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TL:$500k+ is waiting for you, Lea's big bet on her people and upcoming community events!
Laura Texidor
July 19, 2025
The most powerful thing you can build? Something rooted in you.
This week’s community spotlight is Lea, a solopreneur who didn’t just think outside the box.
She left the box behind.
She sold her house.
Walked away from a system that underpaid her by $50K.
And built a bilingual, culturally-rooted financial platform.
They told her not to mix personal stories with business.
She said: “I am the story.”
So if you’ve been told to tone it down, play it safe, or leave parts of yourself at the door… this is your reminder:
You don’t need to shrink to build something big.
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Lea reminds us to be the change you want to see in the world & that change starts with you.
If you are building or scaling your business, try Investrio to manage those money moves, expenses and tax prep 💸💸💸
🎯 Grants for Solopreneurs & Small Businesses
✨ $500 for Women Entrepreneurs
The This Woman Knows Grant offers a $500 microgrant to U.S.-based women launching or growing a business, nonprofit, or creative path.
🗓️ Apply here by July 20
👩🏽 $20,000 for Women Entrepreneurs
Club Chasm is giving awaya 20,000 for women entrepreneurs. On their first of what would now be monthly grants.
📅 Apply here July 23rd.
💼 $20k for Small Businesses
Allstate, Hello Alice & GEN are awarding 63 grants of $20,000 to small biz owners making moves. Must be U.S.-based and have made $25K+ in 2024.
📅Apply here by July 25, 2025
🗽 $5K for NYC-based businesses
The CitizensNYC Neighborhood Business Grant funds small businesses creating community impact.
📅 Apply here by July 25
🍎 $40K for Women in Food & Beverage
The Enthuse Capital & Catalyst Grant supports women entrepreneurs with $500K+ in lifetime sales in food or beverage.
📅 Apply here by July 28
💖 $10K for Women Entrepreneurs
The Amber Grant offers monthly $10,000 grants to women-owned businesses and a shot at $25,000 at the end of the year. July’s theme: Pets and animals
📅 Apply here July 31.
🌺 $10K for AANHPI Entrepreneurs
Prose x Ellis Brooklyn are giving $10K to support Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander business owners.
Apply by August 1
🏬 $10K for Brick and Mortar Entrepreneurs
American Express is awarding 400 small businesses $10K each (plus a chance at $30K). Must have a physical storefront.
Apply here by July 31
👩🏽 $500,000 for Early Stage Companies
Y Combinator offers $500,000 for early-stage companies, as early as an idea.
📅 Apply here by Aug 4
If you apply, tell them Investrio sent you 💜
Want to be highlighted in our community spotlight? Email us!
We'll be waiting for you on the app! 👇👇👇
Do you have questions? Just ask Vestie, your financial bestie! 🌟
In Abundance,
Joyce and Laura
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