Meet our 2025 Rock Star Fund Awardees!

#AskHer Q&A ft. ECEFC Co-chair, Samantha Wechsler

Black women are drivers of economic empowerment, innovation, and social change. Through their roles as entrepreneurs, executives, and philanthropists, they are shaping industries and creating pathways for community investment and long-term impact. In celebration of Black History Month, we hosted an important conversation on the leadership, resilience, and influence of Black women in business, featuring Angel Gregorio, Owner of The Spice Suite, and Jon’ll Boyd, Co-founder of Boyd Cru Wines. During this webinar, we examined their entrepreneurial journeys, the challenges they’ve faced, and the strategies they’ve utilized to achieve lasting success. We also explored how they are using their platforms to drive economic change and reinvest in our communities. This discussion provided valuable insights into what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and meaningful ways to support Black-owned businesses. The session was moderated by Sydnie Chandler Monet’ Collins, WAWF’s 2024...