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- March 2025

“In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist. We must be anti-racist."

Harriet — Angela Davis

TL;DR

Black-owned Product: Happy Hues Diapers

Unserious: Take flight

Black Founder Highlight: Kayla Life

Events Section: I got hella stuff happening in the next month

Black Owned Deal Flow: Trameter

Fictive Ventures: Invest in the first venture fund for Black investors for $10k+

Wisdom from me: Get your paperwork in order

Our society is currently descending into madness. I'm torn between fighting the power and "I told you so, did my part, and now I refuse (as a Black woman) to carry all this shit on my back for another 4 years..." So yea, that's all I got for you for Women's History Month. Or just March, if you're looking at your Trumpified Google Calendar.

-Khadijah

FEATURED BLACK PRODUCT

Happy Hues Diapers

I just ordered these diapers for my friend's baby and I am so excited for her to try them out. This is a space that has painfully few Black-owned brands, and yet, it's a need of new parents all across the globe. Let's #buyBlack for basic necessities too.

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JUST FOR LAUGHS

Fly like a....waterbug 😂

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BLACK FOUNDER HIGHLIGHT:
Kayla Lifa of RebrandLand

Kayla is the visionary behind RebrandLand® AI INC, the first fully integrated AI ecosystem built specifically for nonprofits. Her groundbreaking work helps mission-driven organizations automate grant discovery, donor engagement, program management, cybersecurity, and operations — all while keeping people and purpose at the center.

With over 15 years of experience and a portfolio of more than 450 clients globally, Kayla’s impact spans branding, program development, tech education, and strategic consulting. Through her ecosystem of ventures — including The Rebrand Creative Agency and the Rebrand Institute of Tech Equity (RITE) — she is closing the digital divide and empowering underserved communities to embrace AI-driven tools with confidence and intention.

Kayla is more than a founder — she’s a movement. Like so many other Black founders, she is a leader who blends innovation with social impact and continues to inspire change at every level.

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EVENTS SECTION

We are in for one hell of a ride over the next several years, and I'm doing what I can to ensure that Black founders don't suffer more than necessary. I'm hosting ongoing events to bring us together - sign up (or share) whatever interests you.

SIgn Up

LIFT Incubator Q&A - LinkedIn Live

Catch up for a dive into the LIFT Incubator. This incubator is free and open to founders in Atlanta. ICYMI, we gave out $35,000 worth of surprised grants to some of the participants in the last cohort...in addition to the consultants we brought in, programming we ran, and even interns we hired to work with cohort companies. If you haven't applied yet... you need to. There are NOT many programs in our city or even state designed specifically to support our entrepreneurs like this. TAP IN!!!

Event Details:
Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: LinkedIn Live via Google Meet

SIgn Up

Investability 101 - Virtual Workshop

Is Your Startup Ready for Investment? Let’s Talk About It! Raising capital is one of the biggest hurdles for early-stage founders—but how do you know when you’re actually ready to fundraise? And what do investors really look for?

Join us for a candid, tactical conversation on investability for early-stage founders.

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Google Meet

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Virtual Black Founder Co-Working Session

Work Smarter. Build Stronger. Thrive Together.

Black founders, let’s kick off 2025 right—with exclusive monthly co-working sessions designed for real collaboration, problem-solving, and progress.

As a 2x founder, investor, and incubator leader, I know the power of community in this journey. This isn’t just co-working—it’s about building an ecosystem where we all rise.

Date: Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
( Last Wednesday per month, starting in January)
Time: 12:00 - 3:00 PM (EST)

3 hours (a mix of collaboration + focused work)
Location: Google Meet
Limited Seats: Only 5 spots per session (first-come, first-served—don’t wait!)

SIgn Up

Atlanta Black Founder Coworking Day by THE PIT

A full day for us, by us—building, scaling, and winning together!

Join Atlanta’s Black startup community inside a Black-owned fulfillment & co-working space for real connections, resources, and strategy to grow your business.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: ATDC • 75 5th St NW • Atlanta, GA 30313

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Virtual Open Office Hours

Entrepreneurship can be lonely, but it doesn’t have to be. Starting this January, I’m hosting free, monthly Open Office Hours—no agenda, no cost, just real talk and support for Black founders at any stage.

As a 2x founder, investor, and fund leader, I know the grind. This is my way of giving back. Tap in, get insights, and grow.

📅 April 21st

(Every 3rd Monday) | 3:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Google Meet | Drop-in Format
💰 FREE

DEI with a Hard "ER"

Check out this piece that I wrote for The Grio

We live in a country that is so steeped in anti-Blackness that the masses are upset at the thought of “equity” for Black people.

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#BLACKOWNED DEAL FLOW

Trameter

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Mentorship Opportunity

Need personalized advice?

Now you can book a session with me on Mentors.so. 45-minute sessions available.

Topics:

Startup strategy
Fundraising,
Scaling operations,
Leadership, and more!

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Bridging the Funding Gap for Black Founders

Fictive Ventures is launching a historic $5M micro-fund to empower Black-led, tech-enabled startups from idea+ to pre-seed. Our fund, built on the spirit of fictive kinship, offers early capital support and a powerful network for underestimated founders.

Fund Highlights:

Investment Terms: 2.5% management fee, 20% carry after 1x LP return, 24-36 month investment period, and a 10-year fund duration.
Capital Deployment: Initial checks of $25K-$100K (targeting 20-30 companies) with follow-on investments up to $250K.
LP Commitments: $10K-50K+ (avg. $20K) with syndicate opportunities of $500K+ and a target 5x return.

Beyond Capital:
Enjoy mentorship, fractional executive support, exclusive networking, and a comprehensive resource library.

Join us as we bridge the funding gap for Black founders.

Investors: Complete our LP Interest Form.
Founders: Apply via our Startup Application Form

www.fictiveventures.com

Dija's Words of Wisdom

Get your life insurance (and disability), max out your 401K contributions, and draft your will!! Even if you don't think you own anything of value. Clearly designated who will get your personal belongings, anything in your bank account(s), etc.

Khadijah draws on her deep experience as a lawyer, serial entrepreneur, executive, and innovator to help businesses build efficiently for scale.

Interested in Khadijah's Fractional COO Services?

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