About Us | The Pink Hustle Firm

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 Founder

Who 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.

Learn More About The SCALE Framework™

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

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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+

Request Proposal

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

Book Dr. Curtis

Our Impact By The Numbers

100s

Women Advanced to Leadership Positions

30-50%

Increases in Women's Advancement Rates

$55K+

Tech Scholarships Generated

2-3x

Revenue Growth for Clients

30-50%

Reduction in Work Hours

25-40%

Reductions in Attrition

Businesses Built by Our Founder

100%

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.

Read Dr. Curtis's Full Story

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.

"Pink"

Represents the unapologetic femininity and power of the women we serve

"Hustle"

Represents the strategic, disciplined effort required to build something that lasts

"Firm"

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, 2026

InnovationHer Tech Summit

Annual Event

Seat at the Table Dinners

Quarterly

Ready to Build Your Infrastructure?

For Entrepreneurs

Book a free 30-minute strategy call
Join the SCALE Mastermind
Apply for 1:1 coaching
Shop our products and resources

Explore Services

For Organizations

Request a proposal for infrastructure audit
Discuss implementation partnership
Explore enterprise transformation
Book Dr. Curtis to speak

Get Started

Let's Connect

Headquarters

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Email

info@thepinkhustlefirm.com

shakkiah@thepinkhustlefirm.com (For Dr. Curtis directly)

Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST

Social Media

Instagram: @thepinkhustlefirm

About Dr. Shakkiah Curtis | The Pink Hustle Firm

Dr. Shakkiah Curtis

The Women's Success Strategist

From Teen Mom to Dr. Curtis to 7-Figure CEO — Helping women build businesses with infrastructure, not exhaustion.

Work With Me

I became a mother at 17.

While my peers were planning prom, I was planning how to provide for my daughter. While they were choosing college majors, I was choosing between rent and groceries.

I was told I wouldn't finish high school. That I'd become a statistic. That my dreams were over before they started.

But I refused to let my circumstances define my future.

I finished high school. I went to college. I earned my DBA. I built 4 businesses while raising 2 daughters as a single mom. And I created The SCALE Framework™—the same infrastructure system that took me from survival mode to building generational wealth.

"I'm not teaching theory—I'm teaching what I've lived, tested, and proven."

Who I Am

I'm a strategic tech consultant, Doctor of Business Administration, and founder of The Pink Hustle Firm—a research-backed infrastructure firm advancing women to leadership.

My doctoral research on entrepreneurship and emotional intelligence revealed a critical insight: organizations invest millions in diversity programs that create activity without advancement. Women are told to "lean in" without the infrastructure that actually creates scale.

That's why I exist—to disrupt the hustle culture narrative and show women how to build 7-figure businesses with infrastructure, not exhaustion.

What I Do

Build permanent infrastructure that advances women to leadership with measurable, sustainable results.

How I Do It

Through The SCALE Framework™—a research-backed system addressing the 5 critical pillars every successful woman needs.

Why I Do It

Because I nearly burned out in broken systems. I researched what works—and now I teach it.

Credentials & Achievements

Education

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Focus: Entrepreneurship & Emotional Intelligence
Research-backed frameworks grounded in doctoral studies

Proprietary Frameworks

Creator of The SCALE Framework™
Creator of The Curtis Method™
Creator of Curtis Leadership DNA™ Assessment
Creator of The DRE Method™

Recognition

Wisconsin's 52 Most Influential Black Leaders (2022)
Featured in WISN
Featured in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Thought leader in women's advancement

Impact

Advanced hundreds of women to leadership
Generated $55,000+ in tech scholarships
Achieved 30-50% increases in advancement rates
Helped clients achieve 2-3x revenue growth

By The Numbers

Businesses Built

Daughters Raised (Single Mom)

100s

Women Advanced to Leadership

$55K+

Tech Scholarships Generated

30-50%

Increases in Advancement Rates

2-3x

Revenue Growth for Clients

30-50%

Reduction in Client Work Hours

Mission: Build Generational Wealth

Areas of Expertise

My work sits at the intersection of business infrastructure, women's advancement, and organizational transformation. Here's what I specialize in:

Business Infrastructure

Building permanent systems that scale—financial systems, technology stacks, team structures, and operational frameworks.

Women's Advancement

Creating sponsorship infrastructure, compensation equity, and advancement pathways that produce measurable results.

Tech Industry Leadership

Specialized expertise advancing women in technology—from entry-level to C-suite positions.

Entrepreneurial Scaling

Helping women entrepreneurs scale from $50K to 7 figures using The SCALE Framework™.

Organizational Transformation

Building permanent diversity infrastructure that produces 30-50% increases in women's advancement rates.

Wealth Building

Teaching generational wealth strategies—revenue is vanity, profit is sanity, wealth is freedom.

The Businesses I've Built

The Pink Hustle Firm

Infrastructure consulting, coaching, and frameworks for women entrepreneurs and organizations. The flagship of my ecosystem.

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."

The Woman Behind the Work

I'm a single mom of two amazing daughters who inspire everything I do. They're the reason I push past limits, build generational wealth, and refuse to accept "good enough."

My faith drives my work. Every framework I create, every client I serve, every woman I advance—it's all Kingdom work. I believe I was called to disrupt broken systems and build what actually works.

I don't just teach infrastructure. I live it.

4 AM

Devotion

Starting every day grounded in faith and purpose

5 AM

Working Out

Building physical strength to match mental discipline

8 AM

Building

Businesses, frameworks, systems, and futures for women ready to scale

My Philosophy & Approach

Infrastructure Over Inspiration

I build permanent systems, not temporary motivation. Success is measured by outcomes, not feelings.

Discipline Over Motivation

Motivation is fleeting. Discipline is forever. The DRE Method™ creates lasting transformation.

Wealth Over Income

Revenue is vanity. Profit is sanity. Wealth is freedom. I teach generational wealth building.

Research-Backed

Every framework is grounded in doctoral research. I teach what works—proven with data.

Honest & Direct

I tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. Strategic clarity over comfort.

Faith-Integrated

My work is ministry. Every woman I advance, every system I build—it's all Kingdom work.

Research-backed. Measurably effective. Built to last.

About Dr. Curtis

Full Bio

Dr. Shakkiah Curtis is the founder and CEO of The Pink Hustle Firm, a research-backed infrastructure firm advancing women to leadership with specialized expertise in tech industry advancement. She holds a Doctor of Business Administration with a focus on entrepreneurship and emotional intelligence. Dr. Curtis built 4 businesses while raising 2 daughters as a single mom—using the same frameworks she teaches today. She's advanced hundreds of women to leadership positions, helped organizations achieve 30-50% increases in women's advancement rates, and generated over $55,000 in tech scholarships through the InnovationHer Tech Summit. Recognized as one of Wisconsin's 52 Most Influential Black Leaders in 2022, Dr. Curtis is on a mission to disrupt the hustle culture narrative and show women how to build 7-figure businesses with infrastructure, not exhaustion. Creator of The SCALE Framework™ and The Curtis Method™, she brings research-backed insights, actionable strategies, and real-world experience to every engagement.

Short Bio

Dr. Shakkiah Curtis is the founder and CEO of The Pink Hustle Firm, a research-backed infrastructure firm advancing women to leadership. She holds a DBA in entrepreneurship and emotional intelligence and has built 4 businesses while raising 2 daughters as a single mom. Creator of The SCALE Framework™, she's on a mission to show women how to build 7-figure businesses with infrastructure, not hustle.

One-Sentence Bio

Dr. Shakkiah Curtis is a Doctor of Business Administration, founder of The Pink Hustle Firm, and creator of The SCALE Framework™—helping women entrepreneurs build 7-figure businesses with infrastructure, not hustle.

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