Mala Bryan is from the Caribbean island of St Lucia and she’s a model based between Miami Beach, USA  and Cape Town, South Africa. Mala recently created and launched her own company, Malaville, and started it off with a line of black and brown skin toned dolls with kinky/curly hair.

Kristen Robinson is the Social Media Head Coach of KR Design and is known as the Military Spouse Business Mentor. Kristen helps entrepreneurs with their social media struggles and help them build their social media presence to grow their email list to launch online. She has a passion for military spouses and helps them build online businesses that create flexibility and freedom within the military lifestyle. As a US Marine Corps military spouse, Kristen started her company, KR Design, to create a business to support her husband’s military career while constantly moving from one location to the next. She loves her business because it allows her to do what she loves from anywhere in the world.

Malene Barnett is the president and design director of Malene B Carpets, a company specializing in creating handcrafted custom carpets for prestigious residential and commercial environments. Working together with Interior Designers and Architects, Malene B creates timeless masterpieces that enrich any setting.

Kayla Beckmann is the founder of Small Fox Media, a non-traditional media house that functions as a network of talented freelancers and abundant resources. Small Fox is the glue that brings projects to life. Kayla and her team break down the walls of traditional production to create something that is simply outstanding.

What does it really take to be a Queen Bee? Each episode of the Beehive is created to answer this question. This podcast is created just for you, the female entrepreneur, aspiring entrepreneur or small business owner – the Queen Bee. Each week, Alisa Ivory Smith interviews an inspiring female entrepreneur about her personal story: her journey as a designer and innovator, her philosophy as an entrepreneur, her keys to success, and, of course, her advice to other women who are trying to find the courage to make that entrepreneurial leap. With each episode, Alisa Ivory Smith delivers inspiring, motivating and ACTIONABLE advice for you, QUEEN BEES!