Black women, the fastest growing segment of business owners, are the least likely to receive investments from venture capitalists. They account for less than 1 percent of the $424.7 billion raised in tech V.C. funding since 2009, according to the 2018 Project Diane study conducted by DigitalUndivided, an organization that empowers women entrepreneurs of color.To address these disparities, and to provide a one-stop-shop for people looking to buy from Black women, my guest Nikki Porcher founded Buy From A Black Woman, a 501(c)3 that is committed to building the largest community of Black Women Business Owners across the country and around the globe. Through educational programs, an online directory, and financial support and meaningful partnerships, Buy From A Black Woman continues to grow as a trusted resource that helps Black Women in business.  Nikki is a Black Woman Advocate, Business Consultant, DEI Trainer & Speaker. In this episode, we discuss why she created her nonprofit Buy From A Black Woman, how she built it from scratch to secure partnerships with H&M and Goldman Sachs, and how she cultivates a community of passionate supporters and donors.About Nikki PorcherNikki Porcher is the founder of Buy From A Black Woman, the 2023 Gold Stevie® Award’s Organization of The Year. She has made it her mission to empower, educate and inspire Black Women Business Owners; and to raise awareness for the need to support and #BuyFromABlackWoman. Through her nonprofit, Nikki equips Black Women with the tools and resources they need to be successful in business. She’s helped Black Women Founders generate over $2.7 million in revenue in the last year alone, in addition to providing educational programs, funding and increased visibility through the highest-ranking online directory of Black Women-Owned Businesses in the world. The directory places these brands in front of an average of 4,000 consumers a month, and Buy From A Black Woman is also home to one of the largest communities of Black Women Business Owners in the US and across the globe.Connect with Nikki on LinkedInVisit Nikki Porcher's websiteBuy from a Black Woman InstagramVisit Buy from a Black Woman's websiteTune in on A Black Woman's podcastTake my free masterclass: 3 Must-Have Elements of Social Media Content that Converts