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eading Black-owned hair care brand CURLS in partnership with lead- ing manufacturer and marketer Beauty by Imagination, launched the Black Women Making Millions Academy: Mastering the Business, the Money & the Mindset with a goal of empowering 25,000 Black woman- owned businesses. This groundbreaking virtual initiative is held for two days every weekend through May 2022. Current and aspiring busi- ness owners are encouraged to register for FREE via the Black Women's Making Millions Academy website to attend panels, presen- tations and workshops for business success and hosted by a range of business experts, including CURLS Founder and CEO Mahisha Dellinger herself. "I'm excited about this initiative because it's about opening doors and building our com- munities. Black woman-owned businesses are up over 300%, but only 4% of us will make it to millionaire status because of a lack of resources, and there's something wrong with
CURLS Founder Commits to Investing in 25,000 Black Woman Entrepreneurs
that," said Dellinger, "I am starting the Black Women Making Millions Academy with the support of Beauty by Imagination because giv- ing back is essential to who I am as a business leader, woman, wife and mother." seminars, workshops and mentorship from key industry leaders. "'To whom much is given, much is expected' is a quote I strongly believe in," said Dellinger, "and have always felt it's important to share what I've learned building and lead- ing CURLS for over 19 years. I have chosen to partner with Beauty by Imagination because they wholeheartedly support my vision to bring more education and resources to black businesses." CURLS recently announced their historic partnership Beauty by Imagination (BBI) with a goal that this collaboration will bring increased awareness, product accessibility, innovation and opportunities to give back to the commu- nity while focusing on the next generation of Black women business owners. For more information and to sign up, visit the Black Women Making Millions Academy website at: blackwomenmakingmil- lions.com.
Source: CURLS
"Only 4% of us will make it to millionaire status because of a lack of resources, and there's something wrong with that."
- Mahisha Dellinger
PHOTO CREDIT: DEREK BLANKS
CURLS Founder and CEO Mahisha Dellinger
With a strategic goal to impact, empower and elevate black business owners, Dellinger and CURLS are passionate about educating, equipping and empowering Black business owners and remain committed to giv- ing back to the black community. The educa- tional platform will have MBA style courses,
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