3 Hard Lessons I Learned in the First Year of Business

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3 Hard Lessons I Learned in the First Year of Business

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Posted Aug 12, 2025 • 4 min read

3 Hard Lessons I Learned in the First Year of Business

In honor of Black Business Month, we're so excited to announce our new mini advice column with Brianna Arps, the CEO and founder of award-winning fragrance brand MOODEAUX. Every Wednesday in August, Brianna will share her tips for building a business

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