The challenges faced by women of color in accessing capital (whether VC or bank loans) are painfully well-documented. But as the CEO of Black Momma, Vanessa Braxton is undaunted by them. With her latest venture, Black Momma Tea & Cafe, she wanted to give her community a chance to invest in the company, and financially benefit from her success. In this episode, she spills the tea on why.

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