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Black Ambition: Empowering Entrepreneurs to Close the Wealth Gap

In this inspiring Wild Card Wednesday episode, Brianna Jovahn sits down with VR Small, founder of Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC), and ShaKeia Kegler-Gray, Program Manager at Black Ambition, to discuss powerful opportunities for entrepreneurs. Learn how the Black Ambition Prize, founded by Pharrell Williams, helps underrepresented founders secure funding, mentorship, and build generational wealth. They also dive into the VWEC’s strategic programs for veteran women entrepreneurs. If you're ready to scale your business, these are resources you can’t afford to miss!

Deadline for Black Ambition Prize application: May 2nd!

Tap into this episode for key strategies, insider tips, and ways to plug into communities that uplift and empower.

Episode Timestamps;

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions

02:33 Veteran Women's Enterprise Center (VWEC) Overview

06:45 Black Ambition Overview

08:49 Black Ambition Prize Competition Details

16:58 Collaboration Between VWEC and Black Ambition

23:05 How to Get Involved and Final Thoughts


📚 What You'll Learn

  • How Black Ambition is closing the wealth gap for Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs.
  • Why building strategic partnerships is crucial for business success.
  • The importance of community and visibility in entrepreneurship.
  • Tips on how to successfully apply for the Black Ambition Prize.


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Dallas, Texas: What’s Good? Lessons from your Local Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
Inspiring conversations with Dallas entrepreneurs and creatives, uncovering the culture, innovation, and stories driving local business.

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Brianna Jovahn

The founder of What's Good Productions and the What's Good Podcast platform. With a passion for making connections and telling the stories of business owners and creatives, Brianna is on a mission to inspire, empower, and advocate for entrepreneurs nationwide.

Before diving into the world of business, Brianna always encouraged her peers to pursue their passions. Seeing the success stories of her friends, she realized the power of sharing the stories of entrepreneurs to provide resources and inspire others to chase their dreams. Since launching the podcast and production agency, Brianna has been a driving force in motivating and supporting future and current entrepreneurs, helping them achieve their deepest desires and business goals.