Transform the Hustle

it’s time to get on your zoom 🌀 and applying is the first step.⁠
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we’ve curated a fresh set of job listings from businesses and community-aligned organizations that are actively hiring roles worth being excited about and companies worth building with.⁠
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this is about access, visibility, and circulating opportunity where it matters most.⁠
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let’s dive in! application links in bio 🔗⁠
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AND don’t keep this quiet drop a 💼 if you applied⁠
and tag a friend if one of these roles feels like their next move.⁠
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Congratulations — you just survived one of the toughest pre-holiday “breaks” of the year. And to anyone still on the clock, we salute you 🫡😵‍💫

There’s a certain finesse required when work hands you a “half day” before the holidays 😵‍💫

Somehow it always morphs into the toughest 40-hour, 3-day work week Olympics

💰 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲!⁠
This month’s lineup is packed with funding for founders, creatives, and entrepreneurs across industries. From film and tech to beauty, journalism, individuals and small business — there’s money on the table.⁠
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Here’s what’s inside:⁠
🎬 Black Film Space Short Film Grant ($3K)⁠
💄 Sephora Beauty Grant ($100K)⁠
🚚 FedEx Entrepreneur Fund ($10K)⁠
🧠 Aurora Tech Award ($50K)⁠
📸 Michel du Cille Fellowship ($15K)⁠
💼 Woman Evolve Pitch ($25K)⁠
💡 Gusto Impact Awards ($10K)⁠
🌍 Patagonia Corporate Grants ($20K)⁠
…and more ongoing grants on Substack.⁠
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🗓 Deadlines are coming fast — don’t wait to apply.⁠
🔗 Full list + application links via Substack (link in bio).⁠
📌 Save this post + tag someone who needs to apply.

Heavy on the birthday energy for our October Hustlers — may your next chapter be full of fresh ideas, big wins, intentional moves, and bold moments. 🥂

You didn’t think we forgot about y’all, did you? 👀
September gave us so much life, and we have to celebrate the incredible people who made the month even more special. 🥳💛

Here’s to our September family—thank you for shining with us all month long. 🌟

Drop a 🎂 if you’re a September baby (or tag your fave so we can send them extra love)! ⬇️

FOUNDERS LOOKING FOR CAPITAL 💸👀 This one’s for you!⁠
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We’re proud to be a Community Partner for Creative Capital — a new funding-forward event series designed to connect underrepresented founders with the capital, resources, and connections they need to scale. ⁠
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Here’s what’s waiting for you 👇🏾⁠
★ 1:1 Financial Business Health Checks with Black Business Alliance + Webster Bank⁠
★ Practice your Pitch with seasoned pros⁠
★ Panels with Finance & Banking Leaders⁠
★ Opportunity to Compete for $30k in Advertising ⁠
★ Professional Headshot Station⁠
★ Real community with Founders + Funders⁠
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📍 September 13, 2025 | NYC⁠
🎟 Use code [thehustle] for 15% off tickets⁠
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Let’s build a more equitable future.⁠

Be so for real… did you think we were gonna skip August birthdays? 👀👏🏽 Absolutely not. Big love to our August born fam—another year older and wiser, and closer to your dreams. Keep shining, the world’s watching. 🌍

July bday season is officially closed ❤️‍🔥🧉
While it may be the end of an era.
The next chapter is opening up to you in a big way.

& are offering up to $5,000 in the Baddiepreneur Pitch Competition.⁠
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Are you building the next game-changing tech startup? It’s time to step into the spotlight!⁠
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On August 22, take the stage at BaddieCon and pitch your venture to a panel of elite investors and industry powerhouses for a shot at up to $5,000 in non-dilutive capital — plus major bragging rights, and game-changing connections to supercharge your startup's growth!⁠
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Apply by Friday, Aug 1st. ⁠
For more details check out the link in our bio ⁠
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📌 Don't qualify? Tag a tech business owner you want to see win below⁠
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THIS IS NOT YOUR AVERAGE BACKYARD DAY PARTY 🌴🍹

is opening their doors this summer for a pre-launch party in Newark and we’re celebrating with spinnin’ from 2P til close. We’re bringing mouthwatering infused food (tacos, wings, sliders, and churros), plus cocktails + slushies available for purchase.

Whether you like to roll up, kick back, or just enjoy the vibe — you need to be outside! Trust us 🔥

📅 July 26
🕐 2-6p
📍AllStar Dispensary @ 369 Raymond Blvd, Newark NJ
🎟️ Tickets on Sale Now via Luma! Grab Yours Today
🔗 Link: https://lu.ma/p6iheai6📲 Follow for updates

21+ only.

AllStar Dispensary Summer Backyard BBQ · Luma You’re invited to the pre-launch of AllStar Dispensary—an exclusive backyard kickback where we’re setting the vibe before the doors even open. Expect a a set…

As usually, this month is stacked with new funding opportunities. Whether you’re launching, growing, or pivoting — there’s a grant in this mix for you. REMINDER: Deadlines come up fast, so don’t wait to apply.⁠
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Here’s what’s inside the roundup:⁠
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💸 $5K from FedEx to boost your e-comm efforts⁠
🎥 $10K for filmmakers on + streaming on ⁠
📈 $5K for growth-minded entrepreneurs from ⁠
🧑🏽‍🍳 $25K for early-stage food founders⁠
🌇 $5K for NYC micro-businesses driving neighborhood change⁠
…plus more grant opportunities you can apply for today.⁠
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📲 Tap the link in bio to get the full July grant round-up and apply now.⁠
📌 Save this post + share with your crew + join our substack / discord.⁠
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summer summer summer TIME! June is here and we are showering so much love over all the birthday elites 🫶🏽 thank you for continuing in your calling, showing up, and living in your truth ✨

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