“The support these beauty brands enjoyed in the COVID and George Floyd investment era was short-lived, despite what the data says about minority women doing more with less. So, we are not just a community for founders, we connect them with retail partners, resources and consumers through campaigns and initiatives like this one, that increase their visibility and ultimately create value for the entire industry.”
Read MoreCareer Conversations is our response to the realization that people want to launch products but the barrier to entry for product-based businesses is higher than the service oriented agency model that black and brown communities usually explore as a transition to entrepreneurship. Some conversations will focus on entrepreneurship, other conversations will highlight opportunities to grow your corporate career or find your footing with brand partnerships. While this advice is common, the real challenges lie in the “how”. We really want to delve into actionable and practical steps that you took to land where you are today, so we promise each conversation will offer practical and tactile steps toward reaching your goals as a brand founder or retail professional.
Read MoreIn a world brimming with emerging brands where needs are vast, championing your brand stands as a crucial skill. Whether advocating for financial resources to expand your clothing brand, or tax incentives to encourage more sustainable practices, the ability to effectively articulate your brand value as well as your needs is a strategic imperative for success. While advocacy can take on many forms, the resounding theme is perfecting the ask - mastering the ability to understand value and assert needs to achieve optimal results.
Read MoreCheck out these new resources, for 2024, published by The Watkins Collective! WOC Worldwide and The Watkins Collective have no affiliation with the grantors and resources listed. Please directed questions to the contacts provided in each link, and be sure to check the upcoming deadlines!
Read MoreBrittany loves trying new products, learning about product trends and recommending products to friends. Looking back, we’ve been fortunate to curate a long list of black-owned and women-owned brands to celebrate and highlight through this platform in the WOC BEAUTY BOX, WOC Beauty Bags from Brunch, in interviews, and on social.
Read MoreWe want to express our gratitude to each and every one of you for coming along for this journey. We are excited for the next chapter and appreciate your continued support! #thankyou 💕
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