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One could argue, and rightfully so, that the ’90s was an era full of Black pride as represented in culture, particularly in music, television, and film. From the anthems of R&B groups to the display of Black excellence on the big and small screen, there was no shortage of inspiration from fine art. One of the common themes, especially in television and film, was the consistent examples of Black creatives and executives. The New York-centered sitcom “Living Single” is an example of a group of Black 20-something women and how they navigated the hustle of dreaming big until they tapped into the success of reaching that dream. Entrepreneurship and success were always at the center, and there was iconic representation for those who aspired for the same. While there are several examples of Black women entrepreneurs throughout history, the depiction of such figures in pop culture has influenced many since the ’90s. According to a Forbes report, Black-owned businesses rose during that...
The world loves a good come-up story. These narratives serve as a testament that anything is possible if you have a little faith and put in the necessary work. via GIPHY Pinky Cole is a prime example of this “out of the mud” story. The Slutty Vegan CEO is a Baltimore, MD, native whose hopes of entrepreneurship started as a dream and had significant challenges before she bloomed into the successful mogul she is today.
There’s so much power in partnership. Angela Simmons has officially announced that something sweet is on the way alongside Slutty Vegan and Pinky Cole. The 34-year-old serial entrepreneur is bringing vegan funnel cake desserts to the world through Angela’s Cakes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Angela Renee Simmons (@angelasimmons)
Aisha “Pinky” Cole is about her business, and she is paving the way for the next entrepreneurs to create their own empires. As AfroTech just told you, the founder and CEO of the Slutty Vegan franchise blessed the entire 2022 graduating class at Clark Atlanta University with Limited Liability Companies (LLCs). Already, recipients of the generous contributions have gotten their LLCs off the ground and running in less than three weeks. “When I graduated, I did not have a plan, but these people graduated with a plan. Now, it’s about how they executed that plan, and I’m looking forward to more entrepreneurs from that class of students who have gotten their LLCs to do something big and create that multimillion-dollar business, just like I did. If I can do it as a girl from East Baltimore from around the way and who comes from humble beginnings, I know every single one of them can too,” Cole told AfroTech in an exclusive interview.
Aisha “Pinky” Cole and the Slutty Vegan brand continue to smash ceilings. Per For(bes) The Culture, Cole announced that she managed to raise $25 million in a Series A funding round. Her brand now sits at $100 million. With the goal of building a billion-dollar brand, she may be well on her way with not just the popular four-year-old vegan burger chain, but also a foundation, shoe deal, and many other lucrative moves under her belt.
Slutty Vegan’s Pinky Cole is on a mission to break down financial barriers and help the Atlanta, GA community achieve financial wealth! No stranger to breaking barriers, Pinky Cole knows what it means to achieve success by her measures, which is why she didn’t let anything get in between the launch of her vegan restaurant, Slutty Vegan. To date, she has gained a national following through the food chain and has hopes to help others reach identical pinnacles of success. Together with the nation’s only all-digital bank, Varo — Cole will launch a community giveback program to provide Atlantans with a brighter future equipped with a financial gain during the holiday season. “Pink Cole embodies our values and spirit of innovation at Varo,” said Varo Founder and CEO Colin Walsh in an official press release shared with AfroTech. “She is a tremendous force for good and we could now think of a more impactful community leader and gamechanger to partner with. We were proud to celebrate her...
Time and time again Black women have proven that they know how to get things done — even during a year like 2020. With diversity and inclusion at the forefront, it’s been amazing to see all of the boss women she-eos who are changing the narratives when it comes to ownership. Forbes reports that over 50 percent of women-owned businesses are led by women of color. Yet, those same women have the odds stacked against them. Despite the lack of resources, and other setbacks these Black women CEOs have shown that they are a force to be reckoned with not only this year but beyond. Check out some of our favorite Black women CEOs who shook the table in 2020 below: Melissa Butler Photo Credit: melissarbutler.com After becoming frustrated with unrealistic standards of beauty defined by the industry, Melissa Butler decided to create her own vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand, The Lip Bar, to combat the issue of diversity within the beauty industry. Butler and her empire are a reminder that the...
When racists show off, the Black community shows out. Case in point: Black restauranteur Pinky Cole of Slutty Vegan . Last week, Cole refused to serve free meals to police officers in solidarity with “the thousands of protestors both in Atlanta and across the country who are taking a stand against social injustice.” The statement—misinterpreted to suggest officers were no longer welcome at all—was immediately met with racist backlash. According to a tweet , white people left 1-star reviews for the plant-based eatery in an attempt to thwart business and ruin her reputation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Slutty Vegan ATL (@sluttyveganatl) However, in response to the hate the Atlanta-based entrepreneur received, celebrities—including Gabrielle Union, Ludacris, La La Anthony, and Chris Paul—paid for an entire day’s worth of business to serve the community free food on June 30. “Such great food and truly great people,” Union tweeted . “Glad we could help out. Hate will...