Miss EmpowHer: How would your career change if your personal brand worked for you 24/7?

The State of Capital – Power Plays: Women, Sports & Investing (NYC)

Miss EmpowHer is excited to highlight The State of Capital: Power Plays, hosted by Black Women Investors. This dynamic evening brings together leading voices in sports, media, beauty, and finance to explore how women are transforming the sports economy through ownership, innovation, and capital. The night includes a cocktail hour for networking, followed by a powerhouse panel featuring professionals from Nike, New Balance, the NBA, and more.

Miss EmpowHer members receive 20% off the first 50 tickets with code MSEMPHR20.

🗓️ August 19

📍 New York City

RSVP HERE

🤔 Question: What happens when you dare to build from your kitchen, storytelling, and bold branding?

Video Recommendation: “How Allison Ellsworth Built Poppi Into a Billion-Dollar Brand” In this video, Allison walks us through her journey, from experimenting with apple cider vinegar in her kitchen, to rebranding on Shark Tank, to leaning into TikTok virality — all culminating in Poppi’s $1.9 billion acquisition by PepsiCo.

Takeaway: Build the brand before everything else—but don’t forget to scale operations. Leverage realness over polish, and plan your path forward with intention.

💼 Question: What could you accomplish with a community built to champion your growth?

Opportunity: Join the waitlist for Her Collective by Miss EmpowHer — an exclusive membership for ambitious women ready to connect, learn, and level up together. From industry insights to curated networking opportunities, this is where professional development meets genuine community.

Takeaway: Your network is your net worth, invest in both.
📩 Join the waitlist here

🎨 Question: What if stepping away is the spark your creativity needs?

Video Recommendation: Stefan Sagmeister: The Power of Taking Time Off — In this talk, celebrated designer Stefan Sagmeister shares why he deliberately closes his studio for a sabbatical every seven years. His insight? Creative work thrives when you allow your mind to rest and reset.

Takeaway: Creativity isn’t about constant output—it often blooms from thoughtful reflection and intentional pauses.

📈 Question: How will shifts in startup costs reshape your portfolio strategy?

Insight: Many founders are reaching Series A with leaner early-stage funding than ever before, forcing investors to rethink deal sizes and entry points. Lower burn rates are changing valuations, timelines, and how to identify winners early.
Takeaway: The future might not be about writing bigger checks—it could be about writing smarter ones.
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