These Black Women Entrepreneurs Won A Total Of $150,000 In Funding For Their Skincare Businesses From Aveeno At ESSENCE Fest
The 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture saw skincare giant Aveeno partner with ESSENCE to present the Aveeno SkinHealth Startup Accelerator Showcase Winner’s Circle on the Beauty Carnival stages. The grand-prize winner received $100,000 in funding for her business, while the runner-up received $50,000 in funding for her business.
To kick off the segment, ESSENCE Chief Revenue Officer Pauline Malcolm Thornton was joined by Aveeno Principal Scientist Sabrina Henryjust as the two ladies introduced a congratulatory message from Tia Mowry.
“I truly feel that these dynamic entrepreneurs are amazing businesswomen and role models,” Tia said in a video message. “I look forward to seeing their businesses continue to grow.”
Sabrina then gave a brief overview of the purpose behind partnering with ESSENCE for the Aveeno SkinHealth Startup Accelerator program, which will provide educational resources, materials, access, and mentorship to help fuel Black women-owned businesses in the skincare industry.
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