WOMEN IN FOOTWEAR AREN’T JUST TRENDSETTERS. WE ARE THE INNOVATORS THE INDUSTRY NEEDS.

Our Mission

To provide our community with the confidence and skills necessary to thrive ensuring our contributions are voiced and celebrated. Through mentorship, resources and nurturing environments we strive to transform and increase BIWOC representation past the current 5% as it stands in the footwear industry workforce today.

Our Vision

We envision a vibrant community that can connect, collaborate, and unleash unlimited potential to achieve success in the footwear industry. We aim to be a transformative resource that inspires BIWOC throughout the African Diaspora to realize their dreams, fostering a new generation of leaders and innovators in footwear.

Our Core Values

We embrace challenges while simultaneously encouraging lifelong learning. Our resources evolve to meet the unique needs of our community and the ever-changing Footwear landscape. Recognizing the value in unique insights we are committed to supporting and embracing all footwear career journeys.

We Create Spaces For Seamless Growth

Our networking events are designed to foster natural relationships that spark collaboration and forward momentum to accelerate careers. Ranging from footwear workshops to thought provoking reverse mentorship sessions there is always an opportunity to lift as we climb.

We Help Women Amplify Their Voices

BIWOC throughout the African Diaspora are too often silenced or overlooked when it comes to their contributions or accomplishments. With our Sole Spotlight Profiles we strive to bring visibility and recognition to those who have often felt like they are the only.

We Foster Collaboration

Equitable access to opportunities, knowledge and networks is our main focus. By embracing and encouraging reverse mentoring we can dismantle gatekeeping and create an ecosystem where everyone can thrive regardless of their experience level.

Resources and Services

Empower Her Sole provides community to it’s members with exclusive access to supportive safe spaces with like minded individuals that can provide collective guidance as we navigate our careers and pursue our aspirations.