Yeleen Beauty

Join our founder Rahama Wright at the Shop Made in DC Maker Summit.  She’ll be featured alongside visionary speakers including Victoria Makinde (Hello Wellness natural body care), JC Smith (Co‑Owner of Bailiwick Clothing, championing DC‑centric fashion and marketing strategy), Danielle Vogel (sustainable entrepreneurship), Torie Partridge (hyper‑local mapping), Mallory Shelter (inclusive DC jewelry), Adrienne Walker (natural cocktail garnishes), and many more leaders fostering social impact, innovation, and inclusive entrepreneurship. 🙌🏿✨ Register Here: https://lnkd.in/d6t_gyvP

The countdown is on! 3 days left until our Open House! Come and tour our manufacturing and innovation hub and meet your tribe of beauty entrepreneurs, from service providers to brand builders, investors, enthusiasts, and more. What to Expect: • Guided Space Tours • Networking with Beauty Pros • Interactive Demos July 12 | 1–4PM 📍 3443 Benning Rd NE, Washington, DC RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eM8mqkuk #YeleenMakerspace #BeautyInnovation #InclusiveBeauty #DCEvents

Don't miss the chance to get an exclusive first look at our brand-new makerspace! Come to our Open House to learn more about the manufacturing and innovation hub for early-stage beauty entrepreneurs and industry leaders. What to Expect: • Guided Space Tours • Networking with Beauty Pros • Interactive Demos July 12 | 1–4PM  3443 Benning Rd NE, Washington, DC RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eZsNj8V9 #YeleenMakerspace #BeautyInnovation #InclusiveBeauty #DCEvents

Step Inside the Future of Beauty at Yeleen’s Open House ✨ Get an exclusive first look at the brand-new Yeleen Beauty Makerspace - a manufacturing and innovation hub for early-stage beauty entrepreneurs and industry leaders. What to Expect: • Guided Space Tours • Networking with Beauty Pros • Interactive Demos July 12 | 1–4 PM 📍 3443 Benning Rd NE, Washington, DC RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eM8mqkuk #YeleenMakerspace #BeautyInnovation #InclusiveBeauty #DCEvents

Last week we had the pleasure of hosting Halcyon's Board of Directors and Honorary Board for our Spring Retreat. As you can see from the pictures, our board is ENGAGED - working hand-in-hand with the team as we plan Halcyon's future. Thank you for your insight and commitment to our work! Martha Metz, Sid Banerjee, Byron C. Barnes, Arturo Caraballo, Howard Eisenberg, Jose Gordon, Isabelle Johnson, Leana Katz, Brent D. Lang, Kwasi Mitchell, Karyn Smith, Kerone Peat Vatel, Debbie Driesman, Elizabeth Duggal, Michelle Greene, Matthew Indre, Pattie Money, Craig A. Robinson, MBA, Jayne Sandman. To our incredible Deloitte team - Joanna Burleson, Nahal Jalali-Farahani, AMANDA OLSEN, and Manan Mehta - thank you for working with us to clarify our vision and goals for the coming years (more on that soon 😉 ) and the dynamic working session with our board. Rahama Wright - so grateful to you for allowing us to kickoff our retreat in the amazing Yeleen Beauty Makerspace.

We’re thrilled to share that our founder, Rahama Wright, will be a panelist at the 2025 Black Beauty STEMinist Summit, June 6–8! 🎉 This weekend-long gathering is dedicated to celebrating and empowering Black women in cosmetics and personal care, with deep dives into formulation science, hair & skin biology, color technology, and fragrance development. Join us for: Inspiring talks from industry leaders Hands-on workshops High-impact networking opportunities Don’t miss your chance to connect with a vibrant community of passionate professionals and elevate your beauty STEM journey. Register now with the link below: https://lnkd.in/e2-Z7T3X

Last night, we proudly celebrated 11 phenomenal entrepreneurs at the Ascend.Her Beauty Graduation, hosted at The Perch at the Cambria Hotel in Washington D.C.’s Navy Yard. In partnership with Rahama Wright, founder of Yeleen Beauty, this unique cohort is designed for visionaries in the makeup, hair, skin, and body care industries - and these graduates showed us just how bright the future of beauty looks! The night was filled with heartfelt celebration and engaging conversations, thanks to the unwavering support of our WACIF community. Join us in congratulating our newest Ascend Alumni! To learn more about our Ascend Capital Accelerator Program, check out: wacif.org/ Venue: The Perch at the Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront Photography: Heaven Brown, TPPE Photography

We're excited to announce that our founder will be speaking at the tenth annual African Diaspora Investment Symposium (ADIS25) from May 28-30, 2025 at George Washington University. This year, ADIS25 explores the theme: “Beyond Remittances: The Evolving Role of Africans in the Diaspora in Unlocking Transformational Investments.” Global leaders and entrepreneurs will discuss innovative strategies that extend beyond remittances, driving meaningful and sustainable change on the continent. Join Rahama Wright for a discussion on Amplifying African Diaspora Entrepreneurs & Investors. Register today at bit.ly/ADIS25 #ADIS25 #BeyondRemittances #InvestInAfrica #AfricanDiaspora #Innovation #Entrepreneurship 

Recap of our 'Make Your Product' event with Yeleen Beauty CEO Rahama Wright. We talked about strategies to scale product manufacturing as a small business, and navigate the dynamic trade environment to get your product to customers. #NationalSmallBusinessWeek #smallbusiness #smallbiz #entreprenuer #entrepreneurship #AmericanManufacturing #Manufacturing #smallbusinessweek

Looking forward to the final session in our National Small Business Week event series today with Yeleen Beauty CEO Rahama Wright. Join us at 7PM ET/4PM PT for a virtual session focused on manufacturing your product and navigating regulation. Rahama built the Yeleen Makerspace, a manufacturing facility designed for small business. She will share her story and tips for navigating supply chain in 2025. As always selected entrepreneurs will pitch for feedback. RSVP - https://lu.ma/8mx031ad #smallbusinessweek #nationalsmallbusinessweek #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #smallbusiness #smallbiz #business #manufacturing #americanmanufacturing #yeleenbeauty