In this episode, I sit down with Jade Buffong-Phillips, founder of Mane Hook-Up and TED Ideas Speaker, a true start-up designed to connect textured hair stylists with the clients who need them most; and to help those hair stylists 4x their income. Jade opens up about her own start-up journey, including her experience with fundraising, the costs no one tells you about, and what it feels like to miss your funding target.

Her transparency makes this a must-listen for any entrepreneur considering raising money to fuel their dream.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The hidden costs of starting a business — relationship, lifestyle, and emotional costs that no one talks about
• What really happens when you don’t hit your fundraising goal — and how to move forward without losing momentum.
• The different ways to raise capital — from venture rounds to bootstrapping, Jade explains options every founder should know.

Jade proves that even when the round doesn’t close, the experience itself can prepare you for bigger wins ahead.

🎧 Listen to the full episode today and learn the real deal about business funding — before you start your journey.

CONNECT with Jade:

www.manehookup.com

www.jadebuffong.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadephillips1/

http://instagram.com/jadebuffong/

http://instagram.com/manehookup/

https://www.tiktok.com/@jadebuffong_