It Started with one simple question ...
Why is there such a huge gap in earnings per firm between female founders of color and non-minority women business owners?
We realized that although there are a myriad of factors that plays into why the gap exists, The Prestige Society™ is focusing their efforts on creating a solution to begin bridging the gap.
We realized that although there are a myriad of factors that plays into why the gap exists, The Prestige Society™ is focusing their efforts on creating a solution to begin bridging the gap.
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#the campaign#CLOSETHEGAP was created to raise funds through events and apparel for seed investment money for the women who are participants in our Boss Academy program. Through the program women complete both an incubator and accelerator curriculum and after a short presentation, 1 participant will have the opportunity to receive $500 towards her business.
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Join Our Movement and support Our Cause
Why Is this important
American Express's 2019 Trend of Women Business Owners Report shared that the average minority female founder makes far less than her non-minority counterpart.
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Lack of awareness of resources available to help, lack of access to funding for start or scale up opportunities, and lack of mentors, women of color find it harder to break through the glass ceiling and bridge their gap. We are the fastest growing number of entrepreneurs but we are not making financial impacts necessary to level the playing field.
We Need Your Help
When you attend our #closethegap evens or buy our #closethegap apparel you help us reach our goal in providing a seed investment to girl bosses who are unapologetically building their businesses. Whether it's to help move their tribe forward, break generational strongholds, or to build a brand that allows them to dream out loud.
Join us in this movement, join the conversation, join us in creating the solution.
Join us in this movement, join the conversation, join us in creating the solution.
Meet Our Boss Academy Bosses
The women below are a few of the women who are currently going through our Boss Academy Cohort. Learn more about their businesses and what they are creating below. If you are interested in joining the next cohort, learn more here.
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FOunder Zayda SantiagoThe Genessa J Santiago Foundation was created in memory of our daughter to bless high school students with a scholarship to go to a college/university of there choice. We are focused on empowering our students by exposing them to educational opportunities they may otherwise not receive.
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Founder of LaChele ReneMeet LaChele Jenkins. Being able to manage a household while working and being in ministry takes skill; not to mention maintaining self care. LaChele believes finding the right routine and support system allows us to live life without limits. Therefore, she created an organization that focuses on life management for women. Bringing awareness to mental health issues, work-life balance, and being a good steward of your God given talent.
WHY US?We utilize faith based practices to unlock the leader within! Building the brand of "YOU" to be the director of your life journey. Click here to learn more about LaChele Rene |
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Founder of Lady A CreationsAn event planning service with a creative outlook to bring your dream events to life.Through this we find alternative options so you can get the luxury event you dream of at a price that fits your budget.
Click here to learn more about Lady A Creations |
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Founder of Ipush WellnessTinesha is also the founder of i.P.U.S.H Wellness Coaching and Consulting LLC. What lead her to create i.P.U.S.H is due to her multiple chronic illness which are Asthma, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type II diabetes, and fibromyalgia. Its purpose is to help you become at peace with your illness by learning to how to best deal with your chronic illness.
Learn more about her health battle, recovery, and now how she is helping others "Treasure Their Tranquilly" Click here to learn more about iPush Wellness |
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Founder of AlC craftsALC Crafts is a small business specializing in custom-designed crafts, apparel, and accessories. We are focused on creating “all-things-fabulous” items for amazing and dynamic women of color, to support them in their goals and vision, and inspire confidence to be unstoppable no matter the path or journey.----- I believe every woman is amazing and beautiful in her own right and deserves to feel confident and inspired to take on the world – or whatever they’re faced with big or small. With that perfect “something,” be it a bling/glam top, a personalized journal/planner, a simple pair of earrings, or some loc jewelry, simply put, every woman would simply be unstoppable; that’s what we strive for with our products at ALC Crafts – supporting unstoppable women, one product at a time!
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Founder of Creations by JennI’m an event florist and wedding officiant with a design studio in Camden, NJ. My design studio doubles as a wedding chapel or a multipurpose room for floral workshops either of which can be private or open to the public.
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