Veranda Financing: The Podcast

Meet Amy Jackson, co-founder and CEO of  has spent her career building and shaping brands during times of rapid change. work directly with founders to develop thought leadership and support company goals, by designing a PR strategy that helps companies make a splash. Amy Jackson has helped potato farmers navigate the era of low-carb diets. She secured coverage in major media outlets leading up to the acquisitions of Bebo and Mint.com, and led LivingSocial's PR efforts bridging from Facebook darling to local merchant marketplace. She took Silicon Valley journalists through a walk down memory lane at the Computer History Museum's reopening. All of which led to coverage in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Businessweek and NBC to name a few. Listen to this episode if you want to learn practical ways to grow your business using customized PR strategies. Find out more information regarding Tale Splash below: Please follow and rate Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast on ,

Karwanna D is a Certified Business Coach turned Government Contracts Strategist. She's a successful Entrepreneur, Author of and a Fiery Motivational Speaker. Karwanna is a master in empowering small business owners to grow profitable business so they can have successful and sustainable businesses with consistent income by revealing the biggest kept business secrets of government contracts. She has been featured on many platforms including CBS, NBC, Fox, Star Tribune Business, SBA SBDC and more. You can find more about Karwanna and her consulting conpany at .  

I went in the vault to pull out one of my favorite episodes where I interviewed the talented design blogger, Stacy Blake of . She shared her beginnings of starting the blog and what continues to inspire her. Tune in to learn how to start a creative business that will inspire others to creat beautiful spaces of their own. Be sure to follow and rate it.

Meet Amaka Uchegbu of UCHE a hair company that utilizes artificial intelligence to provide insight of the type of hair products most suitable for your hairAmaka is the founder of , a new online beauty supply store that can predict if a hair product will be effective without you having to try it first. UCHE uses an AI-powered algorithm trained by Black hair scientists, dermatologists and stylists to match women with Afro hair to products most likely to work for their unique hair profile. UCHE draws exclusively from Black owned brands because of its mission to grow Black wealth by supporting entrepreneurship.  

Blake is on a mission to help 1 million dads and moms write at least one well written, meanigful, lasting Legacy Letter to their children. Blake has a wonderful wife and loves being a father to his three children, all under 8. As he leads his family, he draws from many mentors, but none more importnant than his late father, Larry Brewer. Learn more about Legacy Letter at: Instagram: legacy_letter Facebook: Legacy Letter  

Beverly Price is a divorce and empowerment coach, podcast host and woman on a mission. She's a woman who has been through it all—and came out fighting. She knows what it's like to be a divorced woman in today's world—and she wants to change that. According to Beverly's research, a large percentage of women struggle with low self-confidence and negative self-perception. Specifically, 79% of women do not feel confident, and many believe they are inferior to other women. Additionally, 62% do not believe they are intelligent, and approximately half do not think they are beautiful. This is especially true for divorced women. Beverly is dedicated to changing this and is working to improve the self-confidence and self-perception of divorced women. specializes in divorce and empowerment coaching for women who want to make their own decisions about their lives and their futures. Find more at    

Created by sisters, Martha Moore Farrell and Elizabeth Moore, The Scuttle is a free mobile app that takes the stress out of organizing everyone's personal life. From vacation itineraries, immunization charts, home renovation notes and photos, camp lists, committee meeting notes, Thanksgiving assignments, birthday party plans and babysitter emergency information, The Scuttle is there to help users jot down info quickly and find it even faster. With over 3,000 downloads since its launch in April 2021, 97% of users said they would recommend The Scuttle to a friend. For the latest news and updates, follow Scuttle on Instagram .

Christiane Lemieux of Lemieux Et Cie shared her business story with The Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast. We discussed her company and its subsequent sale to Wayfair. She also discussed her latest design company Lemieux Et Cie. You can find more information about Christiane Lemieux at and Follow The Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast on Instagram @theverandaentrepreneur

I was able to meet Rachel Johnson, the founder of of , a wellness brand and online health club for everyday, busy people wanting to feel their best.  Rachel explained wny she started and her mission to help busy people create realistic habits that are actually sustainable.

I was delighted to interview Jenny Eversole of Style Space on the Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast. She shares how she started Style Space which is a place for people to find an affordable accessible styling service for any occasion that helps them achieve their personal style goals with ease. Style Space is like having a close style confidante who understands you, your style and how to put together the best look for you. Whether it's clothes, hair, makeup, or skin-care. Visit  to learn more or Instagram at stylespace.official

Joann Mezadieux of Lovely Darlings Picnic joined me on the podcast. She discussed how she started her company, Lovely Darlings Picnic. Lovely Darlings Picnic creates curated beautiful memories. She discussed her entrepreneurial journey, the inspiration behind the company and what is next for Lovely Darlings Picnic. Visit her website at Instagram: @lovelydarlingspicnic  

LuAnn Warner Prokos shares how she started her photography business and why women should invest in portraiture to capture their best self. She also shares how she provides a curated experience for her customers. On this episode, we also learn about how LuAnn created a niche for herself in an industry that is constantly changing. Learn more about LuAnn Warner Prokos and her services at  .  

Carlye Morgan of Chalonne stopped by The Veranda to share how she started Chalonne, a women's luxury Apple watch bands, hand-crafted in France  with th finest leathers, gemstones and solid gold    

Meet David Mullings, Founder, Chairman and CEO of  Blue Mahoe Capital Partners an impact investment firm focused on giving investors access to the emerging economies, markets of the Caribbean region and underrepresented founders.    

Have you ever thought about the ingredients you put on your face? Our latest guest Shubhangini Prakash of Feather & Bone finds it extremely important to use clean ingredients on our skin. She shares how she built her company, one customer at a time with quality ingredients. Find out more at  

Tracey Frost Rensky, the founder of Citibabes, a downtown New York membership club shared  her journey of starting Citibabes and why building community was important to the growth of her company. Her business generated over $25M in revenue. She currently runs a consultancy where she advises small to medium sized start-ups.

Harlem Labs is a boutique advisory firm born and raised in New York City, and now in Austin. Harlem Labs exist to advise executives and entrepreneurs on strategy and execution, to improve acquistions and retention. For more Information visit    

Meet Jamila Powell of Naturally Drenched. Jamila is the founder of Maggie Rose Salon and Naturally Drenched. This episode discusses her journey to creating a rapidly growing hair brand  and the future of her company. Listen to this episode to learn about starting a consumer brand from scratch. You can learn at  

This is Part 2 of The Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast Black Shopping Guide Part 2.  Please be sure to subscribe. 

Tune in to get ideas for your holiday shopping. This list is complete and has something for everyone one on your list. Companies mentioned on this episode: Aphrochic  Don't Sleep Interiors Expedition Subsahara  Shop Candice Luter  Your Sustainable Home  Goodee         

Welcome to the Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast! This episode is all about you! How are you showing up for your calling?   

Nicole Wright joined The Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast of Satrell Beauty. Nicole Wright is a finance professional by day and has always wanted to step foot in the beauty industry to include her own ideas in to the mix. Satrell collection is cruelty-fee and complimentary to all skin tones. For more information at Learn more about Satrell Beauty at    

This episode provided practical advice of growing your business the most effective way while focusing on your bottom line. Samantha Varner explains why women business owners should focus on needle moving activities to grow your business. You can find more information at You can also visit  

Do you fear creating iterations of your business? Do you suddenly feel self-conscious when you realize that your business still requires a lot more improvements. This episode encourages you to embrace iterations so that you can fail forward. Iterations provide your with constant feedback on what you can improve.

Weekly bonus devotional for entrepreneurs to help you live a powerful life while growing your business!

Do you find that you are getting stuck? This episode discusses ways you can get your momentum back and it requires less than you think! Please rate and subscribe the podcast!  

Meet Amanda Zieba, author of 11 books for both young adults and adults. She has perfected book promotion and stopped by The Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast to share how you can market your books while building a loyal community. You can learn more about her, her books and her courses at . Find more resources at . Also, visit to read the YGB series and Dream Chasers!  

Suzanne Boyd of  shares how she started her company from scratch and built her customer base to include Hollywood celebrities. She shared the importance of pivoting and striving for excellence. Boyd also discussed her new party supplies company, The Party Co. Intl. which features Juneteenth paper goods    

Mimi Scarlett of discusses how she built her multimedia company, and pivoted as she grew as a mother. She also shares her new venture Unlikely Market.      

Just in time for the wedding season, I was able to interview LeaAnn Stephenson of The Vintage Laundry.She has a beautiful curation of vintage tabletop decor that's perfect for your next celebration.  Thank you for rating and subscribing to the podcast.

I got to hang out with Sharon Rowe, Founder of Eco-Bags Products, the original reusable bag, brand sold worldwide. Visit and to learn more. Plus, check out her book . Come join the fun at  

Learn how to scale and grown a content  creation business with Shondell Varcianna of Find more resources for creative entrepreneurs at  .

How do you tell the story of your company? What services are out there for content creation? I'm too busy running my business to create content. How does crowdfunding work? Lauren Milner of came by show to discuss ways her company supports small businesses with content creation so that can successfully grow, build a community and secure much needed financing. Visit  for more information.

Have you ever been curious about the cannabis industry? I got a chance to interview, Naomi Granger, co-owner of Dope CFO concerning the bookkeeping opportunity in the industry. You can more information at and  

This is part of the Side Hustle series.  Have you ever wanted to write a book but never had enough time? This episode focuses on six strategies you can use to write your novel in 30 days.  

This episode is the second part of our Side Hustle Series. Furniture flipping or furniture restoration business is ideal for individuals who have a knack for design and is not afraid of doing some manual work. Books I mentioned on this episode are below: Visit      

Learn how to start a speaking business as a side hustle.  

This episode is all about thanking all of YOU for joining me on this journey to showcase creative entrepreneurs. Be sure to subscribe to hear episodes as soon as they are released.  

Join us for Part 2 of the Black Holiday Shopping Guide. This list is all you need to give memorable gifts to your loved ones! Visit  to discover more about these incredible businesses.

On this episode, you will find the ultimate Black owned shopping guide for the holidays. There were so many options we had to split it up into two episodes. Find the complete list on  .    

Stacy Blake of shares her journey to creating her popular design blog. Her blog and portfolio has been featured in Better Homes and Gardens, Dominoes Kids and many more. 

Lashawn Francis of stopped by The Veranda Entrepreneur show to discuss her candle business. Listen to this show if you want to know how she started her candle business using natural ingredients while meet the demands of clients. Learn more about her Canary Ave candles at ().  

Real estate has always been an ideal way for people to build wealth. Lydia Cutrer visited The Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast  to discuss her company  and ways her company has helped numerous people meet their goals of home ownership. You can find more information at  .

Daniel Levine of Dasher & Crank discussed how he started and grew his craft ice-cream business in Wynwood, Miami, FL. Listen to this episode if you want to learn how to scale a business, create an enthusiastic team, collaborate with other brands and having multiple streams of income in a business.  

Learn how to start and grow a real estate business with Dr. Porsha Showers of Dr. Porsha Showers is a successful pharmacist by day and a realtor by night. She has successfully been able to manage both and has recently been featured on HGTV. She discussed ways to build wealth through real estate, ways you can follow your passion and why it is important to buy the right home to suit your needs You can find more information at  .  

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to start an interior design business from scratch, with no connections and still rise to the top? Nicole White stepped on the veranda to share her story of how she built her design company, Nicole White Designs, brick-by-brick while forging strong relationships within the business community, South Florida and the design industry. You can find out more at and  .

On this episode, you will learn how to create you ideal customer avatar. Knowing your ideal customer will allow you to have more impact when you market your good and services. Learn more at  .  

Monet Hambrick stopped by The Veranda to discuss how she grew her hobby of traveling into a business with her website, www.thetravelingchild.co . She discusses ways she monetizes her blog, her new children's book series and why everyone should do more traveling.

Welcome to The Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast. Lauren Milner, Co-Founder and President of Windmill discusses ways to grow your company's brand awareness on any budget. Listen to this podcast if you would like to learn about ways to grow your social media platform, the ideal industries for crowdfunding, ways to grow your brand on a limited budget, and to learn about the benefits of starting your business today. Recommended Book....The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz. Learn more at   and Windmill at  . Be sure to subscribe and rate The Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast.    

Meet LeAnn Stephenson of . She shares with The Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast how she started her event rental business. If you wanted to know the behind the scenes of how to start an event rental business, you don't want to miss this episode. Mentioned on the show: If you like the show, please rate and subscribe!  

Dana Baugh of Baughaus Design Studio joined me on The Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast. Dana discussed the makings of her  company and has carved out a niche for herself in the design community. You can find more information regarding her company at  and  .