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06/10/2026

Celia created with one clear mission: to bring comfort, care, and support to women navigating peri/menopause.⁠
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Her Greensboro-based subscription box brand is designed for women who prefer natural products to help manage menopause symptoms in a more thoughtful way. With curated boxes, guided journals, and empowering apparel, My Bibi Box creates space for women to feel seen, supported, and prepared for every menopause moment.⁠
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Why did she start? Because women deserve comfort, honesty, and products that support them through every season of change. 🌿⁠
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06/10/2026

Tonya created with one clear mission: to celebrate culture, creativity, and personal style through handcrafted fashion accessories.⁠
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Her Salisbury-based accessory brand offers cowrie shell-adorned hair accessories, jewelry, handbags, craft kits, and accessory-making classes. Each piece is handcrafted with natural materials and designed for Gen-X Black women who love bold, meaningful style that feels personal and rooted.⁠
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Why did she start? Because fashion can be more than an accessory, it can be a statement of beauty, heritage, and self-expression. ✨⁠
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06/10/2026

Jacquin created with one clear mission: to help people recover better, feel stronger, and be prepared to save lives.⁠
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Her Kernersville-based mobile wellness service brings targeted cryotherapy and CPR/First Aid training directly to the Triad community. From athletes and active adults managing pain and inflammation to schools, daycares, gyms, corporate offices, and healthcare professionals needing certification, Long Lasting Life makes wellness and safety more accessible.⁠
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Why did she start? Because lasting wellness means caring for the body and protecting the life in front of you. ❄️⁠
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Coach Toci July of , isn’t just building landing pages, she helps Black women-owned businesses turn visibility into syst...
06/09/2026

Coach Toci July of , isn’t just building landing pages, she helps Black women-owned businesses turn visibility into systems that support real growth.⁠
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As a service provider in our 2026 Marketing Outside the Box program, Coach Toci is working with Jacquin Long of from this year’s cohort.⁠
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Through Mompreneur Academy, Coach Toci provides a full marketing support package that includes lead magnet creation, landing page design, social media integration, 30 days of content creation, and posting.⁠
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How does she define success?⁠
🗣️ “First and foremost, client satisfaction because we implement systems that they don’t have.”⁠
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Follow to learn more about their work in landing pages, lead magnets, and marketing systems for Black women-owned businesses.⁠
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Learn more about the MOTB program at hustlews.org/motb⁠
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Meet Chef Shirley Hayes-George of , our Womenpreneur Wednesday Caterer of the Month! ✨⁠⁠With over 15 years of culinary e...
06/08/2026

Meet Chef Shirley Hayes-George of , our Womenpreneur Wednesday Caterer of the Month! ✨⁠
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With over 15 years of culinary experience, Chef Shirley has built Flava Catering around bold flavor, fresh ingredients, and food that brings people together. Founded in 2008, Flava Catering serves Winston-Salem and the Piedmont Triad with full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, church gatherings, community events, and more.⁠
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Known for her thoughtful menus, smooth service, and signature dishes like Lemon Dill Salmon, Chef Shirley brings heart and intention to every table. Beyond catering, she also gives back through local outreach, supporting families in need and the homeless community.⁠
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Witness it for yourself during Womenpreneur Wednesday all through the month of June.
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06/08/2026

This is the result of synHERgy: women leaving the room more informed, more confident, and more connected. ✨⁠
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Iris McKnight with the Human Relations Department joined us to lead a conversation on fair housing, landlord and tenant issues, and the rights people need to know.⁠
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The room was engaged. The questions were thoughtful. The takeaway was clear.⁠
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“I believe they were educated on fair housing and their rights.”⁠
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That’s what synHERgy is about — creating space for practical education, honest conversation, and resources that help women navigate business and life with more confidence.⁠
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Stay connected for upcoming synHERgy events at hustlews.org.⁠
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06/05/2026

You made it through half the year. Come exhale with us.

The first half moved fast, and before the second half takes off, we’re creating space to reset, reconnect, and celebrate how far you’ve come.

Join us June 26th for the HUSTLE Mid-Year Mixer, a laid-back evening for entrepreneurs, business owners, and ecosystem partners. We’ll have a DJ, food truck, free drinks, a photo booth, and zero pressure.

No agenda. No pitching. Just good people, good vibes, and the kind of conversation you can’t have on Zoom.

📅 Friday, June 26th
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM⁠
📍 Coffee Park and Airstream | 1208 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
🎟️ Free | Link in bio or visit hustlews.org/events⁠

Bring your business cards or don’t. Bring a friend either way. Just pull up.

Tiffany Tate of isn’t just helping founders polish their bios — she’s helping them own their story, sharpen their voice...
06/05/2026

Tiffany Tate of isn’t just helping founders polish their bios — she’s helping them own their story, sharpen their voice, and show up as credible thought leaders.⁠
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As a service provider in our 2026 Marketing Outside the Box program, Tiffany is working with three entrepreneurs from this year’s cohort:⁠
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💻 Zaria Wilson of Orbit IT, connecting businesses and healthcare organizations with pre-screened IT professionals across the Southeast and beyond.⁠
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🍽️ LaDonna Carter of Elements of Society, helping children, college students, and professionals build confidence through etiquette, soft skills, and social/business interaction training.⁠
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🤖 Carolina Crumel of AI Clarity Studio, making AI feel practical, simple, and strategic for small businesses and professionals ready to work smarter.⁠
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Tiffany helps founders and entrepreneurs clarify their message, strengthen their personal brand, and create materials they can use for speaking opportunities, grant applications, partnerships, and digital platforms.⁠
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How does she define success?⁠
🗣️ “Success looks like both tangible deliverables and client satisfaction.”⁠
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Follow to learn more about her work in career branding, thought leadership, and personal brand strategy.⁠
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Learn more about the MOTB program at hustlews.org/motb⁠
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06/03/2026

Zaria created Orbit IT with one clear mission: to help companies find the right tech talent faster and with more confidence.⁠
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Her North Carolina-based IT staffing firm connects businesses and healthcare organizations with pre-screened professionals across help desk, cybersecurity, EHR support, identity and access management, cloud, data, and technical support roles. Serving clients across the Southeast with remote placements available nationwide, Orbit IT brings a modern, focused approach to building stronger tech teams.⁠
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It’s not just about filling open roles; it’s about putting the right people in orbit so businesses can move forward with less stress and more support.⁠
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Why did she start? Because every great team needs the right people in the right place. 💻⁠
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06/03/2026

LaDonna created Elements of Society () with one clear mission: to help people show up with confidence in any room.⁠
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Her Charlotte-based etiquette consulting firm offers interactive programs in dining etiquette, business etiquette, soft skills, and social confidence for children, college students, young adults, and professionals. Through seminars, consulting, and hosted etiquette experiences, LaDonna helps people feel prepared for the moments that matter.⁠
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It’s not just about knowing which fork to use; it’s about building confidence, making strong first impressions, and navigating social and professional spaces with ease.⁠
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Why did she start? Because confidence is a skill, and everyone deserves the tools to carry themselves with grace. ✨⁠
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