EPISODE · May 1, 2021 · 37 MIN
How This Entrepreneur Built Black Girl Sunscreen to a 5M+ Valuation, with Shontay Lundy
from Female Startup Club
Today I’m joined by Shontay Lundy, the Founder of Black Girl Sunscreen. In 2016, when Shontay became tired of using sunscreen that left a white residue, she decided to leverage her MBA and knack for business to develop a melanin friendly option for women who look like her called Black Girl Sunscreen. The groundbreaking product has not only provided women with darker skin tones a healthy option to protect their skin, but the brand has cultivated a strong reputation for empowering black women.In this episode we’re chatting about how she got started, why the violin plays a key part in this story, her experience with fundraising and key learnings for women who have a big idea and want to start their own business. LINKS WE MENTION:Shontay's InstagramBlack Girl's InstagramFemale Startup Club's InstagramDoone's InstagramIn partnership with Klaviyo, the best email marketing tool for ecommerce businesses.Listener Research: [email protected] Code: FSC25 (25% discount on Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30 and BGS Kids SPF 50 only)📱 Join 160K smart chicks in the Female Startup Club universe:→ Use code 'FSC' for 30% off your first 3 months at omnisend.com/fsc→ Female Startup Club's Instagram: www.instagram.com/femalestartupclub→ Doone Roisin's Instagram: www.instagram.com/dooneroisin→ Get opportunities delivered to your inbox 3x weekly here: https://female-startup-club.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Today I’m joined by Shontay Lundy, the Founder of Black Girl Sunscreen. In 2016, when Shontay became tired of using sunscreen that left a white residue, she decided to leverage her MBA and knack for business to develop a melanin friendly option for women who look like her called Black Girl Sunscreen. The groundbreaking product has not only provided women with darker skin tones a healthy option to protect their skin, but the brand has cultivated a strong reputation for empowering black women.In this episode we’re chatting about how she got started, why the violin plays a key part in this story, her experience with fundraising and key learnings for women who have a big idea and want to start their own business. LINKS WE MENTION:Shontay's InstagramBlack Girl's InstagramFemale Startup Club's InstagramDoone's InstagramIn partnership with Klaviyo, the best email marketing tool for ecommerce businesses.Listener Research: [email protected] Code: FSC25 (25% discount on Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30 and BGS Kids SPF 50 only)📱 Join 160K smart chicks in the Female Startup Club universe:→ Use code 'FSC' for 30% off your first 3 months at omnisend.com/fsc→ Female Startup Club's Instagram: www.instagram.com/femalestartupclub→ Doone Roisin's Instagram: www.instagram.com/dooneroisin→ Get opportunities delivered to your inbox 3x weekly here: https://female-startup-club.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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