Empower GENOW Network

Meet the 60: Advance NOW Cohort 3 – A New Era of Black Women’s Leadership & Economic Power

The future of leadership is bold, brilliant, and unapologetically powerful.

Generation NOW proudly welcomes Advance NOW Cohort 3 — a dynamic class of 60 women stepping into a transformative journey of leadership, economic mobility, and personal empowerment.

This cohort is more than participation — it’s a movement.

These women represent diverse backgrounds and industries, united by one mission: to grow, lead, and elevate themselves and their communities.

Advance NOW continues to emerge as a leading pipeline for Black women’s leadership in the Midwest, creating space for women to be seen, supported, and positioned for success.

A Program Rooted in Purpose

Participants engage in:
• Leadership development
• Financial literacy & economic empowerment
• Career advancement & workforce resilience
• Entrepreneurship & wealth-building
• Mental health, healing, and self-care

This experience equips women with the tools, network, and confidence to lead in today’s evolving professional landscape.

More Than a Cohort — A Sisterhood

These 60 women are building a powerful sisterhood rooted in accountability, growth, and collective elevation — breaking barriers and redefining leadership for Black women across the region.

The Work Starts Now

This is not just a program — it’s a launchpad for career growth, business expansion, leadership influence, and generational impact.

The ripple effect will extend far beyond the classroom.

A Movement That Continues to Grow

Advance NOW is building a legacy of empowered women shaping the future of our workforce, communities, and economy.

And Cohort 3 is just getting started.

Follow the journey. Support the mission. Witness the impact.

Because when women rise — communities transform.

🌟 Empower GENNOW Network Family — We Need Your Support! 🌟

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Wanda Way Homes recently secured a $100,000 grant from the City of Cincinnati Human Services Fund — a major investment that helps us expand supportive housing and workforce pathways for the residents we serve. 🙌🏽💜

And listen… we’ve already done so much this year with Wanda Way Homes:

• Turned over and stabilized multiple sober living properties

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• Added transportation, workforce, and community support systems

• Built stronger pathways for residents working toward healing & independence

• Laid the foundation for a long-term housing model rooted in dignity and recovery

Wanda Way Homes is becoming one of Cincinnati’s most impactful supportive housing initiatives — all inspired by Wanda’s legacy and driven by our commitment to rebuild lives.

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👉 Wanda Way Homes — A Safe Place to Heal, Rise, and Rebuild

Thank you for growing with us. We’re excited. We’re grateful. And we’re just getting started.

— Empower GENNOW Network

See how the Empower GENOW Network professional development program empowered Kyairah Jones (Cohort 2).

Kyairah Jones is a military veteran and co-owner of Monopoly Men Construction & Real Estate Firm. She also manages a portfolio of 17 rental properties, combining entrepreneurship with real estate investment.

Kyairah is passionate about building sustainable businesses that serve communities. Her military background shaped her leadership, discipline, and organizational skills.

“Generation NOW helped me gain insight into my strengths and refine my entrepreneurial leadership,” she shares. “It provided tools, connections, and confidence to grow my businesses and expand my impact.”

Apply to join the next women’s professional development cohort: vobc.co/ADVANCE

The ADVANCE training program helps African American women in Cincinnati achieve career advancement The ADVANCE workforce development training program provides resources to help African American women in Cincinnati find careers.

See how the Empower GENOW Network professional development program empowered Ania Cosby (Cohort 1)!

Ania Cosby is the Director of Development and Grants at the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati. She leads donor relations, campaign strategy, and philanthropic initiatives, raising millions to support programs across six counties.

Ania’s career includes leadership roles at Urban League, Ignite Philanthropy, and Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, reflecting her commitment to equity and community advancement. She is deeply invested in youth development, mentorship, and nonprofit sustainability.

“The Advance NOW program was transformative,” Ania shares. “It strengthened my leadership, expanded my career opportunities, and gave me tools for personal growth, including financial literacy that helped me become a homeowner at 25.”
Apply to join the next women’s professional development cohort: vobc.co/ADVANCE

The ADVANCE training program helps African American women in Cincinnati achieve career advancement The ADVANCE workforce development training program provides resources to help African American women in Cincinnati find careers.