Congratulations to Michelle Ezell, owner of the Tsunami Sushi restaurants in Louisiana who was selected as one of 20 women from across the United States to participate in the James Beard Foundation’s Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Program. The year-long training and educational program developed, in partnership with Babson College, is offered online this year to its fellows. Ezell was selected from 120 applications by the Women’s Leadership Advisory Committee. She joins a class of chefs, owners, experts and funders focused on increasing the number of women-owned businesses.

You can find more information about the Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Program on the James Beard website: https://www.jamesbeard.org/leadership The site states, “The Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (WEL) program is an advanced educational, training, and networking program for proven business owners in all areas of the hospitality industry. The program, created in partnership with Babson College Executive Leadership Department, includes sessions on building your brand, training in negotiations, securing financing for your business, and more.”

Michelle Ezell was featured in the August, 2019 Loving Louisiana Blog. You can see that post here:
https://louisianafirstfoundation.com/people-of-louisiana-business-august2019/