Juneteenth 2023: Flashback 2020 part 2 – Black Women Founders

JUNETEENTH 2023 – Part II

In honor of Juneteenth and the 3rd anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, we thought we’d do something a little different this month. Back in June 2020, we did two episodes with black men and black women founders, capturing their raw thoughts, emotions, and insights at the time. These were two of our most popular episodes of all time. And the sentiments shared, and vulnerability shared are as powerful today as they were then.

This is part two, where we were honored to have Dr. Ivor Horn step in as guest host, moderating a panel of black women founders:

Helen Adeosun, Stella Ashaolu, Cherae Robinson, and Ashlee Wisdom

In some ways, that time in 2020 was a catalyst for progress. Unfortunately, though – with an extended pandemic, a tough economy, and frankly the passage of time – we have not seen enough continued focus, and a loss of priority. One thing that history teaches us…its that where society’s gaze lands, progress and achievement follow. The founders from these episodes certainly show a representative slice of the founder journey. Some have startups that are prospering with investment capital. Some have pivoted. And some have sunset. But all of these founders are still wise and fierce leaders today.

Take time to ponder on what you hear...

In this throwback episode from June 2020, we discussed:

• How it feels to be a black woman in America
• Moving between exhausted and determined
• Honoring the moment: with voice, intention, and self-care
• The desire to reach back and lift up
• How office hours are a poor substitute for a check

Audience References:

• Stella’s panel discussion
• Ashlee’s TEDx Talk
• Cherae’s Podcast
• More about Ivor

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