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This week, Liberty and Danika discuss Palaver, Beautiful Brutal Bodies, Black-Owned, and more great books! Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. We've got the chops to match the book lover in your life with their next favorite read. And it only takes a few clicks to gift Tailored Book Recommendations! Simply head to mytbr.co/gift to get started. Books Discussed On the Show: Palaver by Bryan Washington Beautiful Brutal Bodies by Linda Cheng Flat Earth by Anika Jade Levy Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore by Char Adams Cursed Daughters by Oyinkan Braithwaite Her One Regret by Donna Freitas The House Saphir by Marissa Meyer Son of the Morning by Akwaeke Emezi For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Contented Nail Parlor is in the Wealth Building Wednesday spotlight. Monique Fisher is the Owner, and she details the challenges of being a Black owned enterprise in a space dominated by other communities and her commitment to an upscale, professional vision. Late in the hour Dominique shares updates on the storm hitting Jamaica, Donald Trump's legal appeal and Bill Esayli's illegal job.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.contentednailparlor.com/
On this episode of the Open Bar Podcast, we connect with entrepreneur, journalist, and all-around business visionary Mills Calvin—better known as @mrneverluvem. As the force behind Mills Enterprise and a voice at Just Bizness, Mills shares what it really takes to thrive as a Black-owned business owner in today's world.We get into: • Launching and growing a vending/ATM empire • The grind behind producing professional content for brands • His journey in journalism and storytelling through Just Bizness • Lessons in branding, hustle, and legacy building • Why owning your lane is the real key to successIf you want motivation, business gems, and real stories about building your own enterprise, this is the episode for you!Connect with Mills Calvin:Instagram: @mrneverluvemMills Enterprise: millsenterprise.meYouTube: Just Bizness MediaDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories and business game every week on Open Bar Podcast.#OpenBarPodcast #MillsEnterprise #BlackEntrepreneur #JustBizness #HustleCulture #VendingBossSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
EPPY & NNPA Award-Editor & Publisher Honoree Elinor Tatum currently serves as publisher, editor-in-chief, and CEO. The newspaper launched a companion web site and online edition, amsterdamnews.com, in 2009. She was recently awarded the prestigious the EPPY Award honor excellence in digital publishing by Editor & Publisher Magazine.She is the first Owner/ Black Publisher to have won the EPPY. New York Amsterdam New has won over 30 Presitigious Awards for Oustanding Jounalism!The Amsterdam News was founded on December 4, 1909, and is headquartered in the Harlem neighborhood of Upper Manhattan. The newspaper takes its name from its original location one block east of Amsterdam Avenue, at West 65th Street and Broadway.. An investment of US$10 in 1909 (equivalent to $339 in 2023) turned the Amsterdam News into one of New York's largest and most influential Black-owned-and-operated business institutions, and one of the nation's most prominent ethnic publications. It was later reported that James Henry Anderson published the first copy: "...with a dream in mind, $10 in his pocket, six sheets of paper and two pencils."The Amsterdam News was one of about 50 black-owned newspapers in the United States at the time it was founded. It was sold for 2 cents a copy (equivalent to $1 in 2023) from Anderson's home at 132 West 65th Street, in the San Juan Hill section of Manhattan's Upper West Side. With the spread of Blacks to Harlem and the growing success of the paper, Anderson moved the Amsterdam News uptown to 17 West 135th Street in 1910. In 1916, it moved to 2293 Seventh Avenue, and in 1938, it moved again, to 2271 Seventh Avenue. In the early 1940s, the paper relocated to its present headquarters at 2340 Eighth Avenue (also known in Harlem as Frederick Douglass Boulevard). Subscribe @ amsterdamnews.comIn August 1982, Wilbert A. Tatum, chairman of the AmNews Corporation's board of directors and the paper's editor-in-chief, became publisher and chief executive officer. Under Tatum's leadership, the Amsterdam News broadened its editorial perspective, particularly in international affairs. This expanded thrust has produced considerable interest and readership from all sectors of the local, national and international communities.In July 1996, Tatum bought out the last remaining investor, putting the future of the paper firmly in the hands of the Tatum family. In December 1997, Tatum stepped down as publisher and editor-in-chief and passed the torch to his daughter, Elinor Ruth Tatum, who at the age of 26 became one of the youngest newspaper publishers in the United States. Mr. Tatum died in 2009.© 2025 Building Abundant Success!!2025 All Rights ReservedHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASAmazon ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy: https://tinyurl.com/BASAud
On this episode of the Open Bar Podcast, we connect with entrepreneur, journalist, and all-around business visionary Mills Calvin—better known as @mrneverluvem. As the force behind Mills Enterprise and a voice at Just Bizness, Mills shares what it really takes to thrive as a Black-owned business owner in today's world.We get into: • Launching and growing a vending/ATM empire • The grind behind producing professional content for brands • His journey in journalism and storytelling through Just Bizness • Lessons in branding, hustle, and legacy building • Why owning your lane is the real key to successIf you want motivation, business gems, and real stories about building your own enterprise, this is the episode for you!Connect with Mills Calvin:Instagram: @mrneverluvemMills Enterprise: millsenterprise.meYouTube: Just Bizness MediaDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories and business game every week on Open Bar Podcast.#OpenBarPodcast #MillsEnterprise #BlackEntrepreneur #JustBizness #HustleCulture #VendingBossSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sonny Roberts, a Jamaican carpenter, arrived in Britain in the 1950s. It was a time of racial disharmony, including the Notting Hill riots and the murder of Kelso Cochrane. In this tense atmosphere, black musicians struggled to make a name for themselves. Then in 1961, Roberts set up the UK's first black-owned music studio, Planetone, in a basement in Kilburn. The studio gave the Caribbean community a musical platform. In later years, Roberts produced Nigerian band Nkengas' album, Destruction - one of the earliest examples of Afrobeat in the UK. His 1987 production of Judy Boucher's Can't Be with You Tonight reached number two in the UK Singles Chart, beaten only by Madonna. Roberts laid the foundations for black British music. Ben Henderson speaks to his daughter, Cleon Roberts.This programme contains outdated and offensive language.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from the death of Adolf Hitler, the first spacewalk and the making of the movie Jaws, to celebrity tortoise Lonesome George, the Kobe earthquake and the invention of superglue. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: Eva Peron – Argentina's Evita; President Ronald Reagan and his famous ‘tear down this wall' speech; Thomas Keneally on why he wrote Schindler's List; and Jacques Derrida, France's ‘rock star' philosopher. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the civil rights swimming protest; the disastrous D-Day rehearsal; and the death of one of the world's oldest languages.(Photo: Sonny Roberts in 1982. Credit: David Corio/Redferns via Getty Images)
This is based on a true story.Master D. had promised travelling to the USA to visit my wife Andrea and I in upstate New York. We had been corresponding for months regarding our desire of wanting to become a Black-Owned couple under his guidance. Andrea, especially, was eager for his arrival and couldn't wait to jump into his arms the minute he flew into town from LaGuardia airport, checked into his hotel first, then drove over later to our home.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shango-s-zone--3005964/support.
In this episode, we sit down with Melissa as she shares her journey of building a Korean skincare brand specifically designed for darker skin tones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jamie and Jilea Hemmings. Business: Nourish + Bloom MarketClaim to Fame: The world’s first Black-owned autonomous grocery store
Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jamie and Jilea Hemmings. Business: Nourish + Bloom MarketClaim to Fame: The world’s first Black-owned autonomous grocery store
We speak with Kirk and Genee Harvey, the Owners of Honey Hills Retreat, a luxury Black-owned getaway. Where is it located? How much does it cost? We learn how this couple were able to establish this retreat, the issues they ran into, the type of money needed, and tips on building a business with your spouse. Tune in now! Black Men Sundays is ranked #13 of the top 80 Black Wealth Podcasts on https://podcasts.feedspot.com/black_wealth_and_investing_podcasts/Check them out at www.honeyhills.com and tell them Black Men Sundays sent you!
Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jamie and Jilea Hemmings. Business: Nourish + Bloom MarketClaim to Fame: The world’s first Black-owned autonomous grocery store
I share my old school experience and knowledge of how back in my day we Blacks supported each others projects. My old school Brothers and I tells of the old days of promoting slogans to boost skills amongst ourselves such as, Each One Teach One. And we go back in History to pull from other examples of Black Businesses thriving in America.
In this episode, Jay Jones unveils the exciting new chapter of Be Smart Buy Black. Originally launched as a two-sided online marketplace, Be Smart Buy Black is now being relaunched as a FREE weekly newsletter that bridges the gap between unique Black-owned brands and conscious Black consumers. Jay shares the vision behind this transformation, why this model creates even more value for both brands and shoppers, and how this curated newsletter will feature one-of-a-kind products, exclusive deals, and inspiring stories from Black entrepreneurs. If you're committed to building Black wealth and want to discover and support incredible Black-owned products every week — you won't want to miss this. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FREE NEWSLETTER NOW! Sign up now for the pre-launch at www.BeSmartBuyBlack.com to secure your spot and be first in line for exclusive early-bird perks.
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In this heartwarming and hilarious episode of Brown Ambition, Mandi is joined by Alexa Claire and first-time guest Mia Brabham Nolan for a vibrant conversation full of career advice, pop culture takes, and real talk on entrepreneurship and Black excellence. The three dive into everything from half-birthdays and pop culture dry spells to the real challenges facing today’s job market. They celebrate Black-owned businesses like The Lip Bar, Black Girl Sunscreen, and Cloudy Donut Co. and unpack what happens when Black brands get bought out. Plus, they get candid about: The emotional toll of job hunting in a tough market Why side hustles deserve more respect How to market yourself and keep creating even when you’re unemployed And yes… some Love Island fanfic might be involved
This week we discuss the recent announcement that Ami Cole is closing and dive into all the complexities behind building a brand. We also share more about our newest product and share some positive reviews of the brand! ****** Make sure you're following your girls on IG @blackgirlstexting, and on Twitter @blackgirlstext1. As always, please rate, comment and subscribe to Black Girls Texting on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts, it's really important to us as we continue to grow! Want even more?! Go to Blackgirlstexting.com to subscribe to our newsletter!
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Cornfed Ted — founder of Ted's Budz and one of the few Black owners in California's legal green economy — joins The Danza Project for a wide-ranging, raw, and deeply personal conversation. From getting raided and losing $200,000… to launching Ted Fest, rapping to promote his own brand, and navigating fatherhood and mental health — Ted keeps it real about everything. He's not chasing clout. He's building legacy. And this interview shows why more people need to know the name Cornfed Ted.
This episode of the Only Business podcast explores how gratitude can be a powerful tool for business growth. It breaks down eight practical ways gratitude impacts client loyalty, team morale, decision-making, and long-term success. Listeners will learn how to apply gratitude as a mindset and strategy to stay focused, build stronger relationships, and move through difficult seasons with clarity and purpose.
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Dorian Morris built Undefined Beauty into a national retail brand without investors, relying on her industry expertise, community insight, and bold pivots. By staying self-funded and mission-driven, she proved that inclusivity and smart strategy can scale on her own terms.For more on Undefined Beauty and show notes click here. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.
How I Started the First Black-Owned Brewery in Central Ohio!Find Mecca Bev: https://www.instagram.com/meccabevhouse/?hl=enBuy Courses at https://bit.ly/PrepareforyourfirsttriptoAfricaudemySupport Us On Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/gamediversified
In this episode, we break down how loyalty, when unchecked, can quietly sabotage your growth, your peace, and your business. From underperforming staff and draining clients to outdated strategies and trauma bonds, learn how to spot the difference between genuine commitment and emotional captivity. If you have ever felt worn out by people you care about or stuck in roles you did not sign up for, this one is for you.
This week is a rollercoaster ride! Shawna talks about her frightening late-night encounter when her Vivint security system alerted her to a possible break-in, and LaLa shares her frustration over Shakira's concert being canceled due to a crushed stage. The girls turn the focus to the fun as they attend Whoopi Goldberg's "Whoop-Tea" launch party, rubbing elbows with Genesis Infused founders Faye Coleman and Priscilla Wynn, hip-hop artist Kosha Dillz, radio star Kiki Monique, actress Elea Clair, and director John Keller. Despite forgetting the batteries to their mic and Harlowe light, Shawna and LaLa embrace the chaos, proving it's okay not to have it all together.Use code LBTM10 for 10% off your order from Harlowe.
After a white police officer murdered George Floyd in Minneapolis, big banks announced plans to invest millions of dollars in smaller, Black-owned banks across the country to help those banks make more loans to small businesses in underserved communities. We'll hear from one South Carolina bank about how loan efforts are going. Also on the show: OpenAI is investing in hardware, and unions are receiving higher approval ratings.
After a white police officer murdered George Floyd in Minneapolis, big banks announced plans to invest millions of dollars in smaller, Black-owned banks across the country to help those banks make more loans to small businesses in underserved communities. We'll hear from one South Carolina bank about how loan efforts are going. Also on the show: OpenAI is investing in hardware, and unions are receiving higher approval ratings.
Government waste, fraud, and abuse make headlines, and tightening the belt sounds like common sense. But what's the real cost in Black and Brown communities and vulnerable populations? We go beyond the bullet points to uncover the hidden impacts and, most importantly, explore how we can protect and prepare. This episode features a special guest – Lawrence Hibbert of BCT Partners, one of the largest Black-Owned management consulting firms in the country.
This week, Donna and Orlando sat down with Todd Perkins to discuss his vision for Detroit's future. This episode is the fifth in a series of interviews with candidates in the race for Detroit's 76th mayor.Todd Perkins grew up in the North End, raised by parents who instilled in them the values of hard work, education, faith, and integrity. The home he lives in today was purchased by his great-grandparents nearly a century ago. As a proud graduate of The University of Detroit Jesuit High School, he credits them with instilling the mission of being “A man for others.”As the founder and owner of one of Detroit's largest Black-Owned law firms, The Perkins Law Group, he's dedicated his career - spanning three decades - to serving the city. In addition to his law firm, he founded and has continued to operate a sports management company representing athletes from their high school to and through their professional careers. Todd also leads a nonprofit organization, The People's Voice, dedicated to giving back to Detroiters. He believes that together - with bold, experienced, and compassionate leadership that puts people first - we can make Detroit a better place.To learn more about Todd Perkins and his vision for Detroit, click here.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
This episode of Only Business unpacks business lessons from Ryan Coogler's Sinners —a haunting story about leadership, silence, survival, and legacy in the face of generational harm. We draw powerful real-world parallels between the film's supernatural conflict and modern business challenges, including predatory partnerships, poor succession planning, the cost of unchecked growth, and the danger of building without boundaries.Perfect for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and changemakers navigating high-pressure environments and seeking clarity, conviction, and sustainability in their leadership.
Teri Williams President and Chief Operating Officer of OneUnited Bank. She is responsible for implementation of the Bank’s strategic initiatives, as well as the day-to-day operations. Under her leadership, OneUnited Bank has consolidated the local names and product offerings of four (4) banks and launched a digital platform to create a powerful national brand supported by innovative technology, products and services. OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest Black owned bank and award-winning Community Development Financial Institution, serves as a bridge by offering affordable financial services and promoting financial literacy. She brings 30 years of financial services expertise from premier institutions such as Bank of America and American Express, where she was one of the youngest Vice Presidents. Ms. Williams holds an M.B.A. with honors from Harvard Business School and a B.A. with distinctions from Brown University. Company Description *OneUnited Bank, America's leading Community Development Financial Institution, the nation’s largest Black-owned bank, eleven-time recipient of the US Department of Treasury’s Bank Enterprise Award for community development and named Inc. Magazine’s Best in Financial Services 2024.OneUnited is grounded in its decades long mission to strengthen communities of color by offering affordable financial services for all, supporting local communities in Miami, Boston and Los Angeles. The ultimate mission is to make financial literacy a core value in communities of color in order to to close the wealth gap. Talking Points/Questions * 1. Partnership wtih Esusu to increase homeownership in communities of color2. Black businesses doing business with each other in war on DEI3. Making financial literacy a core value of underserved communities #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Teri Williams President and Chief Operating Officer of OneUnited Bank. She is responsible for implementation of the Bank’s strategic initiatives, as well as the day-to-day operations. Under her leadership, OneUnited Bank has consolidated the local names and product offerings of four (4) banks and launched a digital platform to create a powerful national brand supported by innovative technology, products and services. OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest Black owned bank and award-winning Community Development Financial Institution, serves as a bridge by offering affordable financial services and promoting financial literacy. She brings 30 years of financial services expertise from premier institutions such as Bank of America and American Express, where she was one of the youngest Vice Presidents. Ms. Williams holds an M.B.A. with honors from Harvard Business School and a B.A. with distinctions from Brown University. Company Description *OneUnited Bank, America's leading Community Development Financial Institution, the nation’s largest Black-owned bank, eleven-time recipient of the US Department of Treasury’s Bank Enterprise Award for community development and named Inc. Magazine’s Best in Financial Services 2024.OneUnited is grounded in its decades long mission to strengthen communities of color by offering affordable financial services for all, supporting local communities in Miami, Boston and Los Angeles. The ultimate mission is to make financial literacy a core value in communities of color in order to to close the wealth gap. Talking Points/Questions * 1. Partnership wtih Esusu to increase homeownership in communities of color2. Black businesses doing business with each other in war on DEI3. Making financial literacy a core value of underserved communities #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Teri Williams President and Chief Operating Officer of OneUnited Bank. She is responsible for implementation of the Bank’s strategic initiatives, as well as the day-to-day operations. Under her leadership, OneUnited Bank has consolidated the local names and product offerings of four (4) banks and launched a digital platform to create a powerful national brand supported by innovative technology, products and services. OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest Black owned bank and award-winning Community Development Financial Institution, serves as a bridge by offering affordable financial services and promoting financial literacy. She brings 30 years of financial services expertise from premier institutions such as Bank of America and American Express, where she was one of the youngest Vice Presidents. Ms. Williams holds an M.B.A. with honors from Harvard Business School and a B.A. with distinctions from Brown University. Company Description *OneUnited Bank, America's leading Community Development Financial Institution, the nation’s largest Black-owned bank, eleven-time recipient of the US Department of Treasury’s Bank Enterprise Award for community development and named Inc. Magazine’s Best in Financial Services 2024.OneUnited is grounded in its decades long mission to strengthen communities of color by offering affordable financial services for all, supporting local communities in Miami, Boston and Los Angeles. The ultimate mission is to make financial literacy a core value in communities of color in order to to close the wealth gap. Talking Points/Questions * 1. Partnership wtih Esusu to increase homeownership in communities of color2. Black businesses doing business with each other in war on DEI3. Making financial literacy a core value of underserved communities #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Things In 15 Minutes The Podcast: Bringing Good Vibes to DEI
Sumayyah Emeh-Edu (she/her) from Embedded Consulting and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about equality in aisle five, Harvard holding its ground, billion-dollar frontline brilliance—and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Love Locked In, Court Be DamnedHarvard to Trump: Not Your CampusColor Blindness? Read Between the LinesFifteen Percent and Going StrongFrontline Ideas, Billion-Dollar ImpactGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette's GVTG: I've recently re-watched Wanda Sykes' last two Netflix standup specials. She will make you laugh and make you think….my favorite kind of comic. Watch and enjoy!Sumayyah's GVTG: Take care of yourself this Mental Health Awareness Month! Find joy, find connection, put the phone down. Look for the love.Read the Stories.Connect with Sumayyah Emeh-Edu.Subscribe to the 5 Things newsletter.Watch the show on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/
In this episode of Only Business, we break down the high-stakes world of Breaking Bad to uncover 12 powerful business lessons that go way beyond the drug trade. From brand identity and ego management to leadership failure, systems thinking, and the hidden cost of control, this program explores how Walter White's rise and fall holds a mirror up to entrepreneurs and leaders in the real world. Whether you're scaling a business or trying to reclaim your voice in the chaos, this isn't just about what went wrong—it's about how to build with clarity, power, and purpose.
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Welcome back! In this BEST-OF episode, Jasmene Bowdry pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to build a successful product-based brand—beyond the pretty packaging and viral moments. Whether you're an influencer thinking about launching a line or a small business owner eyeing retail shelves, this episode breaks down the game with both clarity and care. Jasmene dives into the realities of product development, retail readiness, and what it means to create something that solves a real problem—not just fills space on a shelf. They talk about the importance of building with intention, knowing your margins, and understanding what buyers actually care about. From the success of brands like Skims and Fenty to the not-so-glamorous behind-the-scenes decisions that go into growing a product business, this episode is packed with wisdom for anyone who's ready to stop chasing hype and start creating sustainable success. If you're looking for validation-free, no-fluff business advice from someone who's been in the room and done the work, this one's for you. KEY POINTS: 17: The Hidden Reason Black-Owned Brands Struggle to Scale in Retail 21: Should You Consider a Product Brand? The Business Shift Every Influencer Should Know About RESOURCES Shop My Looks – Love my style? Shop all my looks and similar pieces directly in my LTK store: Shop here. Wardrobe Essentials Checklist – Upgrade your wardrobe effortlessly with my free checklist of must-have essentials: Download it here. Jasmene Bowdry IG | @jasmenebowdry AND This is produced by EPYC Media Network
In this powerful episode of our leadership series, we focus on something that truly defines great leaders: how they carry the weight of the call. Not the call they wanted—but the one that shows up mid-crisis, when there's no script and no time to stall. We're talking clarity over comfort, presence over panic, and mission over ego. If you're building something that matters, this is the episode that helps you lead when the pressure is highest, the stakes are real, and your next move will echo far beyond the moment.
In this episode of Only Business, we break down exactly what's going on with the stock market as of April 7, 2025—in plain English. From rising tariffs and tech volatility to sector shifts and IPO trends, you'll get a real-time, no-fluff market update made for business owners and entrepreneurs. Learn what these market moves mean for your business, how to position yourself, and where the smart money is heading next.
In Part 2 of How to Be a Better Leader, we get into the truth most people avoid: people don't follow titles—they follow trust, clarity, and consistency. This episode unpacks how real influence is built, how to lead without a spotlight, and why respect is something you earn, not something you're handed. If you're tired of performative leadership and ready to build the kind that actually moves people—this one's for you.
EPPY & NNPA Award-Editor & Publisher Honoree Elinor Tatum currently serves as publisher, editor-in-chief, and CEO. The newspaper launched a companion web site and online edition, amsterdamnews.com, in 2009. She was recently awarded the prestigious the EPPY Award honor excellence in digital publishing by Editor & Publisher Magazine.She is the first Owner/ Black Publisher to have won the EPPY. New York Amsterdam New has won over 30 Presitigious Awards for Oustanding Jounalism!The Amsterdam News was founded on December 4, 1909, and is headquartered in the Harlem neighborhood of Upper Manhattan. The newspaper takes its name from its original location one block east of Amsterdam Avenue, at West 65th Street and Broadway.. An investment of US$10 in 1909 (equivalent to $339 in 2023) turned the Amsterdam News into one of New York's largest and most influential Black-owned-and-operated business institutions, and one of the nation's most prominent ethnic publications. It was later reported that James Henry Anderson published the first copy: "...with a dream in mind, $10 in his pocket, six sheets of paper and two pencils."The Amsterdam News was one of about 50 black-owned newspapers in the United States at the time it was founded. It was sold for 2 cents a copy (equivalent to $1 in 2023) from Anderson's home at 132 West 65th Street, in the San Juan Hill section of Manhattan's Upper West Side. With the spread of Blacks to Harlem and the growing success of the paper, Anderson moved the Amsterdam News uptown to 17 West 135th Street in 1910. In 1916, it moved to 2293 Seventh Avenue, and in 1938, it moved again, to 2271 Seventh Avenue. In the early 1940s, the paper relocated to its present headquarters at 2340 Eighth Avenue (also known in Harlem as Frederick Douglass Boulevard). Subscribe @ amsterdamnews.comIn August 1982, Wilbert A. Tatum, chairman of the AmNews Corporation's board of directors and the paper's editor-in-chief, became publisher and chief executive officer. Under Tatum's leadership, the Amsterdam News broadened its editorial perspective, particularly in international affairs. This expanded thrust has produced considerable interest and readership from all sectors of the local, national and international communities.In July 1996, Tatum bought out the last remaining investor, putting the future of the paper firmly in the hands of the Tatum family. In December 1997, Tatum stepped down as publisher and editor-in-chief and passed the torch to his daughter, Elinor Ruth Tatum, who at the age of 26 became one of the youngest newspaper publishers in the United States. Mr. Tatum died in 2009.© 2025 Building Abundant Success!!2025 All Rights ReservedHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASAmazon ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy: https://tinyurl.com/BASAud
Send us a textIn this episode of The Unrestricted Podcast, I sit down with Dre of Policy Kings Brewery, the first Black-owned brewery in Utah. Dre shares his journey of starting in Southern Utah, the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship, and how he's carving out space in an industry where Black ownership is rare.We also talk about:
Hey BA Fam! Join us for an inspiring conversation with Tomara Watkins President of Buttah Skin and Dr. Kristian Edwards Founder of BLK+GRN, two visionary entrepreneurs reshaping the beauty and wellness industry. They share their journeys of building brands that cater to the unique needs of Black consumers while challenging industry norms and creating spaces for empowerment. From breaking barriers to redefining success, Tomara and Dr. Edwards discuss the privilege and responsibility of entrepreneurship and the impact of uplifting Black voices through their work.This episode highlights the power of resilience, community, and intentional relationships in navigating challenges and achieving success. We also explore the vital role of mutual support among Black women in business, emphasizing the strength found in collective growth and mentorship.Discover how Buttah Skin and BLK+GRN are making a lasting impact in competitive markets and why representation, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership matter now more than ever. Tune in for an insightful and empowering discussion!Follow this week's Guests:Buttah Skin: https://www.instagram.com/buttahskin/ https://www.tiktok.com/@buttahskin https://www.youtube.com/@ButtahSkin Tomara W., President Buttah Skin: https://www.instagram.com/beautyteo/BLK+GRN: https://www.instagram.com/blkandgrn/ https://www.tiktok.com/@blkandgrn https://www.youtube.com/@blkandgrn Dr.Kristian E., Founder BLK+GRN: https://www.instagram.com/drkristianh/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hey BA Fam! This week, we're bringing you an inspiring conversation with two powerhouse entrepreneurs who are redefining what it means to build wealth and community as Black women in the beauty and wellness industries. Meet Tamara Watkins, President of Buttah Skin (@buttahskin), and Dr. Kristian Edwards, founder of BLK + GRN (@blkandgrn). Tamara shares her journey from corporate strategy at Microsoft to scaling Black-founded brands like Buttah Skin during the pandemic. Meanwhile, Dr. Kristian opens up about her transition from academia to entrepreneurship, her resilience after a life-altering accident, and her mission to create a marketplace that spotlights non-toxic, Black-owned products. Together, these friends and collaborators discuss the importance of community over competition, the power of intentionality in business, and how they've supported each other through their entrepreneurial journeys. From navigating challenges to celebrating wins, this episode is all about building your own table—and making room for others at it. What You'll Hear in This Episode: • How Tamara and Kristian met and built a friendship rooted in collaboration (2016 vibes!) • Tamara's bold marketing moves during COVID that skyrocketed Buttah Skin's growth • Kristian's journey from professor to founder, including how she pivoted after a traumatic brain injury • Why Black women entrepreneurs are leading with community and lifting as they climb • The evolution of BLK + GRN's business model and how it's adapting post-pandemic • The resilience it takes to be a mom, entrepreneur, and changemaker This episode is packed with gems about entrepreneurship, friendship, and the power of betting on yourself. Don't miss it! Follow Our Guests: • Tamara Watkins: @buttahskin • Dr. Kristian Edwards: @blkandgrn Let us know your favorite moments from this episode by tagging us @brownambitionpodcast on Instagram! Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Chicago area played a key role in Black aviation in the early 1900s. The founders of the first Black-owned airport learned to fly in Chicago and went on to teach thousands of others.
Join Friends Like Us for a vibrant discussion with Lamar Woods & Charles McBee! We celebrate Black excellence, discuss mental health in hip hop, review the Black National Anthem and more. Lamar Woods Lamar grew up in Atlanta, Ga. where he got his BA in Religious Studies at Georgia State University. Once he graduated, he moved to Los Angeles and got his start in Hollywood studying improv and sketch comedy at Upright Citizens Brigade. Lamar's writing credits include GRAND CREW (NBC), BROOKLYN 99 (NBC), SINGLE PARENTS (ABC), NEW GIRL (FOX), and SURVIVOR'S REMORSE (Starz). On the feature side, Lamar co-wrote and stars in IT'S A PARTY which is available on Roku & Amazon. You can also see Lamar performing around town with his all black, all male, improv/sketch team, The Big Team. Lamar has also recently released his sophomore hiphop album, Highly Sensitive Person, which is currently available on all DSPs. Highly Sensitive Person.. has successfully over 100, 000 streams Charles McBee is a respected NYC stand-up comedian and writer from Toledo, Ohio. He has made three national stand-up comedy appearances on Gotham Comedy Live and was a favorite on two FOX television shows, Laughs Seasons 1 and 2 and Punchline Seasons 1 and 2. Charles has written for several TV shows, including Uncommon Sense and Uncommon Sense Live with Charlamagne Tha God, VH1's Hip Hop Honors 2017, and was also a creative consultant on Nick Cannon's Wild N Out. He's most worked on the 2020 VMA's as well as the 2021 Golden Globes, hosted the 2021 Music Lives Festival for the Live X Live Network, and was the Head Writer for Comedy Central's Hell Of A Week, which was nominated for a Writers Guild Award. Charles has also gained a following on social media with his comedic commentary about growing up in the 80s and 90s. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf.
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Bakari Sellers is joined by entrepreneur and CEO of the rideshare company Goldsainte Andre Powell to discuss policymakers' effects on small businesses (6:06), the founding and creation of Goldsainte (7:11), and what differentiates the rideshare platform from others (11:05) Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Andre Powell Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kendale King. He is a CPA who got his Master's in Accounting from Cleveland State University. He earned his Bachelor's Degree at Morehouse College. He left the corporate world and now he has a track record of putting on large-scale events that are entertaining and engaging. His desire is to put a spotlight on the “cool” things about being a CPA. Talking Points/Questions • From your perspective and career in the financial services industry, what does it mean to be financially savvy?• What role does credit play in a consumer's overall financial health?• What are some of the common misconceptions about credit and credit scores?• What advice would you give to someone who is looking to establish or rebuild their credit history?• Many people know your credit score can impact your ability to access credit cards, loans, etc. but what else can your credit history influence?• What are ways consumers can save on everyday expenses like car insurance?• What are your top tips for people looking to be more financially savvy in 2025?• What tools and resources are available from Experian for consumers who are looking to improve their overall financial health and save money? Deloitte and The Siegfried Group as well as entertainment industry giants such as Snapchat, 21st Century Fox, Netflix, and ITV Studios America. King is also the newly promoted CFO of Dream Con, the fastest-growing Black Owned gaming, anime, and entertainment convention which takes place annually in Austin, Texas. His experience as the Director of Partnerships & Finances started in 2021 and from there he's led the massive growth of attendees from 6,000 to more than 20,000 this year. Kendale King, CPA is a board member of CalCPA and the president of the NABA LA Chapter. His main focus areas are within entertainment, tech, and digital assets, highlighting his desire to put a spotlight on the “cool” things about being a CPA. This led to the creation of CPAcon. #BEST #SHMS #STRAW Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kendale King. He is a CPA who got his Master's in Accounting from Cleveland State University. He earned his Bachelor's Degree at Morehouse College. He left the corporate world and now he has a track record of putting on large-scale events that are entertaining and engaging. His desire is to put a spotlight on the “cool” things about being a CPA. Talking Points/Questions • From your perspective and career in the financial services industry, what does it mean to be financially savvy?• What role does credit play in a consumer's overall financial health?• What are some of the common misconceptions about credit and credit scores?• What advice would you give to someone who is looking to establish or rebuild their credit history?• Many people know your credit score can impact your ability to access credit cards, loans, etc. but what else can your credit history influence?• What are ways consumers can save on everyday expenses like car insurance?• What are your top tips for people looking to be more financially savvy in 2025?• What tools and resources are available from Experian for consumers who are looking to improve their overall financial health and save money? Deloitte and The Siegfried Group as well as entertainment industry giants such as Snapchat, 21st Century Fox, Netflix, and ITV Studios America. King is also the newly promoted CFO of Dream Con, the fastest-growing Black Owned gaming, anime, and entertainment convention which takes place annually in Austin, Texas. His experience as the Director of Partnerships & Finances started in 2021 and from there he's led the massive growth of attendees from 6,000 to more than 20,000 this year. Kendale King, CPA is a board member of CalCPA and the president of the NABA LA Chapter. His main focus areas are within entertainment, tech, and digital assets, highlighting his desire to put a spotlight on the “cool” things about being a CPA. This led to the creation of CPAcon. #BEST #SHMS #STRAW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.