Empowerment through hospitality.

We operate guest‑ready Airbnbs in DC and mentor minority women—especially single moms—to launch sustainable hosting businesses. Our roadmap: credit → LLC → launch, backed by micro‑grants, coaching, and a trusted vendor network.

  • Women‑owned
  • Minority‑led
  • Washington, DC

Our mission

EmpowerBNB helps women stabilize their finances and build generational wealth through short‑term rental entrepreneurship. We meet women where they are—credit challenges, childcare constraints, or limited startup capital—and provide a clear, accountable path to launch.

“I went from facing eviction to running a stable Airbnb business while caring for my family. EmpowerBNB exists so other single moms can do the same.”

— Tening Niang, Founder

Programs

Credit Score Roadmap

  • FCRA + Metro 2 disputes
  • Utilization strategy (<10%)
  • Positive tradelines
  • Target: 568 → 700+ (phased)

LLC Formation & Compliance

  • State filing & EIN
  • Business banking
  • Bookkeeping basics
  • Permits/STR rules

Airbnb Host Academy

  • Unit selection & setup
  • Pricing & photography
  • Turnovers & messaging
  • Risk & safety

Micro‑Grant Pool

  • $250–$1,000 stipends
  • Linens, locks, photos
  • Issued post‑training
  • Mentor check‑ins & KPIs

Impact goals (12 months)

50women trained
30listings launched
20profit‑positive in 6 months
+80avg credit score delta

Partners

Community Lenders
STR Vendors
Photography
Legal & Accounting

Grant‑ready snapshot

Use of funds

  • 35% — Complete DC rehab → demo & training unit
  • 25% — Micro‑grant pool for graduates
  • 20% — Curriculum & coaching
  • 10% — Legal & accounting
  • 10% — Ops (software, locks, insurance)

Apply for support

New cohorts start quarterly. Graduates may be eligible for micro‑grants after completing training and plan review.

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