Sidekicks – May 19, 2022
“I feel as though I’m the strategist and the consultant for the future world that we want to live in for women of color.”Lauren Maillian is a serial entrepreneur, as well as CEO and board member of digitalundivided, a social organization dedicated to raising VC funding and promoting economic growth for Black and Latinx women entrepreneurs. She serves as an investor and advisor to several startups, including Ephemeral Tattoo, Kroma Wellness, and Ruggable.”
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BIZ New Orleans – April 20, 2022
Nonprofit group digitalundivided has partnered with JPMorgan Chase’s Advancing Black Pathways to bring the multi-city “Breakthrough” program to New Orleans. digitalundivided is a nonprofit that aims to “leverage the power of data, programs and advocacy to catalyze economic growth for Latina and Black women entrepreneurs.” The Breakthrough program hopes to unite some of the nation’s most promising emerging businesses founded and led by Latina and Black entrepreneurs.
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Vogue Arabia – March 30, 2022
This year, Los Angeles-based e-tail giant Revolve decided to commemorate International Women’s Day in conjunction with the USA pavilion at Expo Dubai 2020 on March 5 by hosting an event that celebrated and championed women’s empowerment, both regionally and globally, with a fashion trends profile showcase, live performances by local and American women, and a panel discussion curated with a powerhouse of speakers.
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Rising Stars – February 2022
Lauren Maillian is catalyzing economic growth and creating new pathways for Black and Latinx women entrepreneurs. Lauren Maillian is a change agent committed to diversity, innovation, equity, and inclusion. She is an award-winning marketer, prolific investor, advisor, entrepreneur, and board member with a deep understanding of consumer brands and culture woven through her multi-hyphenate career—which includes wine expert, philanthropist and former international fashion model.
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US Black Chambers, Inc. – March 24, 2022
March 24, 2022 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Black Chambers Inc. (USBC), the nation’s largest network of African-American chambers of commerce, today announced its Women of Power List for 2022. The list is composed of influential women who are making a significant impact in entrepreneurship, leadership and in their communities.USBC’s Women of Power List recognizes women who have made an indelible mark on business and society.
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The Worthy100 – Worth November 2021
Lots of American children set up lemonade stands, but not many establish a payroll. Starting from the summer when she was 8 years old, Lauren Maillian launched a lemonade stand at the corner of Madison Avenue and 96th Street in Manhattan, in front of Jerome Florists, a shop that is still there today.
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Women & Worth – October 1, 2021
At Worth’s recent Women & Worth Summit, digitalundivided CEO Lauren Maillian spoke to entrepreneurs and fellows in digitalundivided’s Do You Fellowship Mandy Bowman, Beverly Malbranche and Lisette Scott about their experiences in areas such as funding, mentorship and building confidence as a founder.
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Ad Age – September 14, 2021
Hearst Magazines’ Cosmopolitan and nonprofit group Digitalundivided are today launching The New C-Suite, an annual program that recognizes women of color entrepreneurs. EleVen founder and seven-time Grand Slam singles champion—and October Cosmo cover star—Venus Williams was among the judges who helped whittle down the list of 12 women (at 10 companies) from hundreds of submissions.
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Fast Company – August 2021
As we recap the past year, we are seeing an undeniable surge in the creation of new businesses led by Black and Latinx women. This reflects the broader trend that pandemic-fueled entrepreneurship—and possibly even survivalist entrepreneurship—is on the rise.
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Harper’s Bazaar – July 2021
It takes a lot of effort to start a company from scratch. From coming up with an idea that is commercially viable to sourcing a team to marketing the product to consumers, a high degree of acumen and drive is required. The real test of endurance, however, is finding the money to get it all going.
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