# Olandria Carthen: Atlanta Entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist Building Conscious Business Empire

# SEO-Friendly Podcast Episode Description ## Biography Flash: Olandria Carthen - From Atlanta Entrepreneur to $300M Business Empire Discover the inspiring journey of **Olandria Carthen**, Atlanta's business mogul and fashion icon who transformed a bedroom startup into a $300 million empire. In this Biography Flash episode, host Roxie Rush reveals the untold story of a woman who redefined **black entrepreneurship** and **conscious capitalism**. ### Episode Highlights: **Early Life & Education:** - Born in Atlanta's prestigious Cascade Heights neighborhood in the early 1980s - Spelman College alumna with business administration and fashion merchandising expertise - Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority member with lifelong networking connections **Business Ventures:** - Founded **Cascade Creations** (2003) - from online boutique to lifestyle brand empire - Launched **Cascade Capital** (2017) - $50M venture capital fund for women of color - Created **CascadeTech** (2022) - raised $30M Series A for business platform - Net worth: Estimated $300 million **Philanthropic Impact:** - Established the **Carthen Foundation** for financial literacy education - Launched Cascade Cares initiative during the 2020 pandemic - Advocates for Alzheimer's research and caregivers' rights - Mentor to hundreds of women entrepreneurs **Personal Life:** - Married to tech entrepreneur Marcus Thompson (2013) - Mother of two: Amara and Carter - Author of upcoming book "From Cascade to the World" - Host of top business podcast "The Cascade Conversations" ### Learn About: ✅ Building a successful **fashion and lifestyle brand** ✅ **Digital transformation** strategies in retail ✅ Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship ✅ **Impact investing** and venture capital ✅ Resilient leadership during economic challenges ✅ **Black women in business** breaking barriers **Perfect for:** Aspiring entrepreneurs, fashion industry professionals, women in business, venture capital enthusiasts, and anyone seeking inspiration from authentic success stories. **Keywords:** Olandria Carthen, Atlanta entrepreneur, women in business, black women entrepreneurs, fashion mogul, venture capital, Spelman College, conscious capitalism, lifestyle brand, business success story, entrepreneurship podcast 🎧 **Subscribe to Biography Flash** for weekly deep dives into remarkable lives and untold success stories! *A Quiet Please Production | Visit QuietPlease.AI for more podcasts* --- **Episode Length:** Full biography deep dive **Content Warning:** Discusses illness and family loss **Release Date:** 2023 #BiographyFlash #OlandriaCarthen #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #AtlantaBusiness #BlackExcellence #VentureCapital #FashionEntrepreneur #BusinessPodcast #SuccessStories Some great Deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGI For more check out http://www.quietplease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.