Black Women: The Original Innovators
Join us for an exclusive in-person three-day sales training for experts looking to accelerate sales growth and build seven-figure sales plans!
SEPTEMBER 25-27, 2026 | ATLANTA, GEORGIA
From The Desk Of Ashley Kirkwood
Let me ask you something...
What if I told you that Black women cracked the code to million-dollar sales strategies over 150 years ago?
What if the very tactics that Maggie Lena Walker used to become the first female bank president in America...
The same persuasion methods that Mary Ellen Pleasant employed to amass a fortune worth millions in the 1800s...
And the revolutionary marketing genius that Madame C.J. Walker leveraged to build the first female-led million-dollar enterprise...
...are the EXACT strategies missing from your business right now?
We’ve BEEN innovating and dominating in business with a tenth of the resources of everybody else.
Here's what nobody's telling you:
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You don't need another course on Instagram reels.
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You don't need another course on Instagram reels.
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You don't need another funnel template.
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You don't need another "empowerment" conference where everyone claps but nobody closes.
You need PROVEN sales strategies from women who looked like you, faced worse odds than you, and still built empires that changed history.
And that's exactly what you're getting at Black Women Sell Live 2026.
The Numbers That Nobody Wants You To See
Let me show you something that should make you angry.
Right now, there are approximately 250,000 Black women entrepreneurs in the United States making over $50,000 annually in their businesses.
Globally? Add another 50,000+ across Canada, the UK, and English-speaking markets in other parts of the world.
That's roughly 300,000 of us worldwide.
Sounds impressive, right?
Until you realize what else the data shows:
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Only 29% of Black women entrepreneurs live in households earning over $75K — compared to 52% of white male business owners
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88% of Black female-owned solo businesses make under $50K a year (the average is only $24,000)
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We face a 3x higher loan rejection rate than white business owners with identical credentials
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61% of us self-fund our entire startup because banks and investors won't bet on us
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Even when we DO get funding, only 61% of our financing applications are approved versus 80% for white-owned firms
Translation?
You're not stuck because you're not working hard enough.
You're stuck because the game was designed to keep you at $50K when you should be at $500K or $500 Million.
And here's the part that should light a fire under you:
We have exactly 1,000 seats at Black Women Sell Live 2026.
That's less than 0.4% of the global market of Black women entrepreneurs making over $50K.
Which means if you're reading this and something in your gut is saying "I need to be there" — that's not anxiety. That's recognition.
Your soul knows you're one of the 1,000 who's actually ready to scale.
The Uncomfortable Truth About Where You Are Right Now
Let me paint a picture that's probably familiar:
You're making decent money. Maybe $75K, $100K, possibly even $150K in revenue.
You're stuck in a cycle:
Work harder → Make more → Hit a ceiling → Work even harder → Still hit the same ceiling.
And deep down, you're terrified that this is as good as it gets.
But here's what's also true:
You're working 60-hour weeks and it still doesn't feel like enough.
You're the primary breadwinner (or close to it) — 70% of Black women entrepreneur moms contribute at least half of household income, and 27% are the sole provider.
You're likely single or carrying most of the financial weight even if you're partnered — because only 27% of Black women are married versus 47% of all U.S. women.
You don't have a wealthy family to bail you out if things go sideways.
You're probably still paying off student loans while trying to fund your business growth.
And you're exhausted.
Not just tired. Exhausted.
Because you're doing all of this while fighting through:
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Systemic bias that makes people underestimate you in every room you enter
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Lack of mentorship — 48% of female entrepreneurs report having no mentors, and it's even worse for women of color
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Isolation — the higher you climb, the more alone you feel, because there aren't many Black women at the top to call when you need advice
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The "Strong Black Woman" trap that makes you feel like asking for help is weakness
What If I Told You The Problem Isn't You?
Here's what the data reveals:
34% of Black women start businesses because we want to "be our own boss" — we're fleeing corporate America's glass ceilings and racism.
29% of us started because we wanted to "pursue our passion" — we're not just chasing money, we're chasing PURPOSE.
But here's the brutal truth:
Purpose doesn't pay the bills without STRATEGY.
Passion doesn't scale without SALES SYSTEMS.
And working harder will never fix what only smarter selling can solve.
The reason Madame C.J. Walker became a millionaire in 1919 wasn't just because she had a good product.
It's because she understood:
Buyer psychology
Strategic offer creation
Sales vehicle selection
Team-based revenue multiplication
How to turn bias into competitive advantage
These women were the original innovators.
And their strategies? Still work. Still scalable. Still waiting for you to claim them.
Why This Event Exists (And Why Nothing Else Like It Does)
I'm going to be blunt with you.
Most business conferences are selling you motivation.
We're selling you timeless strategies and a community of real experts who’ve built real businesses.
Not the fantasy kind. The strategic, repeatable, historically-proven kind.
Black Women Sell Live 2026 is the only event on the planet that:
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Teaches you sales mastery from Black women millionaires of the 1800s and 1900s
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Shows you how to apply those historical strategies to modern scaling
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Addresses the SPECIFIC challenges you face as a Black woman (access to capital, systemic bias, isolation, burnout)
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Gives you live implementation so you leave with completed assets, not just notes
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Provides REAL sales training that puts money in your account within 90 days
This isn't a "rah-rah" event.
This is sales school.
This is where Black women entrepreneurs who are done playing small come to learn how to scale.
Here's What's Waiting For You September 25-27, 2026
CRAFTING YOUR MESSAGE AND STRATEGIC OFFERS
Thursday, September 25, 2026
DAY ONE: MISSION MINDSET
State of the Black Woman Entrepreneur: Turning Bias into Benjamins
Remember that 3x higher loan rejection rate? That systemic bias that makes investors hesitate? We're going to show you how to turn every obstacle into revenue. The same way Mary Ellen Pleasant used her outsider status to become the "Mother of Civil Rights in California" while secretly funding movements AND building a fortune.
Mastering Your Mind's Battlefield
Here's the truth: 48% of female entrepreneurs lack mentors. For Black women, it's worse. You're climbing alone, and imposter syndrome is whispering that you don't belong at the top. This session rewires that. We ensure you become your own best asset — because when you're part of the fastest-growing segment of entrepreneurs while facing the greatest hurdles, your mindset is everything.
The Decision Matrix: Overcoming Overthinking
You know why you overthink? Because you're self-funding 61% of everything and one wrong decision could cost you. We're teaching you how to make CEO decisions with confidence even when the stakes are high and the safety net is thin.
Sales Psychology: The Four Stages of a Buyer Mindset
You're creating content. You're showing up. But people still aren't buying at the rates you need. Why? Because you're creating buyer FATIGUE, not buyer ANTICIPATION. This session teaches you the exact psychology Madame C.J. Walker used to create a sales force of 40,000 agents who WANTED to sell for her.
Re-engage Your Former Clients
Cash flow is the #1 challenge Black women entrepreneurs cite. Your fastest money is hiding in your past client list. We'll show you how to ethically bring them back and create immediate revenue.
Million Dollar Offers
Here's why you're stuck: You're selling the WRONG offer at the WRONG time to the WRONG people. Most Black women entrepreneurs are in service-based businesses (health, education, consulting, beauty, professional services). That's perfect — services scale beautifully. But only if your offer is structured correctly. This session shows you how.
Offer Mapping Intensive
You know what separates six-figure consultants from seven-figure ones? Offer connectivity. Your North Star offer should pull people through your entire product suite. We're mapping this live so you leave with a strategic revenue plan.
5 Covert Strategies of Wealthy Consultants
Only 29% of Black women entrepreneurs live in households earning over $75K. Meanwhile, wealthy consultants (regardless of race) have figured out five strategies that multiply their income without multiplying their hours. You're about to learn all five.
MESSAGE METAMORPHOSIS (Live Coaching)
Your messaging is costing you money. Watch as we transform attendees' words into weapons of mass persuasion in real-time. Learn the exact language patterns that convert — because being underestimated means your WORDS have to work twice as hard.
ALIGNING THE PERFECT OFFER WITH THE PERFECT STRATEGY
Friday, September 26, 2026
DAY TWO: TACTICAL SALES VEHICLES
PRIVATE: Seven-Figure Expert's Breakfast
For the 10-15% of Black women entrepreneurs who've already crossed the seven-figure threshold. Private location. Private strategies.
Master the Art of Speaking to Secure Clients
Speaking is selling. Whether it's stages, podcasts, or Zoom rooms. Maggie Lena Walker rallied her community through speeches that built institutional trust. You need the same skill to land high-ticket clients and corporate contracts.
The Seven Sales Vehicles
Most entrepreneurs use ONE vehicle and wonder why they plateau. There are seven ways to sell services and increase revenue. We're teaching you all seven and when to deploy each one. Because when 88% of solo Black women businesses make under $50K, you need MULTIPLE revenue streams, not just hustle.
Moneypaloza: Finding Money Everywhere
There's money hiding in your business RIGHT NOW. Hidden revenue you're leaving on the table because nobody taught you where to look. We're finding it together.
Sales Call Mastery
Whether you're a seasoned closer or you've never used sales calls, this session adds a powerful weapon to your arsenal. Especially critical if you're targeting corporate contracts or high-ticket B2B services — two areas where Black women are growing but underrepresented.
Sales Growth Panel
Real entrepreneurs. Real revenue. Real strategies. Learn from women who've broken through the ceilings you're currently hitting.
PRIVATE KEYNOTE: The Secret Scaling Key
The #1 Threat to Black Women Scaling & How to Defeat It. This is the conversation nobody's having publicly. But it's the reason you're stuck. And we're about to solve it.
ACCELERATING GROWTH THROUGH SALES PLANNING AND TEAM POWER
Saturday, September 27, 2026
DAY THREE: STRATEGIC COMMANDS
Consulting Contracts Unlocked
Your blueprint to securing deals with ease. Because Black women are disproportionately in health, education, social services, and professional consulting — all industries where contracts = stability.
Seven-Figure Sales Plan: Behind the Scenes
A never-before-seen look at actual six-and-seven-figure sales plans. See exactly how top earners map their year so you can model the same strategies.
DM to Dollars: LinkedIn Strategies That Scale
Turn your LinkedIn inbox into a revenue stream. Essential for professional services and B2B consultants — two areas where many of you operate.
Selling As An Introvert
Not everyone's a natural extrovert. Learn how to make your personality work FOR you in any sales environment — especially important when you're already navigating spaces where you're underestimated.
Instincts: How to Trust Yourself As An Expert
So you never ignore your own voice again. Because when you're one of the few Black women in your industry, self-doubt creeps in. This session ends that.
Womanhood, Femininity & Faith
How not to lose yourself through life's different seasons. An uncut conversation about maintaining your humanity while building your empire — especially when you're likely the primary provider, possibly a single mother, and carrying generational weight on your shoulders.
Here’s the Test: Should YOU Really Be at This Event?
Answer these questions honestly:
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Are you a Black woman entrepreneur making over $50K who's tired of working this hard for this little?
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Do you feel like you're capable of SO much more but can't figure out how to break through your current ceiling?
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Are you exhausted from being the "strong Black woman" who figures everything out alone while everyone else gets mentors, funding, and support?
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Do you want to stop undercharging because you're afraid of being "too much" and start commanding the fees your expertise deserves?
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Are you ready to learn strategies from historical Black women millionaires who built empires with NOTHING — and apply those strategies to scale your business in 2026?
If you answered YES to three or more, you need to be in this room.
If you answered NO to most of these, this event isn't for you.
This is for Black women entrepreneurs who are ready to SELL.
Let's Address What You're Really Thinking
"Can I afford This?"
Let me flip that question: Can you afford to stay stuck at your current revenue for another year?
If you're making $100K now, your investment could mean hitting $250K next year.
If you're at $150K, it could mean crossing $500K.
The math isn't the problem. The belief that you don't deserve to invest in yourself at this level is.
We have payment plans. We have financing options.
What we don't have is time for you to wait another year hoping things will magically change.
"Will this actually work for ME?"
Here's what I know: 300,000 Black women globally are making over $50K in their businesses right now.
Only 1,000 seats are available for this event.
The women who show up? They're the ones who will be leading the next wave.
The question isn't whether it works. The question is whether you're brave enough to claim your seat.
"I've tried programs before and they didn't work."
I believe you.
Because most programs teach you tactics without understanding the systemic barriers you face.
They don't address the fact that you're self-funding 61% of everything.
They don't talk about the isolation of climbing when there are no mentors who look like you.
They don't acknowledge that you're probably the primary breadwinner carrying generational weight.
We do.
This event is designed BY Black women FOR Black women.
We're not selling you a generic playbook and hoping it sticks.
We're teaching you strategies that worked when Black women had NO access to capital, NO voting rights, NO legal protection — and STILL became millionaires.
If those strategies worked THEN, imagine what they'll do for you NOW.
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST YEAR
Women closed deals DURING the event.
Women rewrote their offers and immediately had a renewed confidence in their business.
Women had their messaging transformed in front of their eyes.
Women left with sales plans they actually used (and that actually worked).
But more than that?
Women remembered who they came from.
They remembered that innovation, resilience, and sales mastery are in their DNA.
They remembered that Black women have been building empires against impossible odds for centuries.
And they decided to do the same.
This Is Your Invitation
September 25-27, 2026.
Three days.
One mission: Turn you into a selling machine using strategies that have worked for over 150 years.
Black Women: The Original Innovators.
You're not here to play small.
You're not here to "try" entrepreneurship.
You're here to scale.
You're one of 300,000 globally.
We have 1,000 seats.
The women who show up will be the ones leading in 2027.
The question is: Will that be you?
THREE TICKET LEVELS. ONE MISSION.
Here’s What’s Waiting For You September 25-27, 2026
S497
GENERAL ADMISSION
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Digital workbooks for all sessions
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Access to all three days of training
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Implementation exercises
S997
VIP ADMISSION
Everything in General Admission PLUS:
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Printed workbooks (shipped to you)
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Digital workbooks
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Pre-event Q&A session with Ashley Kirkwood
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Recordings of 2023 & 2024 BWSL events (valued at $1,997)
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Priority seating
S2,997
PLATINUM ADMISSION
Everything in VIP PLUS:
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Private lunch with Ashley Kirkwood on Day One (limited to 25 attendees)
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Welcome gift package
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VIP lounge access
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Private Platinum-only networking sessions
Only 250 VIP tickets available. Only 25 Platinum tickets available.
The rest? General Admission.
See you in September.
— Ashley Kirkwood
P.S. There are roughly 300,000 Black women entrepreneurs globally making over $50K. We have 1,000 seats. That's 0.3% of the market. If you're reading this, you're already in the top tier. The only question is whether you're ready to act like it.
P.P.S. Maggie Lena Walker built a bank. Mary Ellen Pleasant financed revolutions. Madame C.J. Walker created an empire with a $1.50 investment. They did it with nothing. You have access to tools, technology, and THIS EVENT. What's your excuse?
P.P.P.S. Stop waiting for permission. Stop waiting for perfect timing. Stop waiting for someone to choose you. Choose yourself. Get your ticket. Show up. Scale up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the event located?
Black Women Sell Live 2026 takes place in **Atlanta, Georgia** — the Black business capital of America. The exact venue will be revealed to you upon ticket purchase.
Are these prices going up?
YES. These are **EARLY BIRD PRICES** for a limited time only. Once early bird pricing ends, ticket prices will increase significantly. General Admission will jump to $697. VIP will go to $1,497. Platinum will be $4,997. Lock in your early bird rate NOW.
I'm not a Black woman. Can I still attend?
While this event is specifically designed for and marketed to Black women entrepreneurs, we welcome all women and allies who are committed to learning and supporting Black women in business. However, please understand that the content, teaching style, and community atmosphere are intentionally created to serve the unique needs and experiences of Black women entrepreneurs. If you're coming to learn, support, and be part of the solution, you're welcome.
What if I can't make all three days?
This is a three-day immersive experience designed to be taken in sequence. Each day builds on the previous one. We strongly recommend attending all three days to get the full transformation.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, payment plans are available for all ticket levels. Contact our team after selecting your ticket to arrange a plan that works for your business cash flow.
What's included in the 2023 & 2024 BWSL recordings?
VIP and Platinum ticket holders receive full access to recordings from our previous two sold-out events — over 40 hours of sales training, live coaching sessions, and panel discussions featuring Black women entrepreneurs who've scaled to six and seven figures. This is a $1,997 value included in your ticket.
Will there be opportunities to network?
Absolutely. Networking breaks, meals, and evening sessions are built into the schedule. Platinum ticket holders get exclusive access to private networking lounges and the intimate Day One lunch with Ashley Kirkwood (limited to 25 attendees).
What if I'm just starting out? Is this event too advanced for me?
This event is designed for Black women entrepreneurs making $50K+ annually who are ready to scale. If you're earlier in your journey, you're welcome to attend, but the strategies taught assume you have an established business and are ready to implement advanced sales systems immediately.
Can I bring a guest or business partner?
Each person attending must have their own ticket. If your business partner wants to attend, they need to register separately.
What's your refund policy?
All ticket sales are final. However, if you have an emergency and cannot attend, you may transfer your ticket to another Black woman entrepreneur before September 1, 2026 (subject to approval) or apply your ticket value to a future BWSL event.
*How do I know this will work for MY business?
This event teaches sales strategies that worked in the 1800s and still work today because they're based on human psychology, strategic positioning, and proven revenue systems. If you have a service-based business and you're ready to implement what you learn, you will see results. We're not teaching theory — we're teaching battle-tested strategies used by millionaires for over 150 years.
Will the sessions be streamed or is it in-person only?
This event is in-person only.
What should I bring?
Bring yourself, your business challenges, and your readiness to take action. VIP and Platinum ticket holders will receive printed workbooks. General Admission attendees should bring a device to access digital workbooks and take notes.
Is there a dress code?
Business casual to business professional. Come ready to network with serious entrepreneurs and show up as the CEO you are.
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