Byna Elliott, CEO of Oppfund, breaks down how access to capital, not talent, has held back Black wealth for generations. She talks mentorship versus sponsorship, what a CDFI actually does, the traits she believes future women leaders need, and why she gave away her superwoman cape a long time ago.
Sophie Lloyd is a Freelance Arts and Entertainment Journalist. She covers a diverse range of topics including mental health, public health, and the music business, blending her interests in healthcare and the arts. Sophie’s work has been featured in notable publications such as Guitar Magazine, Newsweek, and Rolling Out.












