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WEALF PROVIDES UP TO $10,000 OF INTEREST-FREE LOAN WITH ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING TO ENTREPRENEURIAL WOMEN WITH BUSINESSES IN THE METROPOLITAN NYC AREA.

08/21/2026

Martha Stewart recognizes Full of Beans Kitchen as part of one of the top five food trends at the Fancy Food Show this summer. Stewart names the company’s fava bean based, multi-purpose waffle and pancake mix as part of the bean bonanza trend: products using beans in place of flour. With new packaging launching soon and promotion of this growing brand, this has “bean” a busy summer for company founder and WEALF entrepreneur, Narell Vasquez. https://bit.ly/4hLKIh1

08/17/2026

On this National Nonprofit Day, WEALF celebrates the organizations making a difference in women’s lives and advancing equitable opportunities for businesses.

Did you know that WEALF is its own 501(c)(3) nonprofit? Your generous support helps us continue our mission—and is tax-deductible.

The Women’s Enterprise Action Leadership Fund (WEALF) provides underserved women entrepreneurs in New York with access to no-interest small business loans, mentorship, and a supportive community. We prove that age, ZIP code, and ethnicity should never be barriers to getting the support needed to start and grow a business, and unlike many traditional loan programs, WEALF loans require no collateral and no guarantor.

This National Nonprofit Day, help us continue creating equitable pathways to entrepreneurship. Support WEALF and invest in women-owned businesses. https://www.wealf.org/donate

08/12/2026

Nuyorican Books, is a publishing house dedicated to the ancestral art of storytelling, to provide Puerto Rican children with stories about their culture. Founded by Samantha Garcia Sherpa, a schoolteacher, in 2024, the company aims to create a public record of shared experiences from Puerto Rico through the diaspora. Visit the company website to learn more about their mission and purchase a book from their growing catalog. https://nuyoricanbooks.com/

08/11/2026

Shiyenze Fashion is a cultural fashion and lifestyle brand connecting the African diaspora through storytelling, design, and curated products that celebrate heritage and create impact. Based in Kenya and Brooklyn, the company produces timeless clothing and accessories inspired by African culture and crafted for a global audience. Founded by fashion designer, and teacher, Roselyne Shiyenze, the brand's Heritage in Every Thread Mission weaves culture, craftsmanship, and identity into every collection. Her line includes clothing and accessories for men, women, and children. A portion of every sale supports school for children in Kakamega, Kenya. In July, Shiyenze celebrated 13 years in business with a storefront opening at Brooklyn Atelier. Visit the new location or company website to shop the full collection. https://shiyenze.com/

08/10/2026

In 2020, Natasha Standard, a retired U.S. Army Major awarded a bronze star, developed the first army combat boots specifically for women. To this day, armed forces boots are only designed for males, requiring women to wear ill-fitting boots. Natasha has prior experience in footwear having founded Norie Shoes in 2017, makers of comfortable, stylish, and high-quality shoes at an “affordable luxury” price point. Natasha is currently focused on building globally competitive footwear brands while championing women, veterans, and innovation through entrepreneurship. Visit the EQWAL Footing website to view this groundbreaking product and learn more about the woman behind them. https://eqwalfooting.com

08/09/2026

MBur candles made from 100% beeswax are the choice for people mindful of what they are burning in their home. Founder Melissa Burnette marked the end of her busy days as a Starbucks manager and full-time student at St. John’s University, by lighting a candle and enjoying a moment, but when she discovered she was really burning paraffin and toxins, she stopped. In 2021, Melissa learned about the benefits of beeswax and working with her husband created candles she felt good about burning around her family and two cats. Today, from scent development to storytelling, Melissa’s gift is making every MBur candle feel like a moment made just for you. Every candle is hand-poured in small batches in New York City, with a percentage of each sale donated to CARE, a BIPOC-led animal welfare nonprofit. Visit the company website to buy your candle today. https://mburcandle.co/

08/08/2026

Phocus.io is a photographer-on-demand platform designed to match clients with photographers and videographers who are ready to fulfill requests for local or multiple-location assignments throughout the United States. Founded by Marina Williams in 2016, the network of clients can purchase a package for service and get matched with a pre-vetted photographer or videographer in the company’s network. Phocus photographers specialize in photography for businesses of all sizes, real estate, virtual tours, portrait, and more. From shoot to delivery, Phocus,io makes scaling your brand's visual storytelling effortless, visit the website to get started. https://www.phocus.io/

08/07/2026

Creole Soul makes traditional Caribbean Soul Food and Belizean dishes that showcase bold Cajun-Creole flavors. Founded by Brianne Grinage in 2022, the company’s menu for its catering, food truck services, and street fairs are filled with dishes that combine the southern roots of Soul Food cuisine paired seamlessly with the Caribbean spices and tastes of Belize. All food is prepared in a commercial kitchen and thoughtfully made from scratch with tons of love and fresh ingredients. Visit the company website to see Creole Soul’s full menu and order. https://www.creolesoulfood.com/

08/06/2026

WEALF is proud to welcome the second cohort of 2026 with six accomplished women business-owners. The businesses these women have founded provide a range of goods and services, and celebrate the founder’s background and culture. These entrepreneurs are seeking WEALF’s help because they want capital and guidance to take their businesses to the next level. WEALF is ready to help them move forward with our proven combination of an interest-free loan and one-on-one mentoring. Join us on social media over the next 6 days to meet each woman and her business and learn how WEALF is helping entrepreneurs rewrite the rules for success.

07/28/2026

Momhoodshop.com, founded by Sandy Bastien, features products made in & stories told in motherhood. Sandy, believes motherhood is not just about raising children it is about raising mothers and her store is stocked with products to further the journey. For children, shop Sandy’s invention, babaLID™, no missing lid baby bottles, and her children’s books. For moms, t-shirts and hats with messaging on motherhood, and a blog with personal stories from Sandy, and tips for caring for your child and yourself. The store is expanding, visit today to shop. https://momhoodshop.com/

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