Best Shayla Varnado Podcasts (2025)

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Marriage Hacks for 2025 26:22

1M ago26:22

26:22

In this episode I'm diving into my top FIVE marriage hacks. It's everything you need to shift NOW in order to get one step closer to being the man/woman GOD is calling you to be in your marriage so that he gets the glory. We're going to have fun on this journey to building a dream life and dream marriage. Want to keep the conversation going? Follow…

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Are you TRIGGERED? Pt 2 17:18

2M ago17:18

17:18

Welcome to the Healed & Holy podcast! In this episode we're continuing the conversation about TRIGGERS, how to move through so that you don't give the enemy a foothold to create contempt in your marriage. Want to keep the conversation going? Follow me over on Instagram ⁠@HealedandHolyPodcast⁠ This episode of Healed and holy is brought you by ⁠Hazel…

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ARE YOU TRIGGERED? PT. 1 20:29

2M ago20:29

20:29

Welcome to the Healed & Holy podcast! In this episode we're diving into what it means to feel TRIGGERED and how to work through in a healthy way. The enemy wants to kill your joy, steal your peace, and destroy your marriage with triggers-- but we can't let him win! Want to keep the conversation going? Follow me over on Instagram ⁠@HealedandHolyPodc…

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Let'er RIP Pt 2 22:56

4M ago22:56

22:56

Welcome to the Healed & Holy podcast! In this episode we’re continuing our an in depth character analysis of one of my favorite TV show characters, RIP Wheeler. While the show doesn't ever discuss the topic of religion, RIP Wheeler is a character from which we can all learn from on how to show up and be an example of God's LOVE in action for our sp…

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Let'er RIP! 25:24

4M ago25:24

25:24

Welcome to the Healed & Holy podcast! In this episode I'm diving into an in depth character analysis for one of my favorite TV show characters, RIP Wheeler. While the show doesn't ever discuss the topic of religion, RIP Wheeler is a character from which we can all learn from on how to show up and be an example of God's LOVE in action for our spouse…

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Welcome Home 17:35

4M ago17:35

17:35

Welcome to the Healed & Holy podcast! In this first episode I'm diving into why the name change and what you can expect moving forward. We're going to have fun on this journey to building a dream life and dream marriage. Want to keep the conversation going? Follow me over on Instagram @HealedandHolyPodcast This episode of Healed and holy is brought…

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Marrying Again: Disney Love Story Gone WRONG 15:42

1y ago15:42

15:42

Marrying a Divorcée : Practical tips (and insight) for the never been married tying the knot with a divorced significant other.

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Ep. 13 Spouse getting on your nerves? Try this! 18:07

2y ago18:07

18:07

Listen, marriage has its tough moments! Often times we we want to start by pointing the finger at our partner but today I’m challenging you to do something different! This episode is for sure going to be a game changer for how you show up in your marriage + how you can truly work together to build the marriage of both your dreams.…

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Ep. 12 Y’all ain’t winning 10:52

2y ago10:52

10:52

In this episode we discuss how to actually get in alignment with your spouse on the journey to co-creating the marriage of your dreams. Scripture: “Do everything without complaining and arguing,” Philippians 2:14 NLT “Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purp…

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Ep. 11 It’s not them, it’s YOU 22:26

2y ago22:26

22:26

In this episode we talk about understanding the POWER in submission and how to win at marriage every single day. Scriptures referenced: In the same way, you wives must accept the authority of your husbands. Then, even if some refuse to obey the Good News, your godly lives will speak to them without any words. They will be won over” 1 Peter 3:1 NLT …

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EP. 82 The Messy Middle of Entrepreneurship That No One Tells You About 8:07

3y ago8:07

8:07

In this solo episode LC is chatting about the messy middle of entrepreneurship where some people choose to quit, pause, pivot or keep going. Don't worry we've all been there. Leave us a note or review | Subscribe to the podcast | Follow on Spotify You can find Girl Behind The Hustle on Instagram | Facebook | Website --- Send in a voice message: htt…

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EP. 81 From Imposter Syndrome to Bringing Your Own Chair To The Table with Artist Domonique Brown 36:27

3y ago36:27

36:27

This week’s Girl Behind The Hustle is LA based artist, Domonique Brown of DomoINK. Domonique’s work has been featured in Issa Rae’s AirBNB, FX’s Snowfall pop-up, on Roland Martin, HomeGoods, SnoopDog, Forbes, NAACP, packaging for haircare brand Camille Rose, Bath & Body Works and so many other amazing places. Her art is a celebration of diversity r…

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EP. 80 Building A Wine Community of Sisterhood With Black Girls Wine Shayla Varnado 30:53

3y ago30:53

30:53

Today I'm chatting with Shayla Varnado of Black Girls Wine. Shayla is the founder of Black Girls Wine Society which is the very first wine sorority with 50 local chapters and over 400 members throughout the US. The Black Girls Wine society was Shayla’s solution to creating Sisterhood and adding diversity to the wine industry. An industry where only…

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EP. 79 Margarita Arriagada Latinx Beauty Grant, Being Very You and Bringing Your Authentic Self to Spaces That You Occupy 56:15

3y ago56:15

56:15

What a pleasure it was to sit down with "The Godmother of Beauty" Margarita Arriagada. Before developing her beauty brand Valde Beauty, Margarita spent over a decade as Chief Merchant of Sephora. Valde Beauty was created to pay homage to her Mother's determination, courage and spirit with the name deriving from part of her Mother's last name. Every…

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EP. 78 Alexa Cawley: Keep Your Customers Coming Back With This Strategy 38:39

3y ago38:39

38:39

Today we're chatting about the importance of having a product ladder that keeps your Target Customer returning to you overtime like Drake and Beyonce because the last thing you want to do with your business is have a one-hit customer. If you're wondering why your customers aren't returning, it's because you haven't created another product or servic…

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EP. 77 The Future of The Film Industry with Female Filmmaker of The Year Niki Koss 33:11

3y ago33:11

33:11

Today on the show we’re chatting with LA Born Niki Koss, an award winning actress, producer, director and filmmaker. Niki is an all around powerhouse. She was recently included in the entertainment list of Forbes 30 Under 30 and was also the winner of the Female Filmmaker of the Year at the 2019 Burbank International Film Festival. You've definitel…

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EP. 76 Reka Robinson: Stop Fumbling Your Boundaries for Love 40:39

3y ago40:39

40:39

If you’re continuously fumbling your boundaries when dating or in relationships, certified life coach Reka Robinson is who you need to talk to. Named one of the the top 10 female life coaches transforming lives in 2020 by Yahoo finance, Reka is transforming the way women over 30 approach dating. After experiencing a toxic relationship in 2017, Reka…

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EP. 75 Founder Pep Talks: Mind Your Own Season of Business 7:33

3y ago7:33

7:33

Just as there are seasons in weather, there are seasons in business. In this inaugural Founder Pep Talk, Lu'Cretia talks about seasons in business and why it's important to mind the season that you're in so you don't miss the lesson. Leave us a note or review | Subscribe to the podcast | Follow on Spotify You can find Girl Behind The Hustle on Inst…

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EP. 74 Goalfriends You Need Friends Who Think You're A Big Deal - Part 2 39:39

3y ago39:39

39:39

Part 2- Lu'Cretia is kicking off Season 5 of the podcast with a live conversation with some of her favorite Goalfriends who have been a part of her entire journey. You need friends who remind you that you’re a big deal. You need goalfriends who hype you up, encourage you and remind you of your greatness daily. Guests: Ericka Webb-Polanco High Schoo…

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Ep 73 Goalfriends How Many Of Us Have Them: Building and Dreaming With Friends - Part 1 43:43

3y ago43:43

43:43

Lu'Cretia is kicking off Season 5 of the podcast with a live conversation with some of her favorite Goalfriends who have been a part of her entire journey. From sitting at her desk listening to podcasts dreaming of being a fulltime entrepreneur to getting fired and choosing to transition into full entrepreneurship in lieu of finding another full ti…

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EP. 72 Creating A Magnetic Marketing Strategy to Attract Your Ideal Client with Naomi Powell 32:08

4y ago32:08

32:08

Today's episode is with Naomi Powell of Lifestyle edit. Naomi is a business and mindset coach, a sought after speaker and the host of The Lifestyle Edit podcast. Over the past six years, she’s helped hundreds of female entrepreneurs to uncomplicate their businesses so they can work less and live more without resorting to hustle or burnout. Naomi is…

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EP. 71 Is Selfcare Apart Of Your Business Plan with Niambi Cacchioli 57:26

4y ago57:26

57:26

Today's episode is a timely live conversation with Niambi Cacchioli of Pholk Beauty who describes wellness in our everyday lives as just a state of being. Pholk Beauty was crafted after Niambi discovered her passion for beauty and natural ingredients traveling with Unesco and Africa Center. She began to rethink skincare and merged her passion for n…

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EP. 70 Candice Coppola: Pivoting To Build The Business That You Want 30:37

4y ago30:37

30:37

Today on the show I am chatting with Candice Coppola an author, a podcast host, and an entrepreneur who believes that if you want your dream business, you have to become the owner that the dream business needs. She is a successful entrepreneur who grew her business for a spare bedroom of her home into a multi-country, multi-six-figure company. She …

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EP. 69 Planning For Your Next Branding Photoshoot So You Can Stand Out On Social Media 13:56

4y ago13:56

13:56

When's the last time you updated your photos for your personal brand or business? If you can't it has probably been way too long. If you're using Social Media to grow your business, establish your brand and increase your profits.. then you need to stand out on the 'gram. One way to do that is through strong imagery. A well branded business on socia…

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EP. 68: Do You Really Need A Media Kit? Yes If You Want That Brand Deal Media Kits and Pitching with Ashlen Rene 26:22

4y ago26:22

26:22

If you're ready to start pitching brands and partnerships, chances are you're going to need a media kit to get it done. There is nothing like reaching out to your favorite brand or media outlet and not being ready when they request your media kit. If you've never heard of a media kit or wondering what you should include, we're chatting with Media K…

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Using Your Horoscope and Birthchart to Understand Your Life and Business With Psychologist and Astrologist Dr. Veroshk Williams 31:17

4y ago31:17

31:17

Have you ever wondered how astrology and birth charts influence your life and business? Let me introduce you to spiritual, emotional and wellness entrepreneur, Dr. Veroshk. Today on the show were sharing the 4th episode in our live podcast series "Girl You Deserve" the live conversation series focused on getting everything you deserve. This episode…

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The Art of Pitching and Telling Your Story With Eva Recinos 30:25

4y ago30:25

30:25

Today on the podcast we're chatting with Eva Recinos an LA-based arts and culture journalist and creative non-fiction writer who focuses on telling the stories that are often left out of mainstream media. You've probably seen her work in Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, Refinery29, Marie Claire and more. In this episode we chat about: The importanc…

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Making Mental Wellness Accessible to Black Women in Chicago with Camesha Jones of Sista Afya 33:04

4y ago33:04

33:04

When we heal ourselves we have the power to heal our community and others around us. Community healing is exactly what Spelman Alum Camesha Jones had in mind when creating Sista Afya, a mental wellness enterprise that provides low-cost mental wellness services for Black women in Chicago. Sista Afya has served over 700 young Black women through cult…

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Building Wealth Paying Off 300k of Debt in 3 Years With Bernadette Joy 49:04

4y ago49:04

49:04

What does it mean to be financially well... I’m chatting with Bernadette Joy of Crush Your Money Goals who says, “Building wealth with purpose” is how you can be financially well. She's passionate about empowering women & diverse communities to build generational wealth for themselves and their families. Bernadette Joy paid off $300K of debt in thr…

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Delegating More In Your Life and Work To Be A Successful Business Owner with Alice Foy 35:48

4y ago35:48

35:48

Alice Foy is a master delegator and Jane of All Trades. She is the Founder of The Digital Jane a business support agency catering to the day-to-day operations of women founders and solopreneurs. The Digital Jane takes things off of your plate so that you can focus on your zone of genius within your business. Until the pandemic hit, Alice was buildi…

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Live Podcast with Italia Woodson on Selfcare, Healing & Live Guided Meditation 24:56

4y ago24:56

24:56

This episode is the first of four live podcast episodes for our Girl You Deserve podcast series. A conversation focused on women getting everything they deserve and practicing wellness in their Business, Finances & Everyday life! You can join these live conversations at bit.ly/girlyoudeserve to receive a link when we record live. In this chat Itali…

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From Working For Diddy to Creating Her Own Docuseries: Hannah Rad, "Sorry to Keep You Waiting" 20:48

4+ y ago20:48

20:48

Today we’re chatting with Hannah Rad an on-air talent, radio host, dj, and content producer. She’s worked for King of ‘no sleep’ himself, Diddy as one of the founding hosts of Revolt, interviewed Rihanna, hosted ESPN X Games, the Grammy’s “Sessions” series and Fashion Nova’s Cardi B launch. As you know we are multitalented hustlers around here, so …

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Being Humble Will Have You Broke! Own Your Greatness 11:18

4+ y ago11:18

11:18

This solo episode is the pep talk that you need to get out there and own your power. You can't be frustrated with people passing you up when you're busy playing small. Enough. Grab your greatness. You're already that person, it's time to get into position.Manifestations & Affirmations playlist We would love it if you Rated & Reviewed the podcast Yo…

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The Steps You Need To Take To Create An App to Build & Grow Your Business With Nastassia Ponomarenko of Connectful and Nasty Fit 26:22

4+ y ago26:22

26:22

"If you don't have a deep why then it's probably going to burn you out in the long run and it won't be sustainable" In this episode, we're chatting with 2-time founder Nastassia Ponomarenko on her latest venture, Connectful. You may know Nastassia from her highly successful athleisure apparel brand, Nasty Fit that she launched at just 18 years old.…

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Reyna Noriega on Cultivating Community on Social Media and Blooming & Finding Happiness Thru Art 23:00

4+ y ago23:00

23:00

On this week's episode, we're sitting down with the incredible Illustrator, Educator and Author of In Bloom, Reyna Noriega. Reyna's vibrant artwork has been seen everywhere from The Creative Collective NYC, Clinique, American Express, Allure, The Knot, Hulu, Girls Who Code, and Apple. Reyna's work is dedicated to highlighting, uplifting and helping…

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Turning Your Passions Into An Extraordinary Career with Suzanne Vinnik 23:09

4+ y ago23:09

23:09

Today on the show I'm chatting with Suzanne Vinnik has captivated audiences across the globe and has been recognized as one of the most influential women in classical music as an opera artist, community engagement leader, photographer, and now successful clothing designer. Suzanne’s love of fashion and her desire to create her dream job on her own …

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Hashtags Are Still Working and Here's Why You Should Be Using Them 14:36

4+ y ago14:36

14:36

Around election time Instagram decided to disable the use of Hashtags causing everyone to panic about their content being seen. What we noticed is that by pivoting our content to creating more Saveable & Shareable posts our content was still being discovered through Hashtags. Our post after pivoting was discovered 120k times, shared 1,726, and save…

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Stop Wasting Time On Social Media; You Need A Content Strategy 22:46

4+ y ago22:46

22:46

You're spending too much time on creating and posting content. There's an easier & faster way. This episode is an audio replay of a Live Masterclass on Creating A Content Strategy That Connects & Converts. If you are ready to free up your time around creating content, pull out a notebook, and let's get started. Click here to grab a quick guide for …

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A Lesson On Branding and Authenticity w/ Britteny Floyd-Mayo Creator of Trap Yoga Bae® Which Has Impacted Over 20 Million People 46:14

4+ y ago46:14

46:14

This is not your Momma's yoga class and it is not meant to be. Britteny Floyd-Mayo has combined empowerment, self-love and her signature trap yoga style to create a powerful community Trap Yoga Bae®. After hitting a wall in her life, she dropped everything and booked a flight to China, Brazil & India to find and define herself. She returned to buil…

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Replay: She Turned a Blog Into A Million Dollar Brand: Ada Rojas, Botanika Beauty 37:31

4+ y ago37:31

37:31

"I started to notice that I was always the Latina girl that they would make sure to check off the box" Today on the podcast I'm chatting with Ada Rojas. A proud Afro-Latina, Ada combines her background in marketing and public relations with her passion for beauty to celebrate her Dominican roots and cultivate the Latina community. For the last 10 y…

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Diversify Your Income, Recession-Proof Your Business and Dominate Your Industry with Coleen Otero CEO Chicks 45:52

4+ y ago45:52

45:52

Today on the show we're chatting with Coleen Otero of CEO Chicks. She is a motivational speaker, author of Brand to Bucks, and all-around entrepreneur. Coleen has been featured on Yahoo Finance & Black Enterprise for sharing tips on how to recession-proof your business thru income diversification. At the height of her career, the recession hit and …

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Rashida Gayle: Breaking Barriers and Building Opportunities in Sports Marketing 30:19

4+ y ago30:19

30:19

Today on the show I'm chatting Rashida Gayle. Rashida is the Director of Talent Marketing at GSE Worldwide—a leading talent marketing agency in the sports industry. Her roster includes several high-profile players including Atlanta Falcons’ Veteran Devonta Freeman, San Francisco 49er’s Rookie Deebo Samuel, Baltimore Ravens’ Rookie Running Back Just…

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The Story Behind Girl Behind The Hustle with Founder Lu'Cretia Thomas 42:58

5y ago42:58

42:58

Who is the Girl Behind The Hustle? Today on this throwback episode I'm switching things up and hoping in the guest chair. One of my good friends from Xavier University, Lena Melton, the host of the “In Pursuit Of” podcast, is interviewing me.Today I'm sharing my story, who I am behind this hustle and what led me to create Girl Behind The Hustle.The…

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She's Grown Multiple 6 Figure Businesses By Starting With 1 Pair of Jeans: Phylicia Benn (REWIND) 31:48

5y ago31:48

31:48

What do you say to someone who’s first starting out and only has one thing that they want to sell? Do it! That is exactly what today’s guest did. I'm chatting with influencer & entrepreneur Phylicia Benn of City Republik & City Gurl Curlz. She founded her first six figure company in 2012 through bootstrapping and selling 1 pair of jeans. After expe…

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Behind The Hustle of Celebrity Makeup Artist Stephanie Flor :: REWIND 35:12

5y ago35:12

35:12

Today sharing the real deal behind the hustle is NYC based celebrity makeup artist, Stephanie Flor. Stephanie has worked with some of the most influential celebrities out there from Mariah Carey to Sting. Her global beauty tips have been published in Marie Claire, Glamour, Oprah magazine, Allure, Cosmo and the Travel Channel. She has also been name…

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Jessica Lauren on Helping Business Owners Ditch The Excuses & Build 6 Figure Brands :REWIND: 35:26

5y ago35:26

35:26

Over the next few weeks we're throwing it back to our listeners' favorite episodes as we start to gear up for Season 4! In this Summer Rewind episode we're chatting with Jessica Lauren the blogger behind the lifestyle + inspirational blog NoRealJewelry.Com and the host of The Sunday Jumpstart Podcast-- a weekly podcast helping goal getters ditch th…

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Stop Allowing Doubt to Distract You From What You Were Called To Do 6:30

5y ago6:30

6:30

In this solo Season 3 episode wrap up, Lu’Cretia shares an empowering message in response to the question “How do you stay focused? Do you ever doubt your purpose?” Hope you are motivated & equipped to pick up your dreams and keep going. You can find additional show notes along with the resources mentioned in this episode here — Girl Behind The Hus…

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Kara Stevens, Frugal Feminista Healing Your Relationship With Money 30:48

5y ago30:48

30:48

Today I'm on the podcast we're chatting with Kara Stevens who is the founder of The Frugal Feminista, a thriving personal finance and personal development company committed to helping women heal their relationship with money and themselves. She wants all women to be happy, wealthy, and brave so they can unapologetically live life on their own terms…

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You Need A Social Media Break 11:14

5y ago11:14

11:14

In this week’s solo episode LC is talking about the importance of taking time away from social media to regroup, realign and refocus on your assignment. Here’s how to figure out if you need break. You can stay connected via Instagram/Facebook or by email at [email protected] Subscribe to become apart of our community.--- Send in a voi…

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Makisha Booth Founder of Sistahbiz Loan Fund & Global Network 34:50

5y ago34:50

34:50

Today on the podcast we're chatting with Makisha Boothe is the founder of the first small business loan fund for black women entrepreneurs in the nation, Sistahbiz Loan Fund as part of Sistahbiz Global Network. The fund launched with $250,000 to provide equitable access to capital for a fast-growing, underfunded demographic of entrepreneurs. They r…

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