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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...

Frantzces Lys
Mar 10, 20213 min read
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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...

Frantzces Lys
Feb 27, 20217 min read
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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...

Frantzces Lys
Feb 22, 20213 min read
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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...

Frantzces Lys
Jan 29, 20218 min read
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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...

Frantzces Lys
Dec 30, 20209 min read
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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...

Frantzces Lys
Dec 14, 20204 min read
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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...

Frantzces Lys
Dec 7, 20204 min read
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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...

Frantzces Lys
Nov 30, 202011 min read
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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...

Frantzces Lys
Nov 23, 20208 min read
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How The BLM Movement Led To An Increase In Sales For One Founder
Can you imagine having a choking incident, and instead of reacting properly, your attempt to save the life of someone who's choking...

Frantzces Lys
Nov 18, 20204 min read
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The COVID Pivot: Tami Garcia Is Preserving Language + Culture Across The Globe
The intergenerational disconnect is what happens when one individual becomes disconnected through language and culture by various reasons...

Frantzces Lys
Nov 5, 20206 min read
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Black Girls Who Paint: For The Little Black Girl Who Dreams Of Creating
When people see themselves, they believe in themselves, and they encourage other people to do so as well. Sasha-Loriene The portrayal of...

Frantzces Lys
Oct 28, 20208 min read
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The Nile List: Connecting Consumers To Black Businesses Worldwide
Do you ever have a hard time finding a Black-owned business? Do you ever ask yourself, I wonder if a Black person made that? Finding...

Frantzces Lys
Sep 30, 20209 min read
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The Impact Of BLM Movement + COVID: One Business Owners Story
Rendered Inc. is a sustainable fashion brand founded by Saba Tshibaka in 2018 when she was a sophomore in college. She never planned on...

Frantzces Lys
Sep 2, 20207 min read
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Invy: The Simple, Smart, Digital Inventory App
When clutter overpowers your life, it's hard to think clearly because when your brain sees clutter, it distracts you and negatively...

Frantzces Lys
Aug 26, 202010 min read
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BGV Connect Members Neferteri & Benita: Collaboration Is An Integral Part Of Business
There's this African proverb that says, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." Black and Brown women in...

Frantzces Lys
Aug 4, 20207 min read
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Skinary: The App That's Changing The Way We Understand Our Skin
Having adult acne can weigh on your self-esteem and your self-image. But you're not alone; in fact, clinical studies show that 40-55% of...

Frantzces Lys
Jul 29, 20208 min read
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BGV Connect Member Nikki: Be Surrounded By Women Who Get Things Done
Having the right kind of people around you is a game-changer. Often, Black & Brown businesses lack the network they need to thrive. And...

Frantzces Lys
Jul 2, 20203 min read
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Khemet The Social Networking App Connecting Black Greek Letter Organizations To Each Other
Black Greek Letter Organizations, also known as BGLO, were created because of segregation. White Greek Letter Organizations denied Black...

Frantzces Lys
Jun 30, 20205 min read
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BGV Connect Member Brooke: I Know I'm Not Alone
Building a robust support network is crucial for women entrepreneurs. It’s even more critical for Black & Brown women founders. Let’s...

Frantzces Lys
Jun 25, 20204 min read
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