No One Is Self-Made

“With her latest book, No One is Self-Made, Hallmon expands on her mission, offering readers a powerful blueprint for success that emphasizes the importance of collective support, mentorship, and reinvesting in one’s community.” – Essence

“The lesson of Atlanta-based author Hallmon’s entrepreneurial journey is neatly summarized in one sentence: It takes a village … Much of her narrative revolves around Black people and heroes like Martin Luther King Jr., Stacey Abrams, and Madame C. J. Walker as well as local companies in her “village.” Her teachings, though, apply to any community–women, Latinx, immigrants–searching for support.” – Booklist

“When I think of a strong village, I think of Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon. This book is going to change lives, one village at a time!” – Tabitha Brown, New York Times bestselling author of Feeding the Soul (Because It’s My Business)

“No One Is Self-Made embodies the message that we are one and that we are nothing without our helpers. Dr. Hallmon has been a community leader; now she is showing us how to care for ourselves while building community with others. She is helping entrepreneurs start businesses and nurturing many along the way.” – Nedra Glover Tawwab, author of New York Times bestsellers Set Boundaries, Find Peace and Drama Free

“Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon’s No One Is Self-Made is a powerful reminder that success is built on community and collaboration. She beautifully captures the essence of how our growth is shaped by those who pour into us, lifting as we climb. This book is a must-read and a guide for anyone looking to embrace the true meaning of success and pay it forward.” – Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche, New York Times bestselling author of Get Good with Money

“Entrepreneurs are everywhere, embedded within the fabric of our communities. In her book No One is Self-Made, Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon helps identify them and shares the tools she’s used to support building sustainable businesses within our communities. This is a vital resource for a powerful but often underestimated economic force hiding in plain sight.” – Eric Ries, New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Startup

Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon has transformed the lives of thousands of Black entrepreneurs across the world through her flagship brand The Village Market, and sister organizations The Village Retail, a storefront featuring premier Black-owned brands and nonprofit Our Village United, which revitalizes small businesses by providing funding and technical services. Her love of community, paired with her mantra, Support Is a Verb, inspires Black entrepreneurs everywhere and the communities who support them with intention. As an award-winning expert in education and business development, Hallmon’s innovative village model has become highly sought-after and has facilitated 8.3 million dollars in sales to Black businesses.