LAUREL, Md. - Marylandian -- Blavity.org awarded Lola Pyne, owner of Oasis Soul Scent Co., acceptance into the 2023 Growth Fellowship Program for Black entrepreneurs, small businesses, and creatives. Oasis Soul Scent Co. is a Maryland-based candle and scented goods company whose products are inspired by soulful music. Its offerings include an array of luxurious candles, body scrubs, body oils, sprays, and shower steamers.

The program awarded the 12 selected 2023 Blavity.org fellows with a four-week virtual fellowship that includes:

• a $10K non-dilutive grant  
• in-person training with Morgan DeBaun, Founder Blavity Inc and fully sponsored attendance at CEO Spring Break in Punta Uva, Costa Rica held May 26^th- 30^th, 2023
• fundraising and VC 101 with Collide Capital
• leveraging data and technology with Jeff Nelson, Co-Founder of Blavity Inc
• media pitching/PR and creative/branding with Blavity Inc Staff

"Receiving this fellowship grant and Spring Break experience is an awesome win for me and Oasis Soul Scent Co.," noted Pyne. "Blavity is a leading force in ensuring that Black entrepreneurs receive the resources, knowledge, and support they need to grow and succeed. I am grateful and excited to join this wonderful network!"

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The CEO Spring Break is an application-only program curated for entrepreneurs to spark moments of relaxed conversation, shared learning experiences, and business relationships. The weekend included a blend of resort-like activities as well as training and workshops.

For more information, visit www.blavity.org and www.ceospringbreak.com.

About Oasis Soul Scent Co.

Oasis Soul Scent Co. is a candle and scented goods company whose products are inspired by soulful music. Its offerings include an array of candles, body scrubs, body oils, sprays, and shower steamers made with natural, eco-friendly ingredients. All candles are formulated with an all-natural wax blend and are handmade and hand-poured.

About Blavity

Blavity.org is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, new racial equity and social impact organization created by the founders of Blavity Inc. (https://blavityinc.com/) Blavity.org furthers Blavity Inc.'s social impact through the development of digital programs designed to advance economic progress and racial equity for Black entrepreneurs.