Owning a business always starts with a dream, but at some point it turns into daily work. With your nose constantly to the grindstone, it’s easy to forget to celebrate wins and enjoy the excitement.
At Elevate by Grameen America, members not only get low-barrier access to business capital, but they also get to join a network of peer entrepreneurs who want to support and celebrate you. Members are eager to give others in their business community their flowers, as we all deserve to recognize and celebrate our own achievements.
Our Memphis branch has been growing by leaps and bounds thanks to a steady stream of referrals. We thought it would be a great opportunity to hype up that achievement by asking some of the newer members: "What is the biggest goal or milestone you’ve reached in your business that you’re most proud of?"
Their answers are below. We hope they inspire you to not only follow your dreams but also connect with others who can share your journey while cheering you and others on the whole time.
Xena, Beam Concierge
"The biggest goal I reached in my business that I'm most proud of is successfully establishing a dedicated reputation management & advisory brand.
I have successfully launched and retained clients as a multi-service consultancy tailored for local businesses and hotel clients’ operations, focusing on reputation management, review & backend workflow automation, and hospitality advisory."
Macea, Wake Your Voice LLC
"The milestone I’m most proud of is that I’ve built a business around my voice and expertise, and it has reached the point where that expertise is becoming a recognizable brand.
I’ve had the opportunity to work with organizations and leaders, including Google, Meta, the NBA, Disney, the New York Times, and American Express. I’ve been blessed with opportunities to serve people all over the world, and I don’t take that lightly.
What means more than anything is knowing that I’ve built something that is rooted in who I am and how I serve."
Lauren, Biblical Business Mastermind
"[What I'm proud of is the fact that] I’ve been in business for 11 years. Doesn’t mean it’s been easy, but it has been worth it to know I’m serving the Lord and others."
Find Capital and Peer Support That Can Push You Towards Success
Starting a business is always difficult, but sticking with it can be even harder. Business owners commonly tell stories of running into roadblocks, having difficulty with scaling, or taking measures to get through lean times.
When you join a peer network at your local Elevate by Grameen America branch, you get the knowledge, access to capital, and emotional support needed to greatly increase your chances of pushing past barriers like these. Your fellow members are also there to offer information and networking opportunities, while your local branch can provide you with classes, business coaching, and financial education.
The goal is to uplift each business, one at a time, so that entire communities can thrive. To learn more, visit https://www.elevate.grameenamerica.org/program. You can also sign up to receive regular updates, inspiration, and game-changing information directly to your inbox.
