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FEMPIRE CASTING

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Rise. Reign. Repeat.

A competition series where women founders battle through high-stakes challenges to secure life-changing investments and build their business empires.

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THE FEMPIRE REVOLUTION

Fempire is an empowering competition series where 100 women founders battle through high-stakes challenges to secure life-changing investments from powerhouse angel investors — and a chance to build their business empires.

Created by GLAAD award-winning producer Cece Asuncion, Fempire highlights the scars that shaped these women — not just the wounds that challenged them.

With guidance from top mentors and investors, contestants will refine their strategies, develop their brands, and connect deeply with their purpose.

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THE GRAND PRIZE

Cash Investment

Direct investment from the angel investors backing your business vision

Strategic Mentorship

Personalized coaching from top industry leaders to guide you in scaling your business

Media & Marketing

Press features, social media campaigns, and strategic exposure to elevate your brand's visibility

Retail Partnership

Partnership opportunity with a major retailer or e-commerce platform to fast-track product distribution

The Fempire Unicorn

Awarded to the standout founder who not only secures investments but embodies authenticity, leadership, and innovation

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Women entrepreneurs who are 21+ and based in the U.S.

Founders with businesses in pre-seed stage

Unstoppable women with passion, purpose, and presence

We're looking for women who are ready to build their empire.

Fempire is casting fierce, fearless women entrepreneurs for a new reality series. If you're building your empire and ready to flex it for the world, we're ready for you.

We're not looking for perfection—we're looking for presence, passion, and purpose. Let your personality shine through and show us who you are as a founder.

Ready to make your power move?

HOW TO APPLY

FEMPIRE SELF-TAPE INSTRUCTIONS

Rise. Reign. Repeat.

REMINDERS

  • Attach your business deck when sending your recording
  • Shoot your video horizontally (landscape mode)
  • Keep it to 2–3 minutes max

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR VIDEO

Please answer the following:

  1. Your name, title, and business name
  2. What inspired you to start your business?; what is your why?
  3. Verify that your business is in pre-seed stage
  4. What challenges do you need the most help with right now?
  5. Tell us more about you; we want to get to know the woman behind the business!
Video Instructions

Shoot your video horizontally

2-3 minutes max

VIDEO SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Upload your self-tape video to Google Drive
  2. Make sure the link is set to "Anyone with the link can view"
  3. Copy the shareable link to include in your application email

IMPORTANT:

Please verify your link is accessible and downloadable before submitting. We cannot consider applications with inaccessible video links.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

ABOUT FEMPIRE

WHY FEMPIRE?

  • Addresses visibility and funding gaps for women founders and funders
  • Combats stereotypes by highlighting authentic success stories
  • Offers real capital, mentorship, and networks

Created by GLAAD award-winning producer Cece Asuncion, Fempire is more than a show — it's a movement to celebrate and amplify the voices of women entrepreneurs.

THE CHALLENGES

  • Only 1% of U.S. VC funding went to all-women teams in 2024
  • Women are often asked risk-based questions during pitches
  • Underrepresentation in high-growth sectors like AI

THE OPPORTUNITIES

  • Startups with women leaders yield 35% higher ROI
  • Women-led teams foster inclusive, collaborative leadership
  • Women reinvest up to 90% of earnings into families and communities

READY TO BUILD YOUR FEMPIRE?

This is your chance to secure life-changing investments, expert mentorship, and build the business empire of your dreams.

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