Since sharing our list of Black-owned businesses that hundreds of you so highly recommended, we’ve been receiving messages from all types of experts, professionals, and creatives who would like to volunteer their services to help small Black-owned businesses. We didn’t want them to get lost on Instagram, so we’ve copied their messages and contact info below:
Business Coaching
Bryn Braaten – “I’m a Recruiting Manager for Amazon that focuses on Software Engineers, Managers, Technical Program Managers, Research Science, Data Engineers, and Program/Product Manager Tech. I’d love to offer 5 Resume Reviews per month to help edit/curate skill set and connect them for applicable jobs within Amazon.” CONTACT: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/
Kathy Campbell – “I would love to offer my Magical Business Checkup for any BIPOC businesses that need some help, support, maybe a review of how they can streamline what they do or what they can concentrate on to grow or become happier with balance or anything at all!” CONTACT: [email protected], https://www.theunicornsidekick.com/magical-unicorn-checkup/
Lindsey Stamps – “I have a successful Etsy and Amazon Handmade business and would love to mentor 2 BIPOC Etsy/Amazon Handmade businesses just starting out, or are in need of help to grow their shops.” CONTACT: https://www.etsy.com/shop/winewifehappylife
Liz Heron – “I help entrepreneurs prevent and recover from burnout so they can keep bringing their gifts to the world. I’m offering 2 free sessions where we will identify where you are on the burnout scale and create a plan to fill your tank!” CONTACT: [email protected], http://www.lizheron.com
Megan Sowell – “1 Free Business Consulting Session in Washington, DC” CONTACT: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megansowell
Web Design & Social Media
Alice Lawler – “To support Black business owners I am offering free web design to any and all Black owned businesses worldwide.” CONTACT: https://baleinestudios.com/
Ember M.P. – “My company is offering 10 free hours of marketing help/web design/development a month until the end of 2020 for 80 businesses hard closed due to COVID and I’m happy to help out BIPOC business owners with this as well!” CONTACT: www.instagram.com/leapsparkagency
Jackie Strubberg – “2 free consulting sessions, I can help design your website. I will need to work with a developer to get the site up and running” CONTACT: [email protected], http://www.jackiestrubberg.com
Sara Lloyd – “Free class teaching folks about password manager, LastPass. The class covers WHY it’s important and necessary to use a password manager, and how to setup an account and use it in every-day life on desktop and mobile to keep track of all your hundreds of online accounts, plus securely share personal info and passwords with family and colleagues.” CONTACT: [email protected], http://www.heckinpasswords.com
T. Claire O’Connor – “I am a website designer and I would love to help by offering to design a number of websites free of charge to Black business owners.” CONTACT: [email protected], www.tclaireoconnor.com
Branding, Marketing & PR
Ainslee Neitzel – “I would love to support Black-owned businesses by offering my communication expertise at no cost. My special areas of focus include: website strategy/layout, email campaign strategy and writing/editing content. I have worked in communications and PR for nearly 10 years for very large retail and office furniture companies.” CONTACT: [email protected]
Beth Thomas – “One hour online consult for any US-based BIPOC owned business to help get a Google search campaign up and running or to optimize it.” CONTACT: [email protected],
Briana McDougall – “I can help with free marketing copy, social media strategy & digital advertising!” CONTACT: [email protected], www.instagram.com/bri9
Colette – “For any Black-owned businesses who would appreciate a sounding board or any consultation on marketing and product strategy, I can give any time needed for remote calls to chat.” CONTACT: [email protected]
Courtney Z – “I can offer a free one hour business strategy consultation. We can talk marketing, pricing, finance, ops – whatever is going to be the most helpful for each individual business.” CONTACT: [email protected], www.homeroompdx.com
Emily Niedermaier – “I’m an expert in Google advertising & social media advertising and would love to help develop a long-term strategy for any Black-owned entrepreneur or business owner!” CONTACT: [email protected]
Golden Word – “Our PR firm hosts a two-hour virtual workshop that teaches small business owners how to do their own public relations. Enter code BLM at check-out to register for free for our next workshop on July 14, 4-6pm.” CONTACT: https://www.goldenword.co/workshops
Heidi Schmidt – “I’m offering free strategy sessions to help Black-owned businesses with their social media/email/content marketing and would love to help with any set up that they might need to get spun up with any content marketing efforts.” CONTACT: [email protected], http://www.heidijschmidt.com
Jenni Green – “I am a Senior Art Director at Discovery, Inc. with 10+ years of experience in art direction, design, branding, marketing and social media. Despite working for a large corporation, I have a heart for small businesses and would love to offer my services free of charge to help build your brand.” CONTACT: [email protected], http://www.jenni-green.com
Karin Conroy – “I’m a Marketing Consultant for law firms and lawyers. I would love to help any Black law firms, especially those starting a new firm and needing the right positioning. Free consulting, branding, and discount on website design projects.” CONTACT: [email protected], https://conroycreativecounsel.com/
Kim Hecomovivh – “I am a product designer for Target. I do apps and websites. I’ll help in any way I can for as long as the business needs me. Consultation, design, logos, website, apps, whatever it may be (as long as it isn’t a “direct competitor” of Target).” CONTACT: [email protected], http://www.whattheheco.com
Lauren Palan – “I am a Minneapolis-based brand strategist, and currently work at a branding agency. I will offer 1-hour consulting services to help black-owned businesses!” CONTACT: [email protected], http://linkedin.com/in/laurenjeananderson
Lizzie Doherty – “I am an experienced marketing professional and would love to offer free marketing/brand strategy development and planning.” CONTACT: [email protected], https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-doherty-86424b7
Jenni Jayne – “Hi! I am a brand and product marketer, and moonlight as a marketing consultant. I would love to help identify brand positioning, craft marketing plans, or offer my support in brainstorming solutions, or as a sounding board. When you reach out, please provide a summary of your business and a current problem you’re trying to solve. CONTACT: https://www.jennijayne.com/
Melissa M. – “I’m an interior designer who used to be in marketing. I’d like to offer my services for content creation/updates, editing and any design/visual related help you might need.” CONTACT: [email protected], https://www.forageandscoutinteriors.com/
Tracy Morgan – “I am a FB + IG Ads Coach, Strategist and Educator. I’d like to offer my deep dive “Targeting 101” workshop to Black-owned or led businesses who are ready to implement ads in their own business and need help fine-tuning their audiences and targeting their ads more effectively.” CONTACT: http://www.tracybydesign.co/yhl
Copywriting & Copy Editing
Amanda Lawrence – “I’m that freak that always finds the spelling errors on menus and advertisements. I’m happy to proofread collateral, websites, email blasts, etc and spot any mistakes!” CONTACT: [email protected], https://instagram.com/amanda_stlaurent
Barbie Carpenter – “I’m a content writer and would be happy to develop/update web content for a few Black-owned businesses.” CONTACT: www.carpenterdoc.com/contact
Celeste Tholen – “2 hours of free editing per business or individual such as line edits (grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics, style guidelines), substantive editing (organization, messaging), tone and voice, and suggestions for revisions” CONTACT: [email protected], http://www.celestetholen.com/
Erin Ollila – “Writer here. I can write free web copy and content marketing for brands. I can provide LinkedIn audits and edits – updating titles and summaries. I can review email welcome sequences or opt-ins, etc.” CONTACT: [email protected], http://erinollila.com
Jamie Jacobsen – “Would love to offer my copywriting services to anyone in need of web content – up to five pages and two rounds of edits free of charge.” CONTACT: [email protected], https://www.instagram.com/jamiepjacobsen/
Karen Miller – “I’d like to offer copywriting support to any BIPOC business, and especially to those in the Philly community! Free 1 hour session: website content audit, content recommendations & content strategy.” CONTACT: [email protected], https://karenmillerwrites.com/
Katie Farmand – “I’d like to offer my writing services as well. I do copywriting and would be so happy to help a new business with copy to go into their beautiful website your other followers will design for them!” CONTACT: www.instagram.com/kitchenkatie
Laura McClellan – “10+ hours free marketing copywriting (or a full project like website copy, we can chat about hrs!) I work for a marketing agency as a copywriter for all kinds of businesses and nonprofits.” CONTACT: [email protected], http://lauramcclellan.com
Maria at Project R Design – “I’m a copy writer and would love to help businesses write up their websites, Facebook pages, and About pages free of charge.” CONTACT: www.projectrdesign.com
Graphic Design & Illustration
Alli Burrows – “I am a graphic designer and would love to offer free logo design, branding and packaging design services!” CONTACT: [email protected], https://allihenrydesign.com
Elissa Jacobsen – “I’m a graphic designer – I would love to offer my services to a few Black-owned businesses that would like help creating templates for social media graphics (such as IG stories, or posts). I would also love to help any BIPOC with creating and formatting a professional resume.” CONTACT: [email protected], www.elissajacobsen.com
Kate Alber – “Logo design, infographic design, illustration” CONTACT: [email protected], http://katealber.myportfolio.com
Laura Hopkins – “Graphic design (web, email, package design, and all printed materials) and photography (including headshots and product images).” CONTACT: [email protected], https://www.instagram.com/xolhdesign/
Lauren Devito – “I am offering free logo design for 3 businesses!” CONTACT: http://www.laurendevitocreative.com
Michelle – “Graphic design services including logos, flyers, posters, signage, business cards, infographics, conference materials, etc.” CONTACT: [email protected], https://www.michelleredmon.com/
Nara Lee – “I’d love to help by offering free illustrations to Black-owned businesses that can be used for marketing, branding, etc.—think a custom storefront illustration or product illustration! I specialize in detailed drawings.” CONTACT: https://www.instagram.com/naraleestudio/
Photography
Alison Holcomb – “Styled product photos are my jam!” CONTACT: [email protected], https://www.instagram.com/alisonholcomb/
Amanda Bellucci – “Just want to offer my photography services for free to any of the amazing businesses you’ve featured. I can offer headshots and product/lifestyle shots for free to help support incredibly talented and creative Black owned businesses. Just a small way I might be able to help. I’m in eastern PA.” CONTACT: [email protected], www.instagram.com/manda.bellucci.photo
Breanna – “I am a lifestyle and branding photographer based in Salt Lake City, Utah. I would love to offer services (headshots, lifestyle branding photos, product images) for Black-owned small businesses!” CONTACT: [email protected], http://www.breannaelizabethphoto.com
Cali at Rambling Photography – “I would be honored to offer my photography services to any of these beautiful businesses. I am in Northern NJ and can offer product photos, headshots, lifestyle photos and more.” CONTACT: www.instagram.com/ramblingphotography
Carrie Stroud – “I’m a natural light portrait photographer and I’d like to offer free headshots for BIPOC female business owners in the triangle area of Raleigh-Durham NC.” CONTACT: [email protected], http://carriestroudphotography.com
Casey Gorgone – “Lifestyle photographer located in Charleston, SC able to assist with headshots, product, food photography for branding and marketing purposes.” CONTACT: [email protected], http://www.caseymayphotography.com
Cat Moore – “I’m a photographer in the 30A/Destin/PCB area! I can offer up any one of my services to these business owners for free!” CONTACT: www.instagram.com/catmoorephotography/
Chelsea Mazur – “I’m a Branding Photographer based in Louisville, KY. My clients are predominately female small-business owners. I’ve been looking for a way that I can help and I’d love to provide free branding sessions to some small Black owned businesses. I know it’s location-specific, so it’s not as broad as some of the help other followers can offer, but I really would love to do my part to amplify Black voices.” CONTACT: [email protected], www.instagram.com/chelseamazurphoto
Erin Moore – “I can offer professional headshots in Eastern Iowa.” CONTACT: https://m.facebook.com/?_rdr#!/profile.php?id=271405247119431&ref=content_filter
Erin Sonderman – “Free branding photo shoot: products, headshots, lifestyle photos in Atlanta, GA” CONTACT: [email protected], http://www.frecklesandlocks.com
Grace O’Connor – “I’d love to offer my services as a photographer to my fellow small business owners. Branding, interiors, headshots are all things I can offer. I’m based in Montgomery, AL and can travel throughout the South.” CONTACT: www.instagram.com/grace.photography.studio
Jenny Harvard – “Product photography, headshots, branding photos, gifted mini-session in North Alabama.” CONTACT: [email protected], https://www.jbeehphotography.com
Jess Cartellone – “I would absolutely love to offer free lifestyle/ branding photo shoots to these amazing Black businesses. I would love to help in any way that I can. I am located in Cleveland, Ohio.” CONTACT: [email protected], https://www.jesscart.com/
Jordana Hazel – “I’d love to offer mini headshot sessions to any Black business owners who need fresh shots of themselves and/or their team! I’m based in Los Angeles!” CONTACT: [email protected], https://hazelnutphotography.com/
Kat Larrea – “I am a professional photographer in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and would love to help with any photography needs! Headshots, product shots, etc. You tell me what you need and we’ll make it happen!” CONTACT: [email protected], https://www.katlarreaphoto.com/
Kegan Wilson – “2 product photography sessions in Denver, CO” CONTACT: [email protected], http://www.keganmarie.com
Kelli Morrell – “Offering free headshots for business owners in St. Louis, MO!” CONTACT: [email protected], http://kellimorrellphotography.com
Kristin Bednarz – “Free branding photography sessions in Lubbock, TX and beyond” CONTACT: [email protected], https://www.kristinbednarz.com/
Laura & Michael – “We’re also photographers in Richmond, VA. We’d love to help with these amazing businesses in any way we can.” CONTACT: :[email protected], www.michaelandlauraphotography.com
Lauren Imus – I’d love to offer product photography for business owners in Savannah, GA and surrounding areas! CONTACT: [email protected], http://www.laurenimus.com
Lindsey Culver – “I’m a photographer and wanted to offer free business branding shots for any businesses in my area – Birmingham, AL!” CONTACT: www.instagram.com/lindseyculverphotography
Maddy Bratcher – “It would be a great privilege to offer product photography, in exchange for product, to any Black-owned businesses in Milwaukee or beyond” CONTACT: [email protected], https://www.instagram.com/maddymalloryphotography
Madison Thomson – “I’m a photographer who does brand photography and would love to offer free flat lay photo sessions to Black owned small businesses. They just have to send me their products, I photograph them and send it back!” CONTACT: www.instagram.com/madisonthomsonphotography
Matthew Collins – “I am interested in offering services as a photographer to my fellow small business owners in the Dayton, OH area. Images of interiors, food, corporate and editorial portraits are services I can provide.” CONTACT: [email protected], http://www.matthew-collins.com/
Millie Wibert – “Free stop motion or photo in Los Angeles, CA” CONTACT: [email protected], https://www.instagram.com/creativemillstudio/
Paige Winn – “I’d like to offer my product or branding photography services to BIPOC that could use the boost for their business as well.” CONTACT: [email protected], www.instagram.com/paigewinnphoto
Rachel Utain-Evans – “Happy to do brand images, headshots, a quick family shoot, let’s chat! I’m in the Philadelphia, PA and South Jersey area. I’m also looking to donate birth photography to at least one family this year who wouldn’t otherwise be able to get it.” CONTACT: [email protected], https://rachelutainevans.com/
Accounting & Financial Coaching
Dana Grider – “I’m a professional fundraiser and I would be happy to provide free advice/consulting to Black-led nonprofit organizations or those serving BIPOC.” CONTACT: [email protected]
Katie VanLangen – “I am a nonprofit consultant and if there are any racial justice orgs that need help with strategy/growth/fundraising/grant writing, I’d love to help however I can.” CONTACT: [email protected]
Nicole Claire Redman: “I’m a QuickBooks ProAdvisor with years of experience with service businesses and I’d like to offer free QuickBooks setup/phone or online consultation for Black-owned businesses, free monthly services for 2020, and half price monthly bookkeeping for life. Unfortunately I do service businesses only, no sales tax. ” CONTACT: [email protected], www.facebook.com/instridebookkeeping
Sabrina Houser – “I own a company called Capital CFO and if any Black business owner needs help cleaning up their books for 2020, I will offer free migration to an accounting software & free 2020 cleanup of their books through June ” CONTACT: mailto:[email protected], www.capitalcfollc.com
Sarah Young – “I’m a CPA and own a business that provides outsourced accounting, bookkeeping, tax and CFO services to small business owners. I’d like to donate 10 hours per month of free services to a POC-owned business – this could be anything from books cleanup to tax consulting/planning to a CFO strategy session.” CONTACT: [email protected], http://www.ycocharlotte.com
Sarah White – “2 free consulting session (1 hour each) for fundraising and/or event consulting.” CONTACT: [email protected], http://www.eventsuncorked.com
Valerie Tormey – “I have worked in corporate America all of my career and want to provide financial support on how to tweak your business to optimize profits so you can reinvest in yourself and your staff.” CONTACT: [email protected], https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-tormey-722b173/
Legal Assistance
Other
Data & Research
Dr. Katy Frederick – “Consulting session and 10 hours of research” CONTACT: [email protected], https://twitter.com/K_H_F_H?s=09
Sammy Saber – “I have a PhD in engineering and an MBA. I am happy to donate some of my time to businesses needing help discussing business operations and strategy, and also making sense of any data they may be collecting.” CONTACT: [email protected], https://www.linkedin.com/in/smsaber
Publishing
Kelsey Odorczyk – “Publishing is an overwhelmingly White industry. We have a long way to go to make changes and include more BIPOC at every level and in every facet. I would love to offer what I can: while we’re not currently hiring, I want to make myself available for informational interviews with BIPOC who are interested in the publishing industry.” CONTACT: www.instagram.com/kelseyyohh/
Human Resources
Kendra Capozzi Parker – “I am a seasoned HR Professional, happy to provide 3 free HR consultative services to any small business. I’m a proven change agent, with global experience in developing and implementing People & Culture Programs and strategies.” CONTACT: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-c-parker-phr-shrm-cp-5a51887/
Virutal Assistant
Mackenzie – “I would like to offer my services as a virtual assistant to any BIPOC creative small business owners, bloggers, designers for free. If you know of anyone who could use some help with their business or who might be overwhelmed with their new traffic please have the reach out to me!” CONTACT: [email protected]
Mae – “1 month of free virtual services to run the backend of their business. Could be anything from admin assistance, systems and automation, podcast management, and tech support.” CONTACT: [email protected], https://www.instagram.com/maemontales.va/
Legal Assistance
Lauren S: “I’m a civil lawyer in California. So many BIPOC don’t seek necessary or even just helpful legal assistance. There are so many reasons, like lack of access, lack of money, or mistrust of the legal system that has persistent, measurable, and widespread racial disparities. If you hear of any Black businesses that need legal assistance, please pass them to me. I want to help at no charge.” CONTACT: [email protected]
Mental Health Services
Sarah Ragan – “I’m a licensed therapist in Wisconsin and I’d like to volunteer telehealth services to any POC that needs it and doesn’t have access to mental healthcare.” CONTACT: [email protected]
Shelly Kessinger, LPC – “I would be honored to help black business owners for one free mental health counseling session through telehealth. I’m a licensed professional counselor. I specialize in marriage counseling but can also help with stress management, coping skills, life transitions, anxiety, depression and grief.” CONTACT: [email protected], https://www.friendswoodmarriagecounseling.com
Insurance
Tracy Faber – “I have over 12 years in the business and personal lines insurance industry in Kansas City, MO and can help with things such as Worker’s Comp claims (as and employer or employee) and insurance advice for your business. I also have 5 years in staffing so can offer employment screening advice, consulting services advice, etc.” CONTACT: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-faber
Interior Design
Morgan Motsinger – “Virtual interior design services for a home office. Free concept design for business owners who work from home and who need a revamp to make it more functional, professional, and beautiful! Limited to one round of revisions, one space per business. Residential only.” CONTACT: https://www.lot35homes.com/
Transcription
Erin Perkins – “If you’re producing videos under 20 minutes long, I can run them through my transcription subscription. (Can’t edit them cuz I’m deaf ?) but I may have someone to help me! I’d like to make sure they’re accessible to everyone. 2 videos per person if I get a ton of requests!” CONTACT: [email protected], https://mabelyq.com
Voice Lessons
Jennifer Moore Woods – “If you know any BIPOC content creators who sing, or performers who sing, I would love to offer my services as a voice teacher. I can provide one free 60-minute voice lesson/vocal coaching to help with technique, interpretation, and/or healthy vocal hygiene practices. Lessons are online.” CONTACT: [email protected], https://www.jennifermoorewoods.com/voice-lessons
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