EmpoweringHER Network is the brainchild of founder LaRhonda Stevenson, whose deep-rooted passion for entrepreneurship stems from her family's legacy of business ownership. Entrepreneurship has been a constant thread throughout her life, shaping her journey and inspiring her vision. Beyond being a shared familial tradition, LaRhonda is a driven entrepreneur who has ventured into various business endeavors and continuously seeks new opportunities.
Her entrepreneurial path, like many, has been marked by challenges, triumphs, and invaluable lessons. Through these experiences, she has gained firsthand insights into the unique hurdles faced by women entrepreneurs, particularly those from Black and Brown communities. She knows that determination and dedication are vital, but having access to the right resources, mentorship, and collaborative networks can make all the difference.
What fuels her mission is a desire to provide what she wished she had when she started her entrepreneurial journey. She believes that by fostering a vibrant and supportive community—one that offers resources, mentorship, and a platform for collaboration and networking—women entrepreneurs can reach greater heights of success together.
Her commitment extends beyond herself and her generation. She takes pride in seeing her daughter and nieces, ranging from young adults to middle schoolers, nurture their entrepreneurial dreams. She aims to create an environment where they, and countless other women, can not only dream but also achieve those dreams with the support of a network of like-minded individuals working together to uplift one another.
Through EmpoweringHER Network, LaRhonda strives to be the mentor, advocate, and guide she wished she had on her own journey. She envisions a community built on collaboration, empowerment, and shared success, where women entrepreneurs inspire and support one another to achieve extraordinary results.
The mission is clear: To celebrate diversity, cultivate empowerment, and build a vibrant community where collaboration and the entrepreneurial spirit thrive. Join her on this incredible journey of growth, resilience, and triumph. Together, we are EmpoweringHER Network.