In the world of personal branding and styling, Elizabeth Lewis stands out as a true trailblazer. As the founder of Brand, Style & Bloom, she combines her passion for fashion with her expertise in branding to empower professionals to express their unique value. In this insightful interview, Elizabeth shares her journey, the inspiration behind her business, her experience with Start Small Think Big, and her thoughts on equitable entrepreneurship.
- What are your pronouns, identity, and would you like to share more of your background?
My name is Joanna Briley, and my pronouns are she/her.
The Sistah Shop
The Sistah Shop is an initiative by The Sistahs in Business Expo, the nation’s only multi-city small business community created to celebrate and educate entrepreneurial women of color. Known as “a sanctuary for Sisterhood”, The Sistah Shop retails a curated line of products solely made by women of color, while also showcasing local vendors in a “pop-up” model on weekends. This model allows The Sistah Shop to feature more than 500 brands owned by women of color annually. Featured products range from clothing, accessories, books, health & beauty, home goods, art and more!
La Cocina
Providing an affordable commercial kitchen space
New Voices Foundation
New Voices Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, is focused on providing flexible funding, learning and networking opportunities to these entrepreneurs via pitch competitions, mobile accelerators, coaching and mentoring, online masterclasses, and communications outreach via social media, newsletters and other channels.
Grameen America
Si vive cerca de una oficina de Grameen, puede calificar para un préstamo de $500 - $2,000
Grameen America
For small business owners living near a Grameen branch, you may qualify for a loan between $500 and $2,000.
Washington DC Economic Partnership
Ascend.Her is a Wacif Capital Accelerator program designed to serve women of color entrepreneurs through a holistic, multi-week program.
Washington DC Economic Partnership
The Enterprising Women of Color District, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) Business Center (Center) fosters and supports a small business ecosystem for women of color in the National Capital Region. The Center offers a plethora of business services including financial capital, business advisory services, and networking support. EWOC offers direct funding fit for the entrepreneur’s individual needs & goals, from microloans to emergency funding and financing options. They provide free, individualized consulting services to help NEW and existing business owners develop and grow their business.
Maryland Women's Business Center
MWBC Childcare Business Development Program. MWBC’s Childcare Development Program provides tools, information, and training to family childcare providers, center directors, and owners.