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This week I was named one of Zoom’s Top 50 Solopreneurs in America, selected from nearly 3,000 applicants across 48 states.

I don’t think the younger version of me could have imagined this moment.

There was a time when I was so shy that I relied on my earrings to start conversations for me. Compliments turned into confidence and somehow, those tiny moments helped me keep walking into larger rooms.

Looking back now, I realize that was probably the beginning of MAUJH long before the brand itself existed.

This recognition feels truly special. MAUJH was never built in the traditional way. No big team. No investors. No fashion industry background. Just me, a solopreneur relying on instinct, creativity, risk-taking, late nights, pop-ups, artisan calls across time zones, questionable spreadsheet skills, and occasional moments of packing orders at 1am questioning my life choices.

Over the years, MAUJH became so much bigger than jewelry for me. It's become a way to celebrate self-expression, honor heritage craftsmanship, create community, and meet women who stop by a pop-up and somehow leave feeling a little more like themselves.

This recognition belongs to every person who's cheered for us, shopped with us, shared the brand with a friend, wore MAUJH to something meaningful, DM'ed me, or told me, “I’ve never seen anything like this before.”

THANK YOU! You helped build this story too.

Still processing this one a little.

Stay fabulous, stay YOU,
Shruti

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Small business owner, woman owned business, jewelry brand, apple watch bands brand, handcrafted uniq

Congratulations to our 2026 Zoom Solopreneur 50 honorees! 🎉

They prove one thing: “just me” is more than enough to build something big. 👏

Selected from 3,000 applicants, one trend is clear: the future of work is being built by individuals using technology in bold, creative ways to build, scale, and bet on themselves. 💪

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I’m incredibly honored to share that I’ve been selected as one of the inaugural recipients of the Zoom Solopreneur 50 — chosen from over 3,000 applicants across 48 states and 15 different industries.

As a Black female founder, celebrity makeup artist, educator, and creator building multiple brands and platforms with a lean team and relentless vision, this recognition means so much more than a title. It’s validation that purpose-driven entrepreneurship, creativity, innovation, resilience, and impact matter.

The Zoom Solopreneur 50 was created to spotlight the future of independent business builders — entrepreneurs proving that one person with vision, technology, strategy, and consistency can create massive influence and real economic impact. Zoom describes this as recognizing the “solo trailblazers defining the future of work,” and I’m deeply grateful to be included in that conversation. (Zoom)

What makes this honor especially meaningful is that this program is not just recognition — it includes national visibility across Zoom’s platforms and media ecosystem, access to mentorship and a powerful network of innovators, collaboration opportunities, business growth resources, and eligibility for a share of $150,000 in grant funding awarded to the Top 5 honorees. (Zoom)

For years, I’ve built through faith, grit, creativity, reinvention, and purpose — from Harlem to Hollywood to entrepreneurship. To be recognized nationally among some of the most innovative solopreneurs in America is a reminder that staying committed to your vision matters, even when you’re building brick by brick behind the scenes.

Thank you to Zoom and the incredible selection committee for seeing the work, the mission, and the impact.

#ZoomSolopreneur50
#ZSP50
#WomenInBusiness
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#BlackWomenInBusiness

There’s a version of building that happens before anyone is watching.

Honored to be named a @zoom Solopreneur 50 Honoree (2026)

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“Mom, you should apply for this Zoom Solopreneur grant.”

Me: “I don’t think I’d win. I never win anything… and I don’t even have time.”

My daughter replied:

“You are the true story of a solopreneur. You’ve achieved so much, inspired so many women around the world, started from zero with no English and no papers, and built all of this by yourself. You work so hard and stay so consistent. I’m your daughter, but I know people who don’t even know you would feel inspired by your story too. The true spirit of a business woman.”

Those words touched the deepest part of my heart. I cried then… and I still do when I remember them.

In that moment, hearing my daughter say those things about me already made me feel like a winner.

Today, I’m deeply humbled, honored, and grateful that Zoom saw something special in my story too.

This recognition makes me feel grateful, motivated, and empowered.

And I want to say this to anyone building something quietly behind the scenes:

Keep going.

No matter how small you think you are right now, your dreams are possible too.

Being a solopreneur used to feel lonely and limiting. But today, through technology, communication, and AI, one person can truly build, expand, and improve a business in ways that were once impossible.

This past year my business has transformed because of these tools and I truly believe so many more women around the world can do the same.

Thank you, Zoom, for this honor. ✨

I’m so proud to announce that I’ve been selected as a member 2026 @zoom Solopreneur 50 Honoree!

People are always shocked when I tell them I run In the Cut by myself… there’s no team here, just me 🤣 Zoom has been an integral part of my success allowing me to grow and reach an audience, so this honor feels especially meaningful to me.

The Zoom Solopreneur 50 (ZSP50) recognizes a new class of builders—those proving what a business of one can achieve. Selected by a national jury of leaders and innovators, this inaugural group represents the forefront of independent, high-impact entrepreneurship.

I’m so proud to announce that I’ve been selected as a member 2026 @zoom Solopreneur 50 Honoree!

People are always shocked when I tell them I run In the Cut by myself… there’s no team here, just me 🤣 Zoom has been an integral part of my success allowing me to grow and reach an audience, so this honor feels especially meaningful to me.

The Zoom Solopreneur 50 (ZSP50) recognizes a new class of builders—those proving what a business of one can achieve. Selected by a national jury of leaders and innovators, this inaugural group represents the forefront of independent, high-impact entrepreneurship.

I’m so proud to announce that I’ve been selected as a member 2026 @zoom Solopreneur 50 Honoree!

People are always shocked when I tell them I run In the Cut by myself… there’s no team here, just me 🤣 Zoom has been an integral part of my success allowing me to grow and reach an audience, so this honor feels especially meaningful to me.

The Zoom Solopreneur 50 (ZSP50) recognizes a new class of builders—those proving what a business of one can achieve. Selected by a national jury of leaders and innovators, this inaugural group represents the forefront of independent, high-impact entrepreneurship.

I’m so proud to announce that I’ve been selected as a member 2026 @zoom Solopreneur 50 Honoree!

People are always shocked when I tell them I run In the Cut by myself… there’s no team here, just me 🤣 Zoom has been an integral part of my success allowing me to grow and reach an audience, so this honor feels especially meaningful to me.

The Zoom Solopreneur 50 (ZSP50) recognizes a new class of builders—those proving what a business of one can achieve. Selected by a national jury of leaders and innovators, this inaugural group represents the forefront of independent, high-impact entrepreneurship.

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I AM A ZOOM SOLO - PRENEUR 🏆🏆🏆 out of 3000 applicants only 50 were chosen 🌟🌟🌟 thank you @zoom for believing in and honoring my small business 🎉🎉🎉 I’m so proud!!! ❤️ The Zoom Solopreneur 50 (ZSP50) recognizes a new class of builders—those proving what a business of one can achieve. Selected by a national jury of leaders and innovators, this inaugural group represents the forefront of independent, high-impact entrepreneurship. #zoom #solo #entrepreneur #business

I AM A ZOOM SOLO - PRENEUR 🏆🏆🏆 out of 3000 applicants only 50 were chosen 🌟🌟🌟 thank you @zoom for believing in and honoring my small business 🎉🎉🎉 I’m so proud!!! ❤️ The Zoom Solopreneur 50 (ZSP50) recognizes a new class of builders—those proving what a business of one can achieve. Selected by a national jury of leaders and innovators, this inaugural group represents the forefront of independent, high-impact entrepreneurship. #zoom #solo #entrepreneur #business

I AM A ZOOM SOLO - PRENEUR 🏆🏆🏆 out of 3000 applicants only 50 were chosen 🌟🌟🌟 thank you @zoom for believing in and honoring my small business 🎉🎉🎉 I’m so proud!!! ❤️ The Zoom Solopreneur 50 (ZSP50) recognizes a new class of builders—those proving what a business of one can achieve. Selected by a national jury of leaders and innovators, this inaugural group represents the forefront of independent, high-impact entrepreneurship. #zoom #solo #entrepreneur #business

I AM A ZOOM SOLO - PRENEUR 🏆🏆🏆 out of 3000 applicants only 50 were chosen 🌟🌟🌟 thank you @zoom for believing in and honoring my small business 🎉🎉🎉 I’m so proud!!! ❤️ The Zoom Solopreneur 50 (ZSP50) recognizes a new class of builders—those proving what a business of one can achieve. Selected by a national jury of leaders and innovators, this inaugural group represents the forefront of independent, high-impact entrepreneurship. #zoom #solo #entrepreneur #business

🎉 Congratulations to all Zoom Solopreneur 50 honorees! 👏

We are truly honored to share that Shahed Mohseni Zonoozi, Founder and CEO of the InterContinental Music Awards, has been recognized as a Zoom Solopreneur 50 honoree 🌍 — a national recognition program highlighting independent founders building impactful businesses without traditional teams.

Selected from nearly 3,000 applicants across the United States, the program recognizes excellence in originality, performance, impact, authenticity, and influence.

Built as a solo-founded initiative, the InterContinental Music Awards has grown into a global platform connecting artists from more than 100 countries 🎶, providing independent musicians with international recognition and exposure.

In an industry often shaped by large institutions and established gatekeepers, ICMA represents an alternative model — using technology to connect artists globally and expand access to opportunity 🚀

We are deeply grateful to @Zoom Communications for this recognition and for supporting solopreneurs and independent creators around the world.

This recognition is made possible by our global community, collaborators, esteemed judges, and the incredible artists who are part of this journey.💜

🎶 Entrants • Winners • Supporters — thank you!

Special thanks to our global collaborators, judges, and supporters: Merry @___merry___m, Mariia Tsvetkova @mariiasmusic, The B Company (Beth Hilton) @thebcompany, Karen Lorre, Lucy Monciel, Flaviyake (Duck The Bass) @duckthebass and to all of our dedicated judges and ambassadors!

🎉 Congratulations to all Zoom Solopreneur 50 honorees! 👏

We are truly honored to share that Shahed Mohseni Zonoozi, Founder and CEO of the InterContinental Music Awards, has been recognized as a Zoom Solopreneur 50 honoree 🌍 — a national recognition program highlighting independent founders building impactful businesses without traditional teams.

Selected from nearly 3,000 applicants across the United States, the program recognizes excellence in originality, performance, impact, authenticity, and influence.

Built as a solo-founded initiative, the InterContinental Music Awards has grown into a global platform connecting artists from more than 100 countries 🎶, providing independent musicians with international recognition and exposure.

In an industry often shaped by large institutions and established gatekeepers, ICMA represents an alternative model — using technology to connect artists globally and expand access to opportunity 🚀

We are deeply grateful to @Zoom Communications for this recognition and for supporting solopreneurs and independent creators around the world.

This recognition is made possible by our global community, collaborators, esteemed judges, and the incredible artists who are part of this journey.💜

🎶 Entrants • Winners • Supporters — thank you!

Special thanks to our global collaborators, judges, and supporters: Merry @___merry___m, Mariia Tsvetkova @mariiasmusic, The B Company (Beth Hilton) @thebcompany, Karen Lorre, Lucy Monciel, Flaviyake (Duck The Bass) @duckthebass and to all of our dedicated judges and ambassadors!

🎉 Congratulations to all Zoom Solopreneur 50 honorees! 👏

We are truly honored to share that Shahed Mohseni Zonoozi, Founder and CEO of the InterContinental Music Awards, has been recognized as a Zoom Solopreneur 50 honoree 🌍 — a national recognition program highlighting independent founders building impactful businesses without traditional teams.

Selected from nearly 3,000 applicants across the United States, the program recognizes excellence in originality, performance, impact, authenticity, and influence.

Built as a solo-founded initiative, the InterContinental Music Awards has grown into a global platform connecting artists from more than 100 countries 🎶, providing independent musicians with international recognition and exposure.

In an industry often shaped by large institutions and established gatekeepers, ICMA represents an alternative model — using technology to connect artists globally and expand access to opportunity 🚀

We are deeply grateful to @Zoom Communications for this recognition and for supporting solopreneurs and independent creators around the world.

This recognition is made possible by our global community, collaborators, esteemed judges, and the incredible artists who are part of this journey.💜

🎶 Entrants • Winners • Supporters — thank you!

Special thanks to our global collaborators, judges, and supporters: Merry @___merry___m, Mariia Tsvetkova @mariiasmusic, The B Company (Beth Hilton) @thebcompany, Karen Lorre, Lucy Monciel, Flaviyake (Duck The Bass) @duckthebass and to all of our dedicated judges and ambassadors!

🎉 Congratulations to all Zoom Solopreneur 50 honorees! 👏

We are truly honored to share that Shahed Mohseni Zonoozi, Founder and CEO of the InterContinental Music Awards, has been recognized as a Zoom Solopreneur 50 honoree 🌍 — a national recognition program highlighting independent founders building impactful businesses without traditional teams.

Selected from nearly 3,000 applicants across the United States, the program recognizes excellence in originality, performance, impact, authenticity, and influence.

Built as a solo-founded initiative, the InterContinental Music Awards has grown into a global platform connecting artists from more than 100 countries 🎶, providing independent musicians with international recognition and exposure.

In an industry often shaped by large institutions and established gatekeepers, ICMA represents an alternative model — using technology to connect artists globally and expand access to opportunity 🚀

We are deeply grateful to @Zoom Communications for this recognition and for supporting solopreneurs and independent creators around the world.

This recognition is made possible by our global community, collaborators, esteemed judges, and the incredible artists who are part of this journey.💜

🎶 Entrants • Winners • Supporters — thank you!

Special thanks to our global collaborators, judges, and supporters: Merry @___merry___m, Mariia Tsvetkova @mariiasmusic, The B Company (Beth Hilton) @thebcompany, Karen Lorre, Lucy Monciel, Flaviyake (Duck The Bass) @duckthebass and to all of our dedicated judges and ambassadors!

🎉 Congratulations to all Zoom Solopreneur 50 honorees! 👏

We are truly honored to share that Shahed Mohseni Zonoozi, Founder and CEO of the InterContinental Music Awards, has been recognized as a Zoom Solopreneur 50 honoree 🌍 — a national recognition program highlighting independent founders building impactful businesses without traditional teams.

Selected from nearly 3,000 applicants across the United States, the program recognizes excellence in originality, performance, impact, authenticity, and influence.

Built as a solo-founded initiative, the InterContinental Music Awards has grown into a global platform connecting artists from more than 100 countries 🎶, providing independent musicians with international recognition and exposure.

In an industry often shaped by large institutions and established gatekeepers, ICMA represents an alternative model — using technology to connect artists globally and expand access to opportunity 🚀

We are deeply grateful to @Zoom Communications for this recognition and for supporting solopreneurs and independent creators around the world.

This recognition is made possible by our global community, collaborators, esteemed judges, and the incredible artists who are part of this journey.💜

🎶 Entrants • Winners • Supporters — thank you!

Special thanks to our global collaborators, judges, and supporters: Merry @___merry___m, Mariia Tsvetkova @mariiasmusic, The B Company (Beth Hilton) @thebcompany, Karen Lorre, Lucy Monciel, Flaviyake (Duck The Bass) @duckthebass and to all of our dedicated judges and ambassadors!

🎉 Congratulations to all Zoom Solopreneur 50 honorees! 👏

We are truly honored to share that Shahed Mohseni Zonoozi, Founder and CEO of the InterContinental Music Awards, has been recognized as a Zoom Solopreneur 50 honoree 🌍 — a national recognition program highlighting independent founders building impactful businesses without traditional teams.

Selected from nearly 3,000 applicants across the United States, the program recognizes excellence in originality, performance, impact, authenticity, and influence.

Built as a solo-founded initiative, the InterContinental Music Awards has grown into a global platform connecting artists from more than 100 countries 🎶, providing independent musicians with international recognition and exposure.

In an industry often shaped by large institutions and established gatekeepers, ICMA represents an alternative model — using technology to connect artists globally and expand access to opportunity 🚀

We are deeply grateful to @Zoom Communications for this recognition and for supporting solopreneurs and independent creators around the world.

This recognition is made possible by our global community, collaborators, esteemed judges, and the incredible artists who are part of this journey.💜

🎶 Entrants • Winners • Supporters — thank you!

Special thanks to our global collaborators, judges, and supporters: Merry @___merry___m, Mariia Tsvetkova @mariiasmusic, The B Company (Beth Hilton) @thebcompany, Karen Lorre, Lucy Monciel, Flaviyake (Duck The Bass) @duckthebass and to all of our dedicated judges and ambassadors!

🎉 Congratulations to all Zoom Solopreneur 50 honorees! 👏

We are truly honored to share that Shahed Mohseni Zonoozi, Founder and CEO of the InterContinental Music Awards, has been recognized as a Zoom Solopreneur 50 honoree 🌍 — a national recognition program highlighting independent founders building impactful businesses without traditional teams.

Selected from nearly 3,000 applicants across the United States, the program recognizes excellence in originality, performance, impact, authenticity, and influence.

Built as a solo-founded initiative, the InterContinental Music Awards has grown into a global platform connecting artists from more than 100 countries 🎶, providing independent musicians with international recognition and exposure.

In an industry often shaped by large institutions and established gatekeepers, ICMA represents an alternative model — using technology to connect artists globally and expand access to opportunity 🚀

We are deeply grateful to @Zoom Communications for this recognition and for supporting solopreneurs and independent creators around the world.

This recognition is made possible by our global community, collaborators, esteemed judges, and the incredible artists who are part of this journey.💜

🎶 Entrants • Winners • Supporters — thank you!

Special thanks to our global collaborators, judges, and supporters: Merry @___merry___m, Mariia Tsvetkova @mariiasmusic, The B Company (Beth Hilton) @thebcompany, Karen Lorre, Lucy Monciel, Flaviyake (Duck The Bass) @duckthebass and to all of our dedicated judges and ambassadors!

I'm proud to share that Hoopsy has been recognised as a Zoom Solopreneur 50 Honoree (2026) 🎉

This recognition celebrates independent founders and solopreneurs building businesses with purpose, creativity and impact.
For Hoopsy, that means continuing our mission to make pregnancy testing more sustainable, supportive and thoughtful for those navigating fertility.
A huge thank you to our community for being part of the journey so far, from choosing plastic-free pregnancy tests to supporting our snail mail letters, fertility-focused resources and small moments of encouragement along the way.
We’re excited for what’s next 💚
@Zoom
#ZoomSolopreneur50 #ZSP50 #Zoom #Hoopsy #Solopreneur

I'm proud to share that Hoopsy has been recognised as a Zoom Solopreneur 50 Honoree (2026) 🎉

This recognition celebrates independent founders and solopreneurs building businesses with purpose, creativity and impact.
For Hoopsy, that means continuing our mission to make pregnancy testing more sustainable, supportive and thoughtful for those navigating fertility.
A huge thank you to our community for being part of the journey so far, from choosing plastic-free pregnancy tests to supporting our snail mail letters, fertility-focused resources and small moments of encouragement along the way.
We’re excited for what’s next 💚
@Zoom
#ZoomSolopreneur50 #ZSP50 #Zoom #Hoopsy #Solopreneur

I'm proud to share that Hoopsy has been recognised as a Zoom Solopreneur 50 Honoree (2026) 🎉

This recognition celebrates independent founders and solopreneurs building businesses with purpose, creativity and impact.
For Hoopsy, that means continuing our mission to make pregnancy testing more sustainable, supportive and thoughtful for those navigating fertility.
A huge thank you to our community for being part of the journey so far, from choosing plastic-free pregnancy tests to supporting our snail mail letters, fertility-focused resources and small moments of encouragement along the way.
We’re excited for what’s next 💚
@Zoom
#ZoomSolopreneur50 #ZSP50 #Zoom #Hoopsy #Solopreneur