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How one YLAI Professional Fellow unlocks potential through mentorship in Antigua and Barbuda

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

She works tirelessly to aid in the development of the full potential of her community and empower others to find economic independence. The YLAI Network spoke with Janese to learn more about her goals for her community and how adaptability in the global pandemic has impacted her reach. Growing up in an inner-city community of St.

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Moving trans advocacy forward in Jamaica

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

As the Co-Founder and Executive Director of TransWave Jamaica , Neish is succeeding in his mission to increase the visibility of transgender Jamaicans, provide resources to change the narrative towards a positive reflection of the community, and emphasize the need for improved healthcare and safe spaces that meet the needs of the community.

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What Benefits Do Startup Employees Want?

Startup Blogpost

Seminars, workshops, and events are excellent venues for employees to meet others in their field and expand their network. This can include initiatives such as charitable giving, community outreach, or environmental sustainability programs.

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Startup fundraising is the most tangible gender gap. How can we overcome it?

TechCrunch

In the short term, women founders can take action to boost their chances at VC success in the current investment climate, including leveraging their community and support network and building the necessary self-belief to thrive. In the long term, there needs to be foundational change to level the playing field for women entrepreneurs.

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Circularity tales: Bringing sustainable fashion to Spanish markets

Impact Hub

The company manufactures local raw materials and suppliers, employs eco-design and circular economy principles to minimise waste, and collaborates with social workshops to include individuals from groups at risk of exclusion in the production process. Play Circularity, for EKOMODO, encompasses three core factors.

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How To Succeed in Business. 8 Ways We Did It.

Smart Hustle Magazine

In this episode, a wood furniture maker, a Church leadership recruitment firm executive, and a design agency founder talk about how they’ve been a success. Mentorship. Mentorship has been so important to me in building SmartHustle. Kat Cole mentioned her mentorship guidance in a recent interview with Dave Kerpen.

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25 Sources For Funding Minority Entrepreneurs

Smart Hustle Magazine

These funds are given to both community groups and individual artists in film, theatre, and dance. For you to be eligible you need to have at least 3 to 20 employees and your business has to be in an economically vulnerable community. 11) Community Development Financial Institutions Fund. Website: [link]. Website: [link].