DreamBuilder

🎓 🌟 Graduate Highlight 🌟 🎓 Meet Brittany Rankin, owner of two companies, Grit & Grace Aesthetics and Lasso & Lace! She said that participating in the DreamBuilder program gave her a lot of valuable knowledge and a completely different skill set and frame of mind. Brittany is now the proud owner of a company that focuses on skincare, and a retail venue where consumers can find cute, trendy, and fashionable products!🛍️ Find out more about her at @gritandgrace.aesthetics @lasso.and.lace Follow us to see more graduate highlights about amazing and talented women! #smallbusiness #DreamBuilder #womenempowerment #womenentrepreneurs #localowned #womenowned

This week's Featured Partnership: The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) established the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) as an exchange program in 2019 to empower women with the professional skills, networks, and access they need to launch or scale successful businesses.  Implemented in nearly 100 countries since 2019, AWE has empowered an estimated 25,000 women entrepreneurs around the world to reach their full economic potential.  The AWE program partners with the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation and Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School of Global Management (ASU), the creators of DreamBuilder, a no-cost online learning platform that teaches AWE participants the fundamentals of business. In 2023, the Department and ASU established a new public-private partnership to also offer AWE participants advanced courses through the Francis and Dionne Najafi 100 Million Learners Global Initiative. The 100 Million Learners Global Initiative offers a transformative opportunity for AWE participants and alumni, fostering skills that drive innovation and economic growth. With courses available at no cost, women from various backgrounds will be equipped to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship, unlocking potential not just for themselves, but for their communities. This collaboration between the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation, Thunderbird and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs underscores a shared commitment to ensuring that women can participate fully in economic, political, and social spheres. Together, we can build a future where women lead the charge toward sustainable growth and opportunity. Join us in supporting the AWE program—an investment in women is an investment in a brighter, more equitable world.

Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday!🌟 We wanted to remind you to choose to shop local, whenever you have the chance. Shopping consciously means supporting the dreams of small entrepreneurs and investing in the neighborhoods that are also our home. Especially during Black Friday weekend and the holiday season, don't forget to support your community by shopping for things made with genuine love and passion 🛍️ 💌 There is nothing better than helping your community, and remember that every small gesture makes a difference!🙌 #ShopSmall #SmallBusinessSaturday #WomenEntrepreneurs #DreamBuilder #BlackFriday #ShopLocal

🎓 🌟 Graduate Highlight 🌟 🎓 Meet Karina Cordova, owner of this amazing photography company in Phoenix, LIFE photography! She said that participating in the DreamBuilder program gave her many tools to rethink her business, with experts sharing ideas on how to improve. Karina also won first place in the first Pitch competition organized by the Mexican Consulate in Phoenix! 🙌 Find out more about her at @life_photography_arizona Follow us to see more graduate highlights about unique and talented women! #smallbusiness #DreamBuilder #womenempowerment #womenentrepreneurs #localowned #womenowned

For the last day of Global Entrepreneurship Week, we are going to highlight a graduate from our program in Chile, Catalina Muñoz!🌟 Catalina graduated from the DreamBuilder Chile program in 2024, and she really enjoyed how interactive the program was! She also talked about how useful it is to create your business plan as you complete the courses, which has really helped her in how to manage every business aspect. Catalina recommends this program to everyone because it is easy to understand and provides invaluable knowledge! Catalina now owns a company called Venetrum that makes jewelry and accessories. Congratulations Catalina, we are excited for your future!💕 #womenentrepreneurs #DreamBuilder #DreamCatcher #EntrepreneurshipWeek #smallbusinesses #localbusiness #womenowned

On November 4, Thunderbird hosted the DreamBuilder graduation, honoring Mexican women who completed the Consular Entrepreneurship Program. This inspiring event celebrated their journey, empowering them with skills to succeed in business ventures abroad. The day was filled with joy, recognition, and a vibrant spirit of community and entrepreneurship! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/grHhbgkh

Today we have an amazing graduate from our DreamBuilder program in Perú, Magali Toledo Romero! 🥳✨ Magali graduated from the program in 2024 and is a big believer in the power of woman entrepreneurship. She was so thankful to have found DreamBuilder at the perfect time, as it gave her tools and knowledge for her business when she needed it the most. Magali now owns a company called Mama Manka, and she is very grateful for this program that gives women a voice and power in the world of entrepreneurship. We are proud of you, congratulations Magali!👏 #womenentrepreneurs #DreamBuilder #EntrepreneurshipWeek #smallbusinesses #localbusiness #womenowned

Today, let’s congratulate another amazing business owner, Melody!✨ Melody owns “IndigenousCC”, a Native American, women-owned social enterprise with a mission to revitalize the indigenous perspective. Her mission is to amplify indigenous truth, voices, values and resiliency through connection, ability and collaboration. The enterprise helps promote academic and career success in Indigenous Communities by creating innovative programs and services. Melody believes that we all have the tools for success but we have to build off the thoughts and resilience of the leaders before us, if we want to empower Indigenous communities to be successful. We are grateful to have crossed paths with Melody, as she graduated from both the DreamBuilder and DreamCatcher programs, which gave her the support she needed to be successful in her business. Congratulations Melody👏🌸 #womenentrepreneurs #DreamBuilder #DreamCatcher #EntrepreneurshipWeek #smallbusinesses #localbusiness #WomenOwned

Let’s congratulate our first entrepreneur of the week, Lisa!👩🎓 Lisa is from Globe, Arizona and graduated from the DreamBuilder program in 2023. She said the program taught her about so many things, and she realized that it’s normal to have difficult moments, but it’s important to not give up, and find the right resources. As she says, while encouraging other women to follow their dreams, “anything is possible”. 🌟 Lisa is now the owner of “Lavender and Lace”, a clothing market at the boutique “Pretty Kind” on Globe High Street. Lisa also expressed her gratitude to Freeport, Thunderbird, and the local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for their support. Congratulations Lisa!🌸 #womenentrepreneurs #DreamBuilder #DreamCatcher #EntrepreneurshipWeek #smallbusinesses #localbusiness

✨ Join us in celebrating Global Entrepreneurship week! ✨ This week, we want to give a space to the incredible women who are turning their dreams into businesses and changing their lives through our programs. Every year, thousands of women that are passionate about entrepreneurship join our DreamBuilder and DreamCatcher programs to learn business skills and empower each other through community. Our goal is to provide the resources and support to help them build something meaningful. Throughout the week we will highlight some amazing women that achieved independence while fulfilling their dreams and we are so grateful to have them as part of our community💕🌻 From personal assistance, to courses that teach essential skills, DreamBuilder and Dreamcatcher are here to guide women at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey, from brainstorming to securing funding 👩🎓👩🍳👩💼 #womenentrepreneurs #DreamBuilder #DreamCatcher #EntrepreneurshipWeek #smallbusinesses #localbusiness