Yelitsa Jean Charles

Has been named a Forbes 30-Under-30, won the Quicken Loans Demo Day pitch, and is one of the few people who can get me to turn into clubhouse.  Her company, Healthy Roots Dolls is a start-up toy company that creates dolls that reinforce positive self- perceptions among young girls.

In this episode, Yelitsa shares:

• The power of YouTube and knowledge sharing that's empowering a new generation of women.
• Learning how to delegate and say no, without alienating .
• Advice and experience raising capital.
• The influence of calling the city of Detroit home vs LA, New York, Austin, or Miami.

Referenced in this episode:

• Watch Yelitsa's Tedx Talk, How #blackgirlmagic can change the world.
• 75% of white people don't have a black friend - Washington Post
• Women and BIPOC are very underrated when getting capital.

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