Hustler's MicroGrant Recipients

Hustler's MicroGrants Winners

The Hustler’s MicroGrant, created by media personality Deja Vu Parker in partnership with HerSuiteSpot and the Yva Jourdan Foundation, celebrates entrepreneurs who are building impactful businesses with vision, resilience, and determination. Each month, founders from across the United States are selected to receive funding that helps them take meaningful steps toward growing their businesses.

The entrepreneurs listed below represent a diverse group of innovators across industries—from beauty and wellness to technology, food, professional services, and community-driven organizations. Their businesses reflect the creativity, hustle, and leadership shaping the future of small business in America.

We are proud to recognize and support these founders as they continue to grow their ventures, create jobs, and strengthen their communities.

Success Stories: Celebrating Our Hustler's MicroGrant Winners

Discover how our Hustler’s MicroGrant recipients plan to put their funding into action, fueling marketing efforts, purchasing essential equipment, strengthening operations, and expanding products or services. Read directly from our Hustler’s MicroGrant recipients as they share how they plan to use their funding to grow and strengthen their businesses.

"If awarded the grant, I’d invest in project management tools, renewed design and marketing software, and an accounting system, along with professional development to streamline operations."

Reshonda PerrymanOwner - Pixels & Paint

"We would be using the $1k grant to help cover the cost for the initial payment of our worker's compensation insurance for our 1st set of employees."

Aaron HoOwner - Koast Kombucha

"I would like to focus on using the money towards marketing/social media management training and running paid ads on multiple platforms to keep building my clientele and business presence in the Valley."

Amber ScottOwner - Just Bronzed

"Receiving this grant helps us to allocate the funds towards two crucial aspects of our business. The addition of a new teacher and a larger location will allow us to accommodate more students ultimately increasing our revenue."

Timothy DavisOwner - Hood Hibachi

2025 Recipients

Reshonda Perryman
Visionary and Owner
Pixels & Paint
https://pixelspaint.com

Shanika Graffeo
Founder and CEO
KUSHIE
http://www.kushie.org

Bismar Segura
Founder and CEO
Chauffeurs USA
https://www.chauffeursusa.com

Toya Carpenter
Founder
Pitas Place
https://www.pitasplace.com

Jacqueline Child
Co-Founder
Dateability
https://info.dateabilityapp.com

Aaron Ho
Owner & Operator
Koast Kombucha
https://instagram.com/koastkombucha

Sierra Hayden
Founder and CEO
We Outside!
https://swyaohio.com

Libby Indreland
Founder
Powder River Transport and Livestock Solutions LLC
https://powderriversolutionsllc.com

Pallavi Pande
Owner
Dtocs LLC
https://www.dtocs.com

Jakob Esterowitz
Founder and CEO
Orobor
https://orobor.org

Christie Holguin
Founder and CEO
Tubby Cup
https://tubbycup.com/

Timothy Davis
Owner / Executive Chef
Hood Hibachi
https://www.hoodhibachimemphis.com/

Amber Scott
Owner / Operator
Just Bronzed
https://justbronzed.com

Sharona Al-Baidhani
Founder & Director
Lumina Labs & Solutions, LLC
https://luminalabssolutions.com/

Priya Seth
Co-Founder / CEO
Giv Studios
https://www.givstudios.com/

Kelton Ruffin
Managing Director
Kelven Technologies
https://www.kelven-technologies-south.com/

Savina Vallacqua
Co-Founder and CEO
Midwest Mural Co.
https://www.midwestmuralco.com/

Alkin Cadet
Founder and CEO
Anointed Cradle Co.
https://anointedcradleco.com

Jireh Davis
Founder
J. Davis Law & Mediation
https://www.instagram.com/jdavislaw/

2024 Recipients

Sheila Gray
Founder and CEO
Sheila Gray Collections & Media LLC
https://www.sheilagraycollections.com

Kashira Turner
Founder and CEO
S.T.A.R. Tutoring LLC
https://www.startutoringllc.com

Jerry Lafontant
CEO
J&S Landscaping
https://www.jslandscapingnj.com

Victoria Steele
Founder
Hella Happy
https://hellahappylife.com

Anna Gannon
CEO / Founder
Curbicus
https://curbicus.com

Ali Lemma
Owner & Chef
Ruki’s Kitchen
https://www.instagram.com/rukiskitchenatl/?hl=en

Jerusalem Truth
Founder and CEO
Temperance Candle Company
https://temperancegoods.com/

Syed Zain Raza
Founder and COO
Studio Nebula Inc
https://studionebula.io

Michelle A. Patton
Owner / Manager
MPCE, LLC
https://mpce-tx.com

Parendi Birdie
CEO
Asentia
https://www.asentiafoods.com/

Alejandra Garcia
Founder, Jewelry Designer
Moon & Milk
https://moonandmilk.com/

Angelika Viewins-Medearis
Founder / Executive Director
Judy’s Helping Hands
https://www.judyshelpinghands.org

Lauren Fang
President, Co-Founder
MedAssent DDS
https://medassentdds.com

Kara Green
Owner / Operator
Scienceopoly
https://www.scienceopoly.com/

Jermaine Malcolm
Founder and CEO
Student-Athlete.co
https://www.student-athlete.co

Georgette Jophia Johnson
Founder
Blumme, LLC
https://www.loveblumme.com

Alexandra Webber
Co-Owner
On Your Bike
https://www.oyb-nc.com

Tiffany Wicks
Founder and Owner
The Liv Center for Reproductive Healing
http://thelivcenter.org

Robyn Ashley
Founder and CEO
Ashley Aviatrix LLC
https://www.ashleyaviatrix.com/

Dwain Wright
Founder and CEO
shareTHAT
http://www.sharethat.app

Jamie Kennedy
Founder and CEO
Jamie F Kennedy
https://www.jamiefkennedy.com/

Aquillia J. Byrd
Natural Hairstylist and Loctician
Flourish with Aj
https://www.styleseat.com/ajbyrd