OUR TEAM
Get to know the powerful team behind our wealth-building movement.
THE SISTAHBIZ MISSION & VISION
The online learning community and planning hub for Black women business owners
The Sistahbiz mission is clear: to equip Black women entrepreneurs with the crucial knowledge, tools, and community support necessary for mastering their business finances, crafting effective business plans, and ultimately, achieving profitability and scalability in their business.
At the heart of our ethos is the vision of a future where Black women entrepreneurs are not just in business but building their capacity to be data-driven, profit-focused leaders. We work to make this a reality by focusing on the mastery of business numbers, strategic planning, and leveraging the power of a supportive and dynamic community. We won’t stop until there is lasting success for every Black woman entrepreneur who joins our network and claims her financial liberation.
MAKISHA BOOTHE
Founder and Head Business Coach Sistahbiz Global Network
Makisha is the Founder and Head Business Coach of Sistahbiz Global Network, is a dynamic business hub dedicated to empowering Black women entrepreneurs. Through training, coaching, tools, and a supportive community, Sistahbiz aims to close the wealth gap and help Black women solopreneurs and microbusinesses build scalable, sellable enterprises. As the head business coach, Makisha specializes in guiding micro businesses to rethink their revenue models, human capital strategies, branding, systems, and resource allocation.
MAKISHA'S DEDICATION AND IMPACT
have earned her numerous accolades, including:
Entrepreneur of the Year by the San Francisco Black MBAA (2024)
Business Catapult award by the Rockies Venture Club (2022)
One of the Top 25 Women in Business by the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce (2021)
Women in Business Unsung Hero by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce (2019)
Clara Brown Award by the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce (2009)
Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration (2007)
Her expertise and influence have been recognized in prestigious media outlets such as Forbes, Ebony, NPR, Black Enterprise, and the Denver Business Journal. Makisha was also named one of Conscious Company’s 43 world-changing women and one of the top 20 coaches to follow by Talent LMS.
Under Makisha's leadership, Sistahbiz continues to be a beacon of support and growth for Black women entrepreneurs, fostering a thriving community of successful, empowered business leaders.
TEAM SISTAHBIZ
ANDRE JONES TECH SUPPORT AGENT
NELLY YUSUPOVA CTO
JENNY VANBUSKIRK OPERATIONS MANAGER
CHARLENE BISHOP COMMUNITY MANAGER
NATASHA TAPLIN SISTAHBIZ COACH
ANITA O'NEAL SISTAHBIZ COACH
TERRAND SMITH SISTAHBIZ COACH
DR. TIFFANY SLATER SISTAHBIZ COACH
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