SWEETY HIGH: How Filipina Entrepreneur Jemina Ty Turned Blackbough Swim into an Empire

SWEETY HIGH: How Filipina Entrepreneur Jemina Ty Turned Blackbough Swim into an Empire

 
It's not easy being a woman of color on an entrepreneurial journey, but thanks to women like Blackbough Swim founder Jemina Ty, every day brings us one step closer to a more diverse, inclusive and empowered future.

Traveling back to 2017, the Manila native struggled to find a bikini that went beyond the standard modest swimsuit available in the Philippines. Destined to see change, Jemina took a leap of faith and started Blackbough. Today, Blackbough has grown into one of the most prominent swimwear brands, loved by thousands of women worldwide—and has even received co-signs from Kendall Jenner, Camila Cabello and more.

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