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survivors helping survivors

Because of some outstanding efforts from health organizations and non-profits, October has become synonymous with Breast Cancer Awareness. And even though this falls at the same time as National Women's Small Business Month, we are 100% here for it. Not because we like pink (we do), but because more awareness about breast cancer means more early detection, which ultimately means more lives saved.

This week, in honor of both Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Women's Small Business Month, we are shining the spotlight on two women entrepreneurs (both survivors of breast cancer themselves) who are now helping other breast cancer survivors recovery with dignity and comfort: AnaOno and Medebra.

Read more here.

And don't forget, our #BuyWomenOwned campaign for National Women's Small Business Month continues all month along!

Your Week 2 Campaign Checklist:

Buy a Women Owned product this week -- look for the Women Owned Logo at the store or use our handy directory.
Share a stat or fact about Women Owned businesses on social media - you'll find several in our campaign media kit.
Post a selfie with your favorite Women Owned product or businesses using #BuyWomenOwned.

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Two Women Owned Businesses Helping Breast Cancer Survivors Recover with Dignity & Comfort

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are spotlighting two amazing women entrepreneurs and breast cancer survivors who have created companies dedicated to the dignity and comfort of those recovering from breast cancer surgeries.

Drawing from their own experiences, these female founders have developed products that ensure comfort, confidence and dignity for women after undergoing breast cancer surgery.

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women who own it

Porcha Johnson, Founder of Black Girl Health

"I love that I can create jobs and window of opportunity for other women through my company."

featured business

SmartyPits

SmartyPits makes aluminum-free deodorant that is also free of parabens, phthalates, and propylene glycol. Formulated by the daughter of a breast cancer survivor, SmartyPits gives a portion of sales back to breast cancer research and survivor support.

This month, don't miss their limited edition Cherry Blossom Scent. SmartyPits is giving 100% of the profits from this limited edition scent to City of Hope and a network of survivor support groups.

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stat of the week

84%

percentage of women business owners who expect to see year-over-year revenue growth this year.

Source: Bank of America 2019 Women Business Owner Spotlight

the round-up

Forbes: Higher revenues and greater optimism: female-owned small businesses are gaining ground.
Inc.: We asked more than 600 female founders to weigh in on gender bias, the economy, and the next U.S. president. Here's what they said.
Bloomberg: The few startups with female founders raise more venture cash.
Time: Melinda Gates: Here’s why I’m committing $1 billion to promote gender equality.
Harvard Business Review: 5 things leaders do that stifle innovation.

the last word

"Be genuine, make sure you understand the marketplace, and work with your peers in like-minded organizations like WBENC."

Betty Manetta, President & CEO of Argent Associates, Inc.

women owned wednesday is sponsored by
RBC Wealth Management and City National Bank

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