Womanist Capitalism

By Angela Johnson Categories: Business
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About Course

This course explores Womanist Capitalism—a socially responsible, spiritually grounded, and historically conscious approach to business rooted in the experiences of women of color. Students will analyze the failures of traditional capitalism, examine the legacy of labor and wealth-building in communities of color, and develop personalized economic and entrepreneurial strategies that honor identity, equity, and legacy. Ideal for those seeking purpose-driven work, financial liberation, and generational impact through business.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the historical and spiritual roots of capitalism and how it has impacted women of color globally.
  • Identify and leverage their talents, vision, and skillset to create meaningful, profitable work.
  • Recognize and dismantle the systemic barriers in modern workplaces through womanist frameworks.
  • Develop financial literacy tools—including the Rule of 72—to build generational wealth with purpose.
  • Design a spiritually grounded, ethically-driven business or career strategy that honors legacy and community.

Course Content

The Pattern: Understanding the Foundation of Capitalism
- The Triangular Trade - Historic role of cotton, labor, and trade - The invention of White Patriarchal Capitalism

  • Capitalism Then and Now
  • Reframing the History of Women’s Work
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Reframing the History of Women’s Work
- Free Women of Color’s labor in the Americas - Social, economic, and political roles - Birth, fieldwork, and resistance

The Problem: The Modern Workplace & Women of Color
- Microaggressions, racism, and inequity - Gender pay gap and the “maternity wall” - Mental and physical health impact

The Prophetic Light: Womanist Capitalism Defined
- Spiritual grounding in financial ethics - Visioning & Purpose - Difference between white patriarchal capitalism and womanist capitalism

Driving Your Purpose: Wealth, Legacy & Liberation
- Knowing your skillset - Building generational wealth - Passive income, financial literacy, and Rule of 72

Spiritual and Strategic Systems for Scaling Your Impact
- Personal brand, leadership, and scale - Systems thinking, goal alignment - Legacy planning and outrageous generosity

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