Boss Women Media

What Boss Women Media does

Boss Women Media is a private, founder-operated platform and storytelling company founded in 2016 by Marty McDonald and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The firmographic record classifies the organization as a non-profit, though it operates a commercial mix of subscription membership, branded experiential events, and content services. The company serves ambitious women — particularly Black and Brown women founders, creators, and corporate professionals — through three interlocking pillars: storytelling media (digital series, founder features, podcasts, brand campaigns), experiential programs (Founders Table dinners, marketplace pop-ups, branded activations), and business resources (workshops, curriculum, pitch decks, grants, scholarships). Its flagship product is the application-based Boss Class Community membership, which sits at the center of a network of 5,000+ women and is supplemented by the founder's forthcoming debut book "Audacious," scheduled for release in October 2025.

The underlying technology stack is not disclosed in source materials: there is no mobile app, no developer API, no proprietary platform features enumerated, and no AI/ML capability referenced. Distribution is bifurcated between a self-serve application funnel for individual members and direct enterprise sales to corporate brands seeking authentic engagement with Black women audiences. Named enterprise partners include Capital One, Cash App, Amazon, H&R Block, and Planned Parenthood, with Capital One highlighted as a core strategic relationship. Boss Women Media is founder-owned with no disclosed institutional investors, no parent company, and no reported M&A activity. The company's social presence is anchored on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, with the Boss Women Media Podcast serving as a primary content channel.

Revenue mechanics span three streams: recurring membership subscriptions for Boss Class Community, fee-based branded experiential activations and IRL events for corporate partners, and content/advertising services delivered through founder features, podcasts, and brand campaigns. The firmographic classification as non-profit combined with founder ownership and no disclosed funding rounds indicates an organization that is likely mission-aligned, small in headcount (11–50 employees), and dependent on a mix of membership fees and enterprise sponsorship rather than institutional capital. Marty McDonald serves as Founder and CEO, with board affiliations at Habitat for Humanity and the Texas Women's Foundation providing additional reputational and institutional reach.

Name

Boss Women Media

Legal name

Boss Women Media

Website

https://bosswomen.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Boss Women Media is a Dallas-based, founder-led platform and storytelling company founded in 2016 that serves ambitious Black and Brown women founders, creators, and corporate professionals through an application-based membership, experiential events, content media, and enterprise brand partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Professional Development & Community Platform

NAICS

Media Representatives (541840), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise & Workplace Communities (BPAMABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mentorship, Coaching & Office-Hours Platforms (MPACALAG), Thought Leadership & Executive Visibility (BPAFADAG), Corporate Leadership & Management (EDAGANAA)

Keywords

• Women empowerment community
• Membership networking platform
• Experiential brand activations
• Professional development content
• Founder storytelling media

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Boss Class Community membership provides tiered access to resources, mentorship, networking events, and business development tools. Members pay recurring fees for access to exclusive content, grant opportunities, and the member directory.
2. Experiential Programs & Brand Activations: The company generates revenue through branded experiential activations, IRL events, and marketplace pop-ups for corporate partners seeking to engage Black women audiences.
3. Content & Storytelling Services: Digital series, founder features, brand campaigns, and podcasts serve both as marketing channels and revenue-generating services for brands and corporate partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Boss Women Media is a platform and storytelling company that amplifies influential women—founders, creators, and corporate executives—through media, business resources, and experiential community-building. Its primary offering is the Boss Class Community membership, which provides visibility, networking, mentorship, and business development tools. The company also produces branded experiential activations (Founders Table dinners, marketplace pop-ups) and digital content (series, podcasts) for both members and corporate partners.

Product overview

Boss Women Media is a platform and storytelling company for influential talent—founders, creators, and corporate powerhouses. The company operates primarily through its core platform (Boss Women Media) and offers a membership program called Boss Class Community. Additional offerings include the forthcoming book Audacious (October 2025). The ecosystem amplifies voices through content, connections, capital, experiential programs (Founders Table, marketplace pop-ups, branded activations), business tools (workshops, curriculum, pitch decks), and a community network of 5,000+ ambitious women.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Boss Class: A membership community for ambitious women ready to shift mindsets, take action, and move in power. Includes visibility features, connection and collaboration opportunities, and growth and mentorship programs.

Products and services

• Boss Women Media Platform A platform and storytelling company for influential talent that amplifies voices of women founders, influencers, and corporate changemakers through media, business resources, and experiential community-building to help women get funded, featured, and fully seen.
• Boss Class Community A paid annual membership offering for ambitious women providing visibility, influence, connection, collaboration, growth, and mentorship through a network of 5,000+ ambitious women across industries. Includes member directory, resource hub, networking dinners, and masterclasses.
• Audacious (book) A forthcoming debut book by Marty McDonald, founder and CEO of Boss Women Media, that equips everyday people with the courage and strategy to make bold asks that change everything.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Capital OnecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCapital One's partnership with Boss Women Media was integral to engaging and equipping Black women with resources to thrive in business. The partnership delivered high-quality impactful experiences helping thousands of women see beyond limits society places on them.
• Cash AppsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerCash App has a growing partnership with Boss Women Media focused on early career development lead initiatives and professional growth for Black women in the corporate and entrepreneurial space.
• AmazonsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerMarty McDonald has worked with Amazon to create powerful cultural moments that drive both impact and influence through Boss Women Media's storytelling and experiential platforms.
• H&R BlocksecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerH&R Block partnered with Boss Women Media to create branded cultural moments targeting women entrepreneurs and business owners.
• Planned ParenthoodsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerPlanned Parenthood collaborated with Boss Women Media on brand campaigns and storytelling initiatives supporting women and families.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Black Enterprise: Long-running business media brand serving Black professionals and entrepreneurs across content, events, and corporate programs — overlapping audience but operating as an established legacy media incumbent.
• Blavity Inc. Black-focused media and creator economy holding company (Blavity, AfroTech, Shadow League) operating at significantly larger scale — comparable mission with broader media portfolio.
• Essence Communications: Established multi-platform media company (events, digital, print) serving Black women, with brand activation and corporate partnership revenue — broader incumbent serving the same core demographic.

Direct peers

• The Plug: Digital community platform serving Black professionals through curated job opportunities, content, and events — comparable audience and community-driven model, having acquired HeyMama.
• HeyMama: Community and content platform for working mothers, combining membership access, events, and brand collaborations — closely comparable in combining membership community with corporate brand partnerships.
• Girlboss: Media and community platform serving young women professionals and founders, monetised through content, events, and brand partnerships — overlapping target audience and revenue model with Boss Women Media.
• Chief: Membership-based private network for senior women executives, monetised through recurring fees and corporate partnerships — comparable as a gated community monetising women's professional ambition.
• The Cru: Community platform connecting professional women of color through curated experiences and brand activations — directly comparable in mission, audience, and partnership model.
• Create & Cultivate: Digital media platform and event series for ambitious women professionals and entrepreneurs, combining online content, conferences, and brand activations — directly comparable to Boss Women Media's community-plus-experiential model.

Others

• SoGal Ventures: Venture fund and global community for diverse female founders, providing capital and programming — comparable in mission of supporting underrepresented women founders but operating as an investor rather than media platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/BossWomenMedia
• Facebookfacebook.com/bosswomenmedia
• Instagraminstagram.com/bosswomenmedia/?hl=en
• Xx.com/bosswomenmedia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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