The Power of Disruptive Thinking: Creating Space for Black Women Entrepreneurs.
As a Black woman in business, I’ve learned that waiting for permission is a losing game. The barriers we face—from systemic inequities to limited funding opportunities—are not new. But what is new is our approach. Instead of knocking on doors that were never meant for us, we are building our own.
In my journey of founding Blk Women in Excellence (BWIE), I saw firsthand how talented, driven, and resilient Black women were often overlooked. The narrative needed to change, and the only way to do that was by disrupting traditional business spaces and rewriting the rules ourselves.
One of the biggest challenges in the entrepreneurial ecosystem is access—access to capital, networks, and real opportunities. Too often, funding is funneled into well-established businesses that already have privilege and connections, leaving underrepresented founders on the sidelines. The solution? We need dedicated funding programs, strategic mentorship, and inclusive business policies that reflect the real demographics of our communities.
Disruptive thinking in business isn’t just about innovation; it’s about dismantling old systems that no longer serve us. It’s about challenging the biases that keep Black women underfunded, underestimated, and under served. It’s about shifting from survival to success—and beyond that, to legacy.
My call to action? Stop waiting. Start building. Align yourself with people who see your vision and will help you execute it. And most importantly, remember being disruptive isn’t about causing chaos—it’s about creating change.
