Originate, Motivate, Innovate

Supercharge your business or career by staying true to your authentic self In Originate, Motivate, Innovate: 7 Steps to Building a Billion Dollar Network, accomplished entrepreneur Shelly Omilâdé Bell and author Sheena C. Howard deliver an honest and engaging discussion of how to think differently about getting your business funded as a female entrepreneur of color. In the book, you'll find the mindsets, tools, tactics, and strategies you need to succeed in a venture capital environment that is largely designed by--and for--white males. You'll learn how to apply your own unique story and background and prioritize valuable relationships to create your own pathway to a fully funded business. You'll also discover: * An acknowledgment and highlighting of those obstacles that remain in place and stand in the way of women of color in business * How to break through those obstacles while doing things your own way * Strategies for achieving your next goal, whether that's building a business, creating social impact, or looking for a raise An essential and insightful resource for entrepreneurs, founders, and other business leaders of color, Originate, Motivate, Innovate is the no-nonsense, hands-on book that professional women of color have been waiting for.