Yeleen Beauty

Looking for community and manufacturing resources to grow your beauty brand? Click the link below to join our wait list. https://lnkd.in/e8syWsxr #indiebeauty #makerspace #washingtondc #beautyindustry #blackowned #makers #community #smallbusiness

We believe that we are stronger together and women should support each other to reach their goals. We want to introduce you to some of the phenomenal #makers in our community who are committed to making the beauty industry more inclusive and capturing a larger market share for overlooked founders. Meet LaToya Westbrooks Keeling Keeling and learn why she created her indie brand. #indiebeauty #makerspace #washingtondc #beautyindustry #blackowned #smallbusiness #womeninbusiness #washingtondc #enreprenuer #womanowned

Welcome to Yeleen Beauty!! Thank you to all of the Movers and Makers who have joined our community. The Yeleen Beauty Team is incredibly happy to share the dream we have been working towards for the past 24 months. It’s been an incredible journey so far with a lot of highs and lows. As fellow entrepreneurs, we’re sure you can relate. Here’s to continuing to build a community of beauty makers! #makerspace #washingtondc #beautyindustry #blackowned #makers #community #entrepreneurs

Please join us for the third conversation in a 4-part series covering issues that impact low-wage workers. Black women today and for generations have worked hard to provide for their families and communities. While Black women lead all women in workforce participation, they find themselves most likely to be poor in the US and trapped in low-wage work. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Join us for The Untapped Economic Potential of Black Women, a virtual conversation, that will bring together a panel of researchers, entrepreneurs, economic development, and financial experts to discuss the solutions urgently needed to create an equitable, inclusive, and dynamic economy to benefit all Americans. 

Did you hear the news? A grant program called The Fearless Fund was recently halted. Check out this informative breakdown by Aurora James. As a Black Woman-led business, news like this is especially concerning to us. It’s more important than ever to build community Follow pages like the Fifteen Percent Pledge and the Fearless Fund to stay updated For more local funding resources make sure to check out resources like Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (Wacif) & DMPED Follow Yeleen Beauty and share our page as we build a community that addresses systematic inequality #washingtondc #dc #makerspace #blackwomeninbusiness

In a 2022 study conducted by McKinsey on Black representation within the beauty industry, it was discovered that in the $60 billion US beauty industry, Black brands only capture 2.5%. At first glance that might sound like a large percentage. However Black shoppers are responsible for 11.1% of total spending. McKinsey shares, addressing that gap is a $2.6 Billion opportunity. But how should we do it? Well, one solution is to build our own. This is why we are building the first commercial beauty makerspace to help BIPOC brands access manufacturing solutions to help them make amazing products and capture more market share. Are you interested in joining us? #makerspace #washingtondc #beautyindustry #blackowned

We are building something great for our community. Join Us!! Check out our founder's message and click the link below: https://lnkd.in/ees5GqER #smallbusiness #womeninbusiness #washingtondc #makerspace #enreprenuer #womanownedbusiness #femaleentrepreneurs #communitybuilding #beautyindustry

Hi, my name is Rahama and two years ago I was standing in front of this building with a vision to build a beauty makerspace. After spending almost two decades building my own brand I encountered challenge after challenge, especially with manufacturing. The fact is that manufacturing is not designed for small businesses. There are high minimum quantity requirements and it’s hard to find facilities that value small businesses. So I set out to create a space designed for small businesses like mine. A space that will prioritize our needs and create a community that uplifts and supports. Is my idea too ambitious? If you are a beauty brand and can identify with our goals join us! This is just the beginning of something great. #smallbusiness #womeninbusiness #washingtondc #enreprenuer #womanownedbusiness #beautyindustry #manufacting #smallbusiness #beautybusiness

According to a 2022 McKinsey report the US beauty industry in 2021 was valued at $60B. In 2025 that number is expected to grow to $73B. But not all brands are benefiting from this lucrative market. In that same report McKinsey states that addressing inequality in the beauty industry is a $2.6B opportunity. That's why we are building the first commercial beauty makerspace to help BIPOC brands access manufacturing solutions to help them make amazing products and capture more market share. By working together, we have the power to make big changes within the beauty industry. How can we create more community in the beauty industry? Comment below Source: McKinsey #smallbusiness #womeninbusiness #washingtondc #enreprenuer #womanownedbusiness #beautyindustry #yeleenbeauty #makerspace #entreprenuerjourney #community #communitybuilding #SocialChange #CommunityEngagement

The Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT) in partnership with the Customs and International Trade Bar Association (CITBA) invite you to join us for a panel discussion - Promoting Diverse Voices in International Trade - on May 15, 4-5:30pm at BakerHostetler. Hear from a range of experts on how their respective organizations are promoting diversity and inclusion, and individuals who are engaged in international trade. The field of international trade offers a wide variety of career opportunities for practitioners, policy makers, lawyers, and facilitators. Encouraging more diverse individuals and firms to participate in the international trade field makes our country more globally competitive and promotes fair and equitable trade practices on a global scale. Panelists: -Rahama Wright, CEO, Yeleen Enterprises; Co-Chair, President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa -Evelyn Barahona, Senior VP, Educational Fund, U.S.-Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Karen Burress, Office of the Deputy Director General, U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service; Chair, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council (DIAC), International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce Moderator: -Elizabeth S. Lee, Attorney at Law, Wiley Rein To register: https://lnkd.in/eGZtX9bm