Analysis: Florida is a Sizzling Spot For the Self Employed, But Do Your Homework Before Taking That Plunge
When it comes to doing what you want, cities in Florida seemingly rock with people working for themselves.
Of the top 10 cities nationally with the most self-employed, six are in the Sunshine State, based on U.S. Census information compiled by the Chamber of Commerce, which dubs itself a “digital resource for small business owners and entrepreneurs.”
All told, the analysis revealed there are roughly 16 million self-employed workers among the more than 156 million U.S. workers. The figure for the self-employed has increased by almost one million — 988,418 — since 2016. The business advocacy group examined Census data in 170 of the nation’s most populated cities to conclude which cities have the highest percentage of self-employed in the workforce.
Entrepreneurship has been booming in recent years, including during the COVID-19 pandemic that struck more than three years ago. Many people like being their own boss as it can bring more flexible working hours, potentially more income, and other perks.
Moreover, women of color, including Black women owners, have been among the fastest growing segment of entrepreneurs in recent years and still are focused on that path. New research showed that 61% of female small business owners “worked a day job so they could save enough cash to open their business.” That figure was even greater for women of color at 71%.
Other key findings from the chamber report showed that the top three cities with the highest percentage of self-employed workers are in the Miami area. The areas are Hialeah, Miami, and Hollywood. It was disclosed that the average income nationally for self-employed workers is $54,232, some $107 less than the nationwide median income for all workers at $54,339.
At the same time, people considering self-employment should be mindful that taking the plunge could come with challenges and risks. For instance, many may experience erratic or no guaranteed income versus collecting regular pay from a salaried job.
Other potential setbacks could mean paying higher taxes, spending more time building a steady clientele to cater to, and being unable to have someone to cover your work while you are off.
Further, a major obstacle to self-employment could be not gaining the benefits that other jobs provide. For instance, health insurance for the self-employed can be costly and difficult to find. Plus, self-employment may also not provide pay for holidays, sick days, or vacations. Another hurdle could be a lack of access to a 401(k) contribution or match to help establish or build retirement savings.
Check out more discoveries from the chamber report here.
Ciara Praises Russell Wilson For Helping Her Accept Her Body, ‘He Loves My Curves’
After two decades of stardom and three children, Ciara is still known to turn a fashionable look and dance with the best of them.
The “Body Party” singer remains as bold and confident as she was when she made her musical debut in 2004. But these days, Ciara pulls all her inspiration to slay from her husband and children.
“I give myself grace and my honey, Russ, he loves my curves,” she toldYahoo Life. “So he celebrates that, which I love.”
Thanks to her husband’s love and support in every shape and size, Ciara has embraced her body’s change over the years.
“So I don’t stress as much now, I think, as I would have when I was younger,” she said.
While Ciara remains “conscious” of her body, she doesn’t get too hard on herself as she works to set an example for her young children, 8-year-old Future Zahir, whom she shares with rapper Future; 5-year-old daughter Sienna and 2-year-old son Win, she welcomed with Wilson.
“I really am very observant and I try to, at times, go back to when I was in their shoes. I try to remember each phase,” she explained. “I know there’s going to be a time when life is going to get real. And it is going to be about those things that kids deal with in middle school, especially in high school.”
The “Goodies” singer recalls the pressure she felt in her youth with her image. She released her debut album at 18 and went through noticeable changes as she developed into adulthood.
“We all dealt with that,” Ciara said.
“The conversations that kids have can be overwhelming and the fear of being judged or the fear of feeling like you don’t fit in was a very real thing for me.”
Being a high-profile entertainer since her teenage years, working out became an early norm for Ciara. She also credits her NFL star husband for helping keep her motivated to stay fit and healthy.
“We talked about in our earlier days being equally yoked,” she said of Wilson. “He and I were a lot alike from day one. So oftentimes, when we’re doing things or aspiring to achieve the next goal or trying to level up our game — for him with football, and for me with music — we kind of run parallel.”
But performing on stage could’ve never prepared her for her biggest role, being a mother. Ciara makes sure to be patient with herself and her body after having three children.
“Three babies have come out of this belly, so god knows the struggle is real sometimes trying to keep the core intact,” Ciara admitted.
“It’s an everyday process and journey with still trying to be my best self physically,” she explains.
Jay-Z Set to Perform in Paris to Honor Artists Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jay-Z is scheduled to give some Brooklyn love to two legendary art figures when he takes the stage this week in Paris.
With a simple single paragraph on its website, Fondation Louis Vuitton announced that the billionaire rapper would perform in Paris at the Basquiat x Warhol. Painting Four Hands exhibition. Roc Nation also posted the upcoming event, which is taking place on Friday, April 14, at 9 p.m. in the Fondation’s Auditorium. It’s been billed as “a celebratory concert to pay tribute to Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat.”
Jay-Z has named dropped Basquiat several times on recordings and even fashioned his hair after the deceased eclectic artist.
The Art Newspaper has reported that the exhibition showcases the mid-1980s collaboration between Warhol and Basquiat. It is being done in part by co-curator Dieter Buchhart.
The two artists supposedly met in 1979 but were formally introduced in 1982 by Bruno Bischofberger, a dealer representing both artists. They met at Warhol’s Factory studio in Manhattan for a photoshoot, and the rest, as they say, is history.
It’s been rumored that the two artists may have created around 160 works together between 1983 and 1985. The show in Paris includes more than 80 paintings by Warhol and Basquiat created and signed by the two artists.
Last month, Forbes announced that Jay-Z, with his business portfolio and earnings as an artist, is now worth $2.5 billion. He was the only hip-hop artist over the billion mark after Ye was unceremoniously dumped when controversies negated contracts and business dealings.
Speaking of the artist formerly known as Kanye West, he and Jay-Z had a hit record titled N**gas in Paris. No word if Ye will be on stage with him (doubtful). The record was a No. 1 hit on multiple Billboard charts in 2012.
Black Hair Love: Tedra’s Cultural Arts Braid Experience Presents First Kids ‘Brave Braids’ Art Show
A new art show is coming to Clearwater, Florida, Saturday, April 15.
Tedra’s Cultural Arts Braid Experience introduces its inaugural Kids “Brave Braids” Art Show, an event hosted by Jai Hinson of Artz 4 Life, where attendees will experience performances by dance academy students, drumming, and a hair show featuring student creations.
According to The Weekly Challenger, the nonprofit educational project founded by Valerie “Tedra” Rutledge brings youth together to learn about the skill and art of perfecting braid hairstyles.
Rutledge credits her braiding skills for helping transform her life. “I taught myself the concept of braiding, the three-strand twist, at five years old … just braiding my baby doll’s hair, putting a bunch of beads in it,” she said, adding that she braided her friends’ hair as she got older.
She began monetizing her skill at the age of 13. “It wasn’t much; I remember getting paid like $40 for a head of braids,” she said. In 2019, Rutledge established a path toward economic power for youth after a parent requested a braiding lesson for her 16-year-old. Rutledge gave the teen insight into how to make money, acquire her license, and work in a shop.
In 2020, Rutledge acquired a salon space that she made available for young girls who wanted to learn braid techniques and money-making strategies.
“When I first started, it was free for everyone, and the very first class, I had eight or nine girls come in,” Rutledge said. “I gave them their little kits, and we started braiding hair.” Starting out, the girls made it work using one mannequin head.
Rutledge began building bonds with her students, confirming she was on the right track.
“They were just so intrigued; you could feel the energy,” she added. “They had so many questions, and I was able to answer them.”
The education project is also a passion project for Rutledge, who shared her childhood memories growing up rough between Clearwater and St. Pete, lashing out and fighting.
“I feel that they need a mirror; children need to be able to talk to you and not only just express themselves, but they need the adult to be transparent with these children,” she said.
Rutledge has a space of her own on Ulmerton Road.
The Brave Braids Art Show is on April 15, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at The Factory St. Pete, 2622 Fairfield Ave. S.
Missed One! Nick Cannon Forgets Daughter Onyx When Asked to Name All of His Children
Lanisha Cole is about to throw a fit! Nick Cannon was tasked with naming his 12 children and forgot to include his daughter, Onyx.
The Masked Singer host appeared on Howard Stern Show on Monday, where he attempted to name all 12 of his children in order of their birthdays, Page Sixreports.
“Moroccan and Monroe, which we call Roc and Roe,” Cannon said of his 11-year-old twins with ex-wife Mariah Carey.
He went on to name his two children with Brittany Bell, twins with DJ Abbey De La Rosa, and late son Zen with Alyssa Scott.
“Golden, Powerful, and then Zion, Zillion, Zen…,” Cannon continued. “And then from there, Legendary Love. Then there’s Rise.”
But Stern quickly called out Cannon and told him that he “missed” a child.
“Wrong, wrong! You missed,” Stern said.
The Drumline star claimed he wasn’t done naming his children and went on to add three more.
“Powerful Queen, Beautiful Zeppelin, and Halo Marie,” Cannon declared. However, the famed radio personality pointed out how Cannon had accidentally forgotten one of his children.
“You left out Onyx Ice Cole,” Stern said.
“Ah, no! You know, I did,” Cannon admitted. “You threw me off because I was going in order!”
“Poor Onyx,” Stern jokingly replied, with Cannon noting how his latest slip-up would “create problems for me.”
Cannon has already had issues with Lanisha Cole, the mother of his daughter, Onyx after she subtly shaded him last December for having “fake photo ops” with his children and their mothers, Us Weeklyreports.
“It’s not easy but I have to do it for my daughter,” Cole wrote on her Instagram Story at the time. “She is incredibly blessed and is surrounded by so much love – and it’s not fake IG photo op love – it’s real day in and day out love.”
That same month, Cannon admitted to feeling “guilt” about not being able to spend quality time with all of his children.
“Being a father of multiple kids, it’s always the biggest guilt on me is that I don’t get to spend enough time with all my children,” Cannon confessed on “The Check-up with Dr. David Angus.”
“One ’cause I’m constantly working, and two, because I’m just spread thin.”
4 Ways for Black Women to Ditch ‘Superwoman Syndrome’
The pressure of being a “Superwoman” is a real and problematic issue affecting Black women today. The expectation for Black women to be responsible for their families, community, households, and jobs often leads to burnout and neglect of their mental and physical well-being. Last month during Women’s History Month, we all spent time celebrating our accolades and accomplishments. However, I think it’s just as important to do what we can collectively to challenge the status quo that places so much emphasis on status and outward success.
If you think you must do it all— juggle a career, family, home, and everything else — you may suffer from “Superwoman Syndrome” – a term first coined by Dr. Marilyn Gentry in 1984. It is a term used to describe the over-achieving, multitasking woman who gives her all to succeed in her career and personal life. She is often seen as having superhuman abilities and can easily handle anything that comes her way.
These women often have an impressive array of skills and qualifications behind them, yet despite this are not always viewed as truly successful because of their drive to keep pushing themselves even harder. This sense of unfulfillment often leads these superwomen to burnout, exhaustion, guilt, and depression.
According to Jennifer Duong, MD, a family medicine physician at Scripps Coastal Medical Center Encinitas, “the idea that fulfilling all of your roles and responsibilities to perfection will lead to a lifetime of happiness and balance is not realistic, nor should it be. Instead of feeling fulfilled, you can find yourself feeling stressed, anxious, and chronically fatigued.”
As a recovering “Superwoman,” I know firsthand the burnout and long-term effects of this issue. When the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, I was Morehouse College in Atlanta’s VP of Legal Affairs and General Counsel. I was involved in decisions to send students and employees home and worked closely with our president and the executive leadership at our neighboring HBCUs, including Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University, and Morehouse School of Medicine. Once at home during the pandemic, I began to realize my professional lifestyle was no longer sustainable. I had physical aches and migraines. I was completely exhausted and burnt out. I began to realize I felt more peaceful and rested at home with my two teenage sons than maintaining the day-to-day hustle and grind of my professional life. The world was shutting down, and I was finding respite in it.
From my experience, the “Superwoman” dynamic forces Black women to be serious all the time, placing a strong focus on being responsible and accomplished. This dynamic is often exacerbated by the generational trauma passed down to us as Black women, which leads us to believe we have the ability—and the responsibility—to carry the burden of the entire community on our shoulders.
As early as high school, the concept of community service was instilled in me by my mother and my church family. Then, when I attended Spelman College, there was an unspoken expectation of community service, further reinforcing my sense of responsibility to the community. From that point forward, I engaged in community service in myriad ways, including, pro bono representation of asylum seekers and survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence. However, I often found myself giving and serving even when I felt depleted and had nothing left to give.
My epiphany during the pandemic about my own “Superwoman” syndrome led me to become a Certified Mindset Coach and start a consultancy called Flawed Masterpiece®. It’s focused on helping other Black women with their personal development, wellness, and self-care. The pandemic allowed me to slow down and recognize the toll the “Superwoman” syndrome had taken on my mental and physical wellness and personal relationships. When I looked up, I was leading boards, leading in the corporate environment as an attorney of nearly 20 years, and leading in my household, all the while increasingly feeling overwhelmed and burned out. My downtime during the pandemic led me to seek therapy, spend more time in nature, start gardening, journaling, making playlists, cooking with my kids, and experiencing life more fully. As I began to unload my plate, I felt rejuvenated. I realized the shift I made was something other Black women needed too. Here are four ways to combat “Superwoman Syndrome”:
Self-reflection
Taking time to check in with yourself and prioritize rest and well-being is an important practice to maintain your overall wellness mentally and physically. By engaging in self-reflection on a weekly basis, you can create space to connect with your thoughts and emotions to assess your overall well-being. This can involve journaling, meditating, or simply taking some quiet time for yourself. By prioritizing rest and self-care, you can recharge and show up more fully in other areas of your life.
Give responsibilities back
It’s important to recognize when you have taken on too much and when it’s time to delegate tasks to others. This can include family members, co-workers, or friends. By redistributing responsibilities, you can create more time and space in your schedule to focus on self-care and overall well-being. This can also help to reduce stress and increase your overall sense of balance and harmony.
Nurture yourself intentionally
Engaging in activities that are nurturing, playful, creative, and intentionally non-productive can have a powerful impact on your well-being. This can include spending time in nature, engaging in a creative hobby, or simply taking time to rest and recharge. By intentionally engaging in activities that bring you joy and fill your cup, you can increase your overall sense of well-being and reduce stress.
Prioritize sleep and hydration
Two simple but powerful ways to improve your well-being are getting enough sleep and staying hydrated. Numerous studies show sleep is essential for physical and mental wellness, and getting enough high-quality sleep can improve mood, increase focus, and reduce stress. According to Tiffany Lester, M.D., medical director at Parsley Health in San Francisco, “sleep is the foundation of health.” Similarly, drinking enough water can help to flush out toxins, improve digestion, and increase overall energy levels. As the Harvard School of Public Health points out, good hydration helps you sleep better, think more clearly, and even puts you in a better mood. By prioritizing these two foundational aspects of health, you can set the stage for overall well-being and vitality.
As a Black woman, I believe the time is now to acknowledge and address our “Superwoman” syndrome. It is time to focus on our own needs without shame or guilt. As we prioritize our well-being and self-care, we can begin to lead more fulfilling and meaningful lives. I know there are lots of us out there—from lawyers to doctors, and corporate execs, to frontline workers in healthcare, bankers, and educators who are all ready to take the cape off.
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Joy White is a charismatic, multi-hyphenate powerhouse attorney and reinvention coach. Joy has built a life and career as an esteemed corporate employment attorney, a once General Counsel at the prestigious Morehouse College, and the now Managing Partner at her own law firm, The White Legal Group.
In addition to nearly two decades of practicing law at some of the most prestigious law firms in the country, Joy is also a certified transformational mindset coach. As the founder and CEO of Flawed Masterpiece® Joy is the sole creator of the six-phase F.L.A.W.E.D journey of inner awakening and self-discovery. Joy holds a B.A. in English Literature from the illustrious HBCU Spelman College and her J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School.
NFL Hopeful Michael Jefferson Severely Injured in Fatal Car Accident
A projected first-round NFL draft pick’s future is up in the air.
According to ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter, Michael Jefferson, a star wide receiver at Louisiana-Lafayette, was severely injured in a car crash over the weekend in Alabama. His agent, Jon Perzley of Sportstars, said Jefferson required multiple surgeries due to serious injuries.
The accident happened Sunday night in Mobile, Alabama, and involved multiple vehicles.
Louisiana-Lafayette WR Michael Jefferson, considered to be a likely mid-round draft pick later this month, was involved in a multi-car crash Sunday night in Mobile, Ala., that has required multiple surgeries, per his agent Jon Perzley of Sportstars.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency released a statement saying that Jefferson’s Chevrolet Impala collided head-on with a Dodge Charger, which was driven by a 55-year-old man who did not survive the collision. It was reported that the car was also struck by a third vehicle. The driver of the Dodge Charger was pronounced dead on the scene. According to police, he wasn’t wearing a seat belt.
People reported that the third vehicle was a 2008 Nissan Maxima and the driver crashed into the Dodge after initially colliding with Jefferson’s Chevrolet Impala.
Jefferson, who was expected to be picked between the middle to late rounds in the NFL Draft, played for Alabama State in 2018 before he transferred to Louisiana-Lafayette in 2021.
His 51 catches for 810 yards while scoring seven touchdowns this past season had scouts predicting he’d do well in the NFL. The extent of his injuries wasn’t revealed so it’s hard to determine where he’ll be drafted or if he’ll even be drafted at all. However, Meagan Glover, a sports reporter at KATC-TV in Lafayette, Louisiana, tweeted that she was told by a former teammate that Jefferson is “OK and is responsive.”
The 2023 NFL Draft will take place April 27 to 29 in Kansas City.
With Love From BMORE: Now’s The Time to Visit Baltimore
With the weather finally breaking and the temperatures staying in the range where people like to hang out, now’s the time to Visit Baltimore.
After being invited to come and visit this city with its rich history, I was elated to take a tour since I had not been to Baltimore in over 12 years. Plus, my favorite television drama ever is, of course, The Wire. I’ve always promised myself that the next time I visited the Maryland city, I would find someone local to take me to the neighborhoods where the gritty drama was filmed. Luckily for me, the Visit Baltimore team had that in mind.
Outside of the crabs that the city is famous for, Baltimore also has a bad rap due to The Wire. Growing up in New York City, I always heard stories of grief, poverty, crime—not the type of city you’d want to live or visit. Add preconceived notions of what Baltimore was about, but coming from New York, who am I to speak about bad neighborhoods, crime, and murder when New York was once a leader in all those categories?
Taking my very first ride on an Amtrak—yes, my VERY first time boarding the famed train—I thought the purpose of this trip was to show outsiders that Baltimore is safe and can be visited to savor its rich culture.
I would be a fool not to give it a chance.
Al Hutchinson, president & CEO of Visit Baltimore, assured us of the great aspects of Charm City.
“Baltimore is a resilient city on the rise, where its authenticity is shaping the narrative, we are trying to share with the world. We are proud of our passionate community of artists, makers, entrepreneurs, and change-makers who not only call this city home but continue to innovate and make Charm City an ever-inspiring place.”
(Image: Cedric “BIG CED” Thornton)
I must admit that after arriving there, my mind was ready for what Charm City had to offer.
There is always beauty in knowing when you are surrounded by Black ownership, so the first stop was at Hotel Revival, where rested our heads while exploring the goodness of the city. I only wish that I could detail each place I visited but, even then, it probably wouldn’t do those venues justice. Yet I will mention all the places we did go to for the Southern—can the city be called Southern if it’s in Maryland—hospitality.
I find it intriguing to learn what a city’s backstory is. That curiosity was fulfilled when we went to The Underground Railroad, where we viewed the latest permanent exhibition: “Freedom Seekers On The B&O Railroad.”
My Wire goal was fulfilled when I visited Baltimore’s Marble Hill section and we walked through the “hood” where we recalled scenes from the HBO show during a guided tour.
The convenience of visiting Marble Hill landed us at the Lillie Carroll Jackson Civil Rights Museum where we learned so much about “How A Neighborhood Shaped the Civil Rights Movement.” And why would you go to Baltimore without heading to the Reginald F. Lewis Museum?
(Image: Cedric “BIG CED” Thornton)
Hungry minds need to be fed, so we made a stop at Hood Fellas.
After gaining cultural knowledge throughout the day, the night took us to Magdalena, located in the Black-owned The Ivy Hotel where we were treated like royalty with exquisite foods, drinks, and tasty desserts.
Hutchinson reminded us of the cultural experience one can gain while in Baltimore.
“Baltimore is truly one of the last places in America where you can have an authentic cultural experience—where art is seen as a catalyst for conversation, food as a means of connection, and history as an opportunity for education. When travelers come to Baltimore, we hope they take the time to explore our unique neighborhoods, local businesses, learn more about our history, experience our creative community, and take something meaningful home with them.”
Nothing helps the culture more than small businesses that plant their seeds in the neighborhood. Having breakfast at Cuples Tea House reminded me of how important it is to visit those who choose to grow in the neighborhood.
Since Baltimore’s growth is making the city pop again, it wrestled away the CIAA (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the nation’s first African American athletic conference) basketball tournament from North Carolina. The conference will hold its playoffs in Charm City for the next several years.
(Image: Cedric “BIG CED” Thornton)
There needs to be an arena to hold the playoffs, so the renovation the CFB Bank Arena is making the venue one of the most sought-after places for sports, concerts, and family functions.
I definitely enjoyed my stay and suggest that you make your way there. I wish I could have given the owners of the places we went to more props, but, you can definitely check out the links.
Just in case you forgot, the first Frye Festival, described in a Netflix documentary as “the greatest party that never happened,” caused chaos on social media. Back in 2017, McFarland, along with rapper Ja Rule marketed and sold 5,000 tickets for a two-day luxurious music event on a private beach on the island of Great Exuma, Bahamas. Famous supermodels like Kendall Jenner and Emily Ratajkowski were set to appear at the expensive and over-the-top festivities.
As partygoers touched down, according to E! News, things went downhill.
The festival got the attention McFarland wanted but all for the wrong reasons. Festival-goers reported fights over food, robberies, “refugee camp” style conditions and difficulties getting flights back to the United States. Registrants paid thousands of dollars to come down and things went viral after picture of the food served made it to Twitter. After the recent announcement, one user wanted to remind him.
Fyre Festival 2 includes massive upgrades such as a juice box and mayonnaise with the sandwich this time. pic.twitter.com/uHEZRxnpNP
Following the failure, McFarland, 31, entered a guilty plea to charges of wire fraud and a forfeiture order of $26 million after, according to Business Insider, being accused of defrauding more than 100 investors. He was sentenced to six years in prison but was released earlier. Ja Rule was hit with $100 million class action but it was dismissed with the rapper saying he was “scammed.”
Knowing his announcement was going to be met with some scrutiny, McFarland made it clear that he knows he has some making up to do before any new plans can begin.
However, he has a plan.
“I spend half my time filming TV shows,” he tweeted last month. “The other half, I focus on what I’m really, really good at. I’m the best at coming up with wild creative, getting talent together, and delivering the moment.”
The BOSS Network is an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women who support each other through digital content, programs, and event-based networking. Through The BOSS Impact Fund, the network focuses on raising investment funding for 500-plus Black women-led businesses. This support provides entrepreneurs with the resources to build “scalable, growth-aggressive companies.”
The Boss Impact Fund, in conjunction with a three-year, $1.5 million commitment by Sage (FTSE: SGE), an accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology company for small and mid-sized businesses, launched The BOSS Network and Sage “Invest in Progress” grant to fuel the growth of small businesses founded by Black women.
“The BOSS Network is extremely thrilled to partner with Sage once again for the second year of its ‘Invest in Progress’ grant.” said Dr. Cameka Smith, Founder and CEO of The BOSS Network.
In addition to receiving $10,000 toward their business, each “Invest in Progress” awardee will have access to premier coaching and mentoring services that include quarterly business training courses through BOSS University sponsored by Sage, access to The BOSS Network online community, and complimentary Sage Business Cloud Accounting software.
The 25 finalists represent entrepreneurs from around the country across a range of industries, including beauty, entertainment, education, food, healthcare, naturopathy, and law. Among the 25 Black women business owners are Kyndra Kennedy, owner of Kyna Media Films, LLC; Cesley Fullilove, owner of Fullilove Pregnancy Center; Brianna Hairlson, owner of Bri’s Dance Place; and Soul Box By Chef Tirzah Love.
“As the BOSS Network approaches its 15th anniversary next year—as well as the third year of this grant program—we look forward to making even more inroads to benefit this robust community,” Smith said.
The funding for the “Invest in Progress” grant program is managed through the Sage Foundation, which was established in 2016 to amplify Sage’s efforts to tackle societal and economic inequality through investments in education, technology, and the environment. For more information on the BOSS Network and Sage “Invest in Progress” grant and the BOSS Impact Fund, visit BOSSImpactFund.com.
