An in-house entrepreneurial mentorship program for women of color.

THE DETAILS

Started in 2020 to help encourage & support start-ups led by women of color, we choose one recipient every year to receive a $20k grant. Plus, brand amplification, business & financial advice from our founders, and close mentorship by our ThirdLove teammates in their area of expertise.

How to apply

This application is open to all women of color ready to take the next step. If you’d like to apply to the TL Effect program, click the link below to fill out the online form. We can’t wait to learn more about you and your brand. Good luck to all applicants!

The TL Effect Hall of Fame

Arah Sims of Kyutee Beauty
Arah Sims of Kyutee Beauty

“I learned how to segment my company by division and manage it to set the foundation to scale. The experience was truly invaluable.”

Arah Sims of Kyutee Beauty

“I learned how to segment my company by division and manage it to set the foundation to scale. The experience was truly invaluable.”

Tiffany Griffin of Bright Black Candles
Tiffany Griffin of Bright Black Candles

“Social capital is the secret to being a successful entrepreneur. And that's exactly what I got from the TL Effect program.”

Tiffany Griffin of Bright Black Candles

“Social capital is the secret to being a successful entrepreneur. And that's exactly what I got from the TL Effect program.”

Dorian Morris of Undefined Beauty
Dorian Morris of Undefined Beauty

“It helped me continue creating a space for those new to clean beauty to feel comfortable exploring plant magic and starting their wellness journey.”

Dorian Morris of Undefined Beauty

“It helped me continue creating a space for those new to clean beauty to feel comfortable exploring plant magic and starting their wellness journey.”

Arah Sims of Kyutee Beauty
Arah Sims of Kyutee Beauty

“I learned how to segment my company by division and manage it to set the foundation to scale. The experience was truly invaluable.”

Arah Sims of Kyutee Beauty

“I learned how to segment my company by division and manage it to set the foundation to scale. The experience was truly invaluable.”

Tiffany Griffin of Bright Black Candles
Tiffany Griffin of Bright Black Candles

“Social capital is the secret to being a successful entrepreneur. And that's exactly what I got from the TL Effect program.”

Tiffany Griffin of Bright Black Candles

“Social capital is the secret to being a successful entrepreneur. And that's exactly what I got from the TL Effect program.”

Dorian Morris of Undefined Beauty
Dorian Morris of Undefined Beauty

“It helped me continue creating a space for those new to clean beauty to feel comfortable exploring plant magic and starting their wellness journey.”

Dorian Morris of Undefined Beauty

“It helped me continue creating a space for those new to clean beauty to feel comfortable exploring plant magic and starting their wellness journey.”

Orion Brown of BlackTravelBox®
Orion Brown of BlackTravelBox®

“What excites me about ThirdLove is that it’s where I want to be — having built an e-comm brand, served women, created community and a platform for change.”

Orion Brown of BlackTravelBox®

“What excites me about ThirdLove is that it’s where I want to be — having built an e-comm brand, served women, created community and a platform for change.”

Ashley Harmon of Mela Vitamins
Ashley Harmon of Mela Vitamins

“We can learn so much from ThirdLove that will help us improve our operations and marketing as we continue to build a sustainable, high-growth business.”

Ashley Harmon of Mela Vitamins

“We can learn so much from ThirdLove that will help us improve our operations and marketing as we continue to build a sustainable, high-growth business.”

Orion Brown of BlackTravelBox®
Orion Brown of BlackTravelBox®

“What excites me about ThirdLove is that it’s where I want to be — having built an e-comm brand, served women, created community and a platform for change.”

Orion Brown of BlackTravelBox®

“What excites me about ThirdLove is that it’s where I want to be — having built an e-comm brand, served women, created community and a platform for change.”

Ashley Harmon of Mela Vitamins
Ashley Harmon of Mela Vitamins

“We can learn so much from ThirdLove that will help us improve our operations and marketing as we continue to build a sustainable, high-growth business.”

Ashley Harmon of Mela Vitamins

“We can learn so much from ThirdLove that will help us improve our operations and marketing as we continue to build a sustainable, high-growth business.”

IN THE PRESS

ThirdLove Launches The TL Effect to Support Businesses Led by Women of Color

ThirdLove launches the TL Effect to Support Entrepreneurs of Color

ThirdLove Names Black Beauty Brand Kyütee Beauty Recipient of TL Effect

ThirdLove Creates TL Effect Program to Support Women Entrepreneurs of Color

Undefined Beauty Joins ThirdLove's Incubator Program