Marcia Osborne - FULL speech and presentation to Gabrielle Union

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00:00Announcing the Variety Entrepreneur Impact Award, presented by Wells Fargo.

00:06Please welcome Marsha Osborne, Chief Marketing Officer, Consumer Lending, Wells Fargo.

00:13Thank you. Hi, everyone. It's an honor to be here at the Variety Entertainment and Technology Summit,

00:21along with so many leaders and innovators who are shaping the future of entertainment, business, and culture.

00:27Today, I have the privilege of presenting the Variety Entrepreneur Impact Award

00:33to someone whose vision, passion, and leadership embody the very best of entrepreneurship, Gabrielle Union.

00:47Gabrielle Union is, of course, a celebrated actress, but also a producer,

00:53a New York Times best-selling author, and trailblazing entrepreneur.

00:58With her husband, Dwayne Raid, she co-founded Proudly in 2022,

01:04a baby care brand created specifically for babies of color by people of color who truly understand their needs.

01:13Proudly fills what has been a major gap in infant hair and skin care with innovation, passion, and inclusion.

01:20Kids of color are two times more likely to suffer from skin conditions, such as eczema.

01:27Proudly formulates products for the needs of the darkest skin tones, which are more prone to dryness.

01:35The brand has become a trusted go-to for families seeking products that reflect their lived experiences.

01:41And most recently, Proudly launched Baby Apparel, continuing its mission to deliver beautiful, practical solutions for everyday parenting.

01:51Gabrielle continues to show us her ability to turn her passions into products that make a tangible difference in people's lives.

01:59At Wells Fargo, we are committed to empowering entrepreneurs like Gabrielle, and helping them succeed financially.

02:08We serve over 3 million small business customers, and want to be the bank for all business owners.

02:14We earn business owners' trust by prioritizing their needs, enhancing their experiences through digital innovation,

02:20and evolving our support model to strengthen relationships.

02:25If Gabrielle would like to join me on stage.

02:44Gabrielle, your work with Proudly is a shining example of how entrepreneurship can do more than create a job.

02:50to create a successful business, but also create lasting cultural impact.

02:56On behalf of Wells Fargo, it is my privilege to present you with the Variety Entrepreneur Impact Award.