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Minding Her Business (Women Entrepreneurs)
Episode 39

Minding Her Business (Women Entrepreneurs)

The Counter-Narrative Show

January 24, 202659m 52s

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Show Notes

The Counter-Narrative show featured Natoya and Joy, two black women entrepreneurs, discussing their businesses and challenges. Natoya's brand, Amazing Sophistication, is a footwear line inspired by her children's initials and her background in mental health. Joy's HR consulting firm, HR for the Culture, focuses on supporting black female entrepreneurs, highlighting the struggles of black-owned businesses, which average $24,000 annually. Both emphasized the importance of community, networking, and overcoming misconceptions about entrepreneurship. The pandemic impacted their businesses differently, with Natoya starting during the pandemic and Joy leveraging e-commerce growth. They shared strategies for building generational wealth and the significance of their work in the black community.

Topics

Black women entrepreneursbusiness challengesgenerational wealthpandemic impactnetworkingcommunity supportHR consultingfootwear brandbusiness foundationmarketing strategiesentrepreneurial mindsetbusiness growthresource allocationbusiness resilienceprofessional development.