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“The Jennifer Hudson Show” and Mastercard seek to celebrate and support entrepreneurs who are passionate about their business and have made an impact on their community. Each week this summer, we’re putting the spotlight on a new Black woman business owner who has overcome obstacles and persevered. Get to know each of these incredible women who are taking their businesses to the next level!

“The Jennifer Hudson Show” honors sisters and entrepreneurs Leslie Jones and LeAnn Jones, the founders of 1010 Wine and Events, as part of the show’s summer series of supporting Black women-owned small businesses. This wine bar and event space is the only upscale wine bar located in Leslie and LeAnn’s hometown of Inglewood and boasts the largest selection of Black-owned wines in all of California. Learn more by visiting 1010wineandevents.com.

Learn more about these amazing Black woman entrepreneurs and their businesses here!

10 10 Wine Events

Founder

Leslie Jones & LeAnn Jones

Website

1010wineevents.com

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Sip & Sonder

Founder

Amanda-Jane Thomas & Shanita Nicholas

Website

sipandsonder.com

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Blackbird Collective

Founder

Bridgid Coulter

Website

Blackbird.house

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Prosperity Market

Co-Founders

Carmen Dianne & Kara Still

Website

Prosperitymarketla.com

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Vena Vena

Founder

Lavena Lewis

Website

Venavena.com

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Keep It Vertical

Founder

Jhoe Virago

Website

Keepitvertical.org

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Grl Pwr LA

Founder

Cat Parks

Website

www.grlpwrla.com

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Lot XI

Owner

Krystyl Wright

Website

www.lotxi.com

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Fleurs et Sel

Owner

Lara Adekoya

Website

www.fleursetsel.com

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Postal Petals

Owner

Talia Boone

Website

www.postalpetals.com

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