Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, has announced that applications are now open for The Confidence Collective: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs, a BOTOX Cosmetic initiative dedicated to supporting women business owners. The programme will run through April 29, 2026.

 

The initiative will provide 250 women entrepreneurs with access to resources, coaching, and a supportive community. Among them, 20 women will receive $20,000 grants to help bring their business visions to life, advancing the brand’s mission to close the confidence gap.

 

"At Allergan Aesthetics, we believe that confidence unlocks potential," said Nicole Mowad-Nassar, President, Global Allergan Aesthetics and Senior Vice President, AbbVie. 

 

"BOTOX Cosmetic champions entrepreneurs and helps them to fuel sustainable growth in their businesses through The Confidence Collective. Through the program, entrepreneurs receive mentoring, coaching, and funding along with a community where they can share their stories and where their achievements are celebrated. I cannot wait to see the lasting impact The Confidence Collective will have on each entrepreneur, their families, and their communities."

 

Despite progress, systemic barriers continue to challenge women entrepreneurs. Research shows 74% report financial literacy as their top business hurdle, 53% cite limited access to capital networks, and 40% have never had a formal mentor.

 

The Confidence Collective addresses these gaps by offering skill-building, mentorship, networking, and funding opportunities—ensuring no founder faces the entrepreneurial journey alone. Past participants have leveraged the program to accelerate growth, expand networks, and scale their businesses with confidence.

 

"Receiving the $20,000 grant was truly a dream come true. The program pushed me to grow in ways I never imagined. I strengthened my skills, built my confidence as an entrepreneur, and was surrounded by a community of bold, inspiring women who genuinely wanted to see each other succeed," said Saria Hawkins-Banda, a 2025 program participant and grant recipient.

 

"Participating in this program wasn't just about the funding; it was a launchpad for my business and my vision for the future. I'm deeply grateful to this program for believing in me, and I'm excited to pay that support forward by uplifting and championing the next class of women founders."