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Hair was my side hustle for 13 years. But thanks to D-Source, I've turned it into so much more. During my height at ULTA, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, seemingly taking all my previous success with it. During the worldwide downtime, I began planting the seeds of Joyola Mei Salon. Coming out of the pandemic an aspiring business owner was scary and intimidating. But the more clients and opportunities I gained, the more I knew I had to take that leap of faith. And I’m glad I had D-Source by my side when I did. Because I’ve already accomplished far more than I ever sought to do. I’m working with my dream clientele, I’ve received more than $40,000 in grants alone, and I’ve opened my very first retail location in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood - a space for curly, kinky, and coily women to rest their crowns. Since opening, we have been featured in over 20 news and media publications and our schedule stays booked - not too bad for a Black woman from humble beginnings.
- Joyell Lewis, Joyola Mei Salon, Detroit, MI
Having D-Source tools in my arsenal has lifted a huge weight off my shoulders - especially as a startup owner. There's so much you must learn on the go. And the "to-do's" can be overwhelming in those early stages. So I hired D-Source to set us up - and I'm happy I did! Never before have I felt so much at ease with building a business from the ground up. Our sales have more than tripled since our first year (in 2021). I couldn't be more confident seeking funding as we prepare to scale. I love to show off the business portfolio I’ve built with D-SOURCE’s assistance.
- Cheryl Shannon-Green, CEO, Surge VPMA, Minneapolis, MN
Following the pandemic, my childcare company was starting from ground zero - in a new location and at our lowest enrollment in over a decade. D-Source was right there to support our rebirth when we needed it most. With D-Source's help, we renewed plans for our company’s future and eventually secured over $60,000 for facility upgrades. We are now serving more families than ever before. It's only up from here!
- Tangella Colston, Owner and Manager of 4C Learning Treehouse Childcare in Farmington, MI.
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Wendy Caldwell is a Small-Business Coach and Fund Development Strategist. She has over a decade of experience working alongside community-based Grantmakers and Lenders.
"I built this business on one belief: you shouldn’t have to sacrifice your dream just because you lack the funding to pursue it. That belief has helped close the gap between hard-working founders and the resources they need to grow — unlocking over $1 million in funding for entrepreneurs who simply needed someone to believe in their vision and show them how to fund it. Most importantly, it’s helped them build businesses they’re truly proud to lead."
- Wendy, Chief Coach & Strategist
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