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“The brand is bigger than clothing. It’s about just being you.”
—Michelle Cadore, CEO of YES I AM and Co-Owner of DA SPOT NYC
IF YOU WANT TO Leverage your brand to make a difference.
LISTEN TO How Michelle Cadore Is Empowering Women Through Fashion
WHY IT’LL INSPIRE YOU tk https://www.workparty.com/blog/workparty-interview-michelle-cadore
“When you feel worthy of something, you’re not going to compromise.”
—Arian Simone, Co-Founder, The Fearless Fund
IF YOU WANT TO Get funding for your small business.
LISTEN TO How Arian Simone Is Closing the Funding Gap for Women of Color
WHY IT’LL INSPIRE YOU https://www.workparty.com/blog/arian-simone-workparty-podcast-interview
“All you have is your name, your brand, and your intellectual property.”
—Lisa Price, Founder, Carol's Daughter
IF YOU WANT TO Bring cash into your company.
LISTEN TO How to Navigate Bringing on an Investor With the Founder of Carol’s Daughter
WHY IT WILL INSPIRE YOU On this special live episode from the WorkParty book tour, Lisa Price, founder of the natural hair care and beauty brand Carol’s Daughter, drops some serious knowledge about finding the right investor. From seeking seed money to bringing on equity partners, the entrepreneur breaks it all down (and stresses the importance of having the right lawyers and accountants on your team).
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—Morgan DeBaun, Founder and CEO, Blavity Inc.
IF YOU WANT TO Cultivate an engaged community online.
LISTEN TO How the Founder of Blavity Built a Digital Media Brand Where Everyone Belongs
WHY IT’LL INSPIRE YOU tk https://www.workparty.com/blog/morgan-debaun-blavity-workparty-podcast-interview
“If the VC communities don't fund women entrepreneurs, if they don't fund Black entrepreneurs, they're missing out on perspectives that are fresh, different, and new.”
—Tanya Van Court, CEO & Founder, Goalsetter
IF YOU WANT TO Disrupt an outdated industry.
LISTEN TO How the Founder of Goalsetter Is Disrupting the $127B FinTech Industry
WHY IT’LL INSPIRE YOU tk https://www.workparty.com/blog/workparty-interview-tanya-van-court-goalsetter-interview
“There were an array of white spaces, but Black women and mothers were a second thought.”
—Tika Sumpter, Co-Founder of Sugaberry
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LISTEN TO How Tika Sumpter and Thai Randolph Are Creating a Destination for Modern Moms of Color
WHY IT’LL INSPIRE YOU tk https://www.workparty.com/blog/workparty-interview-tika-sumpter-thai-randolph
“This is a great time for women to lean on each other heavily, support each other, listen to each other, and really try to fight each other’s battles.”
—Phoebe Robinson, Co-Creator of “2 Dope Queens” and Author of “Everything’s Trash But It’s Okay”
IF YOU WANT TO Bounce back after a setback.
LISTEN TO How to Cultivate Resiliency With Phoebe Robinson
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