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Fashion Ignored Families Like Hers, So Sonia Created Mixed Up Clothing
Before launching Mixed Up Clothing , Sonia Smith-Kang was a critical care nurse. Her shift into entrepreneurship began with a personal...
Frantzces Lys
Sep 25, 202515 min read
Lisa Just Wanted Her Son to Be Safe. What She Built Is Changing the Industry.
When Lisa Bailey taught her teenage son how to drive, she expected nerves, not a business idea. But what began as a mother’s concern for...
Frantzces Lys
Aug 3, 20257 min read
How Orleatha Is Redefining Wellness With Sip Herbals—Without Chasing Store Shelves
Orleatha Smith likes to call it the 25,000-foot view. Sip Herbals began at the height of the pandemic, but the seeds had been planted...
Frantzces Lys
Jun 10, 202516 min read
How Corie Turned Grief Into a Wellness Movement—One Spice Blend at a Time
For Corie Amos, the inspiration behind The Spice Theory came from a blend of personal experience, cultural pride, and a deep desire to...
Frantzces Lys
Jun 1, 202511 min read
7 Mompreneurs on How They’re Building Businesses and Raising Legacies
Motherhood and entrepreneurship each require vision , grit, and heart but when combined, they create a powerful kind of legacy. This...
Frantzces Lys
May 11, 202511 min read
Founder’s Win: Nicobi Foods Secures Shelf Space in Walmart
We love to see our alumni shine. This one is a flavor-packed win. Black Girl Ventures alum Obi Linton, Co-Founder and CEO of Nicobi...
Frantzces Lys
May 8, 20251 min read
It Started With My Scalp: How Britney Turned a Personal Struggle into CurlCaps Viral Success
Britney Crowell never set out to start a business—she was just trying to feel like herself again. The idea for CurlCaps , her now-viral...
Frantzces Lys
Mar 26, 202522 min read
Want to Uplift Black Women This Black History Month? Discover These 25 Must-Know Brands
Black women have been at the forefront of innovation, culture, and entrepreneurship, yet they continue to face systemic barriers,...
Frantzces Lys
Feb 11, 202512 min read
Alive in Austin: A Celebration of Women Entrepreneurs and Community Power
When visionary women gather, extraordinary things happen . This November, Black Girl Ventures brought this truth to life with Alive in...
Frantzces Lys
Dec 23, 20242 min read
The Liberated Arts Movement: How Tara Is Changing Communities One Creative Step at a Time
Tara Levy was inspired to launch the Liberated Arts Movement last summer after reflecting on her experiences, education, and passion for...
Frantzces Lys
Nov 25, 202412 min read
More Than Skin Deep: The Story of Natural Radiant Life with Rhonda
For many Black women founders, the journey to business ownership isn't always a choice but a necessity. Systemic barriers and...
Frantzces Lys
Nov 1, 202413 min read
More than Just a Product: Jasmine’s Mission to Keep Kids Safe, Founder of ParentCo
ParentCo is not just a business, but a personal journey that began with a mother's frustration. Founded by Jasmine Johnson, a mom who...
Frantzces Lys
Oct 11, 20249 min read
Sip, Savor, Sustain: The Good Dirt® Mission with Lynn
Good D irt® emerged from a necessity born out of personal experience. The founders, Lynn and Mario, are a husband-and-wife duo with a...
Frantzces Lys
Sep 11, 202412 min read
Revolutionizing Women's Health: A Conversation with Lamanda, Founder of FloEver Health
In 2021, Lamanda Ballard launched FloEver Health after a personal experience with the healthcare system. Despite having a positive,...
Frantzces Lys
Sep 6, 202412 min read
Unstoppable Latinas: 10 Quotes to Ignite Your Inner Entrepreneur
Hispanic Heritage Month takes place every year from September 15th to October 15th. It celebrates and acknowledges the cultural...
Frantzces Lys
Sep 4, 20244 min read
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