Our Archives
— our history all the way to our 2.0
2015
Four Brown girls started with a conversation. A conversation between four black women in different stages of their lives, seeking for mentorship and guidance to get to that next level. Beyond that, we were seeking a safe space where like-minded women could gather, share, motivate and inspire each other through their differences.
Selfishly, we decided to throw a brunch and invited women of all ages and all walks of life to gather and connect. The connections and response that grew from there was so positive that we couldn’t stop there.
2016
BLAXPO
Blaxpo, the 2-day event housed over numerous artists, professionals and entrepreneurs in a series of panel discussions, art installations, and an interactive exhibition.
MELANIN COCKTAILS
Melanin Cocktails was our 2016 summer networking and pampering event at the industry's finest nail spot in the city: Buff Beauty Lab. Complimentary cocktails, mini manicures, hand massages were on deck.
And we hit another milestone… it wasn’t the 3k followers that made us more proud, but the tribe that fearlessly showed up and showed out at every turn.
BROWN BEAUTIES BRUNCHING | TO
We took BBB to Toronto and brought Melanin to the Runway. Our panel consisting of lifestyle blogger Kiitana, Former Ms. Earth Canada, Lateesha Ector and TV producer Camille Dundas, shared their perspective on culture, identity, fashion, and on being a Black woman.
CONFESSIONS INTIMES WITH NICHOLLE KOBI
An intimate afternoon with artist Nicholle Kobi over live music, canapés, cocktails and an exclusive pop up shop.
FBG GOODIES
For a limited time, FBG released a series of goodies tailored for the Brown Beauty. BBB mugs, sisterhood cards, empowering scarves and power ankara jackets… we had it all.
2017
BROWN BEAUTIES BRUNCHING | MTL
Our third BBB was our classic mix of brunch, networking topped with a boss panel including Vicky Joseph, Aiesha Robinson, Abisara, Camille Dundas, Dorothy Rhau. A
n interactive exhibition of Black owned businesses complimented the network portion of the event.
BROWN BEAUTIES BRUNCHING | OTTAWA
Our fourth BBB and first ever in Ottawa was all about QUEENS fixing each other’s crowns. Gwen Madiba, Andrea Lewis, Karlyn Percil, Lateesha Ector and Symone Evans shared their lives, successes, failures and their journey to becoming better sisters to their tribe.
In November, FBG took 6 girls to TO to see Michelle Obama speak for the Economic Club of Canada. It was such an inspiring moment with a powerful woman.
Don't ever make decisions based on fear. Make decisions based on hope and possibility. Make decisions on what should happen, not what shouldn't. – Michelle Obama
2018
BROWN BEAUTIES BRUNCHING | MTL
Our last BBB was one to remember. Our boss women panel included Vanessa Craft, Angel Rich, Vivian Kaye and Deborah Cherenfant. Our panel discussion centered around finance & lifestyle, beauty & wellness, social action and profession & entrepreneurship and ultimately a #GlowUp
2019
FBG ATELIER: PARTNERSHIPS 101
In collaboration with Drea Wheeler and Bumble, FBG hosted a first-ever atelier about how to land brand partnerships on social media. Our tribe heard from an expert in her field, Drea Wheeler and got professional advice for days.
2020
REBIRTH
FBG 2.0 – Our decision to rebrand was simple. We not only wanted to reflect a new chapter in our lives, but also focus on what really matters… our TRIBE. With a fresh new look and ideas come limitless opportunities. 2020 is only the beginning of our rebirth. Stay tuned...
LONG TEES & DURAGS
To wrap up Black History Month, FBG partnered with Exclucity and Puma for a night of cocktails, art and conversation on black fashion. Moderated by our very own Nicole Antoine, the panel included Exclucity’s founder and CEO Trent Out Loud, award-winning Emcee Ebone and Influencer
Shannae Ingleton Smith.
FBG IG LIVES: QUARANTINE EDITION
And boom. Covid-19 hit and we’re suddenly all stuck at home. No better time to be online than now. FBG’s IG Lives are all about learning, healing, creating and connecting.
Pull Up & Heal
Following the covid pandemic and the recent outcry that Black Lives Matter, we decided to put on Pull Up & Heal, a conference series with 5 incredible women + an art exhibition to elevate our spirits and bring us to a place of healing.
2021
Black Love Series
BLAXPO 2022
