Letting Curiosity Lead
Letting Curiosity Lead
November 23, 2021 Letting Curiosity Lead By Vanessa Pimblott I have a longstanding nickname that my grandma gave me: Sinvergüenza. It’s Spanish for “bold and without shame.” She has always told me, “¡Eres tan sinvergüenza!” (You’re so shameless!)–and it’s true!…
A Catalyst for Change
A Catalyst for Change
September 20, 2021 A Catalyst for Change “I am and always will be a catalyst for change.” -Shirley Chisholm Our street was horrible. It was barely passable in a car and you had to get your front end aligned…
WEPOWER Recruits Second Cohort of Black and Latinx Women Preparing For Public Leadership
WEPOWER Recruits Second Cohort of Black and Latinx Women Preparing For Public Leadership
September 1, 2021 WEPOWER Recruits Second Cohort of Black and Latinx Women Preparing For Public Leadership In its second year, the Fellowship is designed to support and train Black and Latinx women to hold public leadership in St. Louis …
Supporting the Soles of St. Louis
Supporting the Soles of St. Louis
August 21, 2021 Supporting the Soles of St. Louis By Jaquan Vassel I’m a certified pedorthist–someone who specializes in footwear. I help people find the right type of footwear for their feet, specializing in the needs of people with diabetes…
WEPOWER Launches $1.5 Million Fund to Invest in Black and Latinx Entrepreneurs in North St. Louis
WEPOWER Launches $1.5 Million Fund to Invest in Black and Latinx Entrepreneurs in North St. Louis
August 5, 2021 WEPOWER Launches $1.5 Million Fund to Invest in Black and Latinx Entrepreneurs in North St. Louis St. Louis, MO – Today, WEPOWER, a community of Black and Latinx change-makers and entrepreneurs building political and economic power…
The Worlds We Invest In: Building Economy and Community in St. Louis and Honduras
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 Different people are exposed to different worlds, and at times there is overlap. There’s a world where people have everything…
Support Black Owned Businesses Today and Every Day
Support 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 Elevate/Elevar Accelerator, and…
2021 Elevate/Elevar Cohort
2021 Elevate/Elevar Cohort
MARCH 30, 2021 2021 Elevate/Elevar Cohort Become a Guest Expert Become a Mentor Welcome Our Second Cohort of Elevate/Elevar Accelerator Entrepreneurs! We are thrilled to announce the members of our newest Elevate/Elevar Accelerator Cohort! After receiving 100+ applications, interviewing nearly…
A Whole Different Vibration
A 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…
Justice Is My Favorite Word
Justice 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…