Shampaigne Graves

Shampaigne Graves has spent 8 years in the education technology industry. She earned a bachelor's degree in kinesiology and later obtained a certification through Cornell University with a concentration in women's entrepreneurship. Graves founded Boldify after starting with a $20 Facebook advertisement for an e-commerce t-shirt line aimed at helping women start and stay in business. The venture evolved from brunch and learns into an online accelerator model and became an accredited institute in March, featuring a signature audio-first platform designed for busy women. Her main areas of expertise include women's buying behavior, women's social psychology, and the intersection with women's economic development through business. She is a member of Women in Research and the Association of Qualitative Researchers. Graves has received a 40 Under 40 award from Success Sisters Magazine and was recently nominated for a 40 Under 40 Award through the Texas Urban League. She has volunteered with Junior Achievement since 2020. Graves attributes her success to her willingness to do things scared and tackle new challenges daily. She advises young women entering the industry to be brave, put themselves out there, and not fear being a novice.