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The Table We Built

by Tayla Holman

A support community and resource library for Black women entrepreneurs at every stage

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Start and scale my business
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<100 members
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The Table We Built is a community for Black women entrepreneurs at any stage, in any business, built around one idea: members should not have to choose between being supported and being themselves. It exists for founders who are tired of checking themselves before anyone understands the question they are actually asking, and who want a place where being professional does not mean leaving most of yourself at the door.

Inside, members find real conversations about the parts of running a business no one prepares you for, accountability without performance, and celebration without competition. The community connects founders at every stage through Tablemate Pods, co-working sessions, and a resource library of grants, templates, and tools, so members spend less time searching for support and more time building.

Outcomes

  • Build your business with real peer support
  • Find funding and grant resources faster
  • Set goals with accountability that does not feel forced
  • Grow your network of fellow Black women founders
  • Celebrate wins without competition or judgment

What's included?

  • Welcome Area

    Community guidelines plus a space to introduce yourself and your business to the group.

  • Business Growth & Collaboration

    An Ask & Offer board, tools and templates, and a Collab Corner for finding partners for IG Lives, service swaps, or events.

  • Mind & Mood

    Mental health support and resources, mood check-ins, and space to talk through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

  • Accountability & Events

    Small accountability pods, a weekly goals thread, and live co-working sessions for getting things done together.

  • Feedback & Evolution

    A space for checking the community pulse, what is working, what is not, and what members want to see as the group grows.

  • Celebration & Connection

    A Win Wall for celebrating launches, new clients, or just getting through a hard day, plus a weekly member spotlight.

  • Resource Library

    Funding opportunities, grant databases, and other resources built for small business owners.

Who is this for?

  • Black women entrepreneurs at any stage of building a business
  • Founders who want support without code-switching or explaining themselves
  • Business owners looking for grants, templates, and other startup resources
  • Women who want accountability partners instead of working in isolation

About the creator

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Tayla Holman

Founder of The Table We Built | Healthcare Writer & Content Strategist

Tayla Holman has spent 15 years as a healthcare writer and content strategist, holding an M.S. in Health Communication from Boston University and a B.A. in Print Journalism & English from Hofstra University. She has spent years helping organizations...

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