Alicia White Featured in Forbes’ Magazine Black History Month Series on Trailblazing Black Female Entrepreneurs
Alicia White Featured in Forbes’ Magazine Black History Month Series on Trailblazing Black Female Entrepreneurs
March 6, 2025 – In a powerful tribute to Black female entrepreneurs, CEOs, and leaders breaking barriers, Alicia White, the visionary social entrepreneur and CEO, has been featured in a special Forbes series titled 'Black Woman Redefining Entrepreneurship' highlighting the resilience, innovation, and success of Black women in business.
As part of a three-part series honoring Black History Month, Alicia White shares her journey of entrepreneurship and the strategies that have propelled her success alongside five dynamic Black female business leaders. The feature underscores her unwavering commitment to redefining entrepreneurship and making a lasting impact on communities worldwide.
“I am deeply honored and humbled to be recognized by Forbes for my work as a social entrepreneur and CEO,” said Alicia White. “Entrepreneurship has always been a powerful tool for shaping a better world, and I am proud to be part of a movement that amplifies the success and innovation of Black women in business.”
Over the past two years, Alicia White has been building Blue SKYie Ventures, an innovation company that is now making waves in the industry. Her insights on community building, networking, and championing other leaders—shared in Forbes—have been key drivers of her success.
Her journey as a social entrepreneur began with the founding of Project Petals, a nonprofit organization dedicated to climate resilience, environmental innovation and sustainability, environmental justice, conservation, and sustainability. Now, with the launch of Blue SKYie Ventures, she is expanding her impact on a global scale, creating a family of ventures aimed at driving meaningful change.
The Forbes feature, written by Megan J Bruneau, M.A. Psych, showcases Alicia White’s dedication to empowering communities and fostering innovation. She joins a distinguished group of Black female entrepreneurs who continue to challenge societal norms and set new standards of excellence in their industries.
