Building a business as a woman of color is harder than it should be — funding is hidden, legal steps are confusing, and the right doors stay closed. OVIDIA. opens them by giving you insider funding intel, clear legal guidance, and AI-powered tools designed to help you grow with confidence and ease.
For just 5.99/mo, unlock weekly funding opportunities, mentorship insights, and growth playbooks that most founders will never see. Get your first 32 days free, risk-free — you’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain.
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The Numbers Don’t Lie
Behind every barrier is a statistic that proves it. Women of color are building businesses at record rates — yet funding, mentorship, and representation still lag far behind.
Break the Cycle
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The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor found that 17% of Black women in the U.S. are starting or running new businesses, compared to 10% of white women and 15% of white men.
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Fast Company states that Black women are the fastest-growing demographic of entrepreneurs in the U.S., with nearly 3 million businesses nationwide.
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A Colorado study found that 1,800 businesses are started by women every day in the U.S., and 60% are founded by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) women (Daniels College of Business, 2023).
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Inc. reports that 48% of female entrepreneurs lack mentors and advisors.
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70% of mentored small businesses survive longer than five years, compared to less than 50% without mentorship, as per Stearns Bank.
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Black and Latina women founders together capture only about 1% of all venture capital funding — 0.64% Latina and 0.41% Black women.
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According to Women Who Code, Women-led tech companies achieve an average 35% higher ROI than male-led firms.
But You Already Knew That.
— because you've lived it. The closed doors, the smaller checks, the constant uphill climb. But here’s the truth: your vision was never the problem. The system was.
That’s why we built Ovidia INSIDER. A membership designed to unlock what’s been withheld — access, sponsorship, networks, and capital — curated for women of color entrepreneurs who are done waiting their turn.
With Ovidia, you don’t just get a seat at the table. You get the keys to the room. Because the future doesn’t belong to gatekeepers. It belongs to builders like you.
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Get the access, funding insights, and networks that gatekeepers won’t give you — so you can build the business (and life) you deserve.
Unlock Funding & MentorshipInside OVIDIA., we're utilizing:
- Funding announcements & deadline reminders so you never miss the next grant, pitch, or capital opportunity.
- Exclusive founder interviews breaking down how real women of color funded, launched, and scaled successful brands.
- Marketing strategy deep dives unpacking million-dollar brand playbooks — with step-by-step insights you can apply today.
- Vetted wholesale supplier lists trusted by top global fashion brands, saving you years of trial and error.
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- A real community — no sleazy business coaches, no “mean girl” energy, just women of color helping women of color win.
So you can finally:
- Stop missing out on funding and get the capital you need to grow.
- Launch and scale with proven strategies (not guesswork or recycled advice).
- Access high-level contacts and resources usually hidden behind gatekeepers.
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So Who's Right For OVIDIA. and Who Isn't?
Who OVIDIA. is for
- ✓ Women of color founders who are building now, not “someday.”
- ✓ Creators, makers, and service pros tired of guessing where to find capital and growth strategies.
- ✓ Entrepreneurs who want community with other serious builders — not competition or gatekeeping.
- ✓ Founders ready to save time, money, and stress with AI workflows, vetted vendors, and actionable playbooks.
- ✓ People who are willing to do the work — and want to do it smarter, not just harder.
Who it’s not for
- ✕ “Wantrepreneurs” collecting freebies but never taking action.
- ✕ People chasing clout instead of building real receipts.
- ✕ Business coaches who’ve never actually run a business.
- ✕ Those hoping for overnight success without putting in the reps.
- ✕ Anyone who sees women of color entrepreneurship as a trend, not a movement.
So, if you're right for OVIDIA., and you see the value:
What You Actually Get with OVIDIA.
Plain-language promises your business can use today.
| Promise | OVIDIA. | Others |
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| Funding intel you can act on Weekly grant & pitch alerts with apply-by dates, eligibility, and copy-ready answer examples. | ||
| Curated mentorship with real warm intros We introduce you to operators & founders who actually want to share advice and talk to builders. | ||
| AI breakdowns that save you thousands Step-by-step workflows to cut costs on content, market research, SOPs, and first-draft legal docs. | ||
| Marketing playbooks that are copy-and-apply We deconstruct million-dollar brand moves and show you exactly how to run them in your niche. | ||
| Vetted vendors & supplier contacts Manufacturer, wholesale, and pro-service contacts trusted by top brands—no guesswork, no gatekeeping. | ||
| Built by a real operator—never a “coach” Created by Khila James—Bronx-born founder, current law student, $3M+ in receipts across ventures. We build infrastructure, not hype. | ||
| Affordable, transparent pricing Only $5.99/month with a 32-day free trial. Others? Hundreds or thousands for the same recycled “advice.” |
Start what they said you couldn’t.
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Two exclusive weekly emails with content not in the free version — including early funding alerts, VC pitch windows, business insights, and more to keep you ahead of the curve.
- 2 Weekly Emails – Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10AM with exclusive strategies.
- Exclusive Grant Access – Apply for The No Trust Fund Grant, OVIDIA.’s signature $1,000 monthly award for founders building without a safety net.
- Funding & Capital Intel – Grants, VC pitch calls, business competitions, and loan programs.
- Mentorship & Network Access – Leads to mentorship programs, accelerators, and events.
- Opportunity Reports – Curated data on industries, trends, and emerging markets.
- Marketing & Sales Insights – Strategies to grow your audience and revenue.
- AI for Business – Step-by-step automation and content creation guides.
- Legal & Compliance Tips – Tools to protect your business and stay compliant.
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Our exclusive quarterly review tier for founders who want long-form research, market intelligence, and editorial analysis from OVIDIA.
- Everything in the Insider tier.
- Quarterly digital editions of The OQ — in-depth funding trends, legal insights, and industry analysis created for women of color founders.
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Meet the Founder, Khila James
👋🏾 Hi there, I’m Khila — Bronx-born, first-generation American, and the heart behind OVIDIA. I’ve spent years building businesses that served thousands of women, generating millions in revenue and proving that when women of color have the right tools, we create magic.
But I also saw the truth: the system was never built with us in mind. Founders like us are brilliant and resilient, yet we’re constantly shut out of funding, mentorship, and insider resources. That’s why I created OVIDIA. — to change the structure, not just teach the hustle.
Through OVIDIA Insider, I deliver funding intel, legal guidance, AI strategies, and mentorship access straight to your inbox. My mission is simple: to equip you with everything you need to build a fundable, protected, and unstoppable business.
Welcome home. 🖤
— Khila
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Every week you delay is another missed opportunity. Insider gives you funding intel, proven strategies, and clarity now.
