Real Sisters Rising Women Business Association

Real Sisters Rising's Women Business Association is designed for new & mid level entrepreneurs who are seriously seeking assistance in professional growth. Real Sisters Rising is an organization that supports women entrepreneurs with business development through on going training and member to member support.

New on the Blog: Are you networking just to be seen, or are you building relationships that can actually move your busin...
10/01/2026

New on the Blog:
Are you networking just to be seen, or are you building relationships that can actually move your business forward?

There is a difference between meeting people and developing strategic relationships.

In our latest RSRWBA article, I share why your network is not your net worth unless you know how to build meaningful connections, position yourself in the right rooms, and follow up with intention.

If you are serious about growing your business, this is a conversation worth having.

Read the article and then come back and tell us:
What type of relationship do you need more of right now in your business?
Clients, collaborators, mentors, investors, or corporate connections?

Read here: https://realsistersrising.com/sstrategic-networking-women-entrepreneurs/

Staten Island September Chapter Meeting Are you a woman entrepreneur looking to make meaningful local business connectio...
09/04/2026

Staten Island September Chapter Meeting

Are you a woman entrepreneur looking to make meaningful local business connections on Staten Island?

You are invited to attend the Real Sisters Rising Women Business Association Staten Island Chapter Meeting. Come introduce yourself, share what you do, exchange resources, and connect with women who understand the journey of building a business.

Thursday, September 17, 2026
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
67 Monroe Avenue, Staten Island, NY
Guest admission is $25 online or at the door.

Register today:
www.realsistersrising.com/sichapter

Bring your business cards and come ready to connect, learn, and grow.

The August issue of SistersRise! Magazine is still available.This issue highlights women who are building, creating, lea...
08/28/2026

The August issue of SistersRise! Magazine is still available.

This issue highlights women who are building, creating, leading, and using technology to expand their impact.

Inside, you will find our featured cover story with Charron Monaye, business and author features, insights on AI and technology, reinvention, visibility, funding resources, and more.

SistersRise! Magazine continues to spotlight the stories, expertise, and businesses of women making meaningful moves.

Purchase your digital or print copy today.
Visit https://realsistersrising.com/sistersrise-magazine/

Are you a woman entrepreneur looking to make meaningful local business connections on Staten Island?You are invited to a...
08/24/2026

Are you a woman entrepreneur looking to make meaningful local business connections on Staten Island?

You are invited to attend the Real Sisters Rising Women Business Association Staten Island Chapter Meeting. Come introduce yourself, share what you do, exchange resources, and connect with women who understand the journey of building a business.

Thursday, September 17, 2026
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
67 Monroe Avenue, Staten Island, NY

Guest admission is $25 online or at the door.

Register today:
www.realsistersrising.com/sichapter

Bring your business cards and come ready to connect, learn, and grow.

It doesn’t matter when you started your business. You can always go back and strengthen the foundation.I know women entr...
08/14/2026

It doesn’t matter when you started your business. You can always go back and strengthen the foundation.

I know women entrepreneurs who built businesses, attracted clients, generated revenue, and experienced some level of success without having every piece of their business foundation in place.
Then an opportunity came.

A contract.
A partnership.
A funding opportunity.
A corporate client.
A speaking opportunity.

And suddenly, they had to pause and get their paperwork, systems, registrations, financial records, or other business documents in order.

For some, they simply didn’t know what they needed.

For others, they knew, but thought they could get by without it until the business grew.

Here is what I want women CEOs to understand:

Starting out of order does not mean you have to stay out of order.

You can backtrack.
You can put the missing pieces in place.
You can strengthen your business foundation now so you are better prepared when the next opportunity comes.

At RSRWBA, we help women entrepreneurs get it right whether you are on Day 1 or Day 1,000.

Through education, tools, resources, and business development support, we help women CEOs build businesses that are better prepared for growth and opportunity.

Don’t wait until an opportunity is sitting in front of you to find out what your business is missing.

Explore RSRWBA membership benefits:
www.realsistersrising.com/join

Keep Rising!
ShaChena Gibbs

What happens when you combine years of experience in operations and business management with the power of AI?You get a s...
08/13/2026

What happens when you combine years of experience in operations and business management with the power of AI?

You get a systems builder like Shiesha “Shy” Mashburn.

Featured in SistersRise! Magazine, Shiesha shares how she turned her natural ability to solve problems into work that helps entrepreneurs eliminate unnecessary tasks and focus on what actually moves their businesses forward.

Meet the woman behind the systems in our August issue.

Purchase your copy: https://realsistersrising.com/shopmagazine

The wait is over! The PRINT edition of the August issue of SistersRise! Magazine is officially available.This issue expl...
08/11/2026

The wait is over! The PRINT edition of the August issue of SistersRise! Magazine is officially available.

This issue explores AI, Technology, and Authors in a Digital World, featuring powerful stories, insights, and voices from entrepreneurs, authors, and innovators.

Get your print copy today:
https://realsistersrising.com/shopmagazine

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Technology is changing publishing. It should not erase the power of the story.Authors today have access to tools that pr...
08/11/2026

Technology is changing publishing. It should not erase the power of the story.

Authors today have access to tools that previous generations could only imagine. AI, digital publishing, social media, online communities, and new distribution platforms are changing how stories are written, marketed, discovered, and preserved.

Our August issue of SistersRise! Magazine celebrates authors alongside entrepreneurs and technology leaders who are finding their place in this new digital world.

One of our featured conversations explores Preserving Legacy Through Storytelling with author Charron Monaye, reminding us that while the tools may change, our stories, experiences, history, and voices still matter. She believes in remaining authentic in creating your story.

This issue is for the woman building with technology and the woman building a legacy with her words.

Sometimes, she is the same woman.

Grab Your Digital Copy to learn more about Charron Monaye.
https://realsistersrising.com/shopmagazine

The August 2026 issue of SistersRise! Magazine is here.This month, we are exploring AI, Technology, and Authors in a Dig...
08/10/2026

The August 2026 issue of SistersRise! Magazine is here.

This month, we are exploring AI, Technology, and Authors in a Digital World, with stories designed to educate, inspire, and introduce you to entrepreneurs and authors who are embracing what is next.

Inside this issue:
• AI for Women Entrepreneurs: Using Technology to Build Smarter Businesses and Bigger Impact
• Meet AI Systems Builder Shiesha “Shy” Mashburn
• Preserving Legacy Through Storytelling with Author Charron Monaye
• From Experience to Opportunity
• You Already Own an Empire
• The Body Keeps Score
• Insights for authors navigating an increasingly digital world

Technology is changing how we work, publish, communicate, and grow. The question is not whether everything needs to become AI powered. The question is how we can use the right technology to make what we already do better.

Grab Your Digital Copy: https://realsistersrising.com/shopmagazine

SistersRise! Magazine is powered by Real Sisters Rising Women Business Association.

One of the greatest strengths of Real Sisters Rising Women Business Association is not just our mission. It's the women ...
08/03/2026

One of the greatest strengths of Real Sisters Rising Women Business Association is not just our mission. It's the women who help lead it.

Our Executive Leadership Advisory Board is made up of accomplished women who have dedicated their careers to serving entrepreneurs, building businesses, creating opportunities, and strengthening communities.

Together, our board represents more than 50 years of combined experience supporting women in business.

Among our leadership are

A TV network owner and media industry expert who understands the power of visibility and storytelling.

An association CEO who knows what it takes to build strong communities and create lasting impact.

An accomplished author who believes education and publishing can transform lives and businesses.

A vendor and event coordinator who has helped connect businesses with opportunities to showcase their products and services.

These women are more than leaders. They are practitioners. They have built businesses, created opportunities, opened doors, and continue to invest their knowledge into helping other women succeed.

As RSRWBA continues to grow, we remain committed to surrounding our members with experienced leaders who are willing to teach, mentor, collaborate, and lead by example.

Organizations don't grow because of one person. They grow because of a team of dedicated leaders working toward a shared vision.

To our Board of Directors, thank you for your leadership, your expertise, and your commitment to helping women entrepreneurs rise.

RSRWBA is growing and glowing because of women like you.

Keep Rising!

ShaChena Gibbs
Founder & CEO
Real Sisters Rising Women Business Association
www.realsistersrising.com

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