Rise & Reign: How Black Women Entrepreneurs Can Build a Morning Routine That Slays All Day

Ciara Bolden
Sep 19
3 min read

Let’s be honest—mornings can be a whole struggle. Between the alarms, emails, edges, and existential dread (kidding… kinda), it's tempting to roll over, scroll Instagram, and pretend you're not the CEO of your life.

But here’s the truth: how you start your morning sets the tone for your entire empire.

Whether you’re building a beauty brand, running a media company, or launching your own content studio (hey Queen!), crafting a powerful morning routine isn’t about perfection—it’s about alignment. Mind, body, and business.

So let’s build a routine that makes you feel like the boss you already are—with a lil’ fun, a lot of Black girl magic, and a no-nonsense vibe.

🌅 Step 1: Wake Up Like a Queen (Not a Chaos Goblin)

Exclusive Tip: Keep your phone across the room. Yes, sis. That way, you have to get out of bed to turn off that alarm—no more doom scrolling before sunrise.

*Bonus: you’ll already have your first win of the day.

Instead of checking emails, start with a simple affirmation:

🗣️ “Today, I lead with power, peace, and purpose.”

🧘🏾‍♀️ Step 2: Pour Into You Before the World

Black women carry a lot—on our backs, in our bags, and in our spirits. So start the day by giving to yourself before your clients, kids, or calendar get a piece of you.

Stretch or do light movement (because your body is your business partner)
Journal for 5 minutes (brain dump, gratitude, or boss affirmations)
Sip water before coffee (hydrate that brilliance)
Listen to a quick motivational podcast (or Beyoncé, no judgment)

Exclusive Tip: Try the “5/5/5” method: 5 minutes of breathwork, 5 minutes of journaling, 5 minutes of visualization = 15 minutes to shift your mindset and your momentum.

🍵 Step 3: Nourish Your Body & Spirit

This is not the time for dry toast and regret. Feed your body like the queen you are.

Try:

A power smoothie with greens + ginger
Herbal tea with honey and a pep talk
Avocado toast with a podcast in the background

Exclusive Tip: Add adaptogens like ashwagandha or maca root to your smoothie for energy, mood support, and hormonal balance (because burnout is not cute).

🗂️ Step 4: CEO Mode: Activate

Before you dive into calls, content, or chaos, map out your top 3 priorities for the day. Don’t overwhelm yourself with 37 tasks and a vision board.

Ask Yourself:

What will make today feel successful?
What absolutely must get done?
What can I delegate, delay, or delete?

Exclusive Tip: Use the “Power Hour” method: 60 minutes of distraction-free work on your most important task first thing in the day. No emails, no texts—just you and your empire.

💅🏾 Step 5: Crown Check

Before you log on, step out, or light up your Zoom room—pause. Breathe. Crown yourself.

Whether it’s a bold lip, your favorite playlist, a prayer, or a dance break in the mirror—find your joy anchor. That one thing that reminds you who TF you are.

Because let’s be real: you’re not just waking up. You’re rising to rule.

✨ Final Thought:

A queen’s morning isn’t about aesthetics—it’s about energy. You don’t need a 5 a.m. wake-up, 3-hour yoga flow, and an iced matcha with moon dust (unless that’s your thing).

What you need is intention, care, and consistency.

Build a morning routine that serves your peace and powers your purpose. The emails, meetings, and money moves will follow.

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