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A Leadership Incubator for Black Women Founders

A community where Black women entrepreneurs learn, grow, and build community through collaboration and shared success.

You’ve built something powerful. But sustaining and scaling your vision requires strategy, systems, and a supportive community that understands the journey of entrepreneurship.

The BWPL Business Owners Association was created to provide that foundation. This is a space for Black women business owners to connect, collaborate, and grow their businesses with confidence and clarity.

Keep scrolling to learn how you can join us!

BOA IS A NATIONAL COMMUNITY FOR BLACK WOMEN FOUNDERS WHO ARE ACTIVELY GENERATING REVENUE AND READY TO SUSTAIN AND SCALE WITHOUT BURNING OUT OR BUILDING ALONE.

Why It Matters

Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the United States, launching businesses at more than four times the national average. Yet, studies show that many face ongoing barriers to funding, mentorship, and strategic networks that lead to sustainable success.

Entrepreneurs who participate in supportive business communities are 80% more likely to achieve long-term growth. The BWPL Business Owners Association exists to close that gap by creating an ecosystem where learning, collaboration, and accountability lead to measurable results.

Isolation slows growth.

Community accelerates clarity.

And clarity increases revenue.

The businesses that last are built with:

• Systems • Support
• Strategy • Structure

BOA is where those four meet.

What Makes BOA Different

We prioritize:

Safe Space
You can talk about revenue here. Struggles too.

Strategic Accountability
Growth is expected. Not forced — but supported.

Sustain & Scale Thinking
We focus on longevity, not viral moments.

Amplified Presence
Members are featured. Circulated. Positioned for aligned opportunities.

A Message From Our Founder

When I first launched the Black Women Professionals League in 2015, it was an initiative created to highlight the success of young women professionals and galvanize them to volunteer and give back to the organization I was serving at the time.

It wasn’t until 2022 that I took the leap to officially incorporate BWPL as a business entity. And let me tell you, even with more than 20 years of experience creating and running programs, running a business was an entirely different journey. I had so much to learn, and in many ways, I’m still learning every single day.

That experience is exactly why the BWPL Business Owners Association means so much to me. I understand firsthand what it takes to balance purpose, profit, and perseverance. I know the late nights, the tough decisions, and the moments where you question if it’s all worth it.

But I also know what happens when we have the right people and resources around us. We grow faster, smarter, and stronger.

This community is my answer to that.

I don’t want us to just survive as business owners. I want us to thrive.

Together, we can build something that not only sustains our businesses but strengthens our legacy. I believe this community is the key to the support we all need to win.

What Happens Inside BOA

Private Digital Platform

Hosted on a secure platform powered by TBM360. This is a protected space where members: Share wins and challenges, Post opportunities, Ask strategic questions, Collaborate intentionally. This isn’t social media. This is a curated ecosystem.

Monday Manna

A weekly tone-setter led by BWPL Founder, Reese LaFrancess. A focused leadership reset for founders who understand that business growth starts with internal alignment. Because how you lead yourself determines how you lead your business.

BOA Boardroom Briefing

A structured weekly check-in where we circulate resources, not just motivation. We share upcoming opportunities, highlight industry news, spotlight BOA members, and open the floor for updates and collaboration.

The Founder’s Forum

Monthly Masterminds led by industry leaders and subject matter experts. No fluff. No surface-level talk. Just practical frameworks to sustain and scale. Real conversations about:

• AI & Automations • Sales Conversions • Business Accounting • Systems & Operations • Marketing Strategy • Leadership & Hiring

2026 Industry Leaders

Meet some of the featured Industry Leaders you’ll have an opportunity to connect with and glean from. More to be added.

Bria Hash

Sales Strategist

Cassiopeia Meekins

AI & Automations

Serita Love

Brand Strategist

This Is For You If…

You’re past beginner mode.

You’re tired of figuring it out alone.

You’re building something that deserves longevity.

You believe community is a growth strategy.

BOA is for women who:

Have been in business 2+ years •

Have an active product or service •

Are currently generating revenue •

Are serious about your role as founder to sustain and scale your business •

Are You One of the Founding 100?

The Founding 100

We are selecting 100 Founding Founders to establish the culture and foundation of BOA.

Once 100 founders are confirmed, enrollment closes.

BOA reopens only as seats become available.

Charter Rate Protection

First 100 Founders Only

The first 100 founders who commit to the annual plan receive:

$500/year Charter Rate Protection
(Standard annual rate: $600)

Conditions:

• Must enroll during the Founding 100 window
• Must select the annual plan
• Must maintain uninterrupted membership
• If membership lapses, rate resets to current pricing
• Non-transferable