From Movement to Model: Redefining Community-Based Economic Development

For nearly a decade, I have led one of the most influential movements for economic justice in America.

Through Buy From a Black Woman, I’ve proven that intentional investment, research-informed programming, and culturally competent leadership can shift the economic landscape for Black Women entrepreneurs and the communities they serve.

The Proof Is in the Progress

700+ Black Women entrepreneurs supported
$6.12M+ in business revenue generated since 2021
280,200+ grassroots community members
55,000 annual users of the Buy From a Black Woman Online Directory
194 workshops and educational sessions
70+ founders celebrated at the Buy From a Black Woman Business Awards
16 partnerships with organizations like PayPal, Goldman Sachs, H&M, and the IRS

Programs That Empower

MBE Certification Accelerator: Helped 27 founders become certified, unlocking access to new funding and contract opportunities.
Retail Readiness & Brand Placement: Got 86 Black Women-owned businesses featured in major retail chains across the U.S. and Canada.
Funding the Vision: Awarded 45 grants and provided 24 emergency stipends to ensure founders could keep building, even in crisis.
Limited Edition Collaborations: Co-created products with 5 brands to drive visibility and revenue for Black Women founders.

As a leader in this space, I have a responsibility to ensure that we do not go backwards. The economic empowerment that comes from Black Women, Black Businesses
& Black Communities
can not be forgotten.

Driving Visibility, Shaping the Culture

228 press features in platforms like Black Enterprise, AdWeek, NASDAQ, and The Hollywood Reporter
19 billion media impressions that drove website traffic and sales
350 Black Women entrepreneurs featured across national media networks
25 entrepreneurs spotlighted in Living Examples docuseries
10 founders featured in the award-winning documentary Listen To Black Women

Recognized for Leadership & Impact

2025 MRII Diversity Award
2025 & 2024 Silver Stevie® – Thought Leader of The Year
2024 Silver Stevie® – Woman of The Year
2024 & 2023 Stevie® Awards – Organization of the Year
2024 Bronze Anthem Award – Partnership & Awareness Campaigns
2022 Travel + Leisure Global Vision Award
2020 American Express 100 for 100 – Founders of Change
2019 Real Chicks Rock! Award of Recognition

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Each recognition is proof that investing in Black Women isn’t charity, it’s strategy for a stronger economy.
These recognitions are not the finish line, but reminders that the work continues until every community shares in the promise of economic justice. The legacy we’ve built through Buy From a Black Woman is just the beginning.

From Movement to Model: Redefining Community-Based Economic Development

For nearly a decade, I have led one of the most influential movements for economic justice in America.

As a leader in this space, I have a responsibility to ensure that we do not go backwards. The economic empowerment that comes from Black Women, Black Businesses & Black Communities can not be forgotten.

Driving Visibility, Shaping the Culture

As a leader in this space, I have a responsibility to ensure that we do not go backwards. The economic empowerment that comes from Black Women, Black Businesses
& Black Communities
can not be forgotten.