Hard to believe that Galantine's Day is a relatively new concept.
The popular sitcom Parks and Recreation is credited with creating the holiday during an episode aired on Feb. 10, 2010. Ladies have been celebrating ladies since.
But entrepreneurship can be lonely, with limited role models to look up to or a community to consistently draw from. To succeed, you have to overcome the doubters, the statistics, and maybe your insecurities.
According to a report from J.P. Morgan, the number of businesses owned by Black women grew 50% from 2014 to 2019, representing the highest growth rate of any women demographic. However, only 3% of Black women run mature businesses (older than five years).
Representation matters, and so does learning from those who came before us, especially when the going gets tough.
While we can't bring every Black woman business owner in the same room, we can provide motivation courtesy of our community members and their business inspirations.
Let's celebrate these incredible leaders this Galantine's Day.
Bottom line: Role models are needed to show that the dream is possible. Success is achievable. So, channel your spirit, boss lady, for those late nights or early mornings when the odds are stacked against you. Your fairy godmother. Your Galantine will lead the way.
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