Sage and The BOSS Network Announce 25 Grant Awardees

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2023 Sage Invest in Progress Grant Program

Program awards black women entrepreneurs across the U.S.
$10K in funding and yearlong mentorship


We’re proud to announce the 2023 recipients of the Invest in Progress Grant made possible by Sage and The BOSS Network!

Sage is investing with The BOSS Network to fuel the growth of small businesses founded by Black women. These recipients share a commitment to their communities, a passion for their businesses, and a desire to grow their professional skills. 

All recipients will receive a $10,000 grant, as well as one year of monthly mentorship through the BOSS Business University, an online program that helps Black women successfully start and grow a business.

Congratulations to the 25 latest recipients of the Invest in Progress Grant:

See below for a listing of this year’s twenty-five “Invest in Progress” grant awardees, including their business and location:

1.     Jordan Madison, Therapy is My J.A.M. (Silver Spring, MD)

2.     Kendra Payne, The Herbal Scoop LLC (Narrowsburg, NY)

3.     Isaro Carter, The Carter Firm LLC (Laurelton, NY)

4.     Kimberly Jones, Speak Black Health (Houston, TX)

5.     Tirzah Love, Soul Box By Chef Tirzah Love (Oakland, CA)

6.     Jade Parker, ROJOrganics (Indianapolis, IN)

7.     Stephanie Lane, Pure Ingredients Farm, LLC (Marlton, NJ)

8.     Kaylenne Brown, Plant-Based Eatz LLC (Corning, NY)

9.     Christina Cockrell, Persist Education Services LLC (Alpine, CA)

10.  Lura Ball, Lura's Kitchen, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA)

11.  Kyndra Kennedy, Kyna Media Films, LLC (North Hollywood, CA)

12.  Shekira Farrell, Jai At Play (Neptune, NJ)

13.  Jasmine Weiss, iDream Enterprise, LLC (Chapel Hill, NC)

14.  Nathalie Mondesir, Ideal Mind & Body (San Jose, CA)

15.  Cassandra Hill, Holistic Living Consulting LLC (Osceola, AR)

16.  Cesley Fullilove, Fullilove Pregnancy Center (Houston, TX)

17.  Karima Wilson, Forged Ed LLC (Houston, TX)

18.  Briana Nurse, EH Exchange (Fort Lee, NJ)

19.  Alicia Bowens, Diamond Luxury Investments LLC (Chicago, IL)

20.  Chevarrie Butler, Cortney Blooms LLC (Orland Park, IL)

21.  Dianne Austin, Coils to Locs (Dorchester, MA)

22.  Tavia Green, Climax Hair Care (Pembroke Pines, FL)

23.  CherRaye Glenn-Flowers, Brownce (Temple, PA)

24.  Brianna Hairlson, Bri's Dance Place (Merrillville, IN)

25.  Jon'll Boyd, Boyd Cru Wines (Silver Spring, MD)


“The BOSS Network is extremely thrilled to partner with Sage once again for the second year of its ‘Invest in Progress’ grant,” said Dr. Cameka Smith, Founder, and CEO of The BOSS Network. “This year, 25 Black women entrepreneurs will once again receive the benefit of not only receiving $10,000 towards their business but also premier coaching and mentoring services that will put them on the road to achieving the success they desire. As the BOSS Network approaches its 15th anniversary next year—as well as the third year of this grant program—we look forward to making even more inroads to benefit this robust community.”

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