21/04/2026
Don't be afraid to build your empire...
Janice Bryant Howroyd is proof that vision, persistence, and bold leadership can build empires.
As the founder of ActOne Group, she owns the largest Black woman–owned business in the world — generating over $2 billion in annual revenue. Let that sink in. Billion. With a “B.”
She started her company with just $1,500, a small office, and a big belief in herself. No massive investors. No shortcuts. Just strategy, work ethic, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Today, her global workforce management company operates in multiple countries, serving major corporations and creating opportunities for thousands of people.
Her journey is bigger than business. It’s about breaking ceilings in rooms where few expected her to succeed. It’s about representation in corporate leadership. And it’s about showing future entrepreneurs — especially young Black women — that scale is possible.
From a modest beginning to a multibillion-dollar enterprise, Janice Bryant Howroyd didn’t just build a company.
She built legacy.