Meet Our Minority Merchant Founders (Stacy's Rise Project)

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We are excited to have a partnership with the Stacy’s Rise Project and support these amazing female founders. Black female founders are the most underserved population when it comes to starting small businesses. Despite being the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in America, she says Black women are continuing to see their businesses fail due to a lack of funding and mentorship support.

“As an entrepreneur myself, I know the power of support in helping a business grow and the Stacy’s Rise Project has given these women a lifejacket to make sure they succeed.” -Cameka Smith, BOSS Founder

Check out these amazing businesses and click their website to support:

Arielle Loren, Miami, who founded 100K Incubator. 100K Incubator is a small-business funding app created for women to help scale their business through live coaching and classes.

Thereasa Black, Arlington, Va., who started Amore Congelato LLC. The company’s nutritious sorbets and gelatos are sweetened with dates. And each pint is printed with facts about social injustice.

Stevonne Ratliff, Oakland, Calif., who founded Beija-Flor Naturals. Beija-Flor Naturals is a natural beauty brand encouraging women of color to embrace their natural hair and stop chemical straightening.

Lisa S. Jones, Atlanta, who established EyeMail Inc. EyeMail Inc. is a patent-pending marketing tech company that brings email to life by embedding videos.

Cassandre Davilmar, Brooklyn, N.Y., who founded Lakou Brands LLC. Lakou Brands LLC is a Haitian-American café and event space in Brooklyn where communities can gather to nourish their bodies and souls.

Kim Roxie, Houston, who established LAMIK Beauty. LAMIK Beauty is a beauty-tech company designed for multicultural women with products made with natural and organic ingredients.

Anika Hobbs, Baltimore, who founded Nubian Hueman. Nubian Hueman is a social enterprise that sources and curates unique goods, fashion and art representing the global diaspora.

Latricia Wright, Detroit, who started Olive Seed. Olive Seed is a holistic wellness company offering integrative services like nutritional counseling, wellness workshops and wholesome products.

Logan Niles, Seattle, who established Pot Pie Factory Inc. The company’s comfort food brings families together by fusing an American classic with the flavors of our modern American melting pot.

Karneisha Christian, Compton, Calif., who founded Pucker Up Lemonade Company. The company’s handcrafted lemonade brand offers over 40 flavors and supports local community organizations.

Mimi Johnson, Atlanta, founded The Glamatory. The beauty boutique offers cruelty-free makeup and posh services that give makeup artists a platform to grow.

Xiomara Rosa-Tedla, Oakland, Calif., who founded UnoEth, Inc. The company designs leather bags and accessories in partnership with Ethiopian artisans while helping them launch their own businesses.

Zandra Cunningham, Buffalo, N.Y., who established Zandra. The eco-friendly, plant-based skincare company helps support nonprofits that inspire education for girls.

Deborah Koenigsberger, New York, who started Noir Et Blanc NYC. The French-themed women’s clothing boutique helps support homeless mothers and children during the pandemic.

Anika Godwin Hilderbrand, Greensboro, N.C., who built OpulenceMD Beauty. The company’s mission-driven line of beauty solutions puts the health of your eyes and vision at the forefront.


If you are interested in the BOSS Minority Merchant Program, to grow your business; email partner@thebossnetwork.org

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