Babson Black Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Program

Babson College’s Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (F&E CWEL) is pleased to offer the Black Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (BWEL) program, an action tank designed by and for Black women entrepreneurial leaders to provide an experience and the resources to propel their businesses and professional growth forward.

Sisterhood: Experience the extraordinary power of the community by connecting with other black women entrepreneurs and allies
Babson’s World-Renowned Pedagogy: Expand your revenue opportunity by following a successful entrepreneurial framework
Global Network
Expert Mentoring and Coaching: Accelerate your entrepreneurial growth by learning from top industry experts and maximize your personal effectiveness by collaborating with Business Success Coaches
BWEL’s Resource Guide
Blended Learning

In-person program kick off with a 2.5-day program at Babson Wellesley Campus
Followed by 5 months of live online content with 2–3 sessions per month
Followed by a 2-day in-person program closing
A cohort of Black women entrepreneurs and allies who’s businesses have 250k–$1m in revenue and are committed to scaling their ventures
A holistic approach to business analysis and strategic planning
Leading-edge content on scaling, financing, operating, and optimizing your business
One-on-one coaching and peer groups
Guidance from accomplished faculty and top industry leaders, with expertise in growth and scaling, on key areas designed specifically to equip and inspire Black Women business leaders and allies to leap to the next level
An understanding of how to manage the racial contexts of the entrepreneurial process
Access to BWEL’s Global Alumni Network

Designed for Black Women by Black Women and allies—BWEL will serve as a resource partner for Black Women Entrepreneurial Leaders to eradicate the cycle of challenges Black Women face with starting, growing, and sustaining their businesses.
A cohort of Black female entrepreneurs, leaders, and allies
Strategy and goal setting consulting—analysis of the current state of your business and one-on-one coaching to fully utilize the results and put action plans in place.
Establish measurements and benchmarks to grow and scale your business over time.
Create a strategic plan for business and personal development to grow and maximize your strengths as a business leader.
Industry agnostic: We work with companies across all industries and channels.
Access to a global network of experts across industries—We help companies become part of the entrepreneurial ecosystem by making key connections and introductions.

Why We Started This Program

The disparity between minority and non-minority women is increasing. In 2019, minority-owned businesses averaged $65,800 in revenue, compared to non-minority Women-owned businesses which averaged $218,800. The disparity has an enormous effect on the U.S. economy. Four million new jobs and $981 billion in revenue would be added if the average revenue of minority women-owned firms matched that of white women-owned businesses.

Black women-owned businesses made up the highest rate of growth after non-minority women. However, the number of new job creation and revenue was the lowest amount of all women-owned businesses. In 2019, the average revenue for Black women-owned businesses was $24,000.

With increasing awareness of the unique challenges Black women face with being an entrepreneur, BWEL was created with the goal of providing entrepreneurial leadership education, coaching, a global network, a resource business guide, and a peer community.

“My experience as a participant in the BWEL program has been thought-provoking, cumbersome, but most of all EFFECTIVE. As in any business, and especially in entrepreneurship, the ebbs and flows can leave an everlasting effect on your business disposition. Through the relationships I built and facilitators I engaged with, I can truly say the late nights were all worth it! I can truly say we are bonded by sisterhood.

Sisterhood is like a pineapple. It is rich in vitamins, boosts your immune system and can help build strong bones. Just like a pineapple, we are protected by the rigid outer shell. At times we can be sweet, tart, but always firm.

Like a pineapple, the bond of sisterhood is good for your health. The essence of sisterhood is to connect with women you support, defend and help grow!”

Tiffany Burnette

Cool Breezes, LLC

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