Black Leadership and Legacies inducts 18 women to leadership program 

Black Leadership and Legacies, Inc., DBA Building Leaders + Legacies (BLL), announced the induction of 18 women into the Professional Women Leaders Leadership Program.This follows the announcement by the Women’s Fund of Central Indiana of 19 new members in the Executive Women of Color Leadership Program, established in partnership with BLL. Carolene MaysBoth programs are designed and led by Carolene Mays, founder and CEO of Black Leadership and Legacies, Inc., with a mission to create a more equitable pipeline for leaders in Indianapolis. The programs prepare and empower minority professionals for expanded leadership roles to create meaningful impact within their communities.Participants spend a year growing, developing and focusing on leadership skills, board governance, legacy wealth-building and purpose. The programs address issues impacting disadvantages and underserved communities and emphasize a philanthropic vision. The BLL programs allow participants access to C-Suite executives, government leaders and entrepreneurs for networking, access to knowledge and inspiring words of advice.The 2025 cohorts represent a group of changemakers making significant contributions across the business, education, health care and social justice sectors of the city. Since the program began in 2022, 96% of participants have achieved major job promotions or entrepreneurial growth, and 87% have joined nonprofit boards....