Host Kathy Barrett speaks with Sissy Quick to hear her inspiring story about how loss, abandonment, and lack of parental supervision drove her into an emotionally and physically abusive marriage. With three children toddler age to take care of, Sissy courageously leaves her marriage in pursuit of a better life. As a single mother solely financially responsible for her kids, she juggles multiple jobs a day to meet her family’s needs. Inflexible employers and schedules force Sissy to risk financial security, and pursue making a living on her own terms. 

 

According to a 2023 Forbes article written by Rhett Buttle, there are over 14 million women-owned small businesses in the United States, accounting for 40% of all businesses in the country. These businesses generate $2.7 trillion in annual revenue and employ nearly 12.2 million people. These are impressive numbers, and yet women-owned businesses—especially those owned by women of color—continue to struggle with limited access to capital.

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Despite these obstacles, including challenges related to childcare, women-owned businesses have become a driving force in our economy.

It takes just a moment to search for women-owned businesses in your area. Please do so, and remember that Black women-owned businesses need our support even more. Allocate your dollars to women-owned businesses and help them to survive, but thrive. We need to look out for one another, especially during these times. Our lives and our futures depend on it.

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