Leading the way for Black Female Entrepreneurs

with Chinonye Akunne, of Ilera Apothecary

Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs. Chinonye Akunne, CEO and Founder of Ilera Apothecary, joins host Laurel Hess to discuss the challenges and barriers she has overcome as a black female entrepreneur.

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Dec 13, 2022

Hosted by: Laurel Hess
Produced by: Heartland Newsmakers Team
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