In a groundbreaking achievement, @PaullaMcCarthy has etched her name in history as the first Black woman in New York to own a spring water bottling plant. Her journey reflects resilience, determination, and a commitment to breaking barriers within the entrepreneurial landscape.
McCarthy’s vision began when she sought out to teach her twin sons the importance of financial literacy and entrepreneurship.
Via @BlackEnterprise:
“ In an interview with Earn Your Leisure, the single mother explained that she gave her twin boys $1,600 to sell pallets of water purchased from BJs, during the pandemic.
Through the boys’ company called The New York Water Boys, they sold pallets of water on the street, working their way up to selling pallets to supermarkets and bodegas, and also making home deliveries.
Through word of mouth and Facebook ads, the young men became successful enough to land a contract selling water to 21 supermarkets.”
Since water was hard to find during the early days of the pandemic, McCarthy asked the contracted supermarkets if they’d be interested in selling a private label to support YSS.
That’s when she took a trip to Poestenkill, NY to taste water from an aquifer owned by an elderly couple. McCarthy went in to raise over $130,000 in 2 days and the rest is history!
McCarthy’s achievement sends ripples of inspiration across New York and beyond, encouraging a shift towards inclusivity and representation in business. Her story amplifies the importance of diverse voices in shaping industries, fostering a future where opportunities are abundant and accessible to all, regardless of background.
Y’all go support this dope brand! #BWLM💕
