Betty, a Houston-based entrepreneur, built her business selling home-cooked soul food, drawing on family traditions and community support, according to an Aug. 3 article.
Growing up with six siblings, Betty learned to cook from her mother, who worked in restaurants and cooked for the community every Sunday. These early experiences became the foundation of Betty’s own venture. “I became an entrepreneur for the independence to work for myself,” said Betty. “It’s a blessing to own my own business and my favorite parts are setting my own hours and meeting people every day.”
Initially selling food on the streets, at local events, and outside shops, Betty gained recognition in her neighborhood for dishes such as chicken wings, pork chops, and oxtails. In 2025 she opened her first restaurant storefront. After being introduced to Grameen America by a neighbor shortly after opening her restaurant, Betty joined their program when she was unable to secure traditional loans due to credit issues. “Grameen America changed my life and my business. Without the loan capital, I would have been struggling but now I can buy everything I need for my business,” said Betty…