The Rock It! Lab is helping launch businesses all over town. The newest, Chicago Flamin’ Grill Express opened on April 30 to a welcoming crowd. For those not familiar, the Rock It! Lab (RIL) is a partnership between CALS and Advancing Black Entrepreneurship (ABE) that helps potential entrepreneurs who have previously been underserved, including minorities,
What inspired you to start your entrepreneurial journey, and how do you hope your work will impact women’s lives or the broader community?
The fields in which I thrive are community engagement and public policy. In the aftermath of COVID-19 the conditions surfaced created a confluence of opportunities to use my lived experiences,
My inspiration comes from my experience in the kitchen. I got my start at cooking and baking at a young age, as I used to help my mom and grandmother. Cooking and baking has always been a passion since then. I hope to inspire other women by showing that no matter how different a business idea may be,
What inspired you to start your entrepreneurial journey, and how do you hope your work will impact women’s lives or the broader community?
As a child, I faced significant bullying due to my struggle with my hair. This experience led me to create The Guideline By WhitneyE, with the aim of ensuring that women dealing with hair loss never feel embarrassed,
My decision to become an entrepreneur stems from a reflective personal journey. After losing my father and brother to health-related issues, I embarked on a mission to transform my lifestyle and find a greater purpose. Inspired by my newfound passion for veganism and a desire to create healthier alternatives to the dishes I grew up with,
What inspired you to start your entrepreneurial journey, and how do you hope your work will impact women’s lives or the broader community?
The vision of my entrepreneurial journey comes from a belief in the power of wearable art to bring joy to people’s lives. I hope to inspire women by fostering a sense of empowerment and confidence through self-expression.
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