As non-traditional entrepreneurs from disadvantaged backgrounds, we need mentors that seek to understand the unique perspectives and the purpose behind our ideals. We are proud people. We value our cultural identities and the way in which we present ourselves to the world. We are committed to the idea of having to shoulder the financial burden of running a company on our own.

We are gritty, resilient and have often been faced with rejection. We support ourselves and often our families too. We dream vividly despite the fact that many forces operating in our society advise us not to. We contend with the idea of how to fit into a space that isn’t necessarily designed for our growth.