An overview of the events and activities of the year.





Blessed with the best! Last weekend’s Urban Leadership Foundation of Colorado 2024 Gala Fundraiser was an incredible night filled with amazing people and inspiring moments. I’m so grateful to be a part of such an impactful organization!
Stay tuned and follow ULFC for updates—recruitment for the 2025 cohort is coming soon!









What an incredible experience at the first-ever Pitch Competition and Business Expo during Denver Startup Week! 🎉✨ It was an honor to be among such inspiring business owners, sharing our stories and visions for the future.
Huge congratulations to the three winners of the Pitch Competition—your presentations were truly amazing! 👏🏾
I also want to give a special shoutout to my fellow participants for your dedication and brilliance. Your businesses and stories are inspiring, and I’m grateful to have shared this space with you all. Definitely the types of businesses to look out for!
Thank you to Patrick Giron, Portia Washington, Marion Combs, and the entire Mile High United Way team for your guidance and for creating this wonderful opportunity. Your support means everything! 🙌🏾💼

Honored to have had the opportunity to pitch at the Mile High United Way Pitch Competition with Rockies Venture Club! It was inspiring to share my business journey and connect with so many talented business owners and entrepreneurs.
Thank you so much to Patrick Giron, Portia Washington, Marion Combs, and the whole MHUW team for the guidance and opportunity.
Thank you to my team and the people who are with me on this experience.
Thank you to everyone who came out to support, listen, and engage!
And CONGRATULATIONS to the Top 3! ✨
Let’s continue to empower each other and build stronger communities. 💪





“The Philippine Festival “Padayon” is a testament to the resilience and enduring spirit of the Filipino community.”
Had an absolute blast experiencing the vibrant Filipino culture at this weekend’s Philippine Festival PADAYON with the Filipino American Community of Colorado (FACC)! 🇵🇭🎉
A huge thank you to Mr. Domingo Belen for the invite and the whole Filipino American Community of Colorado for the warm welcome!
The Halo-Halo was 🔛🔝!!!




Today, we honor the resilience, strength, and freedom of the Black community. Let’s continue to strive for equality, justice, and unity for all.
Photos from the Juneteenth Festival last weekend 🖤



Grateful for the incredible insights and wisdom shared at JumpStart My Biz – Entrepreneur Resource Night — 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭!
Huge thanks to everyone who contributed to making it such a success. Special appreciation to Tonoa for the invitation! Let’s keep inspiring and empowering each other on this entrepreneurial journey.




Feeling incredibly inspired after attending the Mile High United Way 25th Annual Women United Luncheon!
It was an honor to hear from the remarkable Sheryl Lee Ralph as our guest speaker, whose words of wisdom and empowerment resonated deeply. Grateful for the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and support such a meaningful cause. Here’s to continuing the journey of impact and unity!



Reflecting on an inspiring weekend at the Denver NAACP Freedom Fund Gala.
A powerful celebration of freedom, equality, and community.



Grateful to be part of this gathering — engaging in insightful discussions at the roundtable meeting with Senator John Hickenlooper.
Thank you so much African American Trade Assn (AATA) & AYA Foundation for hosting and for the invitation.
Hosted by the amazing Tonoa Manuel.



Celebrating excellence at the 3rd Small Business Awards Reception hosted by the African Chamber of Commerce!
An inspiring evening connecting with incredible minds in the industry and community. I also got the pleasure to present and announce the Small Business Owner of the Year! How cool was that? Congratulations to the honorees!
Grateful for the chance to celebrate small business success and forge meaningful connections!
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫! March 27, 2024 marked the beginning of a new chapter filled with growth, learning, and endless possibilities. Grateful for the journey and excited for what lies ahead! Thank you so much, Ms Christine Benero and Mile High United Way for this amazing opportunity!
Sharing my long overdue graduation pics, but the feeling of accomplishment still feels fresh. This achievement is a reminder of the amazing things we can accomplish when we celebrate diversity and work together towards a common goal. Forever grateful to have been part of the 2022 ULF Connect Leadership Program and being with these amazing people is a memory I will always cherish. Thank you to everyone who made this experience unforgettable.
An overview of the events and activities of the year.



IT WAS AN AMAZING NIGHT! Reconnecting with the OGs and vibing with new faces; it’s all about those good feels. The weekend at the Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization Youth Center Soft Opening was vibe! Here’s to the start of something amazing!



Empowering others with the key insights of business insurance is not just a transaction of knowledge; it’s an investment in collective resilience.
Grateful for the opportunity to share collective knowledge and information about Business Insurance at the ACCCOUSA (African Chamber of Commerce CO) Fall Small Business Workshop held at The People’s Building.



An engaging event to kick off Urban Leadership Foundation of Colorado’s Black Excellence Weekend!



Enjoyed my Wednesday night at the One Denver! Mayor Michael Hancock’s 2023 Thank you Denver. Had a blast with these amazing people — and I was excited cause I saw @mspattilabelle



The ultimate business and professional experience.
Thrilled and honored to receive a nomination for the Metro DEEP Entrepreneur of the Year Award. This recognition is a reflection of our team’s passion, resilience, and commitment to excellence. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in our community
Being nominated and recognized along with talented and amazing entrepreneurs is such a winning moment already; so, thank you for your continued support!
What a great night — Congratulations to all the winners!