In this segment of Honey and Hustle, I am joined by Dionne McGee, founder of Dionne McGee Enterprises, to critique and provide feedback on elevator pitches submitted by six incredible women entrepreneurs. These women, from diverse industries, present their pitches, and Dionne and I discuss their value propositions, clarity in messaging, target audiences, and opportunities for improvement. We also delve into topics such as the importance of forecasting, the use of numbers in storytelling, and the significance of pay transparency in entrepreneurship. This episode aims to offer actionable insights to help entrepreneurs refine their pitches and effectively communicate their business value.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

02:08 Monique Lewis: Next to Native Language Learning

02:55 Feedback on Monique's Pitch

05:45 Alexis Williams: Genie Botanica

07:02 Feedback on Alexis's Pitch

09:23 Gruuvv DJ Service

10:26 Feedback on Gruuvv's Pitch

13:59 Jen McFarland: Merit Digital

16:05 Feedback on Jen's Pitch

23:45 Alyssa Smith: Cura Human

25:16 Creating Inclusive Workplaces

25:39 Challenges and Triumphs

26:25 Community Involvement and Recognition

27:34 Elevator Pitch Feedback

31:38 Danielle Bezalel, MPH: Sex Ed with DB

37:44 Insights on Business Growth

44:46 The Importance of Transparency

54:26 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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