Belle Collective

This show could have been a great opportunity to put a spotlight on the culture of Mississippi and the talent and brilliance of its black entrepreneurs. Instead, the producers decided that they would present these women in the most terrible and unprofessional light, further reinforcing negative racial, cultural, and gendered stereotypes. This show has very little positive content and I feel disappointed in the OWN network. They have missed the opportunity to (1) showcase the true achievements of Black women in Mississippi and (2) influence the younger generations and show them what's possible. So many young people of all backgrounds need to see possible examples of southern Black women's success as our media does not portray this reality nearly enough. Many brilliant minds are produced in the universities of Mississippi including Jackson State University, Tougaloo College, Mississippi State, Alcorn State, Mississippi Valley State University, Rust College, Mississippi College, University of Southern Mississippi, and many, many more!

I'm not a reality show fan, but I did watch this because I live in the area. I enjoy your they present the city and highlight some of its good qualities. As for the show itself, it's your typical reality. If you love this genre of TV then you will love this show. The women get your attention. The conflicts they find themselves in are a bit shallow and childish, but that's "reality" TV for you. I hope that the show succeeds since it is located in an area that rarely gets TV time. I will continue to support it for the greater good, but I do think that reality TV fans would be happy with this.

Decent reality show once given a chance. It began rather slowly, but most do. If you're a true reality tv show watcher, you'll know that most of them don't really pick up momentum until half-way the season. And, they typically don't find their mojo, if ever, until the 2nd to 3rd season. It's much like over 80% of most tv shows. The best seasons are typically around the 3rd season but almost always not the 1st. Nonetheless, I found the show rather interesting and inspiring, and I especially like the fact that they showcase the ladies' careers and talents and some of what the city of Jackson has to offer. There's much room for improvement if they are allowed to further develop the show and allow the ladies to find their place in it.

As for all of them not being millionaires, I believe at least two are. So, that falls squarely in line with nearly EVERY Housewives franchise ever made. Out of 6 or 7 housewives, only one or two are actually houseWIVES and the rest are ex-girlfriends (not ex-wives) of former/retired pro athletes/rising pro athletes, etc. As for the show being too scripted, isn't that the case of every reality show on tv today? It's just that some of the participants are better actors than others...the better the actor, the less scripted it appears. It's for entertainment purposes only. All of them are. But, judging from the countless reality tv shows out there today (many of which have gone several seasons), it goes without saying that each were given a chance. So, let's do the same for this show and see where it takes us.

While I'm very ecstatic to see more very intelligent,very talented black women on the scene, I am however, very disappointed to see the them displaying themselves in such trifling manner (REALLY!) Come on ladies, get it together / protect your brand! I can't even stand to watch this show, as I don't want that "whatever," in my spirit.... Yall know better!!

None of these people on this show are millionaires. The show is a FAKE. Do your due diligence and look them up. They do not represent African American women entrepreneurs in Jackson, MS.