RedBird – Bridging Grief with Resilience
In a world often hesitant to confront grief head-on, Dannell Shu, the visionary behind RedBird, dared to tread where few had gone before.
Client stories
Championing Black Entrepreneurship – Insights from Chaz Sandifer
In the heart of Black History Month, we honor the extraordinary journey of Chaz Sandifer, a shining example of inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs. As the visionary founder and CEO of theNEWmpls, Let Go Let Flow, and Stories Behind the Menu, she epitomizes the entrepreneurial spirit.
Children of the Future, Promoting Each Child’s Potential
With a passion for early childhood and supporting each child’s individuality and growth, Tonya Jenkins is realizing her dream of building family and community through Children of the Future Learning Center.
Northeast Minneapolis Restaurant Owner’s Full Circle Journey
Martina Priadka, owner of ALTBurger in Northeast Minneapolis, has been working in the restaurant industry her entire life.Through WomenVenture’s lending program, Martina gained access to capital to support ALT's plant-based scratch restaurant.
Elevating Beauty, Uplifting Community with SJC Body Love
WomenVenture training client Sabrina Jones, CEO and Founder of SJC Body Love is working to bring products that are simple, clean, and indulgent to a national audience.
In Her Own Words: Q&A with Farhiyo S. Elmi
WomenVenture lending and business consulting client Farhiyo S. Elmi recently started Qstar Logistics, a woman-owned hauling and logistics corporation breaking into the male-dominated industry of general freight trucking.