🌟 Miss Empowher Note
Welcome to another empowering week with Miss EmpowHer! This roundup is packed with opportunities, stories, and resources just for you.
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🎬Special New York Screening: Sarah’s Oil
Join us on November 5th in NYC for a special screening of Sarah’s Oil — an inspiring new film celebrating the faith, resilience, and legacy of Sarah Rector, one of America’s first Black female millionaires.
Hosted by Grammy-winning artist and executive producer Ciara, the evening will also feature a post-screening Q&A with Ciara and rising star Naya Desir-Johnson, who brings Sarah’s story to life on screen.
Join the Her Collective waitlist by Monday, Nov 3 at 12 PM EST for a chance to receive an invite.
✨ Sarah’s Oil hits theaters nationwide November 7th — don’t miss this exclusive early look!
Watch the trailer below!
🚀 Resources for You
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Her Collective: Membership Waitlist Now Open
Miss EmpowHer invites you to join Her Collective — a private membership network and social club for professional women, entrepreneurs, investors, and creatives.
Get access to:
✨ Skill-building workshops & fireside chats with industry leaders
🤝 Curated networking events & a supportive member community
🌍 VIP retreats, international trips & exclusive lifestyle perks
📣 Visibility opportunities through our Member Spotlight features
This is more than a network — it’s your launchpad for growth, connection, and next-level success.
Founders
A Note from Our Founder
Our founder, Caitlyn Kumi, was stopped for a surprise street interview!
When asked to share advice for fellow female entrepreneurs, Caitlyn offered two key insights:
• On Balancing It All: Her secret is "outsourcing and delegating."
• On Avoiding Burnout: She urged founders to "prioritize your rest and fun as much as your hustle."
Great reminders for all of us building our dreams!
Check out the full reel here 👇
💄 The Sephora Beauty Grant is Back!

The Sephora Beauty Grant, powered by the @15PercentPledge, is back for its third year—and one incredible founder will receive a $100K grant, announced live at the Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala this February. Ooh la la!
Past recipients like @itsbrowngirljane and @siennanaturals have made major waves in the beauty industry… now it could be your turn.
🗓️ Applications close at 11:59 PM EST on November 21
✨ Don’t wait—it might be YOU we’re cheering for on stage this year!
👉 Learn more and apply at 15PP.org/award/sephora
🚀 The MBA Fund Multi-School Pitch Competition Is Here!
📢 Calling founders from Harvard University, Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania, and UC Berkeley!
The MBA Fund is hosting its annual Multi-School Pitch Competition, giving student, alumni, and school-affiliated founders the chance to showcase their startups in front of top-tier investors.
Finalists will pitch live to VC judges from leading firms like New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and Accel, competing for a $25K investment prize—plus potential follow-on funding from our partners.
🗓️ Apply by November 3rd!
💬 Have questions? DM Serena Ainsile on LinkedIn
👉 Learn more and apply here
Creatives
Start Using ShopMy to Monetize as A Creator 🛍️
Caitlyn Kumi, founder of Miss EmpowHer, is leveraging ShopMy to monetize her influence. ShopMy lets creators partner with top brands and earn through affiliate links, all from your desktop or iOS app.
Ready to turn your influence into income?
Click below & join Caitlyn!
Investors
🧠 The Modern Investor’s Playbook: Learning from Creators
Meet Sunny, a 2x founder turned emerging fund manager, who’s pulling back the curtain on what it takes to launch a hedge fund from scratch.
In her TikTok series, “Start a Hedge Fund with Me,” Sunny walks viewers through every stage—laying the foundation, choosing a legal structure, managing compliance, and building an investor framework.
It’s a rare, transparent look at the early steps of fund creation—perfect for anyone curious about the intersection of investing, entrepreneurship, and creator-led education.
📲 Follow her journey on TikTok: @sunnyywuu
@sunnyywuu Is this real life 😮💨 #entrepreneur #stocks
🔥Who is Hiring?
Looking for something new? A pivot maybe …or exploring your options? Don’t worry - we have the career resources for you! Check it out, you may stumble upon your next role/venture.
Sr. Creator Partnerships Manager
Join Circle’s Brand Partnerships team to connect with top creators, lead bold campaigns, and grow lasting relationships. Work closely with Mohamed Zahid and co-founder Andrew Guttormsen to bring big ideas to life.
Full-time 📍Remote (North America)
Community Experience Producer (NYC)
Join Shopify Spaces to lead end-to-end production for flagship activations, pop-ups, and community experiences that bring commerce to life. You’ll produce high-profile events, manage vendors, and deliver seamless, on-brand moments that connect Shopify’s community.
Full-time 📍 New York City
Beehiiv is Hiring!
The team at Beehiiv is growing fast and looking for talented builders to join their hive!
Open Roles:
Growth Marketer 🚀
GTM / Growth Engineer 🧠
Partner Program Lead 🤝
Account Executive, Ad Network 📺
Sephora is Hiring: Manager, Social Impact – Community Engagement
Join Sephora’s Social Impact team to help bring our purpose of belonging and community to life. You’ll design and lead programs that empower employees to give back through volunteering, giving, and local engagement.
📍 San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)
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