Why We Started

We founded Next Level Life & Business Alliance in 2026 as a community-rooted nonprofit dedicated to helping underserved adults, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits in the Birmingham metro area. Grounded in equity, dignity, and practical support, we work to remove barriers so more people can access tools, training, and opportunities that lead to lasting financial stability and business growth. Through culturally responsive programs and partnerships, our mission is to empower individuals and organizations to turn their vision into sustainable, real-world results.

Led By Experience

Drawing on Executive Director Paije Frazier's 25 years of hands-on experience in workforce, financial, and business development, our team offers practical, trauma-informed coaching that meets people where they are. We help participants turn everyday struggles - like job loss, debt, or stalled business ideas - into clear next steps, steady income, and confidence in their own abilities. These services not only change individual lives, they strengthen families, local businesses, and our broader community. With a deep commitment to dignity, cultural responsiveness, and high-quality support, we walk alongside each person to ensure they feel heard, prepared, and equipped to move forward with real, sustainable progress.

Paije Frazier - Executive Director

Paije Frazier is a workforce development and business strategy leader with over 25 years of experience helping individuals, small businesses, and institutions achieve measurable results. She has led more than 500 workshops and coached hundreds of participants, supporting job readiness, financial stability, and capital access—particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic—through hands-on, practical training. 


Known for her execution-focused approach, Paije collaborates with nonprofits, schools, and economic development organizations to deliver participant-centered programs that drive real-world impact, long-term business success, and economic independence.

Our Mission Focus

We provide accessible, trauma-informed coaching and technical assistance that help people stabilize life, secure meaningful work, and strengthen small businesses and nonprofits.

Our Vision For Communities

We envision Bessemer and the Birmingham metro as inclusive communities where under-resourced residents achieve stability, quality employment, and sustainable enterprises.