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BGV Connect Member Marquita: I Can Be Myself And Talk About Business

Frantzces Lys

Aug 19, 20216 min read

Features

BGV Connect Member Marquita: I Can Be Myself And Talk About Business

Considering what we know about equity, representation, and the other perpetual inequities facing people of color in the United States,...

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Vernee Hines Co-Founder of UpBrainery: We Want To Disrupt The Educational System

Frantzces Lys

Aug 13, 202110 min read

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Vernee Hines Co-Founder of UpBrainery: We Want To Disrupt The Educational System

Access and equity for Black children is Vernee Hines's mission. She is the co-founder of UpBrainery an online educational platform that...

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Peach Brown Founder of Sledge Scarves: I Didn't Come This Far, To Just Come This Far

Frantzces Lys

Jul 22, 202110 min read

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Peach Brown Founder of Sledge Scarves: I Didn't Come This Far, To Just Come This Far

When it comes to hair, for many Black women protecting their hair is the only way to keep it healthy. It could be using a protective...

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Chantee Butler Founder Of Nayko Naturals: You Need To Have Grit And Be Scrappy

Frantzces Lys

Jul 17, 20217 min read

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Chantee Butler Founder Of Nayko Naturals: You Need To Have Grit And Be Scrappy

It's no secret that many skincare products on the market are filled with toxic additives for our health. With more and more people...

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Nike Pitch Winner Kayla Castañeda: Breaking Cultural Barriers With Agua Bonita

Frantzces Lys

Jun 27, 202110 min read

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Nike Pitch Winner Kayla Castañeda: Breaking Cultural Barriers With Agua Bonita

"The reason why it was most important to create Agua Bonita was to see more of ourselves reflected on the shelves...Creating Agua Bonita...

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20 Queer Businesses To Support Beyond Pride Month

Frantzces Lys

Jun 7, 20216 min read

Business

20 Queer Businesses To Support Beyond Pride Month

June is officially Pride Month. With it comes nationwide celebrations, parades, festivals, things we didn't know, and support for queer...

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Mompreneurs Reveal Their Secret Sauce For Success

Frantzces Lys

May 9, 202114 min read

Business

Mompreneurs Reveal Their Secret Sauce For Success

While running a small business and being a mom is very rewarding, balancing it can be challenging. Being a mompreneur takes a special...

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Meet The Winners Of The BGV x Manifestation Babe Pitch Competition

Frantzces Lys

May 4, 20213 min read

Pitch Competitions

Meet The Winners Of The BGV x Manifestation Babe Pitch Competition

Rachel Topping - 1st Place Winner Nappy Head Club Fed up with the lack of representation of 4c hair Rachel Topping and her sister...

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BGV Connect Member Nicole: The Best Investment You Can Make For Your Business

Frantzces Lys

Apr 1, 20213 min read

Features

BGV Connect Member Nicole: The Best Investment You Can Make For Your Business

The BGV Connect Incubator is a platform that provides resources for Black and Brown women-led startups. This is an opportunity for...

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Alon Otis Of The Beet Box: Redistributing Health To Underserved Communities

Frantzces Lys

Mar 29, 20218 min read

Features

Alon Otis Of The Beet Box: Redistributing Health To Underserved Communities

One of the barriers in the wellness industry is the lack of representation of Black and Brown people. They're often left out, and their...

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Leadership With A Conscience: Meet Our Newest Change Agent Fellows

Frantzces Lys

Mar 25, 20216 min read

Features

Leadership With A Conscience: Meet Our Newest Change Agent Fellows

Have you ever dreamt of changing the world? These new change agents have. Being a change agent is a pretty powerful title that leads to a...

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BGV Connect Member Chanita: I've Found Resources, Friends, & Business Partners

Frantzces Lys

Mar 10, 20213 min read

Features

BGV Connect Member Chanita: I've Found Resources, Friends, & Business Partners

The vision of the BGV Connect Incubator is to create a bridge for growth by providing tools and resources for Black and Brown women...

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Once We Define Our Lanes, Others Will Follow: Portia From BarBella Co.

Frantzces Lys

Feb 27, 20217 min read

Features

Once We Define Our Lanes, Others Will Follow: Portia From BarBella Co.

What are the toxic chemicals in nail polish that cause skin disorders? Turns out they were hiding in plain sight. It was common knowledge...

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BGV Connect Member Bridget: I've Raised $70k In The Last Seven Months As A Member

Frantzces Lys

Feb 22, 20213 min read

Features

BGV Connect Member Bridget: I've Raised $70k In The Last Seven Months As A Member

The BGV Connect Incubator is an emerging platform designed to disrupt and transform how Black and Brown women leaders leverage startup...

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Kendra From Janet & Jo: Passion And Purpose Over Profit

Frantzces Lys

Jan 29, 20218 min read

Features

Kendra From Janet & Jo: Passion And Purpose Over Profit

Kendra is a nail polish lover. Even as a young child, she would play with nail polish, creating nail polish covers, and painting designs...

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Judith From A Man's Cave: Men Deserve To Be Pampered Too

Frantzces Lys

Dec 30, 20209 min read

Features

Judith From A Man's Cave: Men Deserve To Be Pampered Too

Many beauty products are available for women; you can find anything from organic hand cream to cotton pads and even small shelves stocked...

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Kiara Quick of Fashion Mermaid: "I Felt Like COVID Ruined Everything"

Frantzces Lys

Dec 14, 20204 min read

Features

Kiara Quick of Fashion Mermaid: "I Felt Like COVID Ruined Everything"

The fashion industry is another industry that has been hit hard during COVID. Many founders in this space could not connect with their...

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Art Is Not Lost: Keyonna of Black Hippie Art Strives To Connect Artist Entrepreneurs

Frantzces Lys

Dec 7, 20204 min read

Features

Art Is Not Lost: Keyonna of Black Hippie Art Strives To Connect Artist Entrepreneurs

The impact of COVID on the creative industry has been devastating. With about losses of 2.7 million jobs and more than $150 billion in...

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Ehime The Founder of SweetKiwi: Every Founder Needs To Have Tenacity

Frantzces Lys

Nov 30, 202011 min read

Features

Ehime The Founder of SweetKiwi: Every Founder Needs To Have Tenacity

For some entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship is something they stumble into, often out of a deep desire to solve problems. But, not a lot of...

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New Secrets Tea: Natalie Encourages You To Give Up And Pivot

Frantzces Lys

Nov 23, 20208 min read

Features

New Secrets Tea: Natalie Encourages You To Give Up And Pivot

COVID has forced a lot of businesses to close their doors. And without proper financial assistance, many of these businesses are closed...

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