2020 - 2023 Launch Program

Grant Recipients

The Launch Program is Ladies Who Launch’s community of 60 women- and non-binary- owned small businesses. Through our nonprofit’s grant and mentorship program, these entrepreneurs have received $10,000 grants, six months of education, and a community of support that follows them far beyond their time in the program.

Since the Launch Program was founded in response to COVID-19 in 2020, it has provided more than $650,000 in funding to small business owners across the United States.

Get to know these incredible entrepreneurs and their businesses!

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Celebrating Diversity and Nationwide Representation

At Ladies Who Launch, diversity is our strength. We're proud to welcome women and non-binary small business owners from all backgrounds, creating a vibrant community of learning and collaboration. Our cohorts proudly represent small businesses across small towns and big cities, making our program a true nationwide initiative. Join us in embracing diversity and shaping a brighter entrepreneurial future together!

 
 

Meet the 2020 Cohort

 

Rhonesha Byng

she/her/hers

Her Agenda

New York, NY

 

Mary Alice Duff

she/her/hers

Alice Alexander

Philadelphia, PA

 

LaTeasha Gaither-Davis

she/her/hers

Therapeutic Focus

West Memphis, AK

 

Jacqueline Jones

she/her/hers

Crystal Eikcaj Skin & Haircare

Detroit, MI

 

Irene Li

she/her/hers

Mei Mei Dumplings

Boston, MA

 

Elise Lindborg

she/her/hers

Brand|Pride

Seattle, WA

 

Aaliyah R. Nitoto

she/her/hers

Free Range Flower Winery

Oakland, CA

 

Amy Peterson

she/her/hers

Rebel Nell

Detroit, MI

 

Jessenia Rios & Natalie Rios

she/her/hers

Little Lola & Tots

Brooklyn, NY

 

Tammeca Rochester

she/her/hers

Harlem Cycle

New York, NY

 

La’Crassia Wilderness

she/her/hers

Butter Love by L.C.

St.Louis, MO

 

Meet the 2021 Cohort

 
LC Butterlove Profile

Jamela Acheampong

she/her/hers

Kahmune

Atlanta, GA

 
Little Lola & Tots

Archel Bernard

she/her/hers

Bombchel

Atlanta, GA

 
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Sarah Ecolano

she/her/hers

Copper River Fish Market

Cordova, AK

 
Her Agenda

René Graham

she/her/hers

Renzoe Box

Austin, TX

 
Rebel Nell

Noy Holcomb

she/her/hers

Mama Noy's Kitchen

Austin, TX

 
Therapeutic Focus

Micki Krimmel

she/her/hers

Superfit Hero

Los Angeles, CA

 
Alice Alexander

Laura Moffat

she/her/hers

Kirrin Finch

Brooklyn, NY

 
Free Range Winery

Michelle Pusateri

she/her/hers

Nana Joes Granola

San Francisco, CA

 
Crystal Eikcaj Skin & Haircare

Michelle Razavi

she/her/hers

ELAVI

Los Angeles, CA

Meet the 2022 Cohort

 

Michelle Bennett

she/her/hers

Golden Ink Mobile Notary

Columbus, OH

 

Naijean Bernard

she/her/hers

Jeany's Caribbean Elixirs

Pflugerville, TX

 

Stephanie Bolton

she/her/hers

Patriot Roofing Company LLC

Wilmington, NC

 

Korrigan Burton-Universe

They/Them/Theirs

Uncommon Closet, LLC

Chicago, IL

 

Chrissy Cabrera

she/her/hers

Naturally London

Laurel, MD

 

LaTonia Cokely

she/her/hers

Adjourn Teahouse, LLC

Lanham, MD

 

Christa Cotton

she/her/hers

El Guapo

New Orleans, LA

 

Monisha Edwards

she/her/hers

Scent & Fire Candle Company

Richardson, TX

 

Carmen Ferreyra

she/her/hers

Porteñas

Brooklyn, NY

 

Fernanda Gomes

she/her/hers

Terra Beauty Bars

Deerfield Beach, FL

 

Tania Kottoor

she/her/hers

WESTxEAST

Greenlawn, NY

 

Claudia McMullin

she/her/hers

Hugo Coffee Roasters LLC

Park City, UT

 

Mariloly Orozco

she/her/hers

Little Postage House

Knoxville, TN

 

Gina Shi

she/her/hers

munchrooms

San Francisco, CA

 

Saveria Tilden

she/her/hers

AdventurUs Women

Pasadena, CA

 

Regina Trillo

she/her/hers

Nemi Snacks

Chicago, IL

 

Kia-Shun Voltz

she/her/hers

ShampooTime

Dallas, TX

 

Adrienne Walker

she/her/hers

BlueHenry

Capitol Heights, MD

 

Shauntavia Ward

 

Denise Weale

she/her/hers

Dam Good English Muffins

Peekskill, NY

 

Meet the 2023 Cohort

 

Skye Amundsen &

Mallory Mascoli

she/her/hers

hope&plum

Minneapolis, MN

 

Mel Brittner Wells

she/her/hers

Beefcake Swimwear

Missoula, MT

 

Niambi Cacchioli

she/her/hers

Pholk Beauty

Union City, NJ

 

Rhonda Cammon

she/her/hers

Perfectly Cordial

Antioch, TN

 

Kristin Carman

she/her/hers

Etalia Foods

Boulder, CO

 

Kenzel Fallen

she/her/hers

Three Keys Coffee

Houston, TX

 

Melissa Gallardo

she/her/hers

Bonita Fierce Candles

Islip Terrace, NY

 

Nisreen Galloway & Elizabeth Nash

she/her/hers

Crème de Liqueur

Rockland, MA & Milwaukee, WI

 

Nasrin Jafari

she/her/hers

Mixed

Brooklyn, NY

 

Nadine Joseph

she/her/hers

Peak and Valley

Seattle, WA

 

Jordan Karim

she/her/hers

Flora & Noor

Nicholasville, KY

 

Ashley Lance

she/her/hers

Fernweh Food Company

Portland, OR

 

Sarah-Ann Lesslie

she/her/hers

Chocolita

Flagstaff, AZ

 

Shelly Marshall &

Kelly Williamson

she/her/hers

True Scoops

Brooklyn, NY

 

Kahindo Mateene

she/her/hers

KAHINDO

New York, NY

 

Virginia Peterson

she/her/hers

SWOOP.

Anchorage, AK

 

Cara Pitts

she/her/hers

Southern Roots Vegan Bakery

Converse, TX

 

Jocelyn Ramirez

she/her/hers

Todo Verde

Los Angeles, CA

 

Nikki Seaman

she/her/hers

Freestyle Snacks

Atlanta, GA

 

Marilyn Yang

she/her/hers

Fun-Gal Snacks, Popadelics

New York, NY