About our company

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Our Story

The three co-founders — Love-Leigh Trimiew, Layla Nielsen, and Natalie Robinson — grew up in the Washington, D.C. area, where their twin mothers, Kelly and Maze Tesfaye started the iconic restaurant and nightclub Twins Jazz of over 30 years. Their family story inspired them to start HellaBlack.com.

Our Mission is simple

to create a one-stop destination to find quality Black-owned products with a focus on and appreciation for sought after brands and products from around Africa & the Black Diaspora.

When we support Black-owned businesses, we invest in our communities and strengthen our local economies. Shopping HellaBlack in turn supports families, employees and other business owners -- all things that build economic strength and celebrate the richness of Black culture.

HellaBlack is a community-curated marketplace, powered by a team of digital marketing, UX, supply chain & logistics, and customer service experts who are skilled in driving revenue across digital platforms. Find an array of Black-owned niche product lines to your classic staples, or become a seller and expose your brand visibility to thousands of consumers looking for Black-owned products.

At HellaBlack, you will discover hair care essentials, one-of-a-kind jewelry and global garments, statement pieces for your home, or the next dope visual masterpiece. Stay on the lookout for special offerings with some of the best brands in the business.

#ShopHellaBlack

Meet The Founders

Love- Leigh Trimiew

Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder

Layla Nielsen

Chief Marketing Officer, Co-Founder

Natalie Robinson

Head of Supplier Relations, Co-Founder

Love- Leigh Trimiew

Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder

Layla Nielsen

Chief Marketing Officer, Co-Founder

Natalie Robinson

Head of Supplier Relations, Co-Founder

Kadidja Nimley

Head of Content

Jeanine White

Lead UX Designer

Shay Hampton

Business Development Consultant

Tisha Cuffee

Art Director

Christine Alexis

Social Media Manager

Ehime Ora

Artist & Storyteller

Our Timeline

  • 2018 - Today

  • September 2019

    Website prototype developed

  • July 2020

    Mashable Article Press recognition

  • November 2020

    Beta Testing Phase

  • January 2021

    Website Go Live

  • October 2018

    HellaBlack™ Concept & Research

  • April 2019

    HellaBlack™ company officially formed

  • June 2020

    Launched Kickstarter campaign

  • August 2020

    Raised Kickstarter capital goal

    Blavity Article press recognition

  • December 2020

    Vendor onboarding phase

Our Timeline

2018 - Today

  • September 2019

    Website prototype developed

  • October 2018

    HellaBlack™ Concept & Research

  • April 2019

    HellaBlack™ company officially formed

  • June 2020

    Launched Kickstarter campaign

  • July 2020

    Mashable Article Press recognition

  • August 2020

    Raised Kickstarter capital goal

    Blavity Article press recognition

  • November 2020

    Beta Testing Phase

  • December 2020

    Vendor onboarding phase

  • January 2021

    Website Go Live