Having strong relationships can help champion your brand and open the doors for more opportunities. However, for racialized people, networking can be frustrating and sometimes challenging.
Have you felt this before? A moment of “I-know-I-love-my-job-and-my-life-and-am-grateful” and I also have something inside me that feels misaligned. It could be something related to Intergenerational Money Trauma.
The struggle to march on past the point of optimal wellbeing into the territory of burnout is a common phenomenon experienced by historically excluded people. By inclusively designing mentorship spaces, we can alleviate some of the stressors Black entrepreneurs face.
Whether you’re looking to switch up your 9-5 grind or take a leap into entrepreneurship, there’s no denying that making a career change is scary. If you’re seeking inspiration to help you make daring decisions in your life, then stick around.
After completing the 10-week program and receiving $6K in start up funds, I was ready to hit ‘publish.’ Then a big old truth bomb fell on my head: I didn’t want to make another podcast!
It was an incredible, transformative experience as a first-time mentor, but at the same time, it was overwhelming to participate in and witness the unique challenges associated with guiding new Black entrepreneurs in building successful businesses.
From wage gaps to micro-aggressions, as we live and work, we observe how discrimination sneaks into our workplaces, small or big. More than ever, people are aware of how beneficial it is to offer a welcoming place for employees of all kinds, but even businesses with a majority of non-white staff can become unwelcoming places for people who are viewed as different.
La semaine dernière, des entrepreneurs noirs et des membres de communauté au Canada atlantique se sont joints à nous pour encourager les 15 meilleurs presentations entrepreneuriales à la Journée AYA.
Last week, Black entrepreneurs and supporters from across Atlantic Canada joined us to cheer on the top 15 pitch participants in our AYA Day Pitch Challenge.
Pitch your business for the chance to win $500! Share your business idea in a video pitch and receive feedback from Black industry experts.
