Empowering Dreams: How Faith, Funding, and Female Leadership Are Changing the Business Landscape
In a groundbreaking move blending purpose with progress, Sarah Jakes Roberts’ Woman Evolve has teamed up with Wells Fargo to launch a national initiative designed to uplift and invest in the entrepreneurial dreams of underrepresented founders. Called the ‘Mind Your Business Capital Pitch Competition,’ this new platform is more than just a contest—it’s a community-focused campaign aimed at turning ambitious ideas into thriving enterprises.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Atlanta, the launch of this initiative featured powerhouse entrepreneur and investor Fawn Weaver, whose presence underscored the competition’s mission: to spotlight innovation, confidence, and the necessity of capital for success. The competition seeks to reach visionaries across the country by opening doors that are often closed to minority-owned start-ups and underserved business leaders.
This strategic collaboration between Woman Evolve, an organization rooted in spiritual growth and personal transformation, and Wells Fargo, one of America’s leading financial institutions, reflects a new model of empowerment. It’s an acknowledgment that true economic mobility requires both practical resources and emotional encouragement—a combination still rare in many traditional funding avenues.
What sets Mind Your Business apart is its holistic approach. Beyond simply awarding funds, the competition includes access to mentorship, educational tools, and networking opportunities. This ensures that contestants, win or lose, walk away better prepared for the demands of entrepreneurship. It also fosters a ripple effect, as knowledge and inspiration flow back into the communities these entrepreneurs represent.
In a world where barriers to success can feel insurmountable, initiatives like this remind us that faith and finance don’t have to exist in separate spheres. When capital meets conviction, the results can be transformative—not just for one winner, but for an entire generation of entrepreneurs determined to build legacy businesses rooted in purpose.
