepreneurs need our dollars and support. That’s why we’ve curated a list of 20 black women-owned millennial businesses.

The Royal Gazette — Published May 11, 2015 at 8:00 am (Updated May 11, 2015 at 9:36 am) Gayneté Edwards grew tired of seeing celebrities in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. She figured, "Why can't I get recognised for doing something good?" The 28-year-old decided to launch her own company called GAME Changing Industries.

Black Enterprise — While over the years there has been plenty of notable advice for dressing for success (I even have an entire chapter dedicated to it in my book Lucky Code), I have not seen the distinction made specifically for posts on social media. Times are changing swiftly, however, and what we wear online not only matters [...]

Black Enterprise — Before we begin, here's my disclaimer: I am not a millennial-basher by any means. In fact, I'm a millennial myself and believe we're often misunderstood and underappreciated for the many positives that we contribute to society. There is a trend that I find disturbing, however, which is why I bring you this post with hopes [...]

Black Enterprise — In celebration of Nike's 30 th anniversary of its "Just Do It" campaign, the company, to the delight of many, got controversial.

Black Enterprise — Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you've likely seen and heard all of the controversy surrounding Serena Williams' catsuit. If you were indeed in hiding, here's a quick synopsis: In the latest French Open held back in May, Williams wore an all-black Wakanda-like Nike catsuit said to be a medical necessity to assist with [...]

Bliss Women Magazine — Gaynete Jones, best-selling author of Lucky Code: A Guide for Winning at Life, is the founder of G.A.M.E. Changing Industries which offers online programs and group trainings for the entrepreneurial-minded millennial woman to build their brand as well as motivation challenges to inspire those to live their best passion-filled lives.

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Success Magazine — We are often our own worst enemies when it comes to stunting our success. What's to blame? A lot of the time, it's our tongue-and the excuses that spew from it. It is one of our most powerful tools, and we use it on a daily basis, often oblivious to the potential destruction it can...

HuffPost — One thing that is inevitable when chasing a huge goal is the arrival of occasional self-doubt. Fear can paralyze us, preventing us from succeeding in a big way. For entrepreneurs especially, succumbing to fear is not a viable option.

HuffPost — With advances in technology making it easier than ever to complete everyday tasks and social media making the world a much smaller playground, one would think that stress levels would be an at all-time low.

HuffPost — The word luck is often spoken with such exclusivity -- as if there's a Good Luck Club that requires a particular type of DNA and a collection of the finest array of charms in order to join.