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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 57 MIN

EP 92: How Entrepreneurs Can Secure Up to $250,000 in Grant Funding ft. Aisha Glover

from Banking on Cultura: Where Latino Culture and Entrepreneurship Collide · host Victoria Jenn Rodriguez

🔗 Secure Your Spot for the UNTAMED Morocco Retreat: https://www.victoriajenn.com/untamedWhat does it really take to get a $250K grant you don’t have to pay back, disrupt institutional barriers, and build generational wealth in communities of color? This conversation spills what most never will.This week Victoria Jenn sits down with Afro-Latina C-Cuite Executive, Aisha Glover, the powerhouse behind Audible’s global impact investments and Newark, New Jersey’s tech innovation hub. Learn insider strategies to land six-figure funding, break into elite networks, and turn your background into your biggest business advantage. Discover why most founders miss these opportunities, and how YOU can be the exception.If you’re a founder of color, aspiring executive, or change-maker ready to play at the next level, this episode delivers game-changing insights you won’t find on LinkedIn.WHAT WE GET INTO01:29 New York grit, Puerto Rican roots, and the power of timing03:33 The bochinche too juicy to miss05:30 How a viral TV moment sparked a powerful partnership06:5 What founders misunderstand about working with Audible08:10 The $250K grant opportunity with no equity required10:51 Why founders disqualify themselves before they start12:54 Pitch mistakes that cost entrepreneurs big opportunities15:45 How great founders plant seeds for future partnerships17:40 Not ready for $250K yet? Here's where to start23:02 Can retail really transform a community?31:14 Being the only Afro-Latina in the executive suite36:56 Why scarcity thinking still holds people back46:52 How a "Year of Yes" can change your life and business48:28 The pitch tweak that turns NO into not yet51:24 Why your biggest opportunity may be inside the systemCONNECT WITH AISHA GLOVERhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/aishabrowneglover ✨ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave us a review with your feedback. We love to hear from our communityFollow Victoria Jenn:📲Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamvictoriajenn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@iamvictoriajenn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⬇️ FREE Training ⬇️👉🏼 How to transition from corporate to entrepreneur: https://www.victoriajenn.com/training⬇️ Say Hi On Social Media ⬇️Follow Banking On Cultura:📲 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bankingoncultura⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @bankingoncultura ⬇️ Become a VIP ⬇️📧 Join our VIP Email List for Giveaways & Never Miss an Episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bankingonculturamedia.com/vip⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Us: [email protected]: I’m a Brand Ambassador and affiliate for certain businesses, products and services that I believe in. I may have referenced these and included links in this video, description or someplace else at this site. I hope you find the resources helpful. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act, and/or without the prior express written permission of VJR Enterprises, LLC, Disclaimer of Warranty: While all persons associated directly or indirectly with this site and video use their best efforts in preparing the content, there is no express or implied representations or warranty with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the content of the videos, including any content, links or resources shared, including those by third parties. Furthermore, all parties specifically disclaim any and all express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for your situation. No legal or investment advice is being given herein. No liability or damages shall take place because of this video and/or content. 

🔗 Secure Your Spot for the UNTAMED Morocco Retreat: https://www.victoriajenn.com/untamed What does it really take to get a $250K grant you don’t have to pay back, disrupt institutional barriers, and build generational wealth in communities of color? This conversation spills what most never will. This week Victoria Jenn sits down with Afro-Latina C-Cuite Executive, Aisha Glover, the powerhouse behind Audible’s global impact investments and Newark, New Jersey’s tech innovation hub. Learn in...

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