Why These Black Women Quit Corporate to Launch a Crab Shack—and Faced Every Obstacle

They walked away from successful corporate careers to chase a dream—and built one of Brooklyn’s most beloved seafood spots in the process. But the road wasn’t easy. From doubters to gentrification, Fifi Bell-Clanton and Gwen Woods faced it all to open The Crabby Shack. From high-powered careers in fashion and the music industry to navigating the challenges of opening a Black woman-owned seafood business in a gentrifying neighborhood, this premiere episode of Revelations dives deep into purpose, perseverance, and pride.

In this powerful first episode of Revelations, we go behind the scenes with these fearless Black women entrepreneurs to explore:
🔥 What it takes to leave a stable job for your passion
🦀 How they built a Black-owned business from scratch
🏙️ The impact of gentrification on local Black businesses
💼 The emotional toll—and triumph—of forging your own path

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