Cecilia’s journey towards starting her own business started at a young age, with a talent for cooking and strong entrepreneurial spirit. When Cecilia began selling tacos from her backyard, she had no idea she’d open a full-time restaurant in Oakland, CA.
Read MoreNicet joined Grameen America five years ago to expand her business and most recently joined the Promotoras program. In her own words, Nicet describes how she’s grown as an entrepreneur all while improving her and her family’s health.
Read MoreLissette has turned her lifelong passion for beauty and skin care into a business and career as an esthetician in the Bronx.
Read MoreJasmine is an entrepreneur by trade and a creative at heart. Growing up, she was the “girl with a camera” and has always been passionate about the visual arts and graphic design.
Read MoreBrandy is a third-generation entrepreneur, determined to carry on the legacies of her hardworking mother and grandmother.
Read MoreShanté is a loving mother of three who channels her passion for interpersonal connection and design into her Newark-based jewelry business.
Read MoreRosa Nelly has owned and operated her salon in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn for 27 years. She offers her clients a variety of services from classic cuts and colors to elaborate extensions and hair treatments.
Read MoreJennifer is the proud mother of four boys with an unwavering dedication to her dream of working in the fashion industry.
Read MoreA proud mother of two and a creative at heart, Esmerelda owns a party supply store where she creates custom balloon displays, banners, and other made-to-order decorations for any occasion her clients might be celebrating.
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