Some may see Tamar Braxton as a gold-digging whiner, but she begs to differ, having dated her superproducer husband, Vincent Herbert, for seven years before their 2008 nuptials. Not one to miss out on extravagance–in a recent episode she bought sunglasses retailing for more than $3,000– she seeks to pursue her own wealth and stardom. “If I didn’t love my husband for who he is, then why do I want to work and have my own career?” she told BlackEnterprise.com.
Janell Hazelwood
Janell Hazelwood is associate managing editor at Black Enterprise, managing content across core areas of Money, Career, Small Business and Technology. She is also a featured blogger with My Two Cents, providing insights on branding, millennial career development, employment trends and leadership. She was previously a content producer and copy editor for Black Enterprise magazine, working across several editorial sections. The Hampton University graduate got her start in the newspaper industry, having worked for companies including The New York Times and Scripps Howard News Service. Her works and insights have appeared on The Huffington Post, MadameNoire, E!Online, Brazen Careerist, CBS News, and Arise TV.