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The LinkedIn Group That Sat Empty for 2 Years—Then Changed Everything
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In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Ammar Elm, Sherry Sims—founder of Black Career Women’s Network (BCWN)—shares her journey from being overlooked for a promotion in 2008 to building a national organization that empowers Black women through coaching, mentorship, and professional development. Sherry reveals how a dormant LinkedIn group she created in frustration blossomed into a thriving business, and her "BCWN Way" framework (self-awareness, career management, workplace mastery, and continuous development) that helps women navigate systemic workplace barriers.
Sherry dives into BCWN’s growth strategies, from LinkedIn Lives that convert followers into clients to her surprising outreach tactic (congratulating Black men on promotions to onboard their female colleagues). She also opens up about the impact of the DEI backlash on corporate partnerships, how she’s pivoting to serve a surge of women of color facing job losses, and her vision for scaling BCWN beyond her personal brand. A must-listen for mission-driven founders balancing social impact with sustainable growth.
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