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Dana, Founder of CHIP: The Financial Platform for Black and Latinx Financial Wellness
The financial services industry is notorious for its intransigent barriers to entry and overwhelming complexity. Financial wellness and...
Frantzces Lys
Feb 28, 20239 min read
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Brittany founder of Butter'd Bodycare: Naturally Affirming the Skin We're In
After several failed dermatologist visits to seek relief for skin conditions such as dry skin, eczema, and acne, Brittany decided at the...
Frantzces Lys
Jan 30, 20239 min read
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BGV Selects 25 Future Founders As The NextGen Student Visionaries
We're excited to announce the second cohort of the HBCU student visionaries joining our NextGen Program! The BGV NextGen Program is...
Frantzces Lys
Jan 24, 20231 min read
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Star Founder of SerenelyStar Publishing: Turning Young Students Into Self-Publishing Authors
There is no way around it — the statistics are grim. About 64% of students cannot read at the proficiency level required. This means that...
Frantzces Lys
Jan 17, 20239 min read
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Meet the 2022 Winners: The Austin Pitch Competition
Star Jackson - 1st Place Star Jackson is the founder of SerenelyStar Publishing. A publishing company focused on empowering the youth to...
Frantzces Lys
Dec 20, 20222 min read
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Kenyatta Founder of Trading Races: Gamifying Tough Conversations About Race and Black Culture
Do you have the courage to play a game where your beliefs are tested? It's rare to see game designers tackle complex issues such as race,...
Frantzces Lys
Dec 12, 20228 min read
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Trudy and Pam Founders of HER-MINE: A Legacy of Self-Love
It's no secret that being a woman is challenging. Navigating the infamous old boys club culture leads to bigger challenges of balancing...
Frantzces Lys
Nov 14, 20228 min read
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Black Friday, Small Business Style: Great Deals You Won't Want to Miss
Are you in the market for a deal this Black Friday? We're getting into the heart of holiday shopping by supporting our small business...
Frantzces Lys
Nov 11, 20223 min read
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10 Black Women-Owned Businesses to Spice Up Your Fall Season
There's a lot to love about fall: hot apple cider, cozy sweaters, and pumpkin spice – the smells and flavors we associate with the time...
Frantzces Lys
Oct 13, 20224 min read
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Meet 5 Incredible Latina Entrepreneurs Leaving Their Mark On The Startup Ecosystem
The story of Latina entrepreneurs is not just one of diversity but growing opportunity and promise. By joining forces and connecting...
Frantzces Lys
Sep 27, 20226 min read
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Tai Founder of Tai-Lite Beauty: Transforming The Beauty Industry With Bold Pigments And Lashes
A common struggle for brown-skinned makeup lovers is the lack of diversity in foundation shades and the lack of lipsticks and eyeshadows...
Frantzces Lys
Sep 9, 20228 min read
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Jordan Founder of Flora & Noor: On A Mission To Make Halal Skincare More Accessible
Your skin is one of your most precious assets. The health of your skin will often translate to the health of your mind and soul. When...
Frantzces Lys
Aug 31, 202210 min read
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Auzerais Founder of Blondery: Redefining The Fine Dining Industry
The issue of diversity in the restaurant industry isn't scrutinized enough. Black and Brown people indeed hold a disproportionate number...
Frantzces Lys
Aug 2, 202210 min read
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Assunta Founder of B. Renewed: Stylists Helping Women Combat Hair Loss
Hair has always been the center of expression in many women's lives. Before their wedding day, brides spend hundreds, maybe thousands, on...
Frantzces Lys
Jul 19, 202210 min read
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Tameka Founder of Limitless: A Tech Delivery App That's Transforming Louisville's Food Deserts
In the United States, a food desert is defined as an area within a certain distance (usually greater than 1 mile) from a large grocery...
Frantzces Lys
Jul 7, 202210 min read
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Danella Founder of Cleaven: All Your Favorite Clearance Brands In One Place
Shopping for designer clearance items is almost like an art form. You have to scour the racks and study fabrications, tags, and price...
Frantzces Lys
Jun 23, 20228 min read
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Nikisha Founder of Win Win Coffee Bar Fills The Gap In The Black-Owned Coffee Industry
There's a reason we say a cup of coffee can change the world. Coffee is one of those things that brings people together, and when people...
Frantzces Lys
May 2, 202210 min read
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Tameka Founder of Capable Clothing: Giving Patients With Limited Mobility Back Their Independence
Nursing is considered a stressful and physically demanding profession by some. Still, health care professionals are more likely to suffer...
Frantzces Lys
Apr 28, 202212 min read
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Shureice Founder of Fleeky Friday: Don't Let The World Put Your Light Out
Art gives us the ability to express ourselves, especially if finding the words can be difficult. The process of self-expression allows us...
Frantzces Lys
Apr 25, 202213 min read
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Angelica Founder of the Lit Kit Art Box: Unleash Your Inner-Artist
Some people's mental health suffered greatly during the pandemic. Forced indoors by the lockdown, people had limited forms of expression....
Frantzces Lys
Apr 18, 20227 min read
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