01/28/2024
None of us run successful businesses alone.
When I first started CONSCIOUSXCHANGE, all I wanted was to find more entrepreneurs who looked like me.
I often found myself in overwhelming white spaces and was often the only person of color, the only daughter of immigrants, the only equity focused coach and consultant in the room⌠and frankly, after too many conversations explaining what Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is, being the only in these spaces annoyed the s**t out of me.
I deeply wanted to be surrounded by other entrepreneurs of color, as my mentors and coaches, my collaborators and friends, my teammate and colleagues. I wanted to be around people who shared similar values and experiences and missions working towards equity and abundance in a racialized and toxic capitalisitic world.
So in true Carissa fashion, when you donât find what youâre looking for, you build it yourself.
And thatâs what weâre doing here at CONSCIOUSXCHANGE, starting with our team.
I want you to meet the extraordinary individuals who contribute their unique skills, passion, and energy to help BIPOC entrepreneurs thrive in business and life.
Latrice Prater, Kat Yalung, Jessica Velasco, David Ho, Blessing Santoro, Crystal Pope, Su Jane Lim, and Irene Jane thank you for all that you do!
Itâs been a wild ride to find the right people who just get it and who are on board not just with helping me build a company but who personally care about the mission and movement we are building towards time, location, financial, and occupational freedom for communities of color.
Bigger things can happen when you do it together and big things are comingâŚ
And now that the team is assembled⌠itâs your turn!
Drop in the comments, whatâs one challenge youâre facing in your entrepreneurial journey that our team could help you with?