Who Stole Black Women’s Capital?

About this episode

Dr. Nsenga Burton discusses the challenges Black women entrepreneurs face in accessing capital and resources.

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/who-stole-black-womens-capital- Episode Video Link: In this audio episode, Dr. Nsenga Burton examines the fight for Black women entrepreneurs to access capital, resources, and institutional support in a climate where equity programs are being challenged and dismantled. From the Fearless Fund to entrepreneurship centers serving students and communities, this conversation is a direct call for stewardship, measurable outcomes, and real investment in Black business ownership. What you will learn: Why access to capital remains a major barrier for Black women entrepreneurs Why entrepreneurship centers must operate with accountability How community investment can help build self-sustaining businesses Why generational wealth matters in the fight for equity ▶︎ In This Episode 00:00 Introduction to entrepreneurship 00:48 Fearless Fund and Black women founders 01:43 Access to capital and resources 02:35 Entrepreneurial centers and community impact 03:52 Accountability and stewardship 05:00 Generational wealth 06:05 Final message Embrace L.E.S.S to eliminate all forms of discrimination. Learn: Educate yourself in…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Nsenga Burton

Topics covered

• Black women entrepreneurs
• access to capital
• equity programs
• community investment
• generational wealth

Keywords

• Black women
• capital access
• entrepreneurship
• Fearless Fund
• equity
• generational wealth
• community investment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fearless Fund, entrepreneurship centers, Black business ownership

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