This is the conversation I literally manifested! On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty Podcast, I chat with Stormi Banks, Founder of The Pink Print Firm—a results-driven grant writing agency that has helped entrepreneurs secure over $19M+ in funding.
Stormi is on a mission to make grant funding approachable for ambitious entrepreneurs like us. She shares powerful insights into what makes a winning grant application, why AI can’t replace a real grant writer, and the game-changing role your story plays in getting funded.
💡 We also talk about:
The most important part of the grant application
Common mistakes entrepreneurs make
Tips to solidify your story + keep grant money rolling in
How beauty pros can position themselves to win grants
Why she’s passionate about supporting founders of color
✨ If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by grant writing or thought you weren’t “qualified” enough, this episode is for YOU. Stormi breaks it all down in a way that’s easy to understand and actionable.
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