The layoffs that disproportionately hit Black women in 2025 weren’t just numbers—they were alarm bells. We can’t afford to wait for traditional corporate structures to see our worth. The good news? We don’t have to. Entrepreneurship gives us a direct path to agency, wealth, and dignity, even in recessionary climates.
Black women are now the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in America. And what they lack in outside capital, they more than make up for in innovation, grit, and influence. Platforms like SpadesLife provide the visibility, community, and tools needed to accelerate those ventures, without needing to beg for a seat at someone else’s table.
Start with what you know. Love candles? Make them and tell your story. Skilled with hair? Sell tutorials or products. Excellent cook? Bottle the sauce. Package it, sell it, repeat. Entrepreneurship is no longer just about hustle, it’s about healing and building generational protection. Let your side hustle be your sanctuary and your strategy.