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.