Rising Together: Spotlighting Women Entrepreneurs of RSRWBA
by ShaChena Gibbs
RSRWBA celebrates the powerful stories, achievements, and journeys of the inspiring women within Real Sisters Rising Women Business Association. Each feature highlights the resilience, passion, and innovation these entrepreneurs bring to their industries, showcasing how they overcome challenges, lead with purpose, and create lasting impacts in their communities. Join us as we uplift and empower these remarkable women, sharing valuable insights and words of wisdom to inspire the next generation of leaders.
Inspiring Confidence and Growth: Patricia Hartfield’s Mission with Girlz Rise Academy
CEO: Patricia Hartfield
Company Name: Girlz Rise Academy
Website: www.facebook.com/GirlzRiseAcademy
Patricia Hartfield founded Girlz Rise Academy to empower young girls by building their confidence and teaching essential life skills. Witnessing the transformative impact on their lives fuels her passion and purpose. Overcoming initial challenges taught her resilience, adaptability, and the importance of mentorship. Patricia stays motivated by remaining purpose-driven and cultivating a strong support system while maintaining work-life balance through self-care and clear boundaries. Her advice to women entrepreneurs is to stay focused on their purpose and surround themselves with a supportive network.
Empowering Communities Through Purpose: The Journey of Kiwan N. Fitch
CEO: Kiwan N. Fitch
Company Name: Journey Towards Purpose Global Institute
Website: sheiscoachk.com
Kiwan N. Fitch, CEO of Journey Towards Purpose Global Institute, was inspired to start her business by a deep desire to help others and model community service as a lifestyle for her family. Despite early challenges balancing impactful work with sustainable funding, she adapted her operations to remain aligned with her purpose. Kiwan stays motivated by focusing on building a business rooted in both purpose and profit, always keeping service at the core of her work. She advises women entrepreneurs to prioritize self-awareness, align with their values, and establish a strong foundation for their businesses, emphasizing that self-care is essential for long-term success.
Entrepreneurial Journey: Veronica Easterling-Thomas, Multicultural Aromatherapy
CEO: Veronica Easterling-Thomas
Company Name: Multicultural Aromatherapy
Website: www.multiculturalaromatherapy.com
Veronica Easterling-Thomas, the lead instructor at Multicultural Aromatherapy, has been empowering others through aromatherapy and natural health education for over 20 years. Initially starting as a direct sales business coach, she founded the Multicultural Direct Selling Alliance to promote diversity in the MLM and direct sales industry. When the industry declined in 2008, Veronica pivoted to aromatherapy after discovering the power of essential oils during a client coaching session. She pursued formal training and developed a certification program to help others enter the wellness field.
Though she faced challenges as the first African American aromatherapist offering online certification courses, experiencing discrimination and scrutiny, she persevered and gained support from global industry leaders after George Floyd’s death sparked conversations on diversity. Veronica’s best-selling certification course helps students advance from enthusiasts to professional therapists; it is priced at $450 with flexible payment options. Her advice to aspiring aromatherapists: invest in proper education from certified professionals and ensure the training also covers business strategies. She continues to inspire by teaching aromatherapy and collaborating with leaders in the wellness industry
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As we continue to celebrate the incredible women entrepreneurs of RSRWBA, we invite you to join our growing community of empowered leaders making a difference. If you want to be featured and share your entrepreneurial journey, we’d love to hear your story! Become a part of Real Sisters Rising Women Business Association today and connect with a network committed to growth, collaboration, and success. Together, we rise!