Black to Business
246 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsJoin us as we chat with some of today's top entrepreneurs, creatives, and industry leaders within the Black community as they share tips and resources to help start and grow Black businesses.
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105: Understanding Digital Currency & Using It To Build Generational Wealth w/ Vernon J.
July 21, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBName: Vernon J. Age: 35 Business Name: EquityCoin Current Title: CEO Location: Irvine, CA Educational Background: Seton Hall Univ. About Vernon: From Brooklyn, New York by way of Los Angeles, Vernon J. is the Founder of EquityCoin, the first digital token on the blockchain backed by affordable housing. Since 2005, Vernon has dedicated his life to community-building through multifamily acquisitions and asset management, facilitating over $180 million worth of real estate tra...
104: How To Be Holistically Wealthy As An Entrepreneur w/ Keisha Blair
July 14, 2022 08:00 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBName: Keisha Blair Business Name: Keisha Blair, Holistic Wealth Current Title: Award-winning author, economist, entrepreneur, wife and mother-of-three Location: Ottawa, Canada Educational Background: She is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and has an MSc in public policy from Carleton University in Ottawa. About Keisha: Keisha Blair is a trained economist with extensive experience in the public, privat...
103: The Key To Creating Consistent & Profitable Content w/ Jourdan Guyton
July 07, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBName: Jourdan Guyton Business Name: Vera Jean Media Current Title: CEO Location: Los Angeles About Jourdan: Jourdan is a Content strategist & Coach living in Brooklyn, New York! With over 10 years of experience in the entertainment industry, her love for content is Indescribable. In 2019 Jourdan sold a comedic web series she co-created to BET and jumped all the way into content creation. Fast forward to when the pandemic hit in 2020, Jourdan was forced to pivot and c...
102: [BLACK MEN WHO LEAD] Behind The Coffee & Tea Brand BLK & Bold + Building A Business Rooted In Social Impact w/ Rod Johnson
June 30, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBName: Rod Johnson Business Name: BLK & Bold Current Title: Co-Founder Location: Des Moines IA About BLK & Bold: Being the first nationally accessible/distributed black-owned coffee and tea business not only came with its own victories but it also came with its own set of challenges. Long nights, a lot of trial and error, high expectations, and pressure. Four years later, BLK & Bold is celebrating their anniversary and rolling out their new cold brew. They have made it th...
101: [BLACK MEN WHO LEAD] How To Take Charge Of Your Brain & Rewire It For Success w/ Dr. Philippe Douyon
June 23, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBName: Dr. Philippe Douyon Business Name: The Inle BrainFit Institute Current Title: Neurologist/Author/Online Course Creator Location: New York Educational Background: Medical Doctor About Dr. Philippe: Dr. Philippe Douyon is a Board Certified Neurologist. He completed his residency in Neurology at NYU and fellowship in clinical Neurophysiology at NYP-Weill Cornell Medical College. He is the founder of The Inle BrainFit Institute (www.inlebrainfitinstitute.com), a health, wel...
100:[BLACK MEN WHO LEAD] Buying Into An Existing Franchise w/ Paul Roberson & Ahmed Jerome of Sobol Cafe Brooklyn
June 16, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBName: Paul Roberson & Ahmed Jerome Business Name: Sobol BedStuy / Williamsburg Current Title: Owner/Operator Location: Brooklyn, NY About Sobol: Ahmed Jerome, Paul Roberson and Tony Robinson got together in 2019 with a general purpose to start a business in their beloved Bed-Stuy community. They tossed around a few ideas and all agreed that they wanted to contribute to the community by opening a family friendly spot that provides healthy food. During their entrepreneuria...
99: [BLACK MEN WHO LEAD] MANaging Your MENtal Health w/ Lamar Tyler
June 09, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MBName: Lamar Tyler Age: 46 Business Name: Traffic Sales and Profit Current Title: CEO Location: Duluth, GA About Lamar: Using his motto "The Gatekeepers Are Gone," Lamar has leveraged digital marketing to move his online brands from small personal blogs to an international brand with over 700,000 social media fans and 60 thousand plus customers in all 50 states and 43 countries around the world. Among the recognition received for his work, Lamar, along with his wife Ronn...
98:[BLACK MEN WHO LEAD] Building A Sustainable & Ethical Brand w/ Hassan Pierre
June 02, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBName: Hassan Pierre Business Name: Maison de Mode Current Title: CEO & Co-Founder Location: Miami, FL About Hassan: Starting as a Parsons School of Design student where he studied Design & Management, Hassan launched his label reinventing high-end vintage fabrics before founding MAISON DE MODE. As a pioneer of the sustainable fashion movement, he has extended his experience and voice to numerous panel discussions including the 2015 NGO Conference at the United Nations, S...
97: How To Brand Your Small Business w/ Amie Thompson
May 26, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBName: Amie Thompson Business Name: Creative Allies Current Title: CEO Location: Raleigh, NC Educational Background: BS, Business Administration - The University of NC at Chapel Hill MS, Organization & Management - Capella University About Amie: Amie is a CEO who has stepped out of her comfort zone to become a true leader. She is the President & CEO of Creative Allies, a Black-owned marketing firm that drives unparalleled brand engagement through compelling creative, dig...
96: Using Your Brand Story To Secure Business Grants w/ Paulana Lamonier
May 19, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes - 75 MBName: Paulana Lamonier Business Name: Black People Will Swim Current Title: Founder Location: Long Island, NY Educational Background: B.A. in Journalism About Paulana: Paulana Lamonier is the founder of Black People Will Swim, a purpose-driven organization working to smash the stereotype that Black people don’t swim. After learning how to swim with the help of coaches in 2009 at CUNY York College, Paulana nurtured her love for swimming and became inspired to teach other...
95: Copywriting 101 + Creating Your Brand Voice & Personality w/ Rita Olds
May 12, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBName: Rita Olds Age: 35 Business Name: Rita Olds & Co. Current Title: CEO & Sr. Copywriter Location: Atlanta, GA Educational Background: BA in English Writing with a concentration in Corporate Communication About Rita: Rita Olds is a copywriter who helps women develop their signature voice so they can sell more authentically and generate more revenue. Her main mission is to empower Black women & femmes to find, develop, and use their voices to change the world. She helps cl...
94: How To Increase Productivity & Avoid Burnout w/ Georgie-Ann Getton
May 05, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBName: Georgie-Ann Getton Business Name: GSD Solutions Current Title: CEO Location: New York Educational Background: Baruch College | 2014 - 2017 Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Communications with specialization in Graphic CommunicationsBachelor of Science - BS, Business Communications with specialization in Graphic Communications About Georgie-Ann: Georgie-Ann Getton is a NY-based tech ecosystem trailblazer, Execution Expert, mom of two, and the CEO of GSD Solu...
93: Understanding Data & Using It To Grow Your Business w/ Ebitari Larsen
April 28, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBName: Ebitari Larsen Business Name: Delta Data Services LLC Current Title: President Age: 49 Location: Long Beach, California Educational Background: Bachelors of Arts, Bowdoin College. Masters of Science, University of Hawaii. Certified Professional Project Manager (PMP) since 2009. 40-Hour Human Resources Training Program (EverythingHR) 2021 LBCEI Business Resiliency Program About Ebitari: Ebitari founded Delta Data Services in 2009 to assist companies in "Disc...
92: Designing Your Business For Success w/ Eric Mbakop
April 21, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBName: Eric Mbakop Business Name: A Swift Connect Current Title: Founder & Chief Designer Age: 27 Location: Chicago Educational Background: Majored in Actuarial Science and a minor in Finance About Eric: Eric Mbakop is an Entrepreneur, Eternal Optimist, and a Designer for Small Black Businesses. As Founder & Chief Designer of A Swift Connect, the Cameroon native now resides in Chicago and considers himself a Chicagoan who designs strategies and graphics for small black busin...
91: Planning Your Financial Future w/ Robert Fortune
April 14, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBName: Robert Fortune Business Name: Fortune Advisory Services Current Title: Founder Location: Brooklyn, NY Educational Background: BBA - Marketing & Advertising CUNY-Bernard M Baruch College About Robert: Robert Fortune was born in Brooklyn to Haitian immigrant parents in 1981. He saw his parents build their own American dream from hard work, dedication and continued education. Robert was brought up to know right from wrong, treat everyone how you want to be treated a...
90: Why Knowing & Committing To Your Why Is Important For Success w/ Steve White
April 07, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBName: Steve White Current Title: President, Special Counsel to CEO, Cable Division - Comcast Cable Location: Greenwood Village, CO About Steve: As President of Comcast’s West Division for 11 years, Steve White created a culture defined by Working Together To Win Together. Driven by continuous learning, radical responsibility, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Comcast’s West Division became a pacesetter by delivering industry-leading results. Steve White was responsible fo...
89: Getting Uncomfortable For Growth & Reaching Your Goals
March 31, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBName: Monique T. Marshall Business Name: Black To Business Current Title: Founder Location: Brooklyn, NY Educational Background: Howard University About Monique: Monique T. Marshall is an Entrepreneur, Thought-Leader, and Influencer. As the Chief-in-Charge of Black to Business, a platform providing Black entrepreneurs with the resources and connections to start and grow their businesses. Monique has furthered this mission through her podcast, speaking engagements, and worksh...
88: Redefining The Economy With Black People In Mind w/ Fanta Traore
March 24, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBName: Fanta Traore Business Name: The Sadie Collective Current Title: Co-founder and CEO Location: New York, NY Educational Background: Bachelors Degree in Political Science and Economics from Howard University Pending Masters in Business Administration and Public Policy from Yale University About Fanta: Fanta’s commitment to championing economic inclusion is ignited by her fascination with the economic complexities witnessed growing up in the dynamic, culture-rich, ...
87: The Importance & Value Of Mentorship In Business w/ Khalilah Webster
March 17, 2022 08:00 - 59 minutes - 82 MBName: Khalilah Webster Business Name: Vanguarde Consulting Group Current Title: Co-Founder/ Chief Innovator Location: New York Educational Background: BA in Communication Arts (Brooklyn College) AS in Performing Arts (Kingsborough Community College) About Khalilah: "Educating, Elevating, and Inspiring the Entrepreneurial Woman." Khalilah Angela Webster is a dynamic media practitioner holding expertise in the areas of Television & Film Production, Screenwriting, Acting, and ...
86: Why Focusing On One Thing In Your Business Matters w/ Eboné Almon
March 10, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MBName: Eboné Almon Business Name: The PHG (Professional Homegirl) Podcast Current Title: Founder and Creator Location: Brooklyn, NY Educational Background: MBA in General Management and Entrepreneurship About Eboné: Eboné Almon is an entrepreneur with a passion for storytelling that has inspired her to create a platform where women of color don't have to look far to see themselves. Eboné met so many women who shared their stories with her on how they overcame some of the harde...
85: The Beginners Guide To Business Credit w/ Devyn Clayter
March 03, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBName: Devyn Clayter Business Name: BizGuru Devyn Current Title: Business Credit Coach Location: Delaware Educational Background: I'm an experienced Business Analyst with certification in Business Credit. About Devyn: Devyn Clayter is the bubbly Biz Speaker & Credit Expert on a mission to help entrepreneurs secure credit for their business. The “assets over everything” mogul, coaches founders to launch profitable brands from day one with limitless potential for growth using on...
85: The Beginner's Guide To Business Credit w/ Devyn Clayter
March 03, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBName: Devyn Clayter Business Name: BizGuru Devyn Current Title: Business Credit Coach Location: Delaware Educational Background: I'm an experienced Business Analyst with certification in Business Credit. About Devyn: Devyn Clayter is the bubbly Biz Speaker & Credit Expert on a mission to help entrepreneurs secure credit for their business. The “assets over everything” mogul, coaches founders to launch profitable brands from day one with limitless potential for growth using only...
84: Traditional and Non-Traditional Ways To Fund Your Business w/ Darnell Joseph
February 24, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBName: Darnell Joseph Age: 33 Business Name: IV Purpose Current Title: Owner Location: Brooklyn, NY Educational Background: B.S in Security and Risk Analysis focused in Intelligence and Analytics Modeling - Penn State University About Darnell: After 15 years of property management and ownership, Darnell has learned to incorporate his Security and Risk Analysis degree from Penn State to hone that craft. Darnell has learned to pay close attention to modern technology and prac...
83: The Power Of Betting On Yourself w/ Benny Pough
February 17, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBName: Benny Pough Business Name: DVERSE Media Current Title: CEO Location: New Jersey Educational Background: B.A. St. Johns University About Benny: Benny Pough - Music Mogul, CEO, Real Estate Investor, and Author With nearly thirty years of experience, Pough has helped shape the sound and culture of music worldwide. He was instrumental in delivering radio hits for superstar artists Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West, Mary J. Blige, Travis Scott, Future, DJ Khaled, and 21 Savage. ...
82: Health Over Hustle: How To Create a Healthy Relationship with Money & Grow Your Business w/ Danetha Doe
February 10, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBName: Danetha Doe Business Name: Money & Mimosas Current Title: Founder & CEO About Danetha: Danetha Doe is a financial wellness educator and Webby Award-winning TV host. She is the creator of Money & Mimosas®, a wealth education company for the self-employed. She is a regular guest financial expert for Google, the U.S. Small Business Administration, Yelp, Postmates, and other organizations. Danetha has been recognized as a personal finance expert by TIME, the Wall Street J...
81: How To Start A Nonprofit Organization w/ Christi McDaniel
February 03, 2022 09:00 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBName: Christi McDaniel Business Name: The Power Legacy Current Title: Owner Location: California About Christi: I created The Power Legacy because when I first started a business, I only had the library books and expensive startup fees with no assistance or guidance. I wanted to ensure that this does not happen to the next person with a vision and a dream, so let me compile all the things I have learned and absorbed about starting a business and give that to someone else. DURIN...
80: How To Hire & Use A Virtual Assistant In Your Business w/ Nicole Cater
January 27, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBName: Nicole Cater Business Name: INC Management Group PLLC Current Title: CEO and Director of Operations Location: Dallas, TX Educational Background: Associate's Degree in Business Administration and Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration specified to Human Resource Management, with certifications including but not limited to Blessing White Leadership Development, Gracehill Business Ethics, Gracehill Creative Marketing Promotions, Workplace Diversity & Conflict Resolution, Tho...
79: How To Create The Ultimate Black-Owned Shopping Experience w/ J.O Malone
January 20, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBName: J.O. Malone Current Title: Founder of BLCK Market Location: Houston, TX Educational Background: Prairie View A&M About J.O: J.O. Malone, a Houstonian, film producer, and serial entrepreneur, was first established as a game-changer in the independent film industry. A graduate of Prairie View A&M University, in 2017, Malone founded BLCK Market Houston which gave small black businesses a place to sell their products and services to the community. Since then, BLCK Market has ...
78: The Beauty of Connecting In Business w/ Johanne Brierre
January 13, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBName: Johanne Brierre Business Name: NYbeautySuites Current Title: Founder Location: Brooklyn, NY Educational Background: B.P.S '2010 - Major in Hospitality Management at New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) About Johanne: Founder of Trendy Tripping: Coworking management company that works closely with independent developers and small businesses to develop strategies that get results. Johanne founded her latest entrepreneurial venture, NYBeautysuites in 2020 duri...
77: Profiting First In Your Business w/ Octavia Conner
January 06, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBName: Octavia Conner Business Name: Say Yes To Profits Current Title: CEO Location: Atlanta Educational Background: Bachelor's in Accounting About Octavia: Octavia Conner is a financial consultant specializing in outsourced CFO and tax services. With a focus on profitability, her firm Say Yes to Profits has built a track record of helping over 90% of its clients grow between 30% and 350% within a year and reducing their tax liabilities by 60% or more. With her signature...
76: 2021 Year In Review w/ Monique Marshall of Black To Business
December 30, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBName: Monique T. Marshall Business Name: Black To Business Current Title: Chief-In-Charge Location: Brooklyn, NY Educational Background: Howard University About Monique: Monique T. Marshall is an Entrepreneur, Thought-Leader, and Influencer. As the Chief-in-Charge of Black to Business, a platform providing Black entrepreneurs with the resources and connections to start and grow their businesses. Monique has furthered this mission through her podcast, speaking engagements, an...
75: Revolutionary Leadership & Redefining Success As a Black Business Owner w/ Gieselle Allen
December 23, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBName: Gieselle Allen Business Name: Gieselle Allen Coaching Current Title: CEO & Founder Location: Montclair, NJ Educational Background: Certified coach via CTI About Gieselle: Are you a leader of color who wants to lead and empower in revolutionary ways? Then you need Gieselle Allen... Gieselle works with revolutionary leaders of color to support them in expanding their businesses, team, and leadership, while also ensuring their needs are met in the process. In her min...
74: How To Use Video Content To Build, Market, & Sell In Your Business w/ XayLi Barclay
December 16, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBName: XayLi Barclay Business Name: TDG Visual Solutions LLC - Start Shoot Grow Current Title: Video Content Creation Coach & Thinkific Expert About XayLi: XayLi Barclay is a Visual Content Creation Coach & Thinkific Expert for Business Leaders, and Online Course Creators. She specializes in helping entrepreneurs effectively stand out and make a genuine impact in the digital space. Through knowledge-based content and online courses, she teaches others how to effortlessly create th...
73: The Ins and Outs of Venture Capital w/ Marlon Nichols
December 09, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 55.9 MBName: Marlon Nichols Current Title: Managing Partner, MaC Venture Capital About Marlon: Marlon Nichols is a founding managing partner at MaC Venture Capital (formerly known as Cross Culture Ventures), which finds the entrepreneurs who are building the future for the rest of America. He's a former Kauffman Fellow and Investment Director at Intel Capital, with an extensive background in technology, private equity, media, and entertainment. Marlon's unique eye for global trends and sh...
72: How To Craft Brilliant Business Proposals To Secure Major Deals & Contracts w/ Tiffany Washington
December 02, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 52.3 MBName: Tiffany Washington Current Title: Founder of Transformation7 Location: Houston, TX Education: Masters Degree: the University of Texas at Austin, M.Ed, Focus: Anti Racist Leadership Bachelor's Degree: Dillard University, Psychology Certified Cognitive Coach About Tiffany: With over 16 years of sought-after experience and knowledge in business and education, as well as a relentless drive to spread the impact of her expertise, Tiffany finally ditched her day job as a ...
71: Building A Family Business And Legacy Planning w/ Nike Anani
November 18, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 59.4 MBName: Nike Anani Current Title: Founder at Nike Anani Consulting About Nike: Nike Anani is an entrepreneur, Speaker, and Consultant. She was rated as a top-100 Family Business Consultant globally. She helps her clients bridge the gap between the senior and younger generations. As a result, they communicate, collaborate, and collectively gain clarity, to increase profit and productivity in their family businesses. With over a decade of family business expertise in Nigeria, Nike h...
70: The Importance Of Access To Funding For Black Entrepreneurs w/ Armond Davis
November 11, 2021 11:00 - 56 minutes - 64.5 MBName: Armond Davis Current Title: CEO/ General Partner The Paragon Group Location: Atlanta, GA Educational Background: Davis has two Master's degrees (MBA in Finance and MS in Commercial Real Estate Investment), investment experience at Goldman Sachs and Suntrust, and 15 years of business operating experience. About Armond: Armond Davis is an American businessman and investor. He is the founder and Managing Partner of The Paragon Group, a private equity and venture capital fir...
69: How To Create Content That Connects & Converts w/ Kristen Noelle
November 04, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBName: Kristen Wiggins Current Title: Copywriter & Sales Strategist - Kristen Noelle Digital Marketing Location: PG County, Maryland Education: B.S. in Marketing, University of Maryland College Park About Kristen: Kristen Noelle is a Maryland-based copywriter and sales funnel strategist for wellness entrepreneurs, who believes that we all deserve for life to feel like our own oasis. Her online business journey started in 2013 when she built her first e-commerce website selling waist ...
68: How To Recruit & Hire The Right People For Your Business w/ Darrian Mikell
October 28, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 64.7 MBName: Darrian Mikell Current Title: CEO and FOUNDER at Qualifi Location: Noblesville, IN Educational Background: Indiana Wesleyan University - Bachelor's Degree in Entrepreneurship and Finance. About Darrian Mikell: Darrian Mikell is the Co-Founder and CEO of Qualifi, a SaaS platform that powers the fastest phone interview experience in the world and helps recruiting teams hire great candidates faster than ever before. He graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in 201...
67: How To Manage Your Business Finances & Stress Less About Money w/ Keina Newell
October 21, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 64 MBName: Keina Newell Current Title: Financial Coach - Wealth Over Now Location: Washington, DC About Keina: Keina Newell is the founder of Wealth Over Now, where she works with professional women and solopreneurs to create new possibilities with their money so they can save more, pay off debt, invest in themselves and stress less about money. She is passionate about her work and finds no greater satisfaction than helping her clients start managing their money with joy because they...
66: How To Create Boundaries & Hold Yourself Accountable To Reach Your Business Goals w/ Brandy Varnado
October 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBName: Brandy Varnado Current Title: Accountability Coach Location: Chicago, IL Educational Background: Former K-12 teacher. B.A. in English, Master"s of Art in Urban Education About Brandy: Brandy is a serial entrepreneur influencing individuals to heal, learn and grow through self-accountability. She is an author, portrait photographer, host of Brandy Was Here the podcast and the creator of TBM Skincare. DURING THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: The difference between personal and...
65: How To Balance Your Career & Entrepreneurship w/ Mary Sipo
October 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBName: Mary Sipo Current Title: CEO and FOUNDER at CEEK Location: Sacramento, California Educational Background: Georgia Institute of Technology: MSEE, Field Of StudyGlobal Innovation Management, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Syracuse University: BSEE, Field Of StudyElectrical Engineering About Mary Sipo: Mary Spio's guiding force has always been her sense of wonder, even during her years as a deep space engineer. Now, as the CEO and Founder of CEEK, her imagina...
64: How To Use Digital Advertising To Grow Your Business Online w/ Abu Fofanah
September 30, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutes - 67.4 MBName: Abu Fofanah Current Title: Digital Marketing Strategist Location: Miami, FL Educational Background: Penn State Schreyer Honors College- Bachelor's Degree, Supply Chain and Information Systems About Abu: Abu Fofanah is a digital strategist and entrepreneur. He is the CEO of a digital marketing agency called House of Fofanah, which is aimed at developing technology-focused solutions to help brands monetize their online communities. In 2019, Abu launched Power Your Launch ...
63: How To Create A PR Strategy That Aligns With Your Brand w/ Sakita Holley
September 23, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 63.2 MBName: Sakita Holley Current Title: CEO, House of Success PR Location: NYC Educational Background: Howard University Alum About Sakita: Sakita Holley is an award winning publicist and the Founder/CEO of House of Success PR. The ten year old firm has worked with a wide array of clients that include Luster's Pink, African Pride, Lottabody, KinkyCurlyYaki, Harlem Arts Festival, Heat Free Hair and more. In addition to her PR work, she also hosts a popular business podcast calle...
62: How To Get Press Without A Publicist w/ Samantha McCoy
September 16, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 65 MBName: Samantha McCoy Current Title: Founder and CEO MissionKey Communications, LLC Location: Columbia, MD Educational Background: BA, Corporate Communications, Elon University MS, Management, University of MD Global Campus About Samantha: Samantha McCoy has provided communications support to corporations, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs since 2006. As a public relations professional, Samantha understands the value of media placements, as they help companies increase trust with ...
61: How To Build A Winning Team w/ Tatiana O'Hara
September 09, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 63.7 MBName: Tatiana O'Hara Current Title: Agency & Team Operations Coach Location: Atlanta Educational Background: Bachelors in Hospitality Management About Tatiana: Tatiana O’Hara is an Agency & Team Operations Coach that helps successful, yet overwhelmed online business owners create the structure needed for their team & daily operations, so they can focus on scaling sustainably. She’s helped dozens of leaders optimize their team and learn essential leade...
60: Improving Your Client's Experience w/ Loran Geeter
September 02, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBName: Loran Geeter Current Title: Positioning Coach & Systems Strategist - Loran Elise Collective Location: Atlanta, GA Educational Background: BS in Psychology and an MBA About Loran: Loran Geeter is a Positioning Coach & Systems Strategist. She helps experienced service providers such as VAs, OBMs & Systems Strategists who have DIY'd their business into a hot mess and now they want to work with a positioning coach who can help position their brand with expert authority so tha...
59: Turning Your Idea and Knowledge Into Profit w/ George Pitts
August 26, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBName: George Pitts Current Title: Owner, George Pitts & Company Location: Oklahoma About George: George Pitts is a Business Strategist, Real Estate Investor, and Wealth Building Enthusiast who teaches people how to turn their passions into profits DURING THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSSED: What is passive income and how to create your own Using what you have to start small and build to greatness The difference between passion and knowledge - how to start a business with what...
58: Technology, Innovation, and Diversity in Business w/ Anthony Fraiser
August 19, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutes - 67 MBName: Anthony Fraiser Current Title: Founder/CEO ABF Creative Location: Newark, NJ About Anthony: Anthony Frasier is the founder/CEO of ABF Creative, America’s first and only AI-driven multicultural podcast production company. ABF Creative writes, produces, and releases a full roster of general interest (news, business, sports, entertainment, lifestyle) and children's titles, and was the recent recipient of a national Webby Award in the Diversity & Inclusi...
57: How Entrepreneurs Can Plan Early for Longevity w/ Andrena Sawyer
August 12, 2021 14:20 - 55 minutes - 63.5 MBName: Andrena Sawyer Current Title: President P.E.R.K. Consulting About Andrena: Andrena Sawyer is the President of P.E.R.K. Consulting, an advisory firm for small to mid-sized nonprofits and businesses. For her work with nonprofits and small businesses, she has received numerous awards including the Startup Africa Woman Entrepreneur of the Year award, The Black Business Review’s 40 Under 40, The International Alliance for Women World of Difference 100 Award, the Women-Owned Sma...