Black Girl Magic Pitch Competition Awards $100K in Grants
Summary
Despite the headlines of historic achievements for women-led business lies a portion of the population pushing upstream without a clear cut path to equally successful outcomes. The Impact Initiative builds upon Capital Ones mission and supports racial equity, affordable housing, small businesses, workforce development and financial well-being. We are building a community where motherhood meets sisterhood to support those who have felt alone in their personal parenting journey, giving them a relatable voice to champion their experiences.Their topic-based conversations are aimed at breaking away from the glossy images of parenting on social media that create an impossible standard to live up to.With an extra $30,000 on hand, Gyamfi and Taylor excitedly expressed, This grant could not have come at a better time because were gearing up for season two of our show. So these funds will offset production and operational costs in a major way!After a near death experience with HELLP syndrome (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzymes and Low Platelets) in 2010 while giving birth to her daughter, followed by years of health-related issues and surgeries, Fathiyyah Doster came to the conclusion that strength isnt determined by a persons physical capacity, rather their indomitable will.It was then she discovered the power of juicing, and how beneficial juicing was to her healing process.As a mother, former counselor and community enthusiast, Doster wanted to bring awareness to simple practices people could incorporate into their daily lives to improve their quality of life. So while it was challenging in many ways, the pandemic also allowed us to scale our business.If you missed the Black Girl Magic Summit on Amazon Prime, or want to rewatch your favorite sessions, visit the Boss Women Media website.