GrantTalk Ep 52: Boundless Futures: Fueling Women Founders with Grit, Grants, and Guidance

What does it really take to get funding as a woman entrepreneur and how do you know if you’re ready? In this episode of GrantTalk, host Libby Hikind, founder of GrantWatch.com, speaks with Soon Hagerty, co-founder of Boundless Futures Foundation, a nonprofit awarding $10,000–$30,000 grants to early-stage female founders and $100,000 grants to mission-led nonprofits. Soon’s journey from fleeing Vietnam as a child to becoming an entrepreneur, restaurant owner, and philanthropic leader is a masterclass in grit, clarity, and heart. You’ll learn: What funders actually look for in a grant applicant Why AI can support grant writing but can’t replace passion or capacity How motherhood and business fuel each other (even when it feels impossible) Why mentorship and community are just as valuable as funding The mindset shift every founder needs: Start anyway If you’re dreaming of launching a business, searching for grants, or building something that matters, this is your sign.