WHY THIS GRANT AND WHY NOW
Women business owners are the foundation of communities everywhere. We are leading demographic starting new businesses in record numbers as a main contributor to a strong economy employing members of our communities, investing in our communities and upholding our communities. Now, more than ever, we need the help and support of the communities we serve. We need you!!!
Many women entrepreneurs and business owners in the United States and around the world have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; forcing many of us to close our doors, layoff staff, and scramble to figure out how to manage the operational costs with lost revenues and to survive and rise up from the storm.
As a business owner, woman and advocate for women living their dreams and building legacies, I was compelled to take action to do something to help my sisters who are devastated and suffering. In 2020, I founded the She Boss Up Grant Program, created a grassroots campaign, hosted a fundraiser and with contributions from my peers and my own funds, we opened round one of grant applications.
We are resilient and persevere through the toughest challenges. Now, we have grown the fund and goals of the program to provide equity free funding to further develop and scale women’s businesses. Women are the fastest growing demographic of business startups. Yet, we remain UNDERFUNDED!!! Equal access to capital is necessary for women to start and grow businesses that are needed in the marketplace to solve the world’s problems.
Together, we can achieve so much! Let’s work collectively to fund women.
CEO
Shanté R. Roddy
ABOUT US
She Boss Talk is powered by She Epic Media; a broadcast media marketing company and network with a live show, podcast and She Speaks Her Mind Blog. We raise the brand awareness of women in business to amplify their impact, influence and income. We encourage women to leverage our platform to expand their own. Visit our website to learn how to get involved.
MEET OUR GRANT COMMITTEE
Shanté R. Roddy
CEO | Author | Speaker
Global Influencer | Disruptor
Shante is a mastermind, disruptor of the status quo, a master collaborator and advocate for women with the desire to see all women WIN! My motto is We're Better Together! As Founder of She Epic Media; a media marketing company, she uses her She Boss Talk show, podcast and community to amplifying the influence, impact and imcome of women in business by giving them a platform to SHINE!
Tamara Paylor
Mae Lea Designs
Entrepreneur Life Apparel
I have been in leadership and partnership roles with other organizations, have a passion for helping others gain resources and reach new goals, and I'm able to be objective, provide feedback, and encourage others.
Bethanie Nonami
Marley Nonami Incorporated
I serve black women owners and I am on a mission to help 500K women business owners break 7-figure records. I also work with women CEOs that cannot afford my services with workshops so they can learn how to accelerate their growth, avoid painful roadblocks, and have a strategy that WILL catapult their business and build generational wealth.
Nicole Murphy
Barter Black
Barter Black partnering with She Boss Talk means that we both help more businesses succeed. Our goal is to scale solopreneurs to employer operated businesses and we do that by partnering with company's like She Boss Talk, who have similar interest in the success of people, scaling their businesses.
Rashaunda Williams
Collective Impact
We at Collective Impact are all about collaborating with purpose! We'd be honored to be a She Boss Up Grant partner. Together, we are IMPACT!
Tamara Paylor
Mae Lea Designs
Entrepreneur Life Apparel
I have been in leadership and partnership roles with other organizations, have a passion for helping others gain resources and reach new goals, and I'm able to be objective, provide feedback, and encourage others.
Bethanie Nonami
Marley Nonami Incorporated
I serve black women owners and I am on a mission to help 500K women business owners break 7-figure records. I also work with women CEOs that cannot afford my services with workshops so they can learn how to accelerate their growth, avoid painful roadblocks, and have a strategy that WILL catapult their business and build generational wealth.
Nicole Murphy
Barter Black
Barter Black partnering with She Boss Talk means that we both help more businesses succeed. Our goal is to scale solopreneurs to employer operated businesses and we do that by partnering with company's like She Boss Talk, who have similar interest in the success of people, scaling their businesses.
Rashaunda Williams
Collective Impact
We at Collective Impact are all about collaborating with purpose! We'd be honored to be a She Boss Up Grant partner. Together, we are IMPACT!
Dr. Robin Evans
Mastered Communications and Consulting
Partnering with She Boss Talk to review grant applications is one way to contribute to building up minority communities.
Dr. Fatimoh Harris
Excel Professional Grant Writing & Nonprofit Services, LLC
Partnering with intentional business pioneer, Ms. Shante Roddy, and partners of She Boss Talks connect with the mission and vision of Excel Professional Grant Writing & Nonprofit Services, LLC.
Shachena Gibbs
Real Sisters Rising Women Business Association
Partnering with the SheBossUp Program enables our organization to engage with and impact women in entrepreneurship with whom we would not have otherwise been able to connect. Working with the SheBossUp Program in the past has shown me that there are many women on their entrepreneurial journeys who may benefit from further assistance in establishing a business that they can be proud of.
Maxine Palmore
Crown Me Lavish Company
I know I would be a great committee member because I am very knowledgeable when it comes to grants. I am an expert in my field and still enrolled in programs to keep me updated and growing as a Grant Specialist. I have taken training courses from experts who have won billions of dollars in grant awards so I was trained by the very best. I am looking to serve because I am very passionate and determined to help build the small business community in every way possible. I am looking forward to serving.
Dr. Robin Evans
Mastered Communications and Consulting
Partnering with She Boss Talk to review grant applications is one way to contribute to building up minority communities.
Dr. Fatimoh Harris
Excel Professional Grant Writing & Nonprofit Services, LLC
Partnering with intentional business pioneer, Ms. Shante Roddy, and partners of She Boss Talks connect with the mission and vision of Excel Professional Grant Writing & Nonprofit Services, LLC.
Shachena Gibbs
Real Sisters Rising Women Business Association
Partnering with the SheBossUp Program enables our organization to engage with and impact women in entrepreneurship with whom we would not have otherwise been able to connect. Working with the SheBossUp Program in the past has shown me that there are many women on their entrepreneurial journeys who may benefit from further assistance in establishing a business that they can be proud of.
Maxine Palmore
Crown Me Lavish Company
I know I would be a great committee member because I am very knowledgeable when it comes to grants. I am an expert in my field and still enrolled in programs to keep me updated and growing as a Grant Specialist. I have taken training courses from experts who have won billions of dollars in grant awards so I was trained by the very best. I am looking to serve because I am very passionate and determined to help build the small business community in every way possible. I am looking forward to serving.
APPLICANTS ELIGIBILITY
- Business must be 51% women-owned and operated
- Business must be registered, located and operated in the United States
- Business must have 25 employees or less (includes solopreneurs)
- Business revenues must be $500,000 or less annually
- Business must have been in operation and registered by November 30, 2021.
- Business must be properly registered in state of operation
- Business must have an EIN (business tax ID number)
- Business must have a business bank account in business name
- Business must be open and actively doing business
- Plan to use the grant funds to support business growth and the community
- Business must NOT have been a prior She Boss Up Grant recipient, serve on the committee or be a staff member of the sponsor
- Business owners must participate in promotional activities and provide written and video testimonials
APPLICANTS CRITERIA
- Applicants must provide business verification documents and W-9 form
GRANT PRIZE PACKAGES
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Cash $2,500
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One-on-one VIP Marketing/Profit Strategy with Shante (Value $5,000)
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Lazy Millennial SOP VIP Day (Value $5,000)
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Blyss Life Radical Self-Care Makeover VIP Day (Value $2,500)
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Mae Lea Designs Brand audit w/Rebranding or Website Design (Value $2,000)
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Entrepreneur Life Apparel Gift Box (Value $60)
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iPad (Value $799)
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Popl Gift Box Digital Business Card (Value $59.99)
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Akoma (Heart) Bloom Wellness Daily Pause Session w/ Poetic Memoir book
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Holistic Living Consulting Wellness Session and Self Care for Entrepreneurs Bootcamp (Value $749)
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RSRWBA 1Yr Bronze Membership (Value $197)
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Audible 12 months subscription (Value $150)
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Live Plan 12 months subscription (Value $180)
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Amazon Prime Membership Gift Card 12 months (Value $145)
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She Matters Lux Gift Box (Value $50)
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Rocketbook (Value $37.99)
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Beautifully Embodied (Just-Be) LLC Bath & Body Gift Box (Value $100)
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The Pitch Queen The Fantastic Four Book Bundle Series (Value $106.99)
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Cash $1,500
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One-on-one VIP Marketing/Profit Strategy with Shante (Value $5,000)
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Blyss Life Radical Self-Care Makeover VIP Day (Value $2,500)
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Mae Lea Designs Brand audit w/Rebranding or Website Design (Value $2,000)
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Entrepreneur Life Apparel Gift Box (Value $60)
Fire HD 10 Tablet (10.1 inch, 1080p, Full HD, 64GB, Wi-Fi) (Value $189)
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Popl Gift Box Digital Business Card (Value $59.99)
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Akoma (Heart) Bloom Wellness Daily Pause Session w/ Poetic Memoir book
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Holistic Living Consulting Wellness Session and Self Care for Entrepreneurs Bootcamp (Value $749)
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RSRWBA 1Yr Bronze Membership (Value $197)
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Audible 12 months subscription (Value $150)
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Live Plan 12 months subscription (Value $180)
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Amazon Prime Membership Gift Card 12 months (Value $145)
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She Matters Lux Gift Box (Value $50)
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Rocketbook (Value $37.99)
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Beautifully Embodied (Just-Be) LLC Bath & Body Gift Box (Value $100)
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The Pitch Queen The Fantastic Four Book Bundle Series (Value $106.99)
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Cash $1,000
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One-on-one VIP Marketing/Profit Strategy with Shante (Value $5,000)
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Mae Lea Designs 1month Graphic design Retainer (Value $300)
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Entrepreneur Life Apparel Gift Box (Value $60)
Fire HD 10 Tablet (10.1 inch, 1080p, Full HD, 64GB, Wi-Fi) (Value $189)
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Popl Gift Box Digital Business Card (Value $59.99)
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Akoma (Heart) Bloom Wellness Daily Pause Session w/ Poetic Memoir book
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Holistic Living Consulting Wellness Session and Self Care for Entrepreneurs Bootcamp (Value $749)
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RSRWBA 1Yr Bronze Membership (Value $197)
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Audible 3 months subscription (Value $45)
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Live Plan 12 months subscription (Value $180)
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Amazon Prime Membership Gift Card 3 months (Value $50)
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She Matters Lux Gift Box (Value $50)
Rocketbook (Value $37.99)
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Beautifully Embodied (Just-Be) LLC Bath & Body Gift Box (Value $100)
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The Pitch Queen The Fantastic Four Book Bundle Series (Value $106.99)
-
Cash $1,000
-
One-on-one VIP Marketing/Profit Strategy with Shante (Value $5,000)
-
Mae Lea Designs 1month Graphic design Retainer (Value $300)
-
Entrepreneur Life Apparel Gift Box (Value $60)
-
Popl Gift Box Digital Business Card (Value $59.99)
-
Akoma (Heart) Bloom Wellness Daily Pause Session w/ Poetic Memoir book
-
Holistic Living Consulting Wellness Session and Self Care for Entrepreneurs Bootcamp (Value $749)
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RSRWBA 1Yr Bronze Membership (Value $197)
-
Audible 3 month subscription (Value $45)
-
Live Plan 12 months subscription (Value $180)
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Amazon Prime Membership Gift Card 3 months (Value $50)
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She Matters Lux Gift Box (Value $50)
Rocketbook (Value $37.99)
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Beautifully Embodied (Just-Be) LLC Bath & Body Gift Box (Value $100)
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The Pitch Queen The Fantastic Four Book Bundle Series (Value $106.99)
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Cash $750
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Mae Lea Designs 1month Graphic design Retainer (Value $300)
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Entrepreneur Life Apparel Gift Box (Value $60)
-
Popl Gift Box Digital Business Card (Value $59.99)
-
Akoma (Heart) Bloom Wellness Daily Pause Session w/ Poetic Memoir book
-
Holistic Living Consulting Wellness Session and Self Care for Entrepreneurs Bootcamp (Value $749)
-
RSRWBA 1Yr Bronze Membership (Value $197)
-
Audible 3 month subscription (Value $45)
-
Live Plan 12 months subscription (Value $180)
-
Amazon Prime Membership Gift Card 3 months (Value $50)
-
She Matters Lux Gift Box (Value $50)
Rocketbook (Value $37.99)
-
Beautifully Embodied (Just-Be) LLC Bath & Body Gift Box (Value $100)
-
The Pitch Queen The Fantastic Four Book Bundle Series (Value $106.99)
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Cash $500
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Akoma (Heart) Bloom Wellness Daily Pause Session w/ Poetic Memoir book
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RSRWBA 1Yr Bronze Membership (Value $197)
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She Matters Lux Gift Box (Value $50)
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Rocketbook (Value $37.99)
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Beautifully Embodied (Just-Be) LLC Bath & Body Gift Card (Value $15)
Amazing Prizes!
Take a look at some of the AMAZING PRIZES!
GRANT APPLICATION TIMELINE
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APPLICATION SUBMISSION PERIOD EXTENDED
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 - Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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APPLICATION REVIEW PERIOD
Monday, December 5, 2022 - Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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SELECT AND CONTACT GRANT AWARDEES
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 - Friday, February 17, 2023
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GRANT AWARDEES ANNOUNCEMENT
Monday, February 27, 2023 - Friday, March 3, 2023
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GRANT AWARD DISTRIBUTION
Friday, March 3, 2023 - Friday, March 31, 2023
Grant PARTNERS
Thank you to all of our 2022 program partners who make this possible.
Grant Awardees Testimonials
Learn what our 2020 and 2021 Awardees are saying about the program.
Rhea Hood
We are writing to acknowledge and offer a humble thank you for receipt of a grant from She Boss Talk to WNW Strategies Inc. As you know, our organization exists to serve our community and build a better tomorrow for our local youth by offering resources and shelter in our area. The She Boss Up grant will be extremely helpful in assisting us to reach our current goals. On behalf of everyone in our organization, please accept our sincere gratitude for this funding. Our current project will now be able to move forward in a timely manner to assist the homeless community and improve our society. We look forward to sending you positive reports on our progress. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Pamela Hill
"This awarded grant by She Boss Talk is a true reminder that there is support available to help encourage women business owners to have hope and continue to persever. Because of this grant, the funds will help provide find new ways of communication and mentorship since in person meetings have had to be put on halt as a result the COVID quarantine. I AM SO GRATEFUL TO HAVE BEEN CHOSEN, AND I THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT IN HELPING ME SUPPORT OTHERS!"
Felicia Wright
I am grateful to have been nominated and receive the She Boss Up grant. This funding will help me restock inventory to have on hand for various pop-up events I plan on participating in during the holidays.
Angela Sayles
This financial support will assist us in restocking office supplies for our continued operations.
Skylar Bre'z
Thank you so much, SheBoss! This grant will help me pay for three additional art shows where I can sell my art in 2022. Which will in turn help me expand my business so that I can hire 2-3 part time workers. Feeling very blessed by this award.
Cheryl Frye
It much so much. But mainly it allows me to be involved with like minded individuals with the same goals of growing our businesses. The award shows that I am trusted by my peers.
Gabrielle Crichlow
This financial support will allow me to grow my web series, which will help me reach more families, make more business connections, and host more virtual events. Any contribution to my brand is a contribution to my company's future.
LaTesha Edmunds
I’m so grateful to receive these funds as it will help me with purchasing my inventory for my first run of shoes to sell. I will be able to get at least one full rub to sell which will be a huge win for my business. I’m so excited and so my customers will be as well!!! Thank you ?? so much!!!
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