The leading women's leadership infrastructure firm—with specialized expertise in tech industry advancement and pathways into tech careers.

We don't offer feel-good programs. We build research-backed infrastructure through the SCALE Framework™ and DRE Method™—creating measurable outcomes that advance women faster.

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WHO WE SERVE

We Work With:

Organizations & Corporations
Building advancement infrastructure that retains top talent and develops diverse leadership pipelines

Women in Leadership
Advancing from manager to C-suite through proven frameworks and executive coaching

Women Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
Scaling sustainable six-figure businesses with infrastructure, not just motivation

OUR FOUR PILLARS OF EXPERTISE

PILLAR 1: WOMEN IN TECH → LEADERSHIP

Advancing women already in technical roles to senior leadership

We help women in tech advance through the SCALE Framework—becoming mentors for women entering tech while growing into senior technical and executive roles.

For Organizations:

• Tech leadership pipeline development

• Senior technical role transitions

• Retention infrastructure for women in tech

For Women:

• Tech Career Accelerator cohort

• Mentorship from senior women in tech

• Executive coaching for tech leaders

PILLAR 2: NON-TECH → TECH TRANSITIONS

Creating internal tech talent pipelines

We help organizations create pathways for women in non-tech roles to transition into tech positions—and connect them with women already in tech for cross-generational mentorship.

For Organizations:

• "Non-tech to tech" reskilling infrastructure

• Internal mobility programs

• Mentorship networks connecting non-tech and tech women

For Women:

• Tech Career Accelerator

• Skills development and reskilling roadmap

• Mentorship from women in tech

PILLAR 3: WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Advancing women at all organizational levels

We build infrastructure for women across all functions to advance from entry-level through C-suite using the SCALE Framework and DRE Method.

Career Pathways:
Early Professional → Manager → Director → VP → SVP → C-Suite

For Organizations:

• Women's ERG transformation

• Formal sponsorship programs

• Enterprise leadership pipelines across all functions

For Women:

• The Founders Circle Cohort

• Executive Coaching

• Customized advancement infrastructure

PILLAR 4: ENTREPRENEURSHIP & BUSINESS SCALING

Building businesses and lives women desire

We help women entrepreneurs and business owners build sustainable six-figure success through infrastructure, not just motivation.

For Women:

• Business scaling strategies

• Wealth building foundations

• Sustainable growth through SCALE + DRE

FOR ORGANIZATIONS

Transform How Women Advance in Your Organization

We partner with forward-thinking organizations to build infrastructure that produces measurable outcomes: increased retention, faster advancement, and diverse leadership pipelines.

TIER 1: INFRASTRUCTURE AUDIT

Timeline: 6-8 weeks

What You Get:
Comprehensive diagnostic assessing your advancement systems across all five SCALE pillars—identifying the specific gaps preventing women from reaching leadership and tech roles in your organization.

Deliverables:

• In-depth infrastructure assessment report

• Executive leadership presentation

• 12-24 month implementation roadmap

• Benchmarking against industry standards

Choose Your Focus:

• Leadership advancement infrastructure

• Tech-specific advancement and retention

• Non-tech to tech transition pathways

• Hybrid (leadership + tech pathways)

Perfect For: Organizations ready to understand exactly what's holding women back—and what infrastructure will advance them faster.

[Request an Audit]

TIER 2: IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERSHIP

Timeline: 12-18 months

What You Get:
Build comprehensive advancement infrastructure through the SCALE Framework + DRE Method—cohorts, sponsorship programs, and AI-powered platforms that create sustainable systems.

What's Included:

✅ 4-6 Leadership Development Cohorts (40-60 women across your organization)
✅ Formal Sponsorship Program with executive sponsor training and matching infrastructure
✅ AI-Powered Career Pathing Platform providing personalized advancement roadmaps
✅ Monthly Strategic Advisory with quarterly executive reviews
✅ Train-the-Trainer Program ensuring sustainability after our engagement

Measurable Outcomes:

• 30-50% increase in women's advancement rates

• 25-40% reduction in women's attrition

• Documented sponsorship relationships and promotions

• Real-time tracking and reporting

Choose Your Focus:

• Women's leadership advancement infrastructure

• Women in tech retention and leadership pipeline

• Non-tech to tech transition infrastructure

• Hybrid approach (leadership + tech pathways)

Perfect For: Organizations committed to building lasting infrastructure with measurable ROI through retention and advancement.

[Schedule a Strategy Call]

TIER 3: ENTERPRISE TRANSFORMATION

‍ ‍Timeline: 24-36 months

What You Get:
Enterprise-scale infrastructure transformation across all levels, functions, and pathways—leadership advancement AND tech transitions at scale with comprehensive measurement.

What's Included:

✅ 20-30 Leadership Cohorts over 3 years (200-300+ women)
✅ Enterprise Sponsorship Program with executive accountability systems
✅ AI Platform Deployment with advanced analytics and tracking
✅ Executive Coaching for high-potential women leaders
✅ "Non-Tech to Tech" Reskilling Programs creating internal tech talent pipelines
✅ C-Suite Readiness Program with executive transition support
✅ Real-Time Advancement Analytics Dashboard tracking all metrics

Measurable Outcomes:

• Systemic transformation with documented ROI

• 40-60% increase in women's advancement across all levels

• 30-50% reduction in attrition of high-potential women

• Measurable pipeline of women ready for C-suite roles

• Innovation gains from tech transitions and diverse leadership

Perfect For: Enterprise organizations ready for comprehensive transformation with long-term partnership and sustained results.

[Let's Talk Enterprise Solutions]

FOR WOMEN

Design the Career and Life You Deserve

Whether you're advancing in your career, transitioning into tech, or scaling your business—we build infrastructure that creates sustainable success.

THE FOUNDERS CIRCLE

Duration: 12-week cohort

What You Get:
Build infrastructure across all five SCALE pillars + DRE Method with a community of ambitious women—and lifetime access to our network.

For: Women at any career stage ready to design sustainable six-figure success

What's Included:

• SCALE Framework implementation across all 5 pillars

• DRE Method for sustainable performance

• Sponsor identification and strategy

• Financial security roadmap

• Wealth building foundations

• Leadership and emotional intelligence development

• Technology systems for leverage

• Lifetime community access

Outcomes:

• Clear sponsor strategy and relationships

• Financial security and compensation equity

• Wealth foundation established

• Enhanced leadership capabilities

• Technology systems scaling your impact

[Apply for The Founders Circle]

TECH CAREER ACCELERATOR

Duration: 12-week cohort

What You Get:
SCALE + DRE focused specifically on tech careers—whether you're transitioning INTO tech or advancing within tech roles. Includes Innovation Her Tech Summit access and mentorship from women already in tech.

For: Women transitioning into tech OR advancing in technical roles

What's Included:

• Tech-specific SCALE Framework application

• Skills assessment and development roadmap

• Reskilling/upskilling pathway

• Mentorship from women in tech

• Innovation Her Tech Summit access

• Tech network building

• Portfolio and personal brand development

• Career pathway planning

Outcomes:

• Clear tech career pathway

• Skills roadmap (what to learn, when, why)

• Mentorship relationships with women in tech

• Professional portfolio and online presence

• Tech community and network access

[Apply for Tech Career Accelerator]

EXECUTIVE COACHING

Duration: 6-12 months

What You Get:
Personalized SCALE + DRE implementation with one-on-one strategic advisory and executive network access—designed for women ready to advance to or thrive in senior leadership.

For: Executives, senior leaders, entrepreneurs, six-figure business owners

What's Included:

• Bi-weekly 1:1 coaching sessions

• Customized SCALE Framework implementation

• Executive sponsor strategy and relationship building

• Compensation negotiation and equity analysis

• Leadership presence and influence development

• Strategic career or business planning

• Access to executive network and opportunities

• Real-time support during critical transitions

Outcomes:

• Customized advancement roadmap or business scaling strategy

• Executive sponsor relationships established

• Increased compensation and equity

• Enhanced leadership presence and influence

• Strategic career moves or business growth

[Schedule Executive Coaching Consultation]

INNOVATION HER TECH SUMMIT

Multi-city annual event

What It Is:
A transformative annual event advancing women and girls in technology through scholarships, networking, career pathways, and connections with women already thriving in tech.

Who It's For:

• Women considering tech careers

• Women transitioning into tech

• Women in tech advancing to leadership

• Girls interested in STEM and tech pathways

What Happens:

• Keynote speakers (women tech leaders)

• Skills workshops and tech demonstrations

• Career pathway guidance and planning

• Networking with women in tech

• Scholarship opportunities

• Mentorship connections

Impact:

• 100+ participants per city

• $55,000+ in scholarships generated annually

• Tech career pipeline development

• Cross-generational mentorship networks

[Register for Innovation Her Tech Summit] [Sponsor the Summit]

WHY INFRASTRUCTURE, NOT PROGRAMS?

Programs are temporary. Infrastructure is permanent.

Most organizations offer: ❌ One-time diversity trainings that fade
❌ Mentorship programs without accountability
❌ ERGs without resources or strategic alignment
❌ "Leadership development" that doesn't lead to advancement

We build infrastructure that: ✅ Creates formal sponsorship relationships (not just mentorship)
✅ Addresses compensation equity systematically
✅ Builds wealth, not just income
✅ Develops emotional intelligence alongside technical skills
✅ Leverages AI and technology for sustainable scale
✅ Produces measurable outcomes tracked in real-time

That's the difference between activity and outcomes.

OUR FRAMEWORKS

THE SCALE FRAMEWORK™

Five pillars of sustainable advancement infrastructure:

S – Support Systems (Sponsors, not just mentors)
C – Capital Management (Compensation equity + financial security)
A – Assets & Investing (Wealth building, not just income)
L – Learning & Knowledge (EQ + technical excellence)
E – Enabling Technology (AI as leverage, not burden)

THE DRE METHOD™

Sustainable performance through:

D – Discipline (Systems over motivation)
R – Routine (Consistency that builds momentum)
E – Execution (Results through reliable action)

NEXT LEVEL LEARNING FRAMEWORK

Strategic skill development at every career stage

[Learn More About Our Frameworks]

READY TO BUILD INFRASTRUCTURE?

For Organizations:

Let's discuss how we can build advancement infrastructure that produces measurable outcomes in your organization.

[Schedule a Strategy Call] [Request Infrastructure Audit]

For Women:

Ready to design sustainable six-figure success with infrastructure, not just motivation?

[Explore Our Programs] [Apply for The Founders Circle] [Schedule Coaching Consultation]

Have Questions?

Email: shakkiah@thepinkhustle.com

What Our Clients Say

TECH COMPANY - RETENTION & ADVANCEMENT

"We went from losing our best women engineers to promoting them into leadership."

"Before partnering with Dr. Curtis, we had a 40% attrition rate among women in technical roles—and we couldn't figure out why. The Infrastructure Audit revealed we had mentorship programs but zero sponsorship infrastructure. Within 18 months of implementing the SCALE Framework, our retention of women in tech improved by 35%, and we promoted 12 women into senior technical leadership roles. The ROI was immediate—replacing one senior engineer costs us $250K. This partnership has saved us millions while building the diverse leadership pipeline we needed."

— Sarah Chen, VP of Engineering
Fortune 500 Technology Company

FINANCIAL SERVICES - ENTERPRISE TRANSFORMATION

"Finally, infrastructure that produces outcomes—not just activity."

"We'd spent years on diversity trainings, women's ERGs, and leadership programs with minimal results. Dr. Curtis's approach was different from day one—she built infrastructure, not programs. The formal sponsorship system alone changed everything. We now track every sponsorship relationship, hold executives accountable, and measure advancement outcomes in real-time. In 24 months, we increased women in VP+ roles by 47% and reduced attrition of high-potential women by 52%. This isn't diversity theater—this is business transformation backed by data."

— Michael Rodriguez, Chief Human Resources Officer
Global Financial Services Firm

HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - TECH TRANSITIONS

"We built an internal tech talent pipeline we didn't know was possible."

"We were hiring externally for every tech role while women in our administrative and clinical operations roles were hitting career ceilings. The 'Non-Tech to Tech' transition infrastructure changed that completely. We've successfully transitioned 23 women from non-tech roles into tech positions—data analytics, health IT, digital transformation roles—and they're thriving. We're saving on external recruiting costs, improving retention, and creating advancement pathways that didn't exist before. Plus, the mentorship from women already in tech created a support network that's sustaining this pipeline."

— Dr. Jennifer Park, Chief Innovation Officer
Regional Healthcare System

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - COMPENSATION EQUITY

"The compensation analysis was uncomfortable—and necessary."

"The SCALE Framework's Capital Management pillar forced us to confront compensation inequities we'd been ignoring. Dr. Curtis didn't just point out the gaps—she built infrastructure to address them systematically. We implemented transparent compensation bands, equity analysis processes, and negotiation training for women. Within one year, we closed our gender pay gap by 78% and saw immediate improvements in retention and morale. Our women partners are now our strongest advocates for this work because they see the tangible results."

— David Kim, Managing Partner
National Law Firm

FAQ SECTION

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes your approach different from traditional diversity programs?

A: We build infrastructure, not programs. Programs are temporary activities (trainings, workshops, one-time events). Infrastructure is permanent systems (sponsorship relationships, compensation equity processes, wealth-building pathways, AI-powered platforms). Programs create activity. Infrastructure creates outcomes.

Q: How do you measure success?

A: We track measurable outcomes across all SCALE pillars: promotion rates, compensation equity, retention rates, sponsorship relationships formed, wealth accumulation, leadership advancement, and technology adoption. All tracked in real-time through our AI-powered platform.

Q: Do you only work with tech companies?

A: No. While we have specialized expertise in tech industry advancement and pathways into tech careers, we work with organizations across all industries—financial services, healthcare, professional services, manufacturing, and more. Any organization wanting to advance women to leadership can benefit from our infrastructure approach.

Q: What's the difference between mentorship and sponsorship?

A: Mentors advise. Sponsors advocate. Mentorship is helpful, but sponsorship is what advances careers. A sponsor uses their political capital to advocate for your promotion, nominate you for opportunities, and open doors. That's what the SCALE Framework builds—not just mentorship connections, but formal sponsorship infrastructure.

Q: How long does it take to see results?

A: Organizations typically see measurable improvements within 6-9 months (increased engagement, sponsorship relationships forming, improved retention). Significant advancement outcomes (promotions, leadership pipeline growth) become evident at 12-18 months. This is infrastructure—it compounds over time.

Q: Can individual women access your programs if their organization doesn't partner with you?

A: Yes! The Founders Circle, Tech Career Accelerator, Executive Coaching, and Innovation Her Tech Summit are all available to individual women. You don't need organizational sponsorship to build your own advancement infrastructure.

Q: What industries have you worked with?

A: technology, financial services, healthcare, professional services, manufacturing, etc

Q: Do you offer speaking engagements or workshops?

A: Yes. Dr. Curtis is available for keynote speaking, workshops, and panels. However, we focus on building infrastructure, not just delivering one-time events. Contact us to discuss how speaking can be part of a broader engagement.