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The Worlds We Invest In: Building Economy and Community in St. Louis and Honduras
July 9, 2021 The Worlds We Invest In: Building Economy and Community in St. Louis and Honduras By Patrick Clapp Patrick Clapp is co-founder of Coffeestamp coffee roaster and café, and a current participant in the WEPOWER Accelerator program. Photo by Whitney Bembenek Different people are exposed to different worlds, and at times there is…
Read MoreSupport Black Owned Businesses Today and Every Day
June 18, 2021 Support Black Owned Businesses Today and Every Day One excellent way to celebrate Juneteenth today and everyday is to support local Black-owned businesses such as these. Each was chosen as a member of the WEPOWER Accelerator, and they’d greatly appreciate your support! A&C’s Wine Boutique Chantelle Nickson-Clark Apiary at the Park…
Read More2021 WEPOWER Accelerator Cohort
MARCH 30, 2021 2021 WEPOWER Accelerator Cohort Become a Guest Expert Become a Mentor Welcome Our Second Cohort of WEPOWER Accelerator Entrepreneurs! We are thrilled to announce the members of our newest WEPOWER Accelerator Cohort! After receiving 100+ applications, interviewing nearly 40 semi-finalists and inviting 21 finalists to be considered by 1,600+ St. Louisans who…
Read MoreA Whole Different Vibration
MARCH 15, 2021 A Whole Different Vibration by Fatimah Muhammad with Joey Saunders Entrepreneurialism is in my blood, passed down by my parents and grandparents. My fascination with bees, on the other hand, came about suddenly, almost like I’ve heard poets describe the moment inspiration strikes only, instead of scribbling down rhymes, I found…
Read MoreJustice Is My Favorite Word
FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Justice Is My Favorite Word by Councilwoman and Inaugural Chisholm’s Chair Fellow Nicole Greer with Joey Saunders Justice is my favorite word, but I want it to be more. I want to see it leap from the pages of books, protest signs and my dreams for the future until justice is…
Read MoreHelp Select Our Next Cohort of Black and Latinx Founders
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 Help Select Our Next Cohort of Black and Latinx Founders WEPOWER friends, Happy Black History Month! This month is as much about our history as it is about staying awake together, reimagining a safer and more dignified future for all Black people. WEPOWER imagines a future where Black and Latinx…
Read MoreOur Dreams Hold Hands
JANUARY 29, 2021 Our Dreams Hold Hands by Tiffany Wesley with Joey Saunders I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the interconnectedness of dreams. How our ancestors’ dreams reach out and hold onto, a grandmother’s, a father’s, his daughter’s. I feel so grateful as my dream — starting my business, Pure Vibes, and seeing…
Read More2020 Reflections | The Audacity to Confront Audacious Injustice
JANUARY 1, 2021 2020 Reflections | The Audacity to Confront Audacious Injustice This December, I have especially appreciated both the small and big things in my life: the taste of my favorite dessert, the smell of Christmas trees, the never-ending laughter of a single meme, my health, the health of those around me, and…
Read MoreReflecting on 2020: One Good Thing
JANUARY 1, 2021 Reflecting on 2020: One Good Thing As 2020 comes to a close, we asked members of the WEPOWER team to reflect on their year and describe one good thing that came out of the incredibly challenging year we all just experienced. We chose to end the year reflecting on what we…
Read MoreWEPOWER & Kiva Join Forces to Address Racial Disparities In Access to Capital, Offer Zero Interest Loans to STL Small Business Owners
DECEMBER 10, 2020 WEPOWER & Kiva Join Forces to Address Racial Disparities In Access to Capital, Offer Zero Interest Loans to STL Small Business Owners St. Louis, MO (December 2, 2020) — WEPOWER, a burgeoning STL-based social startup, and Kiva, an internationally renowned nonprofit lending platform, are thrilled to announce their partnership through which WEPOWER…
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