This Black Female Founder Discusses Her Journey and Some of the Unique Narratives Surrounding Black EntrepreneurshipRenae Bluitt grew up around her family's rural funeral home, but today leads a media platform that highlights the stories of other black female founders.

By詹姆斯McKinney

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詹姆斯McKinney's guest this episode is Renae Bluitt, creator of the She Did That media platform, which focuses on telling the stories of brands and businesses that are founded by black female founders. Together, McKinney and Bluitt discuss her background, expertise and current endeavors.

In this episode, you'll hear:

  • How Bluitt started theIn Her Shoesblog.
  • How black female entrepreneurs have fewer opportunities in business, and in particular, with getting venture capital.
  • How black-owned businesses are highly supported by the black community.
  • How black women in corporate position are helping younger black women get into those roles.
  • The future of the "She Did That" platform.

Listen to the full episodehere.

詹姆斯McKinney

Creator & Host, The Startup Story

詹姆斯McKinney is the Founder & Host ofThe Startup Story, a multi-channel brand platform that brings the lessons of highly successful founders directly to the everyday founder. Whether it is through The Startup Story podcast or via the Startup Story LIVE event series, entrepreneurs everywhere can receive tactical and practical guidance from founders who are a few steps ahead.

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