Black Ambition: Empowering Entrepreneurs to Close the Wealth Gap

In this inspiring Wild Card Wednesday episode, Brianna Jovahn sits down with VR Small, founder of Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC), and ShaKeia Kegler-Gray, Program Manager at Black Ambition, to discuss powerful opportunities for entrepreneurs. Learn how the Black Ambition Prize, founded by Pharrell Williams, helps underrepresented founders secure funding, mentorship, and build generational wealth. They also dive into the VWEC’s strategic programs for veteran women entrepreneurs. If you're ready to scale your business, these are resources you can’t afford to miss!Deadline for Black Ambition Prize application: May 2nd!Tap into this episode for key strategies, insider tips, and ways to plug into communities that uplift and empower.Episode Timestamps;00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions02:33 Veteran Women's Enterprise Center (VWEC) Overview06:45 Black Ambition Overview08:49 Black Ambition Prize Competition Details16:58 Collaboration Between VWEC and Black Ambition23:05 How to Get Involved and Final Thoughts📚 What You'll LearnHow Black Ambition is closing the wealth gap for Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs.Why building strategic partnerships is crucial for business success.The importance of community and visibility in entrepreneurship.Tips on how to successfully apply for the Black Ambition Prize.Don't forget to Follow, Share, Rate and Review!Let's Connect!Follow our Guests, Shakeia Kegler-Gray and VR Small:Shakeia Kegler-GrayWebsite: https://shakeiakegler.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakeiakegler/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shakeia-kegler/VR SmallWebsite: veteranwomensec.org/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vrsmallBlack AmbitionWebsite: https://blackambitionprize.com/ Application: https://blackambitionprize.com/apply-nowMore ProductsFollow What's Good Productions on;Website: https://whatsgood-productions.com/Follow What's Good Podcast;Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/whatsgood_podcast/Follow Brianna Jovahn on; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b.jovahn_/#BlackAmbition #VeteranWomen #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #FundingOpportunities #PodcastEpisode #GrantOpportunities #BusinessResources #BlackAndBrownEntrepreneurs #StrategicGrowth #PodcastCommunityMentioned in this episode:Ready to Book your Podcast Power Session?Thinking about starting a podcast or leveling up your current one? Book a 30-minute Podcast Power Session with What's Good Productions to turn your ideas into reality. Let’s make podcasting easy and fun!Book Your Free Podcast Power Session Here