I migliori Black Entrepreneurs podcast (2024)

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Creating Effective Content with Rashad Russell 32:12

6d ago32:12

32:12

Rashad Russell, founder of Acme Builder and Beyond Creations, joins us to share his journey as a software engineer and web developer, starting from his entrepreneurial aspirations at a young age after experiencing Hurricane Katrina. Rashad emphasizes the importance of having a strong support system and surrounding oneself with like-minded individua…

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In Search of One Yes with Dujon Smith 30:15

28d ago30:15

30:15

Dujon Smith, CEO and Co-founder of My Block Skin, and global lead for Accenture's Black Founder Development program, joins us to discuss the origins of My Block Skin, a sun care brand that aims to include men of color in the conversation around daily SPF protection. Smith shares the importance of building a strong team and the intentional process h…

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Stop Overthinking Wellness with Ashley Brooke James 33:13

1M ago33:13

33:13

Ashley Brooke James, co-founder of TriLuna Wellness, joins Em Wilder to discuss the importance of building a strong network and the mindset shifts that come with growing a business. Ashley emphasizes the need to stop overthinking wellness and instead focus on simple, achievable steps to prioritize self-care, taking intentional steps towards persona…

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Moving Organically with Intention with Dr. Isaac Addae 34:56

2M ago34:56

34:56

Dr. Isaac Addae, the Small and Minority business liaison with the Metro Government of Davidson County, discusses his own journey and the support he receives from family and community. Dr. Addae also talks about his role with Metro and the diverse responsibilities he has in supporting the business community. He offers advice to young business founde…

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Creating Engaging Content with Purpose with Netta Dobbins 28:16

2M ago28:16

28:16

Nashville native Netta Dobbins, owner and principal consultant of Netta Dobbins Marketing and Consulting, shares her entrepreneurial journey working in the entertainment industry and her dream that led her to start a diversity consultancy firm called Minorities in Media Connect. Netta discusses the significance of data and analytics in marketing st…

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The Starting Five with Brittany Cole 28:24

3M ago28:24

28:24

Brittany Cole, former Equity and Inclusion Officer at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center and host of season two of this podcast, joins us to discuss the importance of having a strong support system as an entrepreneur and the different categories of people that make up Cole's "starting five." These categories include God, family, mentors, friends, an…

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Black Entrepreneurs Survive & Thrive Season 2 Announcement! 1:21

1y ago1:21

1:21

This is “IRON” Mike Steadman, host of Black Entrepreneurs Survive and Thrive, happy to announce we’re back with another Season of the Show. Our first 12 Episodes allowed to highlight the impact of patient capital, the BEST Fund, and the resilience of black entrepreneurs here in the great state of New Jersey. When we initially launched, we were stil…

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Optimizing the UX of Your Website Design 23:08

1y ago23:08

23:08

Angie Li, a Product Design Manager at Asurion, shares critical and cost-effective ways to simplify your website for a better user experience. Listen in as Li breaks down usability testing activities that will set you and your audience up for success!

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Find a Framework for Success in StoryBrand with Donald Miller 29:47

1y ago29:47

29:47

After 20-years of writing his story, Donald Miller, CEO of StoryBrand and Business Made Simple, is thriving during what he calls his second act! Join us as we celebrate the release of Donald's most recent book, How to Grow Your Small Business, and learn about the six components of professionalizing your business and why Donald is betting big on fou…

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Bank of America is Moving Businesses Forward 23:13

1+ y ago23:13

23:13

The Nashville Entrepreneur Center is proud to have Bank of America as our sponsor of Season 2 of the Twende podcast! Bank of America is advancing racial equity and economic opportunities through investments, grants, and partnerships. On this episode, you’ll get to hear from Tyson Moore - President of Bank of American Nashville and Market Executive …

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Top Reasons You Need an Attorney on Your Team 24:55

1+ y ago24:55

24:55

Many entrepreneurs believe they have to wait until they grow to get legal advice. On today's episode with P. Danielle Nellis, you will learn why it's important to legally protect your business from day one. Get expert insights from this experienced attorney on how to safeguard your dreams and keep yourself safe from legal trouble. Don't let the law…

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Leading a Family-Owned Business to Create Generational Impact 24:12

1+ y ago24:12

24:12

A publishing corporation, one of the first Black-owned banks in the US, and one of four HBCUs in Nashville, TN all draw their roots from one lineage – The Boyd family. R.H. Boyd Publishing Corporation has a legacy that expands across five generations. Current CEO, Dr. LaDonna Boyd, discusses innovation, transformational leadership, and strategic de…

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Building a Multi-Million Dollar Business From Scratch 21:54

1+ y ago21:54

21:54

Renowned entrepreneur and founder of the Cupcake Collection, Mignon Francois, shares her inspiring story of starting her business with $5 and growing it to over $5million at the Nashville Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship Day.Di Nashville Entrepreneur Center

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Health is Wealth 18:21

1+ y ago18:21

18:21

You are your best investment. As entreprenuers it can be easy to put your health and wellness on the backburner. Learn from celebrity trainer and entreprenuer, Gerell Webb, on how why health is wealth when building your business.Di Nashville Entrepreneur Center

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How Small Pivots from B2C to B2B Created a Million Dollar Company 40:37

1+ y ago40:37

40:37

Joshua Mundy and Quawn Clark are growing a 7-figure business in tech, creating community impact in Nashville and beyond. Learn the small pivots they made to go from less than $20,000 in revenue per year to over $1,000,000.Di Nashville Entrepreneur Center

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Blacks in Tech is Setting a New Standard in Innovation 17:01

1+ y ago17:01

17:01

Holly & Rachel are leading the Nashville chapter of Blacks in Tech to create a community of advocacy and inlusion in Nashville’s tech community.Di Nashville Entrepreneur Center

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Writing and Storytelling for Business Growth 13:53

1+ y ago13:53

13:53

As founders, you are the author of your story and the story of your company. In this episode, learn from Associate Editor of The Business Journals, Marq Burnett, on ways to develop your writing skills and storytelling to attract press and customers for your business.Di Nashville Entrepreneur Center

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The Government Playbook for Business Growth 33:24

1+ y ago33:24

33:24

A veteran expert in federal and local government policies for entrepreneurship, LaTanya Channel, joins us to discuss ways that you can grow your business by doing business with government clients. LaTanya is the Director, Economic Growth and Small Business Development for Metro Nashville shares the playbook of growing from RFPs to gaining the covet…

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Welcome to Season 2 1:50

2y ago1:50

1:50

Check out what you can expect on Season 2 of Twende: Empowering Black and Brown Entrepreneurs to Thrive, powered by Bank of America.Di Nashville Entrepreneur Center

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Thriving as a Black Entrepreneur 55:38

2y ago55:38

55:38

There are more than 105,000 firms owned by Black & Brown founders across Tennessee. However, these businesses tend to start smaller and stay smaller (averaging only $19,800 annually) than their peer non-minority-owned firms. In this episode hear from Black entrepreneurs in the Nashville area on ways to thrive as a founder and leader while growing a…

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How to Do Business with Big Business 41:53

2y ago41:53

41:53

Corporations have pledged billions of dollars in annual spend to diverse, small businesses with initiatives to only increase this spending year over year. The largest single purchaser in the world, the U.S. Federal Government, leads the charge in supplier diversity spend. In 2022, the federal government spent an unprecedented $17 billion dollars on…

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Advancing Inclusion and Equity Starts from Within 32:59

2y ago32:59

32:59

On this special episode, join Brynn Plummer as she passes the torch, and quite literally the microphone, to her guest Brittany Cole, who will take over as host of the show going forward. As the Entrepreneur Center’s new Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer, Cole will also be responsible for further enhancing the ECs Twende program, working to amplify t…

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Investing in Healthcare Founders of Color with Kathryne Cooper & Marcus Whitney 43:40

2y ago43:40

43:40

Over the past two years, disparities in healthcare and race in the American system have amplified. Not only are people of color not receiving adequate healthcare services, but founders of color who operate in the healthcare sector struggle to receive necessary funds for their ventures. In today’s episode, Kathryne Cooper, Partner at Jumpstart Nova,…

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Jason Scott - Breaking Down the Barrier of Proximity for Underrepresented Founders 49:10

2+ y ago49:10

49:10

Jason Scott, head of startup developer ecosystems at Google and partner of the ANIM Fund, sits down with Brynn Plummer to discuss his winding path into the world of venture capital, and how he aims to play the role of a superhero sidekick in the careers of founders of color by providing them with the capital, resources, and mentorship they need to …

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How The New Jersey Small Business Development Center is Serving Black Entrepreneurs with Kelly Broznya, The State Director and CEO of The NJSBDC 34:46

2+ y ago34:46

34:46

To learn more about New Jersey Small Business Development Center, visit: https://njsbdc.com/Di Mike Steadman, Kelly Broznya

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Removing the Roadblocks in Producing a Podcast with Aaron P. Woods 49:06

2+ y ago49:06

49:06

Behind every great entrepreneur is a compelling story, a passion to change the current narrative and turn roadblocks into opportunities. In today’s episode, CEO & Founder of Podpal, currently the first black-owned podcasting startup, Aaron P. Woods joins Brynn Plummer to share how his mission to provide for his family led him to develop a startup t…

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Navigating and Transforming the World of Venture Capital for Minorities with Monique Villa 39:46

2+ y ago39:46

39:46

“The data exists” to show that investing in BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) founders pays off, says Monique Villa, co-founder of Build In SE and early-stage investor at Mucker Capital. Originally from Los Angeles, California, Villa organically found her way to Nashville and into the VC world. Today, she's paying it forward by starting a …

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Getting Something Done that Matters with Henry Beecher Hicks 46:27

2+ y ago46:27

46:27

Henry Beecher Hicks, president and CEO of the National Museum of African American Music, sits down with Brynn Plummer to share about his early professional career and how a decision to buy Gray Line, a premium sight-seeing tour bus and public transportation company, led him to Nashville. He also shares the many lessons he has learned as an African …

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Introducing Twende: Rethinking Entrepreneurship 2:58

2+ y ago2:58

2:58

Despite the growing diversity around us, less than 3% of all venture capital in the U.S. is given to Black, LatinX or woman-led companies. Founders of color face incredible obstacles starting and growing their businesses including access to financial resources, education and mentorship. Join host Brynn Plummer as she partakes in open and honest con…

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How M&T Bank Supports Black Small Business Owners with Shannon Lazare, North New Jersey Regional Manager for M&T Bank 26:47

3y ago26:47

26:47

On this episode of the Best Podcast, I’m joined by Shannon Lazare, North New Jersey Regional Manager for M&T Bank. On the show, Shannon discusses how M&T supports black business owners, why they’re excited to be part of the BEST Initiative, and shares her perspective on how the banking system can help more black entrepreneurs survive and thrive. To…

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A Family's Journey To Build A Drive-in Movie Theatre In the Midst of The Pandemic with Ayana Morris, Co-Founder of Newark Moonlight Cinema 33:45

3y ago33:45

33:45

On this episode of the BEST Podcast, I’m joined by Ayana Morris, Co-Founder of Newark Moonlight Cinema, a drive-in movie theater located in Newark, NJ. Ayana and her husband Siree, launched Newark Moonlight Cinema in the middle of the pandemic to create a fun and entertaining experience for the City’s residents, despite being in the midst of so muc…

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Thriving by Creating Relevant Financial Content And Maintaining Multiple Streams of Revenue with Shariff Muhammad, Founder & CEO of Unlimited Capital Partners 33:50

3y ago33:50

33:50

On this episode of the BEST Podcast, I’m joined by Sharif Muhammad, Founder and CEO of Unlimited Capital Advisors, a certified public accounting firm in New Jersey that delivers customized financial solutions for a diversified spectrum of clientele. Sharif has over 21 years of experience working in the financial services industry.On the show, Shari…

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Transitioning From Higher Education Into Entrepreneurship with Dr. Pedro Santana, Founder & CEO of Deal With It Management 34:50

3y ago34:50

34:50

On this episode of the BEST Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Pedro Santana, Founder and CEO of Deal With It Management, a full-service management and consulting firm dedicated to providing top quality solutions and services to government clients, business, K-12 and higher education leaders. To learn more about Deal With It Management , visit: https://dea…

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Serving Today’s Youth Through Early Child-Hood Education with Keisha Wright Daniel, Owner and Director of Care For Me Children’s Learning Center 31:39

3y ago31:39

31:39

On this episode of the BEST Podcast, I’m joined by Keisha Wright Daniel, Owner and Director of Care for Me Children’s Learning Center, a private learning center offering a quality educational program for children from ages 6 weeks to 13 years old. Keisha shares how resilience and the responsibility of serving her youth and staff, have kept her goin…

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Creating Thriving Communities And Entrepreneurs Through Strategic Investments with David Langlieb, Senior Underwriter of New Jersey Community Capital 31:15

3y ago31:15

31:15

On this episode of the BEST Podcast, I interview David Langlieb, Senior Underwriter at New Jersey Community Capital, a non-profit community development financial institution (CDFI) dedicated to creating thriving communities through strategic investments and knowledge. To learn more about New Jersey Community Capital, visit: https://www.newjerseycom…

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A Photographer's Journey to Find The Silver Lining In the Pandemic and Pivot Into A New Line of Business with Jason Martin, Founder of Jason Martin Productions 32:50

3y ago32:50

32:50

On this episode of The BEST Podcast, I sat down with Jason Martin, Founder of Jason Martin Productions, a leading digital multimedia service company that specializes in corporate photography and video marketing. Jason opens up about his journey to survive and thrive, despite the pandemic, what led him to starting a business in the first place, and …

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Bouncing Back From Zero Revenue And Thriving Through The Pandemic with Marcus Crawford, Founder of Bro-Ritos Food Truck 29:47

3y ago29:47

29:47

On this episode of The BEST Podcast, I’m joined by Marcus Crawford, a young & hungry entrepreneur who Co-Founded Bro-Ritos Food Truck with some friends in 2016. Despite operating at zero revenue for several months, Marcus found a silver lining through all the chaos and has managed and shares how he’s thriving during the pandemic. To learn more abou…

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Implementing Patient Capital Initiatives in Urban Communities with Mitchell Green, The Growth Group 30:07

3y ago30:07

30:07

On the following episode of The BEST Podcast, I sat down with Mitchell Greene, who’s leading the ground efforts with the New Jersey BEST Fund, which includes identifying, screening, and working with black entrepreneurs, in order to get them access to patient capital through our partners. Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://thebestpodcast.subs…

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InSpiring Greatness Through Dance & Performing Arts with Kristine Smith, CEO/Co-Founder of InSpira Performing Arts & Cultural Center 31:08

3y ago31:08

31:08

On this episode of The BEST Podcast, I sit down with Kristine Smith, CEO/Co-Founder of the InSpira Performing Arts & Cultural Center, a dance and music center for children and adults, currently operating two locations in New Brunswick and Newark, NJ. Kristine started InSpira in 2002 in the basement of a church with 14 kids and now is currently serv…

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Serving Newark’s Youth One Smile At A Time with Dr. Suffiyah Webb, Founder of Brilliant Smiles Pediatric Dentistry 36:15

3y ago36:15

36:15

On this episode of The BEST Podcast, I interview Dr. Suffiyah Web, a Newark Native and Founder of Brilliant Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, a unique dental environment that focuses on total body wellness for children. Suffiyah and I discuss how the pandemic has impacted her business, and how through it all, she’s kept her small team inspired, employed,…

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Why Black Entrepreneurs Need Access To Patient Capital with Lyneir Richardson, Executive Director of the Rutgers Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED) 34:16

3y ago34:16

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On this inaugural episode of the BEST Podcast, I’m joined by Lyneir Richardson to discuss Patient Capital and the NJ BEST Patient Capital Fund. With financial support secured from M&T Bank and the Surdna Foundation, The NJ BEST Patient Capital Fund will deploy $250,000 - $500,000 of non-dilutive capital – specifically, recoverable grants $25,000 to…

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Black Entrepreneurs Survive and Thrive Trailer 2:55

3y ago2:55

2:55

Introducing The BEST (Black Entrepreneurs Survive and Thrive) Podcast, a show dedicated to highlighting the resilience of black entrepreneurs and the impact of patient capital. This series is brought to you by the Center for Urban Entrepreneurship and Economic Development at Rutgers Business School, where we integrate scholarly works with private c…

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Black Side Business Podcast #8 - BC Clark Gets You Loan Ready 35:39

8+ y ago35:39

35:39

In this podcast business mentor and lender BC Clark from the Nebraska Enterprise Fund discusses getting ready for your loan. She also discusses what she looks for as a lender and helps you know what to do to prepare for a loan.Di Dell Gines

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Black Side Business Podcast #7 - Are You Ready for Funding 24:38

8+ y ago24:38

24:38

In this episode I ask you the question of are you ready for funding for your business and what you should consider. If you haven't yet signed up for the weekly newsletter visit www.blacksidebusiness.com and receive a free copy of my recently released eBook called Funding Sources for Your Startup a Beginner's Guide.…

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Black Side Business Podcast #6 Kira McConico Marketing Consultant 33:34

8+ y ago33:34

33:34

In this fun and informative interview I talk with Kira McConico the owner of Integrity Designs in Kansas City www.integritydesigns01.com . Kira discusses how she transitioned from being an administrative assistant to an owner of a marketing and graphics design company. She shares how she had to self-educate and take a leap of faith to achieve her d…

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Black Side Business Podcast #5 Stacey Flowers International Speaker Part 2 43:38

8+ y ago43:38

43:38

This interview is powerful and very important for entrepreneurs. Stacey talks about her journey from a high paying job to couch surfing while pursuing her vision. She provides key insights into what you need to do to be an entrepreneur. ALSO she is hosting The Happy Conference on October 7 - 9, 2016. Visit www.thehappyconference.co for more informa…

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Black Side Business Podcast Episode #3 - Three Biggest Challenges To Launching A Black Side Business 23:13

8+ y ago23:13

23:13

In this episode I discuss the three biggest challenges Black professionals face when looking to start a side business. These are:1. Confidence2. Time Management3. Picking the Right IdeaMake sure you visit www.blacksidebusiness.com and sign up for the weekly newsletter for tools, tips, information and motivation on how to start and run a Black side …

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