Nationwide — In a very sudden and unexpected move, Wells Fargo bank has closed and zeroed out the business accounts of Beautiful Curly Me, a Black-owned company run by 12-year-old Zoe Oli and her mom Evana. Zoe started the company when she was just 7 years old, and her brand, which has been featured on Good Morning America, ABC News, Black Enterprise, and even in People Magazine, inspires confidence in young girls of color through dolls, books, puzzles, and accessories.
The bank cited an address discrepancy as the reason for the closure, claiming the company’s office was not a physical location—despite the listed address being a legitimate Atlanta office building. After contacting Wells Fargo’s customer service, the mom and daughter duo were told that nothing could be done about their funds, but that they would receive a cashier’s check in the mail within 7-15 business days.
“This is really disheartening and unacceptable,” said Zoe in a video she posted on Instagram. “As a small product-based business we need cash to operate, we have vendors and bills to pay constantly, why should Wells Fargo close our accounts and hold our money?”
Beautiful Curly Me is a company that empowers young Black and brown girls with products designed to boost confidence and promote self-love. Over the past 5 years, the company has impacted thousands of girls and donates a free doll for every doll purchased.
How You Can Help:
Zoe and her mom, Evana, are asking their supporters to shop directly from their website to help them through this challenging time. Shoppers are encouraged to use the promo code SUPPORT20 at checkout on BeautifulCurlyMe.com to get 20% off all purchases and help this Black-owned business thrive despite this difficult situation.
Also, be sure to follow their brand on Facebook and Instagram.
For press inquiries or media interviews, contact press@beautifulcurlyme.com
