# Minding Her Business (Women Entrepreneurs)

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Podcast: [The Counter-Narrative Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-counter-narrative-show-7337692)
Published: 2026-01-24T16:03:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/3bf705bf
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/3bf705bf/137f85a9.mp3
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Duration seconds: 3592

## Resource

The Counter-Narrative show featured Natoya and Joy, two black women entrepreneurs, discussing their businesses and challenges. Natoya's brand, Amazing Sophistication, is a footwear line inspired by her children's initials and her background in mental health. Joy's HR consulting firm, HR for the Culture, focuses on supporting black female entrepreneurs, highlighting the struggles of black-owned businesses, which average $24,000 annually. Both emphasized the importance of community, networking, and overcoming misconceptions about entrepreneurship. The pandemic impacted their businesses differently, with Natoya starting during the pandemic and Joy leveraging e-commerce growth. They shared strategies for building generational wealth and the significance of their work in the black community.

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