Odele For Good Partner Spotlight: Jeremiah Program

We’ve always believed in the power of giving back. From our start, we’ve been committed to reinvesting in our community by providing product and monetary donations to support essential resources, disaster relief efforts, and programs that uplift women and families.

As a brand founded and led by three women, we understand firsthand the impact of closing opportunity gaps that limit women’s potential. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to expand access to possibility and break down the barriers that hold women—and society—back.

Through Odele For Good, we use our platform and resources to help more women thrive. By partnering with organizations that share our vision, we’re working to empower women in entrepreneurship, education and community—ensuring they have the support and resources they need to succeed.

Featured partner: Jeremiah Program

We’re excited to spotlight our amazing partner, Jeremiah Program—a national nonprofit on a mission to disrupt the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children, two generations at a time. Through education, mentorship, housing support and community, Jeremiah Program partners with women on their journeys to economic mobility, giving them the tools and resources they need to build a brighter future for themselves and their families.

How we’re working together

As part of our partnership with Jeremiah Program, we sponsored their 2025 Summit Weekend, a transformative gathering that unites about 500 moms, alumni, educators, system changemakers and partners all working toward a common goal: eliminating the barriers to women’s economic mobility.

A highlight of the weekend is the annual JP Spark Tank, a one-of-a-kind pitch competition that elevates Jeremiah Program moms and alumni by driving coaching and funding to their existing business ventures or new business ideas. Of the 10 mompreneurs who pitched their businesses, three finalists were selected to win prizes. We were honored to have Odele’s CFO, Anna Sawyer, serve as a finalist judge for this year's event. She heard inspiring stories from so many mompreneurs who are using their businesses to support families and create meaningful change in their communities.

Along with her fellow finalist judges, Anna helped select EmpowerHER as the winner of the 2025 Spark Tank and the Inspiration Award, presenting founders Tara Carlson and Tory Queensley with a $12,500 prize to help fuel their business growth.

What’s next?

We’re just getting started. As part of our commitment to support women entrepreneurs, Odele co-founder Britta Chatterjee will provide ongoing mentorship and one-on-one coaching to the 2025 Spark Tank finalists to help them refine their business ideas, overcome challenges and grow their networks.

Meet the finalists:

1. Tara Carlson + Tory Queensley with EmpowerHER — 1st place + Inspiration Award (awarded $12,500)

EmpowerHER’s mission is to end the stigma for pregnant women struggling with addiction by providing a compassionate, healing environment where they can reclaim their lives. Through recovery housing, medical care, treatment services and education, they empower women to build a brighter future for themselves and their children.

2. Sharmaine Hamilton with MomsOnly Social Inc. — 2nd place (awarded $5,000)

MomsOnly Social Inc. fosters women’s empowerment through self-care activities while strengthening emotional and social connections among moms. By building sisterhood and providing access to community resources, MomsOnly Social supports healthier moms—who in turn raise stronger communities.

3. Dallas Outlaw with Parental Inclusion Network — 3rd place (awarded $2,500)

Parental Inclusion Network empowers and educates parents and caregivers of autistic and special needs children by providing resources, training and educational support. Their work ensures families have the tools they need to navigate caregiving and advocacy more effectively.