Doing Business While Black

After becoming a mother, Marie Carter wanted to devote more time to her family and pour herself into her passion, @ClassicShoppe, a successful apparel company she started 4 years ago. Marie believes Buzzwords and catchphrases go in and out of style, but classic. is a brand that represents "staying power". On the road to entrepreneurial success, Marie has learned many lessons. “It's challenging being a single mom and trying to devote time and attention to your baby and also your baby that is a small business. But I do think it's important, and I'm really excited to show my daughter that even if we are single, we have a lot of support in the community, and we definitely have the power within us to be strong enough to create whatever it is that we want to create. I'm just excited to show her that to build up her own pride for her own culture,” Carter says. Learn how Marie juggles motherhood and a growing brand while #DoingBusinessWhileBlack. Visit DoingBusinessWhileBlack.com, #Spotify, and #AppleMusic to subscribe and listen. Click Here to Visit Classic Shoppe Music for today's session was produced by MGJ Beats

A refreshing balance of creativity & authentic word play over new age hip-hop production. @iambjustice is a timeless composer with a passion to motivate his listeners to greatness with his Scholar Life Movement. This entrepreneur has independently released numerous singles & music videos. Understanding the power of diversifying, B. Justice is also the owner of two used car dealerships in Milwaukee, WI. He believes a “Scholar Life'' is accomplished when one can make a living doing something they love and have perfected. Hear more of his story while #DoingBusinessWhileBlack. Visit DoingBusinessWhileBlack.com, #Spotify, and #AppleMusic to subscribe and listen. Music Produced By Mike Regal & Derrell Rideout Click Here to learn more about Scholar Guy Music Group Click Here to learn more about Justice Auto Sales

Well known for her creative flair and excellence in nail service, Theresa Langdon @theresadomynails was left unknowing the direction of her life, while learning to live with grief and loneliness after the tragic loss of her son in 2012. Pushing through personal pain, and relying on her amazing gift and testimony, Theresa found strength to build a brand and become owner and operator of Theresa Do My Nails LLC,. With 29+ years of experience in nail service and goals set on national opportunities, learn how Theresa keeps it all together on the Doing Business While Black podcast. Visit DoingBusinessWhileBlack.com, #Spotify, and #AppleMusic to subscribe and listen. Music for today's session was produced by Young Gotti & Marc D2

Today's guest is an Entrepreneur and CEO, Martin Ekechukwu. Martin is paving the way for black and brown executives in advertising - an industry that has faced a lot of criticism in recent years, with not a lot of action, for its many diversity issues. Martin is CEO of WHTWRKS Inc. of one of the only black-owned advertising and marketing agencies helping major brands like Burger King, Dorito's #BLM campaign, Nissan, and more, tell stories that authentically represent, speak to, and are made by black and brown people. Despite being a collaborative and humble leader, he's faced a lot of adversity over the course of his career, which includes years advising Def Jam records and working alongside the likes of Janet Jackson and Sean “Diddy” Combs, launching several other startups, and guiding WHTWRKS clients through one of the most challenging years marketers have ever experienced. WHTWRKS Music for today's session was produced by MakDouble & KM Beats beatstars.com/Rujay

Today's guest is Alan Goodman. Alan is the owner of A Goodman's Desserts. Using family recipes along with some of his own creations, Goodman started the business in 2018 selling homemade cookies, bread pudding and cakes. Today they deliver locally, ship nationally, cater events and parties and provide desserts to local restaurants. Now here's the kick…not only is Alan an entrepreneur, but he has a lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification and he's a Quality Engineering and Technology instructor at a local college. www.agoodmandesserts.com IG: @agoodmansdesserts Music provided by: Tune Seeker www.Tuneseekerstudio.com

In the latest episode of the Doing Business While Black Podcast, Clyde talks with Cassandra Goins. Cassandra has a proven track record. She's worked with some of the most dynamic and accomplished in the entertainment industry. She started as a Marketing Coordinator at Walt Disney Studios; Was President of Tuff Gong International, the record label founded by international reggae legend Bob Marley. Ran Putumayo World Music, Africa division Her consulting business has curated projects such as artists for “Africa Now” at the World-Famous Apollo Theater, in Harlem. And she currently represents “Content Connect Africa” , a South African media/content aggregator and content provider across the continent. Music for today's session was produced by Audionautix and Bird Creek, its licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license www.creativecommons.org http://audionautix.com/ Afrola by Bird Creek (CC)

Today's guest, Christopher Pitts through a mutual friend who happens to be an inventor/founder as well. Chris understood the value of a good education growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, where he first learned to love science and math, and it was that foundation that propelled him to earn an electrical engineering degree. Early 2020 Chris Calypso, which is essentially an automatic grading system, the software empowers schools with technology that leverages artificial intelligence and data analytics to improve school culture and student performance. “The mission of Calypso is to bring equity in education to every child in the developed and undeveloped world, www.GetCalypso.com Music for today's session was produced by DepoBeats Instagram: @depobeats

In the latest episode of the #DoingBusinessWhileBlackPodcast @clydeonpurpose talks with James Pritchett @JamesPritchett3d an inventor and serial entrepreneur who has worked with high-caliber Fortune 500 companies in the role of Marketing Director with extensive product management experience, and award-winning design. James is the Co-creator of the Doorbell Boa, a patent design that allows people who live in apartments, dorms or hotels to have a video doorbell. www.doorbellboa.com Music for today's session is provided by Music for today's session was produced by: NiqueBeats, you can find him online at @4UO.NiqueBeat$ www.beatstars.com/niquebeats

After a personal battle with burnout proved that recovery could be as hard as the condition itself/ Erayna founded Hooky Wellness. The mission, eliminate the shame of burnout through preventative mental wellness. Leveraging her 15 years as a business leader and innovator at top tech & CPG companies, Erayna uniquely blends coaching, design thinking & mental wellness, providing an approachable path to real results. www.Hookywellness.com Music for today's session is provided by Detroit's own DJ Daddy Riff, you can find him online at djdaddyriff.bandcamp.com

Spinxx a Black creative and business owner is the co-founder of Verbal Slick, a collective of Marketers, Creatives, and Artists. They connect brand s to consumers through digital media, events, and graphic design. Verbal Slick's motto is, “You've seen the words but never spoken like this. www.VerbalSlick.com Music Produced by: Content For Creators www.soundcloud.com/cfc_music

Ryan Lewis is a Black Inventor/Entrepreneur and creator of Media Cap, an attachment for the Pop Socket that allows you to stick your phone to almost any surface. www.capme.co