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Miko Branch (born September 1970) is an American Entrepreneur and Author. She is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Miss Jessie's, a natural hair care brand founded in 2004. She is the author of Miss Jessie’s: Creating A Successful Business from Scratch -Naturally (Harper Collins)

Biography
Miko Branch grew up in Queens, NY with her sister Titi Branch and her father Jimmy Branch

Career
Miko Branch co-founded Miss Jessie's with her sister, Titi Branch and named the company after their paternal grandmother – Miss Jessie Mae Branch. They are credited for introducing a new category of hair care products into hair-care industry specifically for natural and curly hair. Their haircare line has reached millions, including celebrities Lupita Nyong’o, Viola Davis, and Yara Shahidi. It has also won tons of awards and is sold in thousands of stores throughout the country including Target, CVS, and Walgreens

The Branch sisters documented their business journey in their memoir, “Miss Jessie’s: Creating A Successful Business from Scratch – Naturally”.

Branch is also a philanthropist, giving back through funding scholarships and partnering with small businesses. Branch also gives to mental health organization, as her sister, Titi, lost her life in her battle with depression in 2014.

She was featured on the cover of Women's Wear Daily and appeared on the cover of Beauty Inc. as a trailblazer, and Ebony listed her as one of its Power 100 Innovators and Influencers. She has also been honored by New York University and Delta Sigma Theta for her entrepreneurship. Miss Jessie's award-winning products have been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, Teen Vogue, Redbook, Essence, Allure Latina, and other publications. She lives in New York with her son.

Miko has been recognized as a leader with Women’s Wear Daily’s Most Influential Women in Business, and 2015 honoree of Ebony Power 100.