With the LuxeGlow controversy behind her, Maya had no plans to slow down.
Digital media was powerful, but she knew that Concrete Roses could be even more.
She met with Vera James, CEO of True Beauty, at an intimate café in SoHo. Vera was a powerhouse—mid-forties, locs wrapped in a silk scarf, and the kind of presence that made people sit up straighter.
"I love what you've built," Vera said, sipping her tea. "But digital only scratches the surface. Have you thought about expansion?"
Maya nodded. "I have ideas, but I need the right partners."
Vera smiled. "Let's make this bigger. Events, panel discussions, print editions—hell, even TV."
Maya's pulse quickened. This was it.