Lace Layer, a Black woman-owned lace wig product company, proudly announces it has been awarded the 2024 Yummie O. Women in Business Grant. The $5,000 grant from Yummy Extensions recognizes Lace Layer’s significant contributions to the beauty industry and its dedication to empowering women, particularly those experiencing hair loss. Founded in 2020 by Arlene Baldwin, who was inspired by her personal battle with alopecia, Lace Layer has quickly gained nationwide recognition. The company offers high-quality, dependable lace wig products and has shipped to every state in the USA, achieving over 8.7 million impressions on its Amazon store. The grant will enhance Lace Layer’s visibility and support its growth. Lace Layer’s products are available on Amazon, Walmart, eBay, TikTok Shop, and www.lacelayer.com. The company has also joined Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator and actively engages with its community through initiatives like “Lay That Lace Friday” and “The Wall of Slay.”

BOSTON, Aug. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Lace Layer, a Black woman-owned lace wig product company, is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the Yummie O. Women in Business Grant for 2024. The $5,000 grant recognizes Lace Layer’s outstanding contributions to the beauty industry and its commitment to empowering women, particularly those experiencing hair loss.

Founded by Arlene Baldwin in 2020, Lace Layer was born out of Arlene’s personal battle with alopecia. At the age of seventeen, Arlene faced significant challenges finding reliable lace wig products that catered to her needs. Frustrated with the lack of effective products on the market and the stigma surrounding wig wearing, she decided to create a line of premium lace wig products. Lace Layer is dedicated to offering reliable products for everyday use while empowering individuals facing similar struggles.

The Yummie O. Women in Business Grant is awarded by Yummy Extensions. The grant aims to empower, motivate, and inspire women to pursue their dreams, regardless of size, with the ultimate goal of seeing every woman in business attain financial freedom and experience the benefits of supporting each other along the way.

When asked what it means to receive the Yummie O. Women in Business Grant, Arlene said, “Funding goes beyond financial assistance for us. In fact, being backed by Yummy Hair Extensions will further amplify our brand’s visibility and open doors for additional funding support and relationship building. This support is crucial as we are on the cusp of significant growth.

Since its launch in September 2020, Lace Layer has made significant strides in the beauty industry. The company has achieved the following milestones:

• Nationwide Recognition: Lace Layer has shipped products to every state in the USA and gained over 8.7 million impressions on its Amazon store.
• Diverse Sales Platforms: Lace Layer products are available on Amazon, Walmart, eBay, TikTok Shop, and the company’s own website, www.lacelayer.com.
• Industry Acknowledgement: In September 2023, Lace Layer was invited to join Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator, a testament to the brand’s quality and customer trust.
• Community Engagement: Lace Layer’s “Lay That Lace Friday” Facebook Live segment and “The Wall of Slay” initiative showcase tutorials and highlight emerging hairstylists and influencers, fostering a supportive community.
• Customer Empowerment: Through educational tutorials and product innovations, Lace Layer empowers customers to manage their hair confidently and independently.

About Lace Layer

Lace Layer understands the importance of dependable, high quality lace wig products that can keep up with an active lifestyle. Whether you’re a seasoned wig wearer, facing hair loss, or a hair care professional, Lace Layer empowers you to feel amazing and secure every day.

Lace Layer’s brand story is intricately woven with Arlene’s commitment to eradicating the stigma surrounding wig wearing. “We are more than just a provider of high quality products; we are a movement. We aim to empower women, whether you confidently rock wigs or grapple with alopecia’s silent struggles. You do not have to choose between natural hair or wigs to be accepted. Choose Lace Layer because our products are made specifically for you, ensuring you feel secure, beautiful, and confident every day.”

About Yummy Extensions

Yummy Extensions is a leading hair extension company dedicated to empowering women through high-quality hair products and financial support initiatives. The Yummie O. Women in Business Grant is part of their commitment to eliminating financial limitations and barriers faced by women in business. Each year, the grant awards $50,000 to ten female-owned businesses and entrepreneurs, providing financial assistance and amplifying their brand’s visibility to empower women in business.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact: Arlene Baldwin

Founder & CEO, Lace Layer

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.lacelayer.com

Instagram: @LaceLayer

For more details on Lace Layer’s journey, please visit www.lacelayer.com.

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Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Rising Star Women of Business Consulting and Services for 2024

NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Rising Star Women of Business Consulting and Services for 2024. Whether managing a small enterprise with a lean but committed team or a multi-billion dollar global corporation, organizations of all sizes can benefit from effective consulting services. From human resources to IT, marketing to financial advising, these professionals are experts in their fields, equipped with the experience and knowledge to guide founders, executives, boards, and employees to reach their maximum growth and revenue potential.

We first acknowledge the accomplishments of financial expert Karla Bednar, Managing Director of Accenture’s Financial Services practice. Bednar has over 20 years of experience in delivering enterprise and strategic transformations, leading inclusive and diverse teams, and driving digital and business optimizations.

Next, we congratulate Devin Collins, a Director in RSM’s Strategy and Management Consulting practice. Collins serves as the Associate Center of Excellence leader for all strategy and management consulting interns and associates at RSM, overseeing the training, onboarding, staffing, engagement, and performance of approximately 80 entry-level individuals.

Additionally, we highlight Madhu Raetsepe, Director Consulting Expert at CGI, a leading global IT and business consulting services firm. Raetsepe brings two decades of specialized experience to the role, with expertise in all the stages of the system development life-cycle. In her role, she focuses on maximizing client profitability, improving customer experience, increasing productivity, and reducing operational costs.

Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of The Rising Star Women of Business Consulting and Services for 2024.

Tori Weeks (Prudential Financial), Karen Satchell (The Johns Hopkins University), Karla Bednar (Accenture), Rebecca Bayles (Deloitte Digital), Elena Dayamba (Accenture), Roma Sharma (Cognizant), Maggie Adams (PwC), Kimberly Houston (KPMG), Tamara Dicaprio (Microsoft), Madhu Raetsep (CGI), Michelle Hoysick (AECOM), Carley Johnston (EPAM), Bekki Leu (KPMG US), Denise Pallavajjala (WTW), Becca Kuusinen (McKinsey & Company), Kristy Ellmer (Boston Consulting Group), Marisa Zdroik (NTT DATA Americas), Sayli Kulkarni (Publicis Sapient), Tracey Cargile (Gartner), Devin Collins (RSM US), Catherine Koverola (University of Pittsburgh), Nadya Barnes (Guidehouse), Duygu Basman (Alvarez & Marsal), Christa Babcock (Accenture Song), Swati Patel (Clarkston Consulting), Laura Carlson (MGT Consulting Group), and many others.

To view the full list, visit https://thewomenweadmire.com/2024/07/31/the-rising-star-women-of-business-consulting-services-for-2024/

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Women We Admire provides news and information on today’s women leaders in business, entertainment, sports, motherhood, medicine, law, and many other fields. We cover a broad range of topics and areas of interest aimed at recognizing the achievements of exceptional women while inspiring others to aim high and continue their journey towards reaching their full potential. Women We Admire and its affiliates circulate its content to over 32,000 individuals and businesses.

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Jacqueline T. deGrandpre, a litigation shareholder at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Boston office, presented at the American Conference Institute’s (ACI) 11th Annual Summit for Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law in Boston, July 25-26.

BOSTON, Aug. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Jacqueline T. deGrandpre, a litigation shareholder at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Boston office, presented at the American Conference Institute’s (ACI) 11th Annual Summit for Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law in Boston, July 25-26. Pioneered by Lori G. Cohen, vice chair of Greenberg Traurig and co-chair of the firm’s Global Litigation Practice, this unique event unites women leaders in the biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries through invaluable networking, collaboration, and panel discussion opportunities. Greenberg Traurig is also a sponsor.

deGrandpre presented on the panel, “‘Mistakes – I’ve Made a Few’: Overcoming Bumps in Your Career Journey and Reframing Professional Setbacks as Opportunities for Growth.” The panel of senior-level life sciences industry executives reflected on and discussed personal mistakes and regrets they’ve experienced in their careers and shared practical strategies for bouncing back with grace and resilience. From missteps in the courtroom, to mismanaging a difficult client relationship, to missing out on an ideal job opportunity – deGrandpre and fellow panelists shared invaluable insights on perceived mistakes they encountered in their career journeys and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

deGrandpre focuses her practice on products liability litigation with an emphasis on pharmaceutical, medical devices, and other consumer products. She also focuses on general litigation matters, including commercial litigation, complex business disputes, eminent domain, and white collar criminal matters. deGrandpre has experience representing clients responding to civil investigative demands and enforcement actions brought by both federal and state regulatory agencies. Among other things, she has experience in defending companies against unfair or deceptive business practices claims, like Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A – Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act. In addition, she regularly advises and trains clients on information governance, eDiscovery, data privacy issues, cyber security, and litigation preparedness.

About Greenberg Traurig’s Boston Office: Celebrating 25 years of legal excellence, Greenberg Traurig’s Boston office is home to more than 90 attorneys practicing in the areas of banking and finance, corporate, emerging technology, energy, environmental, gaming, governmental affairs, intellectual property, labor and employment, life sciences and medical technology, litigation, public finance, real estate, restructuring and bankruptcy, tax, and white collar defense and investigations. An important contributor to the firm’s international platform, the Boston office includes a team of nationally recognized attorneys with both public and private sector experience. Working collaboratively with the firm’s global network, the Boston team collectively offers clients decades of experience advising on complex legal matters and providing hands-on knowledge of the local business community.

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2750 attorneys in 47 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 500. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com.

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