She Works Hard for the Money
She Works Hard for the Money
October 20, 2024
A day
long celebration of women entrepreneurs
POWERED BY WOMEN
Women entrepreneurs face balancing entrepreneurship with family life, which requires constant prioritization, yet it’s challenging to create boundaries between work and home. Cultural expectations can add pressure, as women are often expected to be the primary caregivers, and balancing this with a growing business can lead to burnout if support networks aren’t in place. Personal time frequently takes a backseat, impacting mental and physical well-being. The ability to stay flexible, rely on family and friends, and establish shared responsibilities where possible becomes essential for sustaining both roles successfully
Thanks to our partners at UPS, TD Bank, and the UP Foundation, On Sunday, October 20, 2024, the New York Urban League Small Business SOLUTIONS Center created a multi-layered event, She Works Hard for the Money, for over 150 women business owners to unload the weight of their dual lives and expectations
This woman-powered day was filled with business education workshops, beauty treats, experiential activities, and, most of all, the spirit of sisterhood
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TheQUEEN hasspoken!
Greetings Gina,
As promised I wanted to make sure you knew how grateful I was for this event Here is my testimonial:
As an accountability coach and creative entrepreneur juggling multiple passions, from brand strategy to film production, I know the weight of constantly pouring into others while rarely receiving that same energy back Walking into "She Works Hard for the Money" last Sunday, I was immediately struck by the intentionality of it all! The venue, adorned with beautiful Black art, radiated warmth and celebration, something I desperately needed during a season of financial strain and entrepreneurial fatigue
Gina you and the team created more than an event; you crafted a sacred space where ambitious women like myself could finally exhale From crafting personal fragrances to mindful card-making sessions, every detail spoke to our need for both luxury and healing The experience reminded me that my hard work isn't invisible, and my dreams aren't unrealistic In a year where even small indulgences like manicures felt out of reach, this event was divine timing
What moves me most, even as I write this with tears of gratitude, is how someone recognized that behind every strong entrepreneur is a human who sometimes needs permission to pause and be pampered This wasn't just networking, it was nurturing The genuine connections made with other entrepreneurs and the chance to feel truly celebrated have reignited my spirit
To you,The NY Urban League, team of vendors and volunteers, your understanding of our journey and your commitment to celebrating us has touched my heart deeply I'm committed to paying this blessing forward May your investment in women like me return to you a thousandfold!
With gratitude always,
Donna Marie
TheQUEEN hasspoken!
GinaWhat an amazing event!!! Kudos!!⭐
Erika will be reaching out and participating in your upcoming events She just pitched and scored into an accelerator!
Not sure how often you plan to do these-this should be quarterly!
- Jodi Brockington
Thank you for having me Please don't forget about looking into the funding for my Brooklyn business
Thank You - Chef Danielle
Hey Gina, I hope youre recharging from yesterday! I want to personally thank you for creating such a beautifully executed event celebrating women entrepreneurs! You welcomed us with open arms into a safe space to feel seen heard and pampered I'm raving about "She works hard for the money" to all my fellow femaleprenuers in my network From the amazing panels, to my massage wine tasting and perfume making; it was truly a top tier experience I cant wait for the next one As promised, below is a moment I captured between you and Arva which shows the true essence of the event; sisterhood and unity
I look forward to working together in the near future to connect amazing female entrepreneurs to NYUL and the upcoming purposeful events
Until then, continue the great work Gina, - Keyshia Jones
Hi Gina,
Thank you for the opportunity to speak during the panel discussion today Looking forward to catching up for dinner future events and more opportunities for all of us
Kindest Regards - Annmarie Bhola|CEO
We had a blast Gina Thanks again for including us
- Tanisha
Thank you so much for today! It was my first ever event as an entrepreneur and the networking was so powerful!
- Jasmine Tucker
Hello Gina,
Thank you for putting together an amazing event yesterday It was so well thought out and featured so much great stuff for us! It's an honor to be celebrated I loved all the activations and the candid speakers I made quite a few great connections and was able to encourage an attendee to step out of her own shadow and start her business I'll be sharing the information on the Biz Plan Intensive I found it very helpful in getting me on a pricing structure Now all I have to do is stick to it!
Thank you so much again for keeping me inspired
Best, - Latressa
Thank you!!! I met some dope people and made some great connections �� Best, - Sheana F :SheCooks3:
Hello MsRamcharan,
I hope that this email finds you in the best health and good spirits Amber and I would like to meet with you When do you have any open availability? thank you so much for having the “ She Works Hard for the Money” event Thank you for your time and support
Warm regards - Alexis Foote
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