The Lip Bar’s ‘Bawse Ventures’ Empowers Minority Entrepreneurs

Essence Magazine:

By Tira Urquhart ·Updated February 22, 2024

In a bold move aimed at empowering underrepresented BIPOC and female entrepreneurs, The Lip Bar Inc. has unveiled “Bawse Ventures.” As the visionary founder and a recipient of the New Voices Fund, CEO Melissa Butler has long been a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusivity within the beauty industry. With “Bawse Ventures,” she extends her commitment beyond cosmetics, acknowledging the systemic barriers faced by minority

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