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Arlington Career Center students and Sister Circle members sat down for a candid HerStory Talks discussion with Omi Bell, the founder and CEO of Black Girl Ventures (BGV) on Thursday, February 27th, 2025.
Junior and 2025 Black History Month Model Student of Excellence, Blen facilitated the conversation with Bell. Some of the key topics discussed were finding your passion, redefining your successes and inspirations, mentorship & coaching, and the power of building your network early in your educational career.
About Omi Bell:
As the Founder and CEO of Black Girl Ventures (BGV), Omi has transformed ideas into profitable ventures while empowering individuals to live authentically. Under her leadership, BGV has funded over 400 companies owned by underrepresented founders from marginalized communities, generating approximately $10 million in revenue, creating over 3,000 jobs for the U.S. economy, and raising $5 million in financial and social capital. Omi’s innovative approach and unwavering commitment have garnered recognition from prominent figures such as Robert F. Smith and Daymond John.
Omi has been featured in prestigious publications such as Forbes, AdWeek, Fast Company, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Refinery29. Her accolades include being named one of the Top 100 Powerful Women in Business by Entrepreneur Magazine, one of the Top 40 Power Women in Tech by DCA Live, and one of the Top 25 Black Leaders for the Black Voices for Black Justice Fellowship. She has also forged impactful partnerships with major brands like Nike, Visa, and PayPal.
