Women's Social Entrepreneurship Center
The Oakland-based Women’s Social Entrepreneurship Center (WSEC) aims to address the
barriers to self-sufficiency and economic mobility facing marginalized women and non-binary individuals.
The WSEC places emphasis on aiding formerly incarcerated and immigrant womxn of color seeking liberation
through business ownership.
Participant Spotlight
Bringing Change
Desire Johnson-Forte
Founder
Damn Good Teas are non-caffeinated naturally refreshing herbal teas lightly sweetened with honey, and uniquely flavored with real juices and spices.  Our teas are grown, brewed, and packaged by the Black Intergenerational Zeal ("BIZ") Stoop.
Angel Burns
Owner
Circle of Sistah's is a BIPOC woman-owned maintenance, repair and cleaning service. As a returning citizen after a 36 year incarceration, Angel Burns is building her social venture as a platform for healing, and to inspire others in that healing.
Ms. Vicki Scott
Owner & Educator
New Beginnings Academy is a comprehensive one of a kind two-year apprenticeship program for up and coming hair stylists and barbers who do not have the advantage, nor the resources, financially, to attend traditional private barbering or cosmetology institutions.
Certificate Program
Four 6-Week Sessions (Virtual Meetings)
Session 1
Launching Your Entrepreneurial Journey
Session 2
Social Impact Accelerator
Social Impact Certificate
Session 3
Elevating Your Social Impact Strategy
Session 4
Strategy Implementation
Certificate & Graduation!
"Act as if what you do makes a difference.
It does."
-William James-
Contact Women's Social Entrepreneurship Center
1406 Seminary Ave, Oakland, CA 94621
510-560-4345