Nationwide — The BOSS Network, in partnership with Sage, proudly broadcasts the commencement of 25 unbelievable Black girls entrepreneurs from the BOSS Affect Fund “Put money into Progress” grant program. These powerhouse girls have been chosen from a nationwide pool of candidates, every bringing ardour, innovation, and dedication to their respective industries—together with magnificence and self-care, IT options, journey, healthcare, skilled companies, and meals and beverage.
Launched in January 2024, this system offered every winner with a $10,000 grant, a 12-month entrepreneurial mentorship expertise, and entry to invaluable assets reminiscent of enterprise coaching, teaching, and Sage’s Enterprise Cloud Accounting software program. By means of BOSS Enterprise College, the members obtained professional steerage in advertising, finance, customer support, and enterprise technique, equipping them with the instruments to show their visions into thriving, sustainable ventures.
This 12 months additionally marks the profitable completion of the Put money into Progress grant’s 3-year run. Since its launch, this system has supported 85 Black girls enterprise homeowners throughout the nation, serving to them overcome boundaries, scale their companies, and construct lasting legacies.
“Our mission has at all times been to create pathways to success for Black girls entrepreneurs,” mentioned Dr. Cameka Smith, Founding father of The BOSS Community. “Seeing these 25 girls full this system with such ardour and progress is a reminder of why we do that work. They’re the way forward for enterprise, and we’re honored to be a part of their journey.”
Now, as they full this system, these girls are poised to interrupt boundaries, construct legacies, and create change of their communities and past. We are able to’t wait to see the superb issues they’ll accomplish—and we’ll be cheering them on each step of the best way.
To be taught extra about The BOSS Community’s work to uplift Black girls entrepreneurs, go to TheBossNetwork.org
“Put money into Progress” Grant Awardees:
See beneath for a list of this 12 months’s 25 “Put money into Progress” grant awardees, together with their enterprise and site:
Tina Armstrong – Dwelling Linked MBS, Inc
La Mirada, CA
ShaRae Carlock – Photolock
Kansas Metropolis, MO
Jessica Childress – Juris Prudence LLC
Washington, DC
Marcia Cox – Kaldi’s Coffeehouse & Roastery
Huntersville, NC
Nadine Duncan – The Touring Black Ladies Community
Atlanta, GA
Skania Florestal – HBCUMADE
Atlanta, GA
Tamekia Foley – Excessive Tech.2.0, LLC
Atlanta, GA
Natasha Gallop – Presents in Good Firm LLC
West Orange, NJ
Lucretia Gordon – Pamper Palace
Greensboro, NC
Chrisshele Griffin – McChriss BAKES
Irving, TX
Gena Harrison – FOY Med Spa
Southfield, MI
April Hemphill/Shaketia McCoy – AnuCrown Luxurious Brims
Dallas, TX
Chari Herron – Divine Restoration Counseling and Session, LLC
Huntsville, AL
Lakeysha Love – Sugar Head LLC
Hazel Crest, IL
Deida Massey – Bixa Magnificence, Inc.
Chicago, IL
Cheryl Monroe – The Cleansing Benefit
Atlanta, GA
LaToya Moore – A Write to Dwell
Orland Hills, IL
Nwamaka Ngoddy – Anwuli Eyewear LLC
Atlanta, GA
Zamora Olin – Thrive With ARTIE
Appomattox, VA
Niehla Ollie – Homegirl’s Hummus
Chicago, IL
Shavonne Reed – OPUA LLC
Atlanta, GA
Jada Samuels – Jada Juice Inc.
Aurora, IL
Davida Selby – Kate Lynn & Adwoa, LLC
Atlanta, GA
Alicia Thomas – Lush Pops ATL
Decatur, GA
Shanice Whittaker – Soul Motion Success
Antioch, CA
About The BOSS Community
Based by Dr. Cameka Smith, BOSS™ is an acronym for “Bringing Out Profitable Sisters,” and the community’s mission is to advertise and encourage the small enterprise spirit and profession improvement of girls. The BOSS Community is a web-based group {of professional} and entrepreneurial girls who assist one another by way of dialog, on-line, and event-based networking. The BOSS Community was named as a Forbes Prime 10 Profession and Entrepreneurial web site for Ladies. Greater than 200,000 girls related all through the US are engaged by way of our social and digital programming. To seek out out extra about The BOSS Community, go to TheBOSSNetwork.org
