Empowr Podcast

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Empowering Black and Latino Millenials to advance in their career or entrepreneurial endeavors. Through interviews with entrepreneurs and leaders in finance and business, we give actionable steps people can start taking to achieve success.

Adam Cruz

  • Dec 24, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 42m AVG DURATION
  • 10 EPISODES


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Business Savvy, Entrepreneurship, & Podcasting| Simone Green

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 44:33


Adam sits with Simone Green, founder of Notebook Cosmetics and co-host of So Taboo Podcast. We discuss getting started in entrepreneurship early, business acumen as a talent, how to collaborate with those around you, and more!   Check out Simone's natural lipstick products and podcast!   Notebook Cosmetics: Website: https://www.notebookcosmetics.com/ Instagram: @notebookcosmetics   So Taboo Pod: Instagram: @sotaboopod Soundcloud: Sotaboopod          

Equity vs Cash Flow Properties| Augustine Diji pt. 2

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 26:05


Season 2 starts off with part 2 from last year's Augustine Diji, interview. A pre-pandemic episode that talks about what home equity is, the benefits of cash flow property, and how to assess if the market tipping over. You can reach Augustine at dijibusiness@gmail.com and check out Luxor Home and Investment Realty at Luxornyc.com.  

Entrepreneurship and impacting your community |Jeff Lindor

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 43:11


This episode we have Jeff Lindor on the show. Jeff is the founder of Groomed Success and the Gentlemen's Factory in Brooklyn. We cover topics such as moving up the corporate ladder, being a leader, and accessing government money for your business.   Groomed Success https://www.groomedsuccess.com/about-... Insta: @groomedsuccess Gentlemen's Factory https://gentlemensfactory.com/ Insta: @gentlemensfactory_

Building wealth through real estate| Augustine Diji pt. 1

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 42:31


Augustine Diji is a broker of 2 real estate firms and is a real estate attorney and investor. With over 20 years of experience, he has seen the 2008 real estate market collapse and has saved many families from foreclosure. Part 1 of 2! Luxor home and investment Realty and Greene and Grandy Realty LLC. luxornyc.com Greene Moments Studio https://gooneybeeyogacollective.com/ Instagram @Yogadiji

Start up tips from a business consultant| Anita Pierce

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 49:36


On this episode of the podcast, we are speaking with the founder of the Eleven3seven5, Anita Pierce. Eleven3seven5 is an organization that supports start-up businesses and non-profits with process improvements and optimization of operations. We discuss entrepreneurship, types of business structures, and event planning. Eleven3seven5 can be found at: http://www.eleven3seven5.com/ Instagram: @eleven3seven5 Facebook: Eleven3seven5

Gentrification and community wealth building| La'Shawn Allen-Muhammad

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 45:31


On this episode of the Empor Podcast, we shoot at the Brownsville Culinary Center and speak with La'shawn, the Director of the Central Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation. We discuss initiatives in place to combat the negative side effects of gentrification and the efforts to put systems in place to build wealth for those in Brownsville New York. More info can be found at cbedc.co

Creating a tech training school in the South Bronx| Jerelyn Rodriguez

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 42:17


Adam Cruz speaks with the CEO and co-founder of the Knowledge House, Jerelyn Rodriguez. The Knowledge House is a free technology and work skills training center in the South Bronx. They service those in underserved communities to gain the tech skills required to land high paying careers. We discuss types of careers in tech and what goes into starting a business. TKH can be found at: www.theknowledgehouse.org Instagram: @theknowledgehouse Twitter: @theknowledgehou

Take control of your finances!| Richard Reyes

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2020 47:33


Richard Reyes is on the show today! New co-host Adam Cruz joins the team as well!  Richard is a Financial Services Advisor and has also worked as an Anti-Money Laundering Analyst. He shares his views on money and success. If you don't care about your money, skip this episode!

Marketing and creating your opportunity| Jess Perez

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 41:24


Jess Perez is the co-founder of the management consulting company, Grtr Management. Some of her clients include LinkedIn, the Brooklyn Nets, and Google. Jess leads the creative direction of the company and has a lot of valuable info on branding and creating opportunities for yourself!

Reaching youth of color in education| Jason Acosta

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 38:23


Jason has experience in youth development, program development, recruitment, college access, curriculum building, leadership, and social justice work. Having a strong passion for working with youth in foster care and young men of color, Jason has dedicated his career to education while using a social justice framework to impact change.

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