As fireworks crackle and flags fly high on the 4th of July, America celebrates its freedom. But as entrepreneurs, we understand that true freedom isn't just about borders, it's about ownership, autonomy, and the ability to shape your destiny.
For many entrepreneurs, regardless of race or gender, this holiday represents something deeper: the ongoing pursuit of economic liberation. Because starting a business isn’t just about making money, it’s about building a life on your own terms.
Entrepreneurship as a Modern-Day Declaration of Independence
When you step into entrepreneurship, you’re making a bold declaration:
“I will define my value. I will create opportunity. I will leave a legacy.”
This spirit mirrors what the Founding Fathers claimed on July 4, 1776. But while their freedom was political, ours is economic, and just as revolutionary.
Building a business allows individuals to bypass gatekeepers, create jobs, and generate wealth that can uplift families and entire communities. Research supports this, too. According to a 2021 report from the Kauffman Foundation, nearly 65% of new jobs in the U.S. are created by small businesses (Kauffman Foundation, 2021).
Barriers Still Exist, But We Keep Building
Despite the progress, systemic challenges remain. From access to capital to racial and gender disparities in funding, not all entrepreneurs have equal footing. Black and Latino entrepreneurs, for example, are less likely to be approved for loans and often receive less venture funding (Fairlie et al., 2020; Robb & Robinson, 2014).
Yet, entrepreneurs across all backgrounds continue to innovate, collaborate, and find creative ways to scale. That resilience is freedom in motion.
Why Ownership Matters
Owning a business gives you:
Time Freedom – the power to design your day
Financial Freedom – potential to build wealth beyond a paycheck
Creative Freedom – the ability to make your vision a reality
And ownership allows us to build assets that don’t just make money, but make an impact.
Personally, do I celebrate the 4th of July? No, neither I nor my ancestors were a part of the independence. However, whether you’re launching your first business or scaling your seventh, remember: you are claiming independence with every move you make.
So light your spark. Build your brand. Fund your future.
Let this be a reminder to every visionary, every go-getter, and every dreamer carving their own lane.
Love,
The Million Dollar Sis 🦋
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Whether you’re just getting started or scaling up, now is the time to build something that gives you freedom—financial, creative, and generational.
PS: Don’t just celebrate freedom, own it.
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