Impact Women Owned

Small Business. Big Impact. 

We are proud of our clients who add vibrancy to our communities while creating a pathway to prosperity for themselves, their families and their employees. 

 

At LiftFund 86% of our clients are entrepreneurs of color, 40% are women and 26% are startups contributing to the local economy and making a difference in their communities. 

 

Read about our clients’ entrepreneurial journey and get inspired by their passion, commitment and resiliency. 

BIPOC Owned

Susan Janeth Gomez-Maldonado

Fiesta Couture

Growing up in a small Mexican border town, Susan found inspiration in her community’s rich art traditions and beauty. When her father’s business led them to new opportunities and a home in the United States, Susan decided she would run her own business someday.

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BIPOC Owned

Stephanie Garza

Pup Pup & Away

Stephanie loved animals and took steps to become a veterinarian, but ultimately felt a calling to serve animals differently- through education.

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BIPOC Owned

Pegy Charlet Brimhall

Figurd

After years of working for other architecture firms and real estate developers, Pegy was ready to create and build projects that truly mattered to her. Drawing on her professional experiences and unique skills, she launched Figurd, a design integrated real estate development company.

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BIPOC Owned

Mona & Erik Saenz

EOB Essential Oils Bracelet

Mona Saenz never dreamed of leaving her successful corporate career. After surviving a near-death experience due to her autoimmune disease, Mona found herself with a new dream and passion for a new business.

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Mareli Demarchi Flores

Framboyant Learning Center

Mareli Demarchi Flores, owner of Framboyant Learning Center in McAllen, embodies the American Dream. She grew up in Jaragua Do Sul– a small farming town in Brazil– where she dreamed of becoming a teacher in America. According to Mareli, everyone in her hometown pulled together as a community.

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