Building a Beauty Empire from Scratch: The Miss Jessie’s Journey A Fireside Chat with Co-Founder & CEO Miko Branch

Time:
July 31, 2026 - 3:10 PM - 3:40 PM
Room:
Music City Center (Convention Center) // Davidson Ballroom

Urban League Connect

Urban League Connect: Experience & Lounge is the ultimate destination at the National Urban League Conference. This space offers more than networking; it fosters culture, conversation, and meaningful connections. Recharge with coffee, network in the coworking zone, or take advantage of complimentary headshots. Attendees can also enjoy exclusive product launches, celebrity appearances, interactive sessions, and engaging activities. This year, Urban League Connect Experience & Lounge is fully integrated, featuring Health & Wellness, HER Space, KINGS Corner, Creators Suite, and Mom’s Village. Community Marketplace and AI Innovation Station are available in the lounge, during Community Day, and in the virtual environment. Attendees can join remotely and access content after the event concludes.

Brooklyn beauty maven Miko Branch shares the remarkable, personal journey behind the creation of Miss Jessie’s Products for Curly Her—from mixing natural products in her kitchen to revolutionizing the textured hair-care industry. Rooted in a lifelong appreciation for cultural beauty and an entrepreneurial mindset shaped by her multiethnic upbringing, Miko turned a personal need into a category-shifting brand. Attendees will hear how she and her sister Titi identified a major gap in the market, trusted their instincts, and created products that celebrate natural hair and individual style. Beyond inspiration, Branch offers practical, hard-learned insights on how to launch and scale a business while staying true to yourself, your culture, and your community.

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