What is Power Pitch?
Power Pitch is a forum held at the Bakersfield Women’s Business Conference where women entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses and startups have the opportunity to pitch their business or idea to win monetary prizes to invest in their business.
Check back for details. Applications for Power Pitch 2025 now open.
How does Power Pitch Work?
- Power Pitch hopefuls must complete an application. If you need help on your application, please contact us through email.
- A panel of judges will choose our 5 finalists.
- Pitch practice is held on February 27, 2025.
- Pitches will be delivered before BWBC.
- Three winners will be announced on Conference Day in the closing session.
Who Can Apply?
Applications are open to women-owned businesses & women entrepreneurs headquartered in Kern County including:
- New businesses or a business looking to expand.
- Entrepreneurs that have a business idea but have not started their business.
- Applicants must be 18 years or older.
- Applicants may not be associated with BWBC.
How do I Apply?
We suggest reviewing the application ahead of time to make sure you have an answer to each question. Strong applications include an outlined strategic business plan, a logo, and financial documents including a Profit & Loss Statement for the last three years. Please note, finalists must purchase a discounted BWBC ticket to attend on Conference Day.
Resources for Entrepreneurs
Showing Love to Small Businesses
As a women’s business conference, we’re proud to have a program that supports Bakersfield’s entrepreneurial spirit and women-owned businesses! They are the backbone of our community and Power Pitch allows us to reward their hard work.
See our previous Power Pitch winners from #BWBC2024, in our recap video.
Past Power Pitch Winners
2024
Congratulations to Niesha Davis, MSW, LCSW, CAMS-II, CCTP and the team at InspireMe Counseling and Wellness Behavioral Health, Inc. The dedicated team of professionals is committed to helping individuals, families, couples, and groups move from surviving to thriving. With a passion for mental health and wellness, the team works tirelessly to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can confront life’s challenges and embark on a path to healing. Whether navigating anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or life transitions, the experts at InspireMe are here to offer guidance, support, and inspiration, helping each client unlock their fullest potential..
2nd Place: Academy of Health Careers
The Academy of Health Careers earned second place in the Pitch Perfect competition for its inspiring mission to shape the future of healthcare. Dedicated to providing quality education for students from diverse backgrounds, the Academy prepares them to improve the health and welfare of their community. Through rigorous training and a commitment to excellence, students graduate as skilled, compassionate, and competent healthcare providers. Focused on high standards in nursing practice, the Academy fosters a culture of intellectual growth and caregiving that sets its students apart as leaders in the field.
3rd Place: Coordinate Goods
2023
Meet Alexis Kemp, the visionary CEO behind a remarkable skincare line dedicated to transforming acne-prone skin, banishing eczema, and erasing dark spots, among many other benefits. As the saying goes, “A job led with passion is a job destined for greatness,” and for Alexis, it’s a calling to create products crafted with utmost care and affection, leaving you yearning for more.
2nd Place: Tehachapi Valley Horse Rescue
Led by founder, Amanda Hansen, Tack of the Town addresses community needs while supporting its Horse Rescue. Each purchase makes a meaningful contribution. Join their mission, and make a difference in these animals’ lives. Visit their store and be part of the positive impact they’re creating, one donation, one horse at a time.
3rd Place: Awakened Consulting
Behind every great business lies a healthy workplace, and that’s exactly what Artisa Mae Moten’s business, Awakened Consulting Inc., is all about! As a holistic mental health collective, they serve patients, clinicians, and businesses. Artisa and her team are committed to making a positive impact in the mental health field, empowering individuals and businesses alike.
2022
2021
2021 1st Place: Mix Salon & Touch Up Bar
2020 looked a lot different for hairstylists, including Leticia, owner of Mix Salon & Touch Up Bar. How could she pivot her business and continue to grow in her industry? Hand-tied extensions became her next step. Not only does she provide Pinterest-worthy extensions to her clients, but she trains & teaches other professionals how to do them, too.
2021 2nd Place: HoneyBox Bakersfield
Cheese lovers, HoneyBox Bakersfield is your place! They specialize in hand-curated charcuterie boxes & boards and recently opened a storefront in Bakersfield. HoneyBox offers tons of cheese board options perfect for events like weddings, wine Wednesdays, parties, and everything in between. Learn more about HoneyBox’s menu and other treats here.
2021 3rd Place: Lollipopa Box, LLC
Founded by 6-year-old Savannah in 2018, Lollipopa, LLC delivers exciting birthday unboxing experiences to little girls ages 3 to 9 to inspire them to believe in a world of possibility. Lollipopa’s products & services spark imagination, nurture a playful spirit, embrace femininity, and show life’s endless possibilities to young girls at a pivotal stage in their life.
2019
2019 1st Place: Cream Craze
Cream Craze’s goal is to provide a mobile service that builds custom homemade ice cream sandwiches for any occasion. Customers can build their own sandwich by choosing their homemade cookie, homemade ice cream, and toppings.
2019 2nd Place: Hidey Socks
Hidey Socks are the solution to your irritating No-Show Sock problem. They’re functional and stylish with Genuine Swarovski Crystals on the strap. Hidey Socks flourish compared to other socks because they’re liner socks guaranteed to stay on.
2019 3rd Place: Phoenix Wood
Phoenix Wood sells wooden wine boxes directly to wineries using pinewood derived from CA wildfires. Producing these wine boxes gives purpose, sustainability, and “life” to otherwise deadwood.
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April 24, 2025 at Mechanics Bank Theater