Cardboard, Glue & a $100K Macy’s Deal | Sherrill Mosee (MinkeeBlue)

Cardboard, Glue & a $100K Macy’s Deal | Sherrill Mosee (MinkeeBlue)

Author: All Things Black and Beautiful December 20, 2025 Duration: 39:09

Target Bags to the Big Leagues: The Sherrill Mosee Story

A cut-up Target bag, cardboard, glue, and staples. That’s how Sherrill Mosee started, turning a simple idea into MinkeeBlue, a patented organizational bag that landed a $100,000 Macy’s purchase order.

Tolu and Belva sit down with Sherrill to discuss the engineering mindset that turned a commuter’s frustration into a market-ready brand. Today, she’s building AI-powered tools to help founders move faster through manufacturing and product development.


Inside This Episode:

  • Scrappy Prototyping: Why starting with "imperfect" materials still wins.
  • The Logistics of Growth: Navigating patents, overseas manufacturing, and supply chain realities.
  • The Macy’s Milestone: What it actually took to land the $100K deal.
  • The AI Shift: How AI is changing the path from concept to market.

Press play to learn how problem-solving becomes a legacy when you refuse to quit.


There's a particular energy that comes from a conversation happening in real time, a sense of immediacy and authenticity that can't be replicated. That's the core of the Black Business Live Podcast, presented by All Things Black and Beautiful. This isn't a polished, heavily edited series; it's a live and immersive space where the stories of Black entrepreneurs, creatives, and established leaders unfold as they happen. You'll hear the genuine reactions, the unscripted moments of insight, and the raw narrative of building something from the ground up. The focus is squarely on those who have not only scaled their own companies but who carry a deep commitment to pulling others up alongside them. Every episode moves beyond a simple question-and-answer format to become a strategic dialogue. It’s born from a need for real community and authentic representation in the business world, offering listeners a front-row seat to discussions about partnership, resilience, and the nuanced realities of leadership. Tuning into this podcast feels like gaining access to a private masterclass where vulnerability and triumph share the same stage. The journeys shared here provide both a roadmap and a source of solidarity for anyone looking to navigate their own path in business and entrepreneurship.
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