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Learn more about WomenVenture’s clients, volunteers, and staff, and stay up-to-date on our latest news and initiatives. Please send all media inquiries or requests for information to marketing@womenventure.org

Q&A with Chef Khadra Abdulle, Founder of Ambero Hot Sauce 

July 1, 2026

Chef, entrepreneur, mother, saleswoman – Khadra is doing it all. What started off as dinner with friends has now turned into a successful side hustle with Ambero Hot Sauce being sold at over 20 locations in the Twin Cities. Khadra’s sauce pays homage to her mother’s …

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Sweet Salon & Barber Shoppe: Cuts, Color, and a Community of Care 

June 24, 2026

For over 20 years, hair has been Rachel’s trade, but inclusivity and belonging are her true business. When you walk into Sweet Salon & Barber Shoppe, you’ll be met by a series of unique experiences – shopping for weird …

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THE OCCASION: Pampered and Personally-Empowered 

May 20, 2026

Ama has been passionate about beauty since childhood, seeing it as a powerful outlet for self-expression and creativity. After getting her nails done for the first time, she fell in …

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A Handcrafted Dream: Soundwoven Goods’ Journey to Growing with Confidence  

May 12, 2026

For Sarah, life–and the objects that fill it–are richer with a healthy dose of whimsy. After spending time traveling and taking in the colors of the world, she envisioned creating a space where she …

Read moreA Handcrafted Dream: Soundwoven Goods’ Journey to Growing with Confidence  

Physician to Practice Owner: The Creation and Growth of Alabaster Healthcare

April 21, 2026

The road to small business ownership doesn’t look the same for everyone. For some, their entrepreneurial spirit sparks at a young age. Others find the drive within experiences of adulthood. …

Read morePhysician to Practice Owner: The Creation and Growth of Alabaster Healthcare
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HerVenture Grows with Purpose: One Provider’s Journey to Opening a Childcare Center 

March 18, 2026

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, WomenVenture proudly recognizes the women who have taken ownership of their future by launching a business. These entrepreneurs have broken through barriers and defied …

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