Graduates received business resources, professional branding opportunities and funding support through the program presented with Texas Capital
DALLAS, – Soul Reborn, founded by national philanthropist, best-selling author, award-winning filmmaker, speaker and global media executive Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson is celebrating 46 women entrepreneurs who completed all six sessions and graduated from the inaugural 2026 Soul Reborn Entrepreneur Incubator cohort.
Presented in partnership with Texas Capital®, the 6-month program welcomed 50 women entrepreneurs into a transformative experience designed to accelerate business growth, strengthen operational infrastructure and position participants for long-term success.
The program provided participants with practical business education, professional development and resources designed to help strengthen and grow their businesses.
The cohort participated in a six-session core curriculum covering key areas of business development and leadership, including Tech Stack, Business Essentials, Market Presence, Branding and the Art of the Pitch, Executive Presence and Mindset Matters. The sessions were designed to help entrepreneurs build stronger business foundations, sharpen their market positioning and confidently communicate the value of their products and services.
“This program is about equipping women with the knowledge, resources and confidence to move their businesses forward,” said Dr. Polote Williamson. “We are proud of the 46 participants who committed to the full six-session experience and took meaningful steps to strengthen their businesses and their leadership.”
Participants who completed all six sessions received a package of resources and recognition to support their continued entrepreneurial journeys, including:
§ Professional branding – Complimentary professional headshots
§ Seed funding – A $250 grant
§ National exposure – A group photo and feature in Cheryl Magazine
§ The signature kit – A curated gift bag of entrepreneur essentials
§ Grand prize eligibility – One graduate won a half-page advertisement in Cheryl Magazine, an extended branding photoshoot and six months of free business tools
The 2026 cohort was selected through a rigorous, data-driven process that included a comprehensive applicant scorecard and multiple selection committee reviews. At the program’s launch, participating businesses reported approximately $3.15 million in combined 2025 revenue and projected nearly $14.8 million in 2026 revenue. The businesses collectively supported 82 employees, with plans at the time to create 56 additional jobs by year-end.
The incubator was supported by a network of partners and contributors, including Texas Capital, Intuit, which provided program materials and trainers and Penguin Random House, which donated books as door prizes. Additional support came from The Ellis Foundation, The T.D. Jakes Foundation and the Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium. Program leadership included Dean of Program Roni Talley, with visual storytelling captured by photographer and videographer Marcus Owen.
Founded by Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson, Soul Reborn is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of disadvantaged, disenfranchised and formerly incarcerated women. Through education, mentorship, entrepreneurship programming, economic empowerment and financial resources, the organization works to equip women with tools for personal growth, business development and long-term sustainability.
The application for the 2027 cohort are now open. Entrepreneurs can apply at https://soulreborn.org/six-
For more information about Soul Reborn and its programs, visit https://soulreborn.org/.
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