The number of black women in business has significantly risen over the years, with black women representing 42% of new women-owned businesses.
Black women in business have become so successful that they have garnered their very own award ceremony that recognises and celebrates them: the Black Women in Business Awards.
Black Ballad's Black Women In Britain survey found that 73.8% of black women in the South East of England feel like they would need to move to London to fulfil their career ambitions.
To encourage aspiring black women in the South East, we speak to the black business owners who prove that you don’t have to move to London to be successful.