We all have a voice that constantly criticizes, belittles, and judges us. This voice has many names: inner critic, judge, saboteur, the superego. Our inner critic can be a cruel and profoundly damaging force.
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Black women are leading the charge in entrepreneurship, with a staggering 50% growth in business ownership between 2014 and 2019. This surge outranked any other female demographic, marking Black women as formidable players in the business world. They made up a substantial 42% of all new women-led businesses during this period. Despite a commendable spirit of entrepreneurship among Black women, the reality is stark. Only a mere 3% of them manage to helm mature businesses. It's a sobering statistic, considering that a business is generally considered mature once it crosses the five-year mark. The disparity is clear and calls for a closer look.
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Reading the headlines over the last few months would make you think that DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) is dead. But those headlines ignore some important facts. First, you can't kill an idea. Second, diverse communities are not going anywhere, and lastly, DEI is profitable for business…which is the point of business. The death of DEI is not a natural one. It is a murder, the reversal of decades of hard-won victories for women, people of color, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ community.
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Meet our guest blogger S. Kumari, Chief Executive OfficerChief Executive Officer., Gigology Strategy & Solutions LLC. She writes, In a world where servant leadership often goes unnoticed, black women bear a significant responsibility in grasping its true essence. It's more than holding positions of authority; it's about serving with humility, empathy, and integrity. When others recognize our potential and uplift us, it's crucial to acknowledge their belief in us.
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