Ready to take your entrepreneurial journey to new heights?
Saturday, October 3, 2026
A FREE and transformative event, crafted exclusively for the ambitious Black women shaping Texas's business landscape.
Why Attend Rise & Thrive 2026
The event is right for you if you want to:
Renew Your Vision
Expand Your Network
Networking Lunch
Foster Your Creativity
Celebrate Your Achievements
Meet our Featured Panelists
Impacting stories + Practical strategies = Real impact
LaGina Harris
The Us Space
LaGina Harris is the founder of The Us Space, a community and resource hub supporting entrepreneurs, creators, and changemakers.
Tiara Abu
She Can Work
Tiara Abu is the founder of She Can Work, a platform empowering women to build meaningful careers and flexible work lives.
Alysia Friday
Business Assets Enterprises
Alysia Friday, President & CEO of BAE, brings 25 years of experience growing a women-owned business and expanding access to capital and financial literacy for Central Texas entrepreneurs.
Rashidah and Shandricka spend every day in the rooms where entrepreneurs like you are building — this is who you'll be spending the day with.
Meet the JUST team
📆 Saturday, October 3, 2026 (10 AM - 3 PM)
Join Us to Rise, Lead, and Grow
📆 Saturday, October 3, 2026 (Program: 10 AM - 3 PM)
Doors + Vendor Market Open at 9 AM
📍The Ark by Norris, 21402 Merchants Way, Katy, TX 77449
Frequently Asked Questions 🤔
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Rise & Thrive 2026 by JUST is an extraordinary event designed exclusively for ambitious Black women who are shaping the business landscape of Texas.
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JUST invests in ambitious Black and Brown Texas female entrepreneurs to close the racial wealth gap.
Based on trust, we have created a different way for women to get ahead both personally and professionally.
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Our conference is being offered free this year.
JUST values the opportunity to engage with our clients and introduce our surrounding community through peer coaching and community.
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While the event is offered free of charge, your RSVP helps us ensure that we can adequately prepare for the event by arranging sufficient seating, food & refreshments, and any other necessary accommodations.
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While we encourage attendees to participate in the entire event for a comprehensive experience, we understand that this might not always be possible.
We can't wait to have you join us in whatever capacity works best for you.
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Unfortunately, we do not have an online attendance option available for this event. We hope to have you join us for future events or activities.
Real Stories from Our Community
Meet women in the Just community who are building businesses, overcoming barriers, and creating brighter futures.
Marial Lawson
Blessed Ink Notary
“Being able to help others gives me great joy”
Linda Osborne
My legacy Foods
“I was able to secure a few grants and capital from JUST to mass-produce so that I can focus on distribution.”
Zen Ase
Zennurgy
“This pivot not only saved my business but also expanded my audience internationally, leading to new opportunities like books and workshops.”
Kaneeka Moore
Nail-ish
“I never thought I would be a business owner. I never thought that I would be the one breaking generational curses.”
H A N D S - O N W O R K S H O P
Put AI to Work for Your Business
A practical session with Erika Ortiz, JUST Director of Technology & Former Adobe Product Manager
Learn simple, practical ways to use AI to save time, create content, organize ideas, and solve everyday business challenges. No tech expertise required — just bring your questions, your ideas, and a willingness to try something new.
Erika Ortiz, JUST Director of Technology & Former Product Manager at
