Sara A. Crawford, founder of Blondie Mansion, provides mindset, education, brand awareness and growth solutions to entrepreneurs, organizations, and creatives. In addition to business services, Sara transforms brands into powerful cultural movements through her Blondie Mansion initiative dedicated to helping creatives and entrepreneurs achieve their goals through immersive and innovative experiences. She blends business education, music events, and art exhibitions. Their signature experience, Visual Melodies, showcases live music, spoken word, and art. Through their programs, we foster creativity, cultural movements, and community growth, creating a supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurs and creatives.

During Sara’s 8-year directorship at The Women’s Business Center at True Access Capital, Sara expanded the reach, programming and services offered at the WBC. Under her leadership and guidance, the WBC was recognized as one of the nation’s premiere centers and was the top WBC nationally for the highest number of business owners completing business plans through their Passport to Business Success program.  She was able to assist over 10,000 individuals in training and counseling, she has helped secure over $3M in loan capital, creating opportunities for economic development with over 4,000 jobs, and curated /hosted over 600 business related trainings, programs, and events. 

Sara is also committed to promoting minority-owned businesses and supporting black creatives. Through The Original Coloure Collective, a platform she co-founded during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through her efforts, The Collective was able to increase visibility for local solopreneurs and business owners by62%. This effort led to New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer proclaiming April 8th as Creative Encore Day. Sara is also the Curator of The MKT Place Gallery in Wilmington, DE, where she curates artist exhibitions and special experience events for the community.