Building Infrastructure for Women's Success
We're not another consulting firm. We're infrastructure architects disrupting broken systems and building what actually works—for women entrepreneurs and organizations committed to real change.
Meet Our FounderWho We Are
The Pink Hustle Firm is a research-backed infrastructure firm advancing women to leadership with specialized expertise in tech industry advancement.
Founded by Dr. Shakkiah Curtis, we exist because diversity programs fail.
Organizations invest millions in trainings and mentorship programs that create activity without advancement. Women work harder but advance slower. Mentorship without sponsorship doesn't produce promotions. Compensation gaps persist despite "commitment" to equity.
We nearly burned out in these broken systems—working twice as hard for half the recognition. Then we researched what actually works.
OUR DISCOVERY:
- Organizations build programs, not infrastructure.
- They offer mentorship, not sponsorship.
- They focus on income, not wealth.
- They create initiatives, not permanent systems.
THAT'S WHY WE BUILT THE PINK HUSTLE FIRM.
To disrupt broken systems and build what works: permanent infrastructure through The SCALE Framework™ and DRE Method™ that produces measurable advancement.
Not temporary programs. Not motivational platitudes.
Sponsorship relationships, not just networking
Compensation equity, not just conversations
Wealth building, not just income increases
Sustainable advancement, not burnout
Built to last.
Our Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
To build permanent infrastructure that advances women to leadership with measurable, sustainable results.
We do this by:
- Creating research-backed frameworks that produce outcomes, not just activity
- Building sponsorship infrastructure that leads to actual promotions
- Developing wealth-building systems that create generational freedom
- Training organizations to build permanent advancement systems
- Coaching women entrepreneurs to scale to 6 and 7 figures without burnout
Our Vision
A world where women advance to leadership at the same rate as men—not because of programs, but because of infrastructure.
We envision:
- 50/50 gender representation in C-suite and board positions
- Women building 7-figure businesses with infrastructure, not hustle
- Compensation equity as the standard, not the exception
- Sponsorship infrastructure embedded in organizational culture
- Generational wealth building accessible to all women
Our Approach
Research-backed. Measurably effective. Built to last.
Our standards:
- Infrastructure over inspiration
- Discipline over motivation
- Wealth over income
- Honest, direct, strategic
- Faith-integrated ministry
Our Core Values
Infrastructure Over Inspiration
We build permanent systems, not temporary motivation. We measure success by outcomes, not by feelings.
Research-Backed, Not Anecdotal
Every framework we create is grounded in doctoral research on entrepreneurship and emotional intelligence. We teach what works—proven with data.
Measurably Effective
We commit to ROI. Organizations see 30-50% increases in women's advancement rates. Entrepreneurs achieve 2-3x revenue growth. Those are our standards.
Discipline Over Motivation
Motivation is fleeting. Discipline is forever. The DRE Method™ (Discipline, Routine, Execution) is how we help clients achieve what seems impossible to others.
Wealth Over Income
Revenue is vanity. Profit is sanity. Wealth is freedom. We teach women to build generational wealth—not just good income.
Faith-Integrated
Our work is ministry. Every framework we create, every client we serve, every woman we advance—it's all Kingdom work.
What Makes Us Different
Most consulting firms sell you a program and disappear. We build infrastructure WITH you—permanent systems that scale with your growth.
Research-Backed Methodology
Our frameworks aren't borrowed from someone else's playbook. They're grounded in Dr. Curtis's doctoral research on entrepreneurship and emotional intelligence. Every system we build is proven with data, not theories.
Measurable Outcomes
We don't sell "engagement" or "awareness." We deliver:
- 30-50% increases in women's advancement rates
- 2-3x revenue growth for entrepreneurs
- 30-50% reduction in work hours
- Compensation equity improvements
Infrastructure, Not Programs
We don't create 90-day initiatives that fade. We build permanent systems—sponsorship infrastructure, financial systems, technology stacks, wealth-building strategies—that last for decades.
Specialized Expertise in Tech Industry Advancement
Dr. Curtis has advanced hundreds of women in tech—from entry-level to leadership. We understand the unique challenges women face in tech and have the frameworks that actually work.
Dual Focus: Entrepreneurs + Organizations
We serve both women entrepreneurs scaling to 6 and 7 figures AND organizations building diverse leadership pipelines. This dual focus gives us unique insights into what works on both sides.
Lived Experience
Dr. Curtis built 4 businesses while raising 2 daughters as a single mom. She's not teaching theory—she's teaching what she's lived, tested, and proven.
No Fluff, No Jargon
We don't waste your time with motivational platitudes or corporate buzzwords. We give you strategic clarity, honest feedback, and actionable systems you can implement immediately.
Who We Serve
Women Entrepreneurs
Who You Are:
- Making $50K-$500K in revenue
- Working 60+ hour weeks but hitting a ceiling
- You're the bottleneck in your own business
- You have talent but lack systems
- You're ready to scale to 6 or 7 figures without burning out
What We Help You Build:
- The SCALE Framework™ infrastructure (5 pillars)
- Financial systems and wealth-building strategies
- Team building and delegation frameworks
- Technology stacks that automate and scale
- Product ecosystems that create passive income
Results You Can Expect:
- 2-3x revenue growth within 12-18 months
- 30-50% reduction in work hours
- Complete infrastructure transformation
- Multiple income stream development
- Generational wealth building
Organizations
Who You Are:
- HR leaders, DEI executives, organizational leaders
- Committed to advancing women to leadership
- Tired of programs that produce activity without advancement
- Ready to build permanent infrastructure
- Want measurable ROI on diversity initiatives
What We Help You Build:
- Sponsorship infrastructure (not just mentorship)
- Compensation equity processes
- Advancement pathways with clear metrics
- Leadership development systems
- Measurement and accountability systems
Results You Can Expect:
- 30-50% increases in women's advancement rates
- 25-40% reductions in attrition
- Measurable compensation equity improvements
- Increased sponsor relationships for women
- Enhanced reputation and employer brand
Our Approach: The SCALE Framework™
Everything we do is built on The SCALE Framework™—a research-backed system Dr. Curtis developed during her doctoral research on entrepreneurship and emotional intelligence.
The framework addresses the 5 critical pillars every successful woman needs:
Support Systems
Building networks of mentors, advisors, partners, and teams
Capital Management
Mastering financial systems, cash flow, and strategic allocation
Assets & Investing
Creating diversified income streams and building wealth
Learning & Knowledge
Staying ahead of trends and positioning as the authority
Enabling Technology
Leveraging automation, AI, and tools to scale
When these 5 pillars work together synergistically, they create a compounding effect—transforming businesses from chaos to clarity, from burnout to breakthrough.
How We Can Help You
For Entrepreneurs
1:1 Private Coaching
Personalized infrastructure build-out with direct access to Dr. Curtis
$12,000 - $35,000
Group Mastermind
Scale alongside ambitious women in intimate, high-accountability setting
$3,000/quarter
Products & Resources
Self-guided tools and frameworks for building infrastructure
Starting at $47
For Organizations
Infrastructure Audits
Comprehensive assessment of your advancement infrastructure
$10,000 - $25,000
Implementation Partnerships
Done-with-you infrastructure build-out over 6-12 months
$35,000 - $75,000
Enterprise Transformation
Complete organizational transformation for sustainable advancement
$50,000 - $150,000+
Speaking & Events
Keynotes
Inspiring talks on infrastructure, leadership, and advancement
$10,000 - $25,000
Workshops
Interactive sessions for teams and organizations
$15,000 - $35,000
Trainings
In-depth training programs for leadership development
$25,000 - $50,000
Our Impact By The Numbers
Women Advanced to Leadership Positions
Increases in Women's Advancement Rates
Tech Scholarships Generated
Revenue Growth for Clients
Reduction in Work Hours
Reductions in Attrition
Businesses Built by Our Founder
Commitment to Measurable Outcomes
Meet Our Founder
Dr. Shakkiah Curtis
From Teen Mom to Dr. Curtis to 7-Figure CEO
Dr. Shakkiah Curtis is the founder and CEO of The Pink Hustle Firm.
She became a mother at 16 and was told she wouldn't finish high school. She finished high school, went to college, earned her DBA, built 4 businesses, and raised 2 daughters as a single mom.
Today, she's recognized as one of Wisconsin's 52 Most Influential Black Leaders, featured in WISN and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and has advanced hundreds of women to leadership positions.
Her doctoral research on entrepreneurship and emotional intelligence revealed what actually works in advancing women—and what doesn't. That research became The SCALE Framework™ and The Curtis Method™, the infrastructure systems that power everything we do at The Pink Hustle Firm.
Dr. Curtis doesn't just teach infrastructure. She lives it. Every morning starts with 4 AM devotion. By 5 AM, she's working out. By 8 AM, she's building—businesses, frameworks, systems, and futures for women ready to scale.
Her Approach
Research-backed. Measurably effective. Built to last.
Her Commitment
Building permanent infrastructure that advances women with measurable results.
Her Mission
Disrupting broken systems and showing women how to build 7-figure businesses.
The Pink Hustle Firm Ecosystem
The Pink Hustle Firm is the flagship, but Dr. Curtis has built an entire ecosystem of businesses and platforms designed to serve women holistically:
The Pink Hustle Firm
Infrastructure consulting, coaching, and frameworks for women entrepreneurs and organizations
Tailer Nicole Wine & Cupcakes
Wine lounge in Madison's Black Business Hub—a space for community, celebration, and connection
Spinn MKE
Indoor cycling studio in Milwaukee—building physical and mental strength through culturally authentic fitness
Her Fitness & Finances
Platform merging financial prosperity with physical well-being—helping women secure the body and the bag
"Infrastructure over hustle, systems over burnout."
Why "The Pink Hustle Firm"?
People ask: "Why 'Hustle' if you're anti-hustle culture?"
Here's the truth: We're not anti-effort. We're anti-exhaustion.
The word "hustle" originally meant strategic effort and smart work—not 80-hour weeks and burnout.
We're reclaiming "hustle" to mean what it should: Strategic action, not frantic activity. Disciplined execution, not chaotic grinding. Infrastructure building, not endless working.
Represents the unapologetic femininity and power of the women we serve
Represents the strategic, disciplined effort required to build something that lasts
Represents our commitment to structure, systems, and permanent infrastructure
The Pink Hustle Firm = Strategic Effort + Feminine Power + Permanent Infrastructure
Join The Pink Hustle Community
We're building a movement of women who refuse to burn out building their dreams.
Women who understand that infrastructure beats hustle every time.
Women who are committed to building 7-figure businesses and C-suite careers with systems, not stress.
Upcoming Events
The Pink Effect Brunch
January 31, 2026InnovationHer Tech Summit
Annual EventSeat at the Table Dinners
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Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST