Black In Business 805

08/28/2026

Black in Business 805 is proud to publicly endorse our 2025 She Leads Honoree, Inez Spates, for Rio School District Board of Trustees, Area 4! 💜💛

Inez is a dedicated community leader who leads with heart, purpose, and a genuine commitment to our children and families. Her leadership reflects exactly what She Leads represents—women creating meaningful change and building a stronger future for the next generation.

We proudly stand behind Inez Spates and support her journey to the Rio School District Board of Trustees! 🗳️✨

08/24/2026

✨ Legacy is in motion! ✨

Join us Sunday, November 8, for She L.E.A.D.S. 2026—an unforgettable evening celebrating the brilliance, leadership, and impact of Black women throughout Ventura County!

This year’s experience will feature our guest speaker RoShawn Broussard, music, entertainment, dinner, dancing, and powerful moments of recognition. Come dressed to impress and step onto the red carpet beginning at 5 PM! 🌟

📸 Red Carpet: 5 PM
🖤 Event: 6–10 PM
📍 Staybridge Suites Oxnard – River Ridge
🎟️ Tickets go on sale September 4!

Save the date and prepare to celebrate the women who paved the way while empowering those creating what’s next.

Hosted by Black in Business 805

08/24/2026

Strike a pose! 📸✨

We’re excited to welcome Luxury Glam Photobooths by René as the Official Photobooth Vendor and a proud sponsor of She Leads 2026!

She’ll be helping us capture the joy, confidence, connections, and unforgettable moments as we celebrate Black women who are leading, building, and creating legacies throughout Ventura County. 🖤💛

Get ready to step into the glam, show up beautifully, and make memories with us!

📅 November 8, 2026
📍 Staybridge Suites Oxnard – River Ridge

Thank you, Luxury Glam Photobooths by René, for supporting the vision and helping us celebrate our leaders in style!

08/23/2026

We endorse Inez Spates

Still feeling grateful. 💜📚

“With 17 years of public service and experience with the PTSA, School Site Council, and youth programs, Inez Spates is the proven leader the Rio School District needs to champion our students and strengthen our school communities.”
— Tim Allison, Executive Director, Oxnard Federation of Teachers & School Employees

Thank you again to the Oxnard Federation of Teachers and School Employees (OFTSE), Local 1273, for your endorsement and for sharing this wonderful graphic with me.

OFTSE is the largest education union in Ventura County, representing more than 1,250 certificated, classified, and paraeducator employees serving public high schools throughout Oxnard, Port Hueneme, and Camarillo.
Their members include so many of the educators and school employees who work every day to support students and families in our community, which makes their confidence in my candidacy especially meaningful.
I’m grateful for the time OFTSE took to learn more about me, my experience, and why I’m running for Rio School District Board, Trustee Area 4.

Thank you, OFTSE, for your support and for the work you do on behalf of educators, school employees, students, and families. I’m honored to have your endorsement. 🙏🏽💜

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08/19/2026

☕ Coffee with Martha!

Join me for coffee and conversation on Friday, August 28, from 9:00–10:30 AM at Anacappuccino. This is a listening session - I want to hear directly from Port Hueneme residents about what matters most to you, your ideas, and your hopes for our community.

Come by, grab a cup of coffee, and let’s talk!

08/13/2026

✨ WHY SPONSOR SHE LEADS? ✨

Because when you invest in women, you invest in the future of our community. 💛

She Leads Ventura County is more than an awards dinner—it’s a powerful evening celebrating Black women leaders, entrepreneurs, changemakers, and community builders who are making an impact across Ventura County.

As a sponsor, you’re not just putting your logo on an event. You’re investing in visibility, connection, recognition, and community impact.

✨ Gain brand visibility
🤝 Build meaningful connections
💛 Support and celebrate Black women leaders
📈 Align your brand with community impact
🏆 Be recognized throughout She Leads promotions

Your sponsorship helps us create an unforgettable experience while continuing to uplift Black businesses, organizations, and events throughout Ventura County.

📍 StayBridge Suites Oxnard – RiverRidge
📅 November 8, 2026
⏰ 6 PM – 10 PM

She Leads. Lead. Inspire. Empower.

Sponsorship opportunities are available!
👉 Visit sheleadsventura.com or DM us for the sponsorship package.

08/10/2026

✨ SHE LEADS 2026: LEGACY IN MOTION ✨

We’re honored to announce our 2026 Guest Speaker, RoShawn Broussard! 👑🏾

RoShawn is an ordained Executive Pastor, certified marriage coach, author, mentor, and transformational speaker with a heart for seeing women healed, restored, empowered, and walking boldly in purpose.

Her message speaks directly to this year’s theme: Legacy in Motion.

Because legacy isn’t just what we leave behind.
It’s what we activate, build, and pass forward while we’re still here.

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the brilliance, leadership, resilience, and impact of Black women across Ventura County.

📅 November 8, 2026
📍 Staybridge Suites Oxnard–River Ridge
✨ She Leads Ventura County
🎤 Guest Speaker: RoShawn Broussard

This is more than an awards dinner. It’s a room full of women moving legacy forward.

Who are you bringing with you? 👇🏾

08/06/2026

✨ The women who quietly lead, serve, create, mentor, advocate, and inspire deserve to be seen.

She Leads Ventura County is about celebrating the Black women who are making a lasting impact in our communities—not for the recognition, but because their work changes lives.

Do you know a woman who:
🖤 Leads with purpose
🖤 Makes a difference in her community
🖤 Inspires others through her actions
🖤 Has overcome challenges with resilience
🖤 Represents excellence in all she does

Now is your chance to make sure her story is told.

When submitting your nomination, be specific. Share her impact, include examples, and tell us why she deserves to be recognized.

📅 Nominations close September 1. Don’t wait until the last minute!

🔗 The nomination link is in our bio.

Together, let’s honor the women who are building a stronger Ventura County and creating a legacy for the next generation.

08/03/2026

✨ Leadership starts with serving others, and that’s exactly what Spectacular Services represents.

We are proud to recognize Spectacular Services as a Leadership Sponsor for She Leads 2026.

Their commitment to uplifting our community, creating opportunities, and investing in events that celebrate Black women makes a lasting impact far beyond one evening. Because of partners like Spectacular Services, we’re able to create a space where women can connect, be recognized for their leadership, and leave inspired to keep building their legacy.

Thank you for believing in the vision and helping make She Leads 2026: Legacy in Motion possible. Together, we’re creating more than an event—we’re strengthening a community of women who lead with purpose, courage, and heart.

💛 Thank you, Spectacular Services, for leading the way.

08/01/2026

✨ August is National Black Business Month! ✨

This month (and every month), let’s be intentional about where we spend our dollars.

Supporting a Black-owned business isn’t just about making a purchase—it’s about investing in dreams, creating opportunities, building generational wealth, and strengthening our community.

Whether you shop, share a post, leave a review, recommend a business to a friend, or simply show up… it all makes a difference.

At Black in Business 805, we’ve seen firsthand what happens when a community chooses collaboration over competition. Small acts of support create big impact.

👇 Tag your favorite Black-owned business below so we can celebrate them all month long! Let’s help someone discover a new place to support.

🖤 Community over competition. Always.