Be Your Story

Programs

Programs that help women move from idea to action.

Be Your Story programs are designed to meet women at the early and uncertain stages of entrepreneurship. Our goal is to provide education, mentorship, and resources that make the next step clearer.

Women in workshop
01

Mentorship Circles

Small-group experiences where women can ask questions, receive guidance, and learn alongside others who are also building.

Best for

  • Women with a business idea.
  • Women who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
  • Women who need accountability and encouragement.
  • Women who want access to experienced mentors.
02

Business Roadmap Lab

Helps participants understand the foundational steps of starting a business.

Topics may include

  • Clarifying your idea.
  • Identifying your customer.
  • Creating your offer.
  • Understanding startup costs.
  • Choosing a simple business structure.
  • Building a launch plan.
  • Tracking progress.
03

Financial Literacy for Founders

One of the most important parts of business ownership — understand money before money becomes a barrier.

Topics may include

  • Personal versus business finances.
  • Budgeting for a business.
  • Understanding startup costs.
  • Pricing for profit.
  • Credit basics.
  • Bookkeeping habits.
  • Taxes and recordkeeping.
  • Funding readiness.
04

What to Avoid Workshops

Focused sessions on the mistakes many new entrepreneurs make when they do not have access to guidance.

Topics may include

  • Underpricing your work.
  • Mixing personal and business money.
  • Entering unclear partnerships.
  • Taking on debt too early.
  • Spending money before validating an idea.
  • Not tracking income and expenses.
  • Ignoring taxes.
  • Using weak contracts or informal agreements.
05

Resource Navigation

We help women find and understand available resources in their community.

Includes

  • Small business development centers.
  • Local entrepreneur programs.
  • Grant opportunities.
  • Legal clinics.
  • Financial education resources.
  • Banking and credit resources.
  • Community-based business support.

Find your starting point.

Apply for support and tell us where you are in your journey.

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