ABOUT US

Kawana Marshall - Owner of MBAB organization

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A mission to change the trajectory of minority owned businesses!

Advocates of Empowerment is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by serial entrepreneur Kawana Marshall, created to expand access to knowledge, resources, and meaningful opportunities for growth. We are committed to empowering individuals, communities, and entrepreneurs through practical education in financial literacy, business development, and real estate. Through workshops, mentorship, and community‑focused programs, we help people build confidence, develop new skills, and take actionable steps toward personal and economic advancement.Our organization is grounded in the belief that everyone deserves the tools to improve their lives, regardless of background or starting point. By connecting people with supportive networks, accessible information, and pathways to ownership and entrepreneurship, Advocates of Empowerment serves as a catalyst for long‑term stability, independence, and community transformation.

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Break Barriers

remember, it takes team work to make a dream work
  • Training and educational seminars
  • Coaching
  • Reference material (i.e., books, ebooks)
  • Pitch competitions
  • Grants
  • Capital resources
  • Access to services providers
  • Attorneys
  • Accountants
  • Branding and Marketing personnel
  • Reference material (i.e., books, ebooks)
  • Photographers
  • Mentors

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