Earn Your Leisure

In this insightful episode of Market Mondays, we sit down with the dynamic and inspiring Pinky Cole, the mastermind behind Slutty Vegan, a rapidly growing vegan food empire. Pinky opens up about the pivotal moment when she raised $25 million, a milestone that brought her company’s valuation to a staggering $100 million. Rashad Bilal, our inquisitive host, dives deep into the details, peeling back the layers to reveal the challenges and triumphs that accompanied such a significant capital raise. Pinky shares her emotional journey upon receiving the funds, describing the immense pressure of transitioning from "me" to "we" as she now had the weight of her investors’ expectations on her shoulders.What does it take for a black female entrepreneur to succeed at this level? For Pinky, raising $25 million was more than just a personal victory. It represented a win for every black woman, black entrepreneur, and minority striving to make their mark. She candidly discusses the stakes, emphasizing the col