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Ladies Who Launch (LWL) is a non-profit committed to supporting entrepreneurs

Ladies Who Launch elevates and empowers women and non-binary entrepreneurs to scale the businesses' of their dreams.

05/07/2026

Throwing it back to our March Launcher Spotlight, Miss Bella Wu! 🩵

Bella is an incredibly driven high school student that’s passionate about women’s entrepreneurship. She launched her own candle business a couple of years ago, and donates the proceeds of her work to women-focused organizations—raising $10K to donate to LWL during Women’s History Month this year!

Swipe thru to learn what drives her! 👉👉👉

Bella, we’re so inspired by you and can’t wait to follow your story as you grow. Keep launching, girl! 🚀📈

04/20/2026

Throwing it back to our February Launcher Spotlight: Naijean Bernard, PhD of !

Naijean reminded us of the importance of self love and PLAY! Getting active in a local kickball league has been huge for herself, which in turn enables her to better show up for her business.

We know you’re busy, but how are you showing up for yourself this week?! Tell us your commitment in the comments! 🏓🏀🎾🏸🪩

04/10/2026

Is 2026 flying for anyone else, or just us?! With all the movement in the day-to-day, we go back to this important reminder from Tara, cofounder of .

How are you sustaining yourself and finding balance as we head into the weekend? 🩵🚀

03/31/2026

We were blown away by the response to our 5th cohort of the Launch Program. Nearly 700 women founders with exceptional businesses and social impact models submitted applications, and over the last 4 weeks, our team worked diligently and tirelessly to give each and every one a thorough review. 😅

Now, on the last day of Women’s History Month, we are absolutely jazzed to introduce you to our 2026 grantees—the Impact Founders Cohort!

Cindy Belardo of
Abena Boamah-Acheampong of
Nicole Cuervo of .co
Kate Harvey of
Meymuna Hussein-Cattan of .co
Aviva Jansen of
Muna Mohamed of
Kemi Pavlocak of .ches
Lara Vu of
Helen Yang of Clement Packaging

The women in this cohort exemplify what it means to grow for good. From B-Corps to WRAP certifications to innovative products to solve real world problems, these founders are truly building something special.

In partnership with , it’s our absolute honor to offer funding support to help these businesses keep growing, along with business skills and AI literacy education so they’re not left behind. And underneath it all? The most badass community that we could ask for!

We’re thrilled to welcome these Launchers into the LWL community. Give them some love in the comments. We can’t wait to show you more of what they can do! 🩵🚀

09/26/2024

Hey Women and Non-Binary Entrepreneurs! Join us on October 21, 2024 for our free event in Dallas, powered by Pegasus Park and Lyda Hill Philanthropies, where we'll prepare you with the resources you need to access capital to grow your business, provide a healthy dose of inspiration and education from thought leaders and experts who have walked in your shoes and give you a chance to connect with others in the small business community. RSVP - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ladies-who-launch-helping-women-entrepreneurs-grow-and-thrive-tickets-980469048317?aff=oddtdtcreator.

See you in DALLAS!

02/12/2024

01/31/2024

Before we move forward, we must look back and express our gratitude.

In 2023, Ladies Who Launch expanded our reach, deepened our impact, and watched in awe as the women & non-binary small business owners in our community took their ventures to new heights.

Absolutely none of this progress would have been possible without the incredible generosity of our supporters.

On behalf of each of us at Ladies Who Launch, thank you. 💖

01/01/2024

Many entrepreneurs, like Payal Kadakia, Founder of ClassPass, thrive best in environments they create themselves.

Creating your own business is a chance to let your true colors shine—your cultural and artistic background, your unique skills and talents, and everything in between.

At Ladies Who Launch, we encourage leaning into what makes you unique, and we're here to support you. We're a community of women & non-binary small business owners who believe in the power of creating our own opportunities.

As we head into 2024, let's create a world where we all have the opportunity to carve out our own place in it. Happy New Year from all of us at Ladies Who Launch!

12/26/2023

Feeling like you’re behind in planning for your business’s growth? It's not too late to set the stage for a stellar start in the New Year!

Remember, every day is a new opportunity. ❤️

12/01/2023

11/27/2023

We're overjoyed to follow our small business community achieving such remarkable milestones. Their dedication, hard work and resilience is inspiring, and together, we're fostering a culture that uplifts every member of our thriving community, both on rainy and sunny days alike. Join us in celebrating these recent victories from our Launch Program grantees!

- Mixed by Nasrin, led by 2023 Grantee Nasrin Jafari, made a splash with the launch of her Fall '23 Collection. The collection, featuring bold new prints and timeless silhouettes, was a hit, inspiring empowerment and creativity among fashion enthusiasts. Let’s raise a toast to Nasrin’s fashion-forward success!
- 2020 grantee Tammeca Rochester of Harlem Cycle took the stage at the TEDx Harlem event. We can’t wait for her inspiring talk to be released - stay tuned for that info! In the meantime, major congrats to Tammeca on living out one of her entrepreneurial dreams.
- 2021 grantees Michelle Razavi and Nikki Elliott, Co-Founders of ELAVI, secured a deal on Entrepreneur Media's Elevator Pitch TV show. With just 60 seconds in an elevator, they convinced renowned investors Kim Perell, Marc Randolph, and Logan Stout. Join us in celebrating their dream-come-true moment!
- Hugo Coffee Roasters, led by 2022 grantee Claudia McMullin, has opened a new cafe location in Concourse A at the Salt Lake City International Airport! Now, travelers can embark (pun intended!) on a delicious coffee adventure right before takeoff. Join us in raising a cup to this incredible milestone!
- 2021 grantee Michelle Pusateri, founder of Nana Joes Granola, shines as one of the Entrepreneurs of the Year named by the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center in San Francisco, California. Kudos to her and the vibrant small business community!
- Butter Love Skin, led by 2020 grantee La’Crassia Wilderness, celebrated a successful nine-year journey from a home-based operation to a thriving enterprise with a brick-and-mortar store and warehouse in St. Louis. Big cheers to ’s incredible growth!

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