April 8th at 1:30pm CST, Hello Alice presents Ask-Me-Anything Event with Sheree Darien and Shonna Lee Williams. Learn all about Grant Readiness for Minority-Owned Businesses with Sheree Darien from Second Chance CDFI Bank and Shonna Lee Williams from GrantBae.
This week, learn all about Grant Readiness for Minority-Owned Businesses with Sheree Darien from Second Chance CDFI Bank and Shonna Lee Williams from GrantBae.
✨ About Sheree Darien
Sheree Darien, Founder of Second Chance Community Outreach Business Empowerment Fund, is a noted author, speaker, financial consultant, and certified purpose development coach. Sheree received her Bachelors in Business Management from Liberty University. While serving as Associate Vice President of Regions Bank, she envisioned an intriguing grassroots approach. She found her purpose of helping small to mid-sized businesses access funding while serving on the frontlines with customers and bank employees. This epiphany compelled her to "leave the bank to start a bank.” Under the umbrella of Second Chance Community Outreach, Inc., a South Carolina registered 501c3 organization, Sheree birthed Second Chance Community Development Financial Institution Bank (SCCDFI Bank). Sheree is currently focusing on developing economic partnerships and opportunities within her hometown of Jasper County, South Carolina, and globally.
✨ About Shonna Lee Williams
Shonna Lee Williams is a visionary and entrepreneur who is changing the trajectory of minority business owners by introducing them to -- and helping them secure -- funding opportunities. Born and raised in rural North Florida by a single mom of two, Shonna studied Broadcast Journalism with a minor in African American Studies. Throughout her career, she has amassed experience in all aspects of grant opportunities with a deep understanding of minority communities, which led her to found GrantBae.
Shonna is a relentless optimist whose mission is to support underrepresented racial and ethnic communities in the U.S. through the work done by GrantBae. She is married to her best friend of 32 years and is the mother of five beautiful children.
✨This webinar is an educational resource provided by The Business for All Program with Hello Alice.
Click this link to register: https://hialice.co/grantreadiness-AMA
