When major brands, elected officials, community lenders, and business champions choose to gather in one room for small business owners, something shifts. Visa & Main did exactly that in Raleigh — delivering laptops, capital connections, and real talk from WNBA Champion Azurá Stevens and Lendistry CEO Everett Sands. This is what access looks like when it actually shows up.

The number of business-savvy mothers blazing the trail as entrepreneurs is at a record high. "Mompreneurs" are transforming the business landscape, not just for themselves, but also for future generations.

In the world of entrepreneurship, few stories exemplify determination and purpose quite like Antonio McBroom's. From humble beginnings as an ice cream scooper to becoming Ben & Jerry's youngest franchisee and building a $20+ million business empire, Antonio’s journey offers powerful lessons for aspiring business owners, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. 

In an industry where only 6% of real estate agents nationwide are Black, Danielle Andrews stands as a pioneering force as Realty One Group's first Black female franchisee in Florida.

From humble beginnings in her dining room to a 7,000-square-foot warehouse with a full staff, Vanessa Bouie's journey epitomizes the modern American entrepreneurial spirit.