Member Spotlight

First Entertainment Credit Union

By First Entertainment Credit Union

First Entertainment Credit Union Spotlights Ayanna Henderson

First Entertainment Credit Union featured Ayanna Henderson in its Member Stories series, exploring her entertainment career, creative approach, and commitment to inclusive collaboration.

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Ayanna Henderson Marketing

October 7, 2026

By Ayanna Henderson Marketing

Ayanna Henderson Announces New Chapter Following Nearly Eight Years Supporting Steve Harvey's Digital Presence

Marketer, producer and educator brings entertainment experience, brand storytelling and AI capabilities to new partnerships with celebrities, brands, networks and growing businesses.

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Ayanna Henderson Marketing

September 29, 2026

By Ayanna Henderson Marketing

From Panelist to Host: Ayanna Henderson Brings Industry Insight and Community Roots to Compton's Hub City International Film Festival

Ayanna Henderson expanded her participation from AI filmmaking panelist to host, moderator, and interviewer at the third annual Compton's Hub City International Film Festival. Her contributions brought together entertainment experience, practical insights into emerging technology, and a personal commitment to her hometown.

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Ayanna Henderson Marketing

2026

By Ayanna Henderson Marketing

Ayanna Henderson Launches Higher Ground Intelligence, a Research and Strategy Platform for the Cannabis Industry

Higher Ground Intelligence is a dedicated research, data, and strategy platform built to help cannabis entrepreneurs and operators make informed decisions. The platform delivers market intelligence, competitive analysis, and actionable insights at the intersection of business, technology, and the evolving cannabis economy.

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Ayanna Henderson Marketing

October 6, 2026

By Ayanna Henderson Marketing

Ayanna Henderson's My Genius Assistant Helps Entrepreneurs Reclaim Their Time Through Virtual Assistance, Concierge Support and Smarter Delegation

My Genius Assistant, the virtual-assistance and concierge business founded by Ayanna Henderson, MBA, combines practical support, workflow design and AI-supported systems to help founders and professionals move work forward.

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Ayanna Henderson Marketing

October 1, 2026

By Ayanna Henderson Marketing

Ayanna Henderson Launches Higher Ground, a Business, Marketing and Technology Platform Built for the Cannabis Economy

Entrepreneur, marketing strategist, producer and educator Ayanna Henderson, MBA, has announced the launch of Higher Ground — a business, marketing and technology platform created to help entrepreneurs build stronger, more professional and more sustainable businesses within the evolving cannabis economy.

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Ayanna Henderson Marketing

2026

By Ayanna Henderson Marketing

Black Southern Artist AYANNA Honors Dolly Parton with "Jolene" — A Story of Alabama, Compton, and Literacy

The college professor, songwriter, and producer pays tribute to her childhood hero with a reimagined version of the country classic, weaving together themes of literacy, Southern roots, and personal identity.

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Black News

2026

By Black News

Black Southern Artist AYANNA Honors Dolly Parton with "Jolene" — Connecting Alabama, Compton, and a Generational Literacy Story

Black News covered AYANNA's reimagined version of the country classic "Jolene" — a story that weaves together the artist's Alabama roots, her Compton upbringing, and a generational commitment to literacy, paying tribute to her childhood hero Dolly Parton.

Media Feature

Ayanna Henderson Marketing

2026

By Ayanna Henderson Marketing

Ayanna Henderson Is Building a Business Where Hollywood, Marketing, and AI Intersect

The Los Angeles entrepreneur, producer and educator has helped shape campaigns for Steve Harvey, Alicia Keys' Keys Soulcare, E! People's Choice Awards, and more — now she's building at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and culture.

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Ayanna Henderson Marketing

2026

By Ayanna Henderson Marketing

Ayanna Henderson: A Trailblazing Force in Social Media and Entertainment

Ayanna Henderson is a multifaceted powerhouse in the world of media — known for her work across entertainment, digital marketing, education, and entrepreneurship.

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E.L.F. Beauty

March 2026

By E.L.F. Beauty

Ayanna Henderson Featured by E.L.F. Beauty in Celebration of Women's History Month

E.L.F. Beauty shines the light on Ayanna Henderson, MBA — sharing her favorite Keys Soulcare products and celebrating her contributions to the brand and to women in business.

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Black Enterprise

December 11, 2019

By Marie Cyprien

Meet The Entrepreneur Formulating Cruelty-Free Beauty Products

Black Enterprise featured Ayanna Henderson's entrepreneurial journey as founder of Mademoiselle Ayanna and Ayanna Beauty, highlighting her vegan, cruelty-free skincare and haircare collection and her work as a college educator.

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Black News

2019

By Black News

Ayanna Henderson: Black Entrepreneur First to Launch Cruelty-Free Skin & Hair Care Product Line

Black News covered Ayanna Henderson's milestone as a Black entrepreneur launching a cruelty-free skin and hair care product line — spotlighting the Mademoiselle Ayanna collection and her commitment to clean, vegan beauty.

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Beauty Independent

2020

By Beauty Independent

Inside The Affiliate Marketing Playbooks Of Indie Beauty Entrepreneurs

Beauty Independent featured Ayanna Henderson, Founder of Ayanna Beauty, in a roundup of indie beauty entrepreneurs sharing their affiliate marketing strategies.

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Black Texas Magazine

August 19, 2020

By Black Texas Magazine

So Fresh, So Clean — Mademoiselle Ayanna

Black Texas Magazine featured the Mademoiselle Ayanna skincare line, spotlighting the brand's clean, cruelty-free formulations and Ayanna Henderson's vision for vegan beauty rooted in quality and sustainability.