Podcasts about black tech week

Senior race and culture reporter at TechCrunch, Dominic-Madori Davis, joins Tavis to discuss Black Tech Week, the latest legal and corporate challenges facing DEI, the State of New York signing the first social media bill, and how Black communities can become global tech leaders. #CivilRightsAttorney #SupremeCourt #Reparations #JulianAssange #DEI #BlackTech #TheTavisSmileyShow #TalkRadio #Podcast

Although notoriously known as the King of Spicy Tweets, Brian Brackeen, seasoned entrepreneur and General Partner at Lightship Capital, has built a track record of raising billions in support of Black businesses and entrepreneurs, making waves that resonate far beyond the confines of 280 characters. In this interview, Brian Brackeen provides an intimate look into his journey as he recounts the pivotal moment of his removal as CEO, offering profound insights into the distinctive challenges encountered by Black founders. Brian also discusses the crucial theme of legal preparedness, stressing the importance of contracts and protections for founders, especially those from underrepresented communities, to fortify themselves against unjust removals from their own ventures. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration, legal wisdom, and a deeper understanding of the journey toward a more equitable tech industry. Tune in for a dynamic exploration of Brian Brackeen's remarkable journey and his impactful contributions to the tech and startup ecosystem. KEY POINTS  (1:21) - Brian's role at Lightship Capital and his journey from Philly to Apple and IBM  (4:05) - Brian on his move to the Miami startup ecosystem for venture capital raising  (8:33) - Starting Kairos: how it shifted from a time clock company to facial recognition technology  (10:03) - How to best structure a board and fortify yourself as a founder  (12:10) - Brian on the day of his removal from the Kairos board (14:13) - Bridging disparities in legal preparation, transparency, and support for Black founders (17:29) - Fostering transparency and shedding light on inappropriate board removals (19:41) - Brian on the privilege of having safety nets for white vs minority founders  (21:32) - The origins of Black Tech Week in providing opportunities & resources for Black entrepreneurs  (25:03) - The origin story of Candice & Brian Brackeen and 6 years of building their legacy (27:55) - Creating visibility & opportunities, and featuring the stories of Black founders through Black Tech Week  (31:42) - What's next for Brian Brackeen and Black Tech Week? QUOTABLES  “One of the problems of venture and startups in general is that it's highly designed for the young white male founder.” - Brian Brackeen “Unfortunately, one of the worst parts of my job is I probably take between 8 and 12 calls a year, every year, from a founder who has been inappropriately removed asking me for my help.” - Brian Brackeen RESOURCES Brian Brackeen Twitter | @BrianBrackeen  IG | @lightship.capital Linkedin | @brianbrackeen [APPLICATIONS OPEN!] | Are you building a high growth business in tech healthcare, AI, media entertainment, or consumer goods and services? If so, we'd like to help you scale. Don't miss your chance to win $1 million, capital coaching, and access to an amazing community of diverse innovators! Apply for the 2024 Black Ambition Prize competition now  Felecia Hatcher IG | @feleciahatcher Black Ambition IG | @blackambitionprize So Ambitious is produced by EPYC Media 

[APPLICATIONS OPEN!] | Are you building a high growth business in tech healthcare, AI, media entertainment, or consumer goods and services? If so, we'd like to help you scale. Don't miss your chance to win $1 million, capital coaching, and access to an amazing community of diverse innovators! Apply for the 2024 Black Ambition Prize competition now Imagine a world where Black and Hispanic innovators are provided with the resources, mentorship, and backing to thrive without any interruption. In just 3 years, Black Ambition Prize has not only invested in nearly 100 entrepreneurs but has also offered support to over 750 innovators. During this time, the initiative has also granted nearly $6 million to founders dedicated to reshaping the landscape of industries such as product development, healthcare, media, and web technology, influencing their trajectory, mindset, and performance. In this episode, we take a glimpse into the mind of Felecia Hatcher, visionary CEO of Black Ambition, as she sits down with Sherrell Dorsey, Founder of The Plug, to some exciting light on the impact and future of Black Ambition Prize as well as what to expect from the lineup of entrepreneurs and leaders for Season 2 of the So Ambitious Podcast. You will also uncover the intricacies of her transition from founder of Black Tech Week to CEO of Black Ambition Prize, steering the organization into an epoch of empowerment for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs and founders.  Join in on the conversation and discover the ground-breaking path to uninterrupted Black Ambition that Felecia Hatcher is forging today.  KEY POINTS  (1:33) - Felecia's journey to CEO of Black Ambition (4:20) - Celebrating 100 Black Ambition Prize winners & 750 entrepreneurs supported in 3 years (5:41) - New opportunities for HBCUs and the next cohort of the Black Ambition Prize (7:20) - What to expect in Season 2 of the So Ambitious Podcast QUOTABLES  “Every entrepreneur is different as a result of the pandemic. And so there's new challenges, new opportunities that have sprouted up that we as an organization also have to make sure that we're supporting them at the highest level.” - Felecia Hatcher  “We should be allowed to tell successful stories about Black and Brown people as well their most ambitious moments.” - Felecia Hatcher  RESOURCES Sherrell Dorsey IG | @sherrell_dorsey [APPLICATIONS OPEN!] | Are you building a high growth business in tech healthcare, AI, media entertainment, or consumer goods and services? If so, we'd like to help you scale. Don't miss your chance to win $1 million, capital coaching, and access to an amazing community of diverse innovators! Apply for the 2024 Black Ambition Prize competition now Felecia Hatcher IG | @feleciahatcher Black Ambition IG | @blackambitionprize So Ambitious is produced by EPYC Media 

Join us on a thrilling journey with the dynamic Jen Fry as she unfolds her story, one that zigzags from the adrenaline of college athletics to the pioneering frontiers of tech and travel. Jen doesn't just swap jerseys for boardrooms; she inspires with her vision of professional growth for coaches and athletes alike. Her candid talk on the philosophy of being a 'kind asshole' – delivering tough love through honesty – leaves no stone unturned in our understanding of impactful communication and leadership.In the trenches of entrepreneurship, Jen spotlights the highs and lows of her tech startup adventures. She walks us through the maze of market research, the switch from B2C to B2B strategies, and the birth of an app that promises to revolutionize group travel. Imagine erasing the headache of coordinating trips with just a few taps on your phone – that's the future Jen is crafting, and she's here to share how she's navigating this ambitious endeavor.We wrap up our session with an exploration of the power of networking and why seizing the moment can be a game-changer. Jen recounts tales of chance encounters leading to transformative business pivots and the unmatched value of events like Black Tech Week. She also offers a treasure trove of book recommendations that have propelled her on this journey. So, buckle up for an episode that's as much about embracing the unknown as it is about charting a course to success.Support the show

This is the latest episode of the Chocolate News Podcast. We bring you news that discusses issues affecting the Black community.On today's show we will be discussing the rebranding of Twitter, the outcome of the Carlee Russell situation, Black Tech Week in Cincinnati, and more.This week's episode is hosted by John Alexander Reese (Digital Editor, The Cincinnati Herald) and Andria Carter (Digital Correspondent, The Cincinnati Herald).Originally recorded on Wednesday, July 26th, 2023.Make sure to check out the stories we talked about today on our website at www.TheCincinnatiHerald.com. You can also follow us on social media. We're on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. We also have our own YouTube channel. Just search for The Herald TV.

Nearly 200 school systems are suing the parent companies of Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok in a class-action lawsuit over alleged harms to students via their social media platforms.Several streaming services including Netflix, YouTube Premium, Spotify, and Youtube Music recently told consumers that “Yesterday's price is not today's price.Black Tech Week in Cincinnati took place last week and one of the more interesting presentations was a rap battle between real rappers and A.I.And Twitter decided to change its logo from the little blue bird to the letter X.Link to Show Notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to How I Got Here with Dreena Whitfield. In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Felicia Hatcher, CEO of Pharrell Williams Black Ambition Opportunity Fund and co-founder of Black Tech Week conference. Hatcher shares her story of overcoming the challenges of being a C student in high school and how scholarships changed her perspective on education. Her experience led her to author the C Students Guide to Scholarships and start her own educational consulting business, teaching nontraditional students how to navigate the college application process. We discuss the impact of biased guidance from counselors on young individuals and how it affected Hatcher's decision-making. She emphasizes the importance of having someone in your corner with higher expectations and belief in your abilities. We also touch on Hatcher's experiences in experiential marketing and social media in the early 2000s, working with brands such as Nintendo and Sony. Hatcher shares her experience of entering the tech space through marketing and eventually launching Code Fever to teach African American and Caribbean youth how to code. We also discuss Black Tech Week and the Black Ambition Opportunity Fund, which invests in black and Latinx startup founders and provides resources and funding for Black-owned businesses. Don't miss this episode full of valuable insights and inspiring stories. Follow Felicia Hatcher on all social media platforms and check out the Black Ambition Prize for entrepreneurial funding opportunities.- Interview with Felicia Hatcher, CEO of Black Ambition Opportunity Fund- Winning scholarships changed her perspective- Creating opportunities for nontraditional students- Importance of having supportive mentors- Encouragement can change life trajectory- Early exposure to technology and coding- Launching Code Fever to teach coding to youth- Origin of Black Tech Week and its purpose- Journey of starting a frozen dessert business- Overcoming financial difficulties as an entrepreneur- Building an entrepreneurship ecosystem in Miami- Black Ambition Opportunity Fund's mission and programs- Abundant mindset and not creating limitations- Quickfire questions and future projects- Where to follow and subscribe to the speaker Introduction [00:00:23] Starting a business after college [00:09:30] Creating immersive experiences [00:11:55] Social media boom [00:12:06] Jumping into the tech field [00:12:43] Founding Code Fever [00:14:45] Branding strategy: associating with experiences [00:26:19] Planning during financial difficulties [00:32:22]Connect with Felecia on....Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feleciahatcher/Website: https://www.feleciahatcher.com/

I'm on the ground in Black Tech Week to show you why you might want to attend and how to pitch your firm to pay for it (more on this later). Here's a quick recap of day one...check out the main theme: storytelling and corporate funding. 

Beginning Tuesday, 3,000 entrepreneurs and investors will be in Cincinnati with hopes of increasing the number of African Americans in the tech sector.

We're back for another conversation on Martha's Vineyard with Melissa Bradley and Derick Pearson. Derick is a husband, proud parent, person who is connected to the community, and the Executive Director for the Center For Black Innovation. He is determined to continue creating spaces for people to connect and gain access to resources, which is exactly what he did when he co-founded Black Tech Week. Follow us on social media: Instagram/Twitter: @WeAreNMV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Often it's the little things, and not the flashy technology or slick user interface that make a product or experience memorable. The handwritten note from customer service, or the humorous quote that pops up as you're waiting for a screen to load. Our guest today, Felicia Hatcher, calls these “moments of enchantment,” and she advocates for more opportunities for a human touch, as artificial intelligence and machine learning push us in the opposite direction. Felicia is the CEO of Black Ambition, an organization founded by Pharrell Williams that works towards closing the opportunity and wealth gap through entrepreneurship. Prior to her current role, she was Chief Popsicle and co-owner of Feverish Ice Cream, and was Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Center for Black Innovation. In our conversation, we talk about the perpetual growth and achievement across her career, what she learned bootstrapping her ice cream business from her parent's backyard to Fortune 500 clients, and how her entrepreneurial experiences shape the way she advises and mentors students and entrepreneurs. Bio Felecia Hatcher is on a mission to rid communities of innovation deserts by working with community leaders and government officials to create inclusive and diverse tech/startup ecosystems as the Co-Founder of Code Fever, Black Tech Week and Tribe Cowork and Urban Innovation Lab.  Hatcher has raised over 3 million dollars to support Code Fever's work which sits at the intersection of economic development and inclusive innovation. As an Author, Social Entrepreneur and the former Chief Popsicle of Feverish Ice Cream, Hatcher was named one of the Empact 100 Top 100 Entrepreneurs under the age of 30 by the White House and Kauffman Foundation in 2011, a 2014 White House Champion of Change for STEM Access and Diversity, Ruth Shack Honoree, 2017 Comcast/Nationswell Tech Impact Allstar, a Black Enterprise 2017 TechConnext Game Changer and 2016 Innovator of the Week, Essence Magazine Tech Master, and featured on the NBC Today Show, MSNBC, FORBES, INC, The Cooking Channel, & Grio's 100 African American's Making History.  

Hitha Palepu:  Hitha Palepu is a consummate multi-hyphenate. She is an entrepreneur, investor, author, and speaker. She is the CEO of Rhoshan Pharmaceuticals and a partner in Adama Ventures, focused on investments in women-founded and women-focused companies. She is the author of We're Speaking: The Life Lessons of Kamala Harris(Little, Brown Spark) and How To Pack: Travel Smart for Any Trip (Clarkson Potter). #5SmartReads is her Webby-honored news curation that reaches over 82,000 accounts. Her Instagram content uplifts and informs her community of over 57,000 followers. Hitha is a sought-after speaker on the topics of entrepreneurship, investing, parenting-work juggle, and on diversity and inclusion. In 2021, she has delivered the keynote address to the ILPA's W.E.L.L. Summit and been a panelist at events hosted by Beam Therapeutics, Everywomen in Tech, HelloNeighbor, and The 4th Floor. Hitha's 2022 speaking engagements include serving as emcee and moderator of three Thread Count Summits hosted for Taco Bell executives & franchisees, delivering a keynote address at WNORTH's 2022 Summit, and speaking on the closing keynote panel for the Female Founders Collective Summit. Her upcoming engagements include the WIN Summit, and Black Tech Week. Hitha is an experienced moderator for book launches and author events. Events included the book launch for the New York Times Bestseller *HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style* by Elizabeth Holmes, *Meet You In The Middle* by Devon Daniels, *She's Unlikeable* by Aparna Shewakramani, and *The Modern Loss Handbook* by Rebecca Soffer. Hollie Harper is a comedy nerd from South Jersey. She is currently the creator and co-exec producer of Hella Late! with Hollie Harper on BRIC TV and a co-host of the nationally trending Twitter Storytelling Chat “BlerdDating.” Hella Late! with Hollie Harper was recently in the 2021 NYC Web Fest where she was nominated as Best Actress.Hollie was a semi-finalist in the 2019 NBC Standup Competition and has been featured on NY1, and in Black Enterprise Magazine, Thrive Global, Confessional Magazine and Black San Diego Magazine. Her popular sketch comedy show AMERICAN CANDY has played the Comic Strip, Gotham Comedy Club, BAM Café as well as the Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival. Time Out Chicago named them one of the five groups to watch. Hollie is a regular host for West Side Comedy Club in NYC and works with Gold Comedy and Stand Up Girls, two programs that empower young women by teaching them standup comedy. She was recently the talent coordinator and casting for “Blood Lassi” on Spotify, written by Pratima Mani, and moderated the panel for the Emmy Award winning, WOC editing team of Black Lady Sketch Show for The Black TV and Film Collective. She is also the Creative Consultant for the very successful Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest. 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  

On today's episode the Kenton County Sheriff's Office warns of new scam; learn how to sign up for backpack and school supply giveaway; NKY-based Blue North offering office hours at Black Tech Week; and Paradise Music & Beer Festival returning to Covington.Listen here or wherever you get your podcast.

This is the latest episode of the Chocolate News Podcast. We bring you news that discusses issues affecting the Black community. This week's podcast is sponsored by Interact for Health.On today's show we will be discussing the Robb Elementary School shooting, Jen Psaki joining MSNBC, Black Tech Week coming to Cincinnati, and more.Joining us today is Digital Correspondent Andria Carter (The Cincinnati Herald).This week's episode is hosted by John Alexander Reese (Digital Editor, The Cincinnati Herald) and Morgan Angelique Owens (Chief Creative Beauty Consultant, The Cincinnati Herald)To sign up for Owning It, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/owning-it-summer-2022-tickets-323400819557To sign up for the Herald BeautyCON, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/herald-beautycon-tickets-334825781927Make sure to check out the stories we talked about today on our website at www.TheCincinnatiHerald.com. You can also follow us on social media. We're on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. We also have our own YouTube channel. Just search for The Herald TV.

Some of the most innovative people in the world are coming to Cincinnati this summer for the newly relocated Black Tech Week. While here, startups will have a chance to connect with other founders and investors.

As Business owners we need to focus on building the positive habits that change your life. If we do not reflect and change our habits those things can hold back our business and ourselves. City dives into a handful of those habits that are guaranteed to be the answer to how you will improve your life.   Bring your Marketing In House: https://clicksandbricksacademy.com/  Welcome back to Clicks and Bricks 129th episode! Ken is talking to Cindy today about how a few small habits will change your life. They do not just name those habits we dive deep today into each individual one. Check out this episode today and try to apply one or all of them and let us know if you have a better tomorrow! 00:30 Business I am in  02:15 I left my job  05:00 Habits of Highly Effective People  05:38 High Performance Habit #1 - Business Vision  06:00 High Performance Habit #2 - Business Strategy  06:10 Habit to perform higher #3 - Execution in Business  06:20 Habits for better performance #4 - Building a Strong team  06:38 High Performance Habit #5 - Strong Inner voice  07:25 Diving deep into the importance of having a vision  10:33 How to be strategic in your business  14:10 Execution is essential for your business  15:00 Making the most of your day  17:40 Importance of a strong team in your business  20:43 What is a strong inner voice  24:15 For a 25 year old woman who wants to get in business About Cindy: As a former Award-winning HP EXECUTIVE with 20 years of INTERNATIONAL experience managing billion dollar businesses and LEADING multicultural and REMOTE teams, Cindy fully UNDERSTANDS the complexity YOU are facing every day to OUTPERFORM the market while SHAPING the future in a VUCA world (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous).She KNOWS what is like to BREAK DOWN the race and gender BARRIERS to ascend the LEADERSHIP Ranks. Through IN-PERSON/Hybrid/VIRTUAL cutting-edge KEYNOTES, data-driven LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT solutions and EXECUTIVE COACHING programs, Cindy delivers PRACTICAL and MEASURABLE solutions around: high-growth team development, inclusive leadership, career acceleration and the future of work. CLIENTS and CONFERENCES include Microsoft, Intel, Amadeus, HP, Proteccion, Perry Ellis, Black Tech Week, FICPA. Cindy is the Recipient of the “Woman Entrepreneur in Mentorship of the Year 2019”Cindy SPEAKS Fluent English, Spanish and French. We cannot predict the future, but we can PREPARE for it. Contact Cindy:  Twitter http://twitter.com/cindymontgenie' Facebook http://facebook.com/NewSkiesNationLinkedIn http:// linkedin.com/in/cindymontgenie Instagram http://instagram.com/cindymontgenie --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clicksandbricks/support (https://anchor.fm/clicksandbricks/support) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Business owners we need to focus on building the positive habits that change your life. If we do not reflect and change our habits those things can hold back our business and ourselves. City dives into a handful of those habits that are guaranteed to be the answer to how you will improve your life.   Bring your Marketing In House: https://clicksandbricksacademy.com/  Welcome back to Clicks and Bricks 129th episode! Ken is talking to Cindy today about how a few small habits will change your life. They do not just name those habits we dive deep today into each individual one. Check out this episode today and try to apply one or all of them and let us know if you have a better tomorrow! 00:30 Business I am in  02:15 I left my job  05:00 Habits of Highly Effective People  05:38 High Performance Habit #1 - Business Vision  06:00 High Performance Habit #2 - Business Strategy  06:10 Habit to perform higher #3 - Execution in Business  06:20 Habits for better performance #4 - Building a Strong team  06:38 High Performance Habit #5 - Strong Inner voice  07:25 Diving deep into the importance of having a vision  10:33 How to be strategic in your business  14:10 Execution is essential for your business  15:00 Making the most of your day  17:40 Importance of a strong team in your business  20:43 What is a strong inner voice  24:15 For a 25 year old woman who wants to get in business About Cindy: As a former Award-winning HP EXECUTIVE with 20 years of INTERNATIONAL experience managing billion dollar businesses and LEADING multicultural and REMOTE teams, Cindy fully UNDERSTANDS the complexity YOU are facing every day to OUTPERFORM the market while SHAPING the future in a VUCA world (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous).She KNOWS what is like to BREAK DOWN the race and gender BARRIERS to ascend the LEADERSHIP Ranks. Through IN-PERSON/Hybrid/VIRTUAL cutting-edge KEYNOTES, data-driven LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT solutions and EXECUTIVE COACHING programs, Cindy delivers PRACTICAL and MEASURABLE solutions around: high-growth team development, inclusive leadership, career acceleration and the future of work. CLIENTS and CONFERENCES include Microsoft, Intel, Amadeus, HP, Proteccion, Perry Ellis, Black Tech Week, FICPA. Cindy is the Recipient of the “Woman Entrepreneur in Mentorship of the Year 2019”Cindy SPEAKS Fluent English, Spanish and French. We cannot predict the future, but we can PREPARE for it. Contact Cindy:  Twitter http://twitter.com/cindymontgenie' Facebook http://facebook.com/NewSkiesNationLinkedIn http:// linkedin.com/in/cindymontgenie Instagram http://instagram.com/cindymontgenie --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clicksandbricks/support (https://anchor.fm/clicksandbricks/support) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sian Morson is a creative technologist and storyteller. An accomplished entrepreneur, Sian has founded 3 tech companies and has been at the forefront of technology for the past 15 years. Sian was named one of 3 winners of the L’Oreal Women in Digital Award in 2015 for her app Cast Beauty and has been named to several lists highlighting her work in technology. She is the author of the best-selling Learn Design for iOS with Sketch as well as Design for iOS Development. She has written and contributed to Urban Geekz, Black Enterprise, and Politic 365 among others. Sian’s educational background includes graduation from New York University’s Tisch School of the arts with a bachelor’s degree in Film & Television and a master’s degree in Electronic Art from Middlesex University in London. A sought-after speaker, she has graced the stages of MoDev, SXSW, and Black Tech Week among others. She is regularly called upon to speak about topics ranging from diversity, to design and investing. Sian has been featured globally in publications including the Wall Street Journal, Marie Claire, Essence, Black Enterprise, and Inc. Magazine. Closing Word: President Barack Obama’s Commencement Speech to the Class of 2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whataword/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whataword/support

Eight years ago the Knight Foundation embarked on a journey to accompany Miami in its quest to become a global hub for innovation and high-growth entrepreneurship.  Miami has been better every since.  The Knight has put tens of millions of dollars into supporting Miami based initiatives like: the LAB Miami, MDCC's Idea Center, Black Tech Week, eMerge Americas Conference, Endeavor Miami, 500 Startups, Miami Angels and Babson College's WIN Lab. Raul Moas joined Knight Foundation as Miami program director in March 2018. Prior to joining Knight, Moas served as the managing director of Miami Angels, Florida's largest angel investor collective which brings together exceptional entrepreneurs and accredited investors to fuel success. Raul is passionate about Greater Miami and deeply involved in making his community a better place. In the tech world Juan Pablo is known as one of the partners of Patagon.com, one of the first on-line banks that was bought by Banco Santander for more than US$700 million. Juan Pablo has co-founded Idea.me, Lab Miami, Lab Ventures & Wonder (purchased in 2020 by Atari). He also publishes a widely read column on the TecnoLatino https://latamlist.com/author/jpcappello/ and continues advising entrepreneurs in the region from PAGLaw https://www.pag.lawThe podcast “Aqui & Ahora” asks: What are the leaders of the TecnoLatino doing “here & now”? How are they facing the changes and challenges we are living? “Aqui & Ahora” offers tips for entrepreneurs, investors and supporters of the TecnoLatino.Sponsored by PAGLaw

We sat down with Ona from Black Pod Collective- a platform created to represent black podcasters. http://voyageatl.com/interview/meet-ona-oghogho-blk-pod-collective-downtown-atlanta/The girls recapped their lives since their last recording . Candy got to attend her first Friendsgiving. Hali planned and completed her first Mental Health Conference at CAU. Cidnee talked about her experience at Black Tech Week and speaking on a panel in Vegas. Ona talked about spending the rest of her year planning for 2020. Our guest helped us with the CareFreeBlackGirl of the week- Little Chole Harvard Debate team The girls take this time to talk about finding your voice and encouraging younger girls to do the same . A lot happened in black girl land this month and we’re just getting caught up. The big discussion on the table was Ari losing the Album of the Year to Lizzo for the soul train awards. The girls gave their opinions on how they felt the awards should of gone . Ona brought up a good point of how the industry is and the awards needing more categories. The politics of the award shows is the industry problem and not the artist in the running . The ladies briefly spoke about Grammy nominations and spoke who we’re most excited for. Cidnee was excited to see how many artist she has come across being nominated for Grammy’s . We’re waiting to see what the conversations will be like the night of. The girls talk Kash Doll’s new album - the girls love the singles not that full project. Our girl Megan didn’t get any nominations but she was still in the news this week with an alleged fling with Trey Songz. The girls almost gagged only to find out , it was just a friendly hang out . * side eye , we shall see. Hot Girl Meg got to hang out with our other homegirl Ciara and we saw both knees in action. We listened to Ciara’s latest track and decided that the effort is appreciated but we will not be playing Melanin. We briefly talk Future and other foolish men like his brother T.I. Ona and Candy got to listen to the podcast where T.I. spoke about attending his daughters OBGYN checkups. We won’t promo the podcast but the women did say they were a little uncomfortable with the conversation and later decided to delete the episode. After doing research the statement was very ignorant on T.I.’s part but a little corny for the girls to air the show . Candy talks about the embarrassment Dajaa must feel after the whole ordeal. We’re hoping she is ok from this and we’re hoping she can overcome any issues that rose from his statements. Hali also notes that a broken hymen does not mean that a woman is not a virgin. On a serious note Cidnee went to Tulsa Oklahoma and learned about Black Wall Street in the early 1900. A very wealthy place for black people with lost of prosperity, businesses and wealth. The KKK burned the whole block down after a while woman said someone stole something from them. The block was burned and it turned into a whole race war . In 2019 the location has been memorialized along with a museum with the families names and the amount of money they lost. The ladies challenge more black people to teach their children more history outside of what taught in the classroom. On another serious note we talk about Alexis Crawford who was killed by roommate and her roommates boyfriend. Crawford was raped by Jordyn’s boyfriend and reported it. Alexis went missing days after the report and was later found dead. Jordyns boyfriend confessed to the murder and told authorities that it was her idea. The group has been arrested and is being held without bond. We are praying for the Crawford family. Hali talks about the steps CAU is taking to help the students. Sex Trafficking is a big deal in the Atlanta area and across the US right now . We encourage our listeners to take precaution when traveling. There are groups of women getting people to sign up for a church , white vans and more . If you feel weird . Call for help.Get FreeThe girls talk Sticking to your diet during the holidays. Cidnee has been on her no meat diet since September and going strong. But she plans to get busy on thanksgiving. The group tells her not to jump back in so quit. Next we talk visiting your family during the holidays . Ona’s visited her boyfriend’s family who was Seventh Day Adventist and she spoke about how awkward it was giving them gifts and being left out of the loop. Cidnee said she never invites people over because she doesn’t want people to be uncomfortable. Hali let us know that her family is a safe space so she would really have to be into someone to invite them over , not a semester fling. Listeners - Do you think it’s important to meet the fam before getting serious with someone? Cidnee pulls from her work your light deck to give us some insight on what this season will bring Perfect timing - believe in perfect timing and letting things play out Emotional healing - taking time to reconnect and heal things that are in need Daughter and son card - means family , holiday season - this card focuses on emotional healing during this season The Akasha - gifts lessons and gifts exist here . This card speaks about your soul and things that are divinely guided and won’t pass you . Trust the signs that are comingWord of the episode insurmountable - to overcome Listener Questions- CarefreeBlackGirlPodcast@gmail.comTwitter : @CFBGPod IG : @CFBGPodDonate to Our Kickstarter- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/quanna/carefreeblackgirl-cookout-tourFollow Guest on social media @BlkPodCollective.Music curated by DJ Candy Raine and Wize Grazette.Tune in each month and hashtag #CareFreeBlackGirl to stay engaged with the conversation.Follow the hosts on Twitter;Cidnee - @cidneerich - https://twitter.com/thejam_ Nika - @carpenika - https://twitter.com/carpenika Hali - @halismith_ - https://twitter.com/halismith_ DJ CandyRaine - @dj_candyraine - https://twitter.com/DJCandyRaineProduced by Quanna (@QuannaMC) Engineered by Live Hip Hop Daily Executively Produced by Wize Grazette (@TheRealWize)

  On this Episode, I chat with Rachel on how to redefine being a Mom and doing what works and fits your life without burning out.  Rachel Pierre is the founder of Mommifaceted, a media company and podcast that focuses on everyday women of color who want to be more than just a figurehead in the household and are juggling home life, career, and doing what it takes to follow their passions. As a wife and new mom, Rachel found herself questioning the status quo of what it meant to be a mother and looking for mom inspiration that looked like her.  Mommifaceted has garnered support and features interviews from successful moms including Julee Wilson of Essence, Mattie James, Shavone Riggins of Curlkalon, and Felecia Hatcher of Black Tech Week. As the creator of the Mommifaceted brand, Rachel incorporates live broadcasts, events, and community building activities to help moms find their own personal tribe and build confidence in their ability to be a better all-around woman. Rachel was raised in Northern Virginia and is an alumna of Elon University (B.A.) and the University of Houston (M.P.A.). Her professional experience combines a mixture of public service and communications for the federal government. FOLLOW RACHEL: Find her on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at @Mommifaceted or visit www.mommifaceted.com. DOWNLOAD FREEBIE: Mommifacet.com/jugglefree FOLLOW DARLYNG & CO. : WEBSITE INSTAGRAM PINTEREST FACEBOOK FACEBOOK GROUP TWITTER AMAZON STORE

As the tech world continues to evolve, those working within the field are also changing. One particular person who is not only making a difference in her community but also revolutionizing the tech world is co-creator of #BlackTechWeek Felecia Hatcher. From working for the mega company Nintendo to building a successful mobile Popsicle franchise with her husband to founding the now well known Black Tech Week, find out more about Felecia Hatcher and her amazing journey.

I learned very young how to get creative with very limited resources … if you can channel that same creativity, you can have everything you need to start a business. — Felecia Hatcher-Pearson   Today’s guest is Felecia Hatcher-Pearson, Author & Co-Founder of Code Fever. Felecia is on a mission to rid communities across the globe of innovation deserts by working with community leaders and government officials to create inclusive and diverse tech/startup ecosystems. She is also a White House Award winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, and globally sought-after speaker amongst a plethora of other things. Felecia sits down with Innovation City to discuss how to get creative when you have limited resources, learning to market yourself for what you’re good at, starting Code Fever and Black Tech Week, Miami’s diversity and inclusion issues, and much more!

Felecia Hatcher is a serial entrepreneur who's mission is to rid communities of innovation deserts - meaning she wants to bring creativity, tech, and epic ideas to areas where this is uncommon. As the founder of Black Tech Week, Code Fever, Feverish, and one of only two co-working space in a black neighborhood in Florida - she is changing and shaping the entrepreneur and tech space for people of color. As a mom, she thrives off of the support from her husband, her small but mighty staff, and using the flexibility of entrepreneurship to manage all of her hats. She's ok when she gets it right and still ok when she gets it wrong. She prioritizes 3 things in life and uses that as a measure to guide her actions. She empowers her staff to make decisions for the business and she says no when necessary - especially to networking events. We talk about the strength of a black woman and the need for us to remember this as we go through tests and trials.   Quotes: One of the biggest lessons I learned is just how strong black women are. When everything is stacked against you, there's something internally in us as black women, we're built Ford tough - but why have we never heard this?   Felecia's Bio Felecia Hatcher is a White House Award winning entrepreneur, badass business rainmaker, bestselling author, globally sought-after speaker, media darling, mother, and Founder of Tribe CoWork and Urban Innovation Lab,Code Fever and BlackTechWeek. Breathe... She is also the rather awesome former Chief Popsicle at Feverish Pops, a gourmet ice pop boutique and manufacturing brand with a Fortune 500 client roster that would make your head spin prior to becoming an entrepreneur Felecia was a marketing executive working for big brands like Nintendo, Sony, Wells Fargo, Mckee Foods and the NBA.      Follow Felecia! Felecia Hatcher Black Tech Week Code Fever Follow Mommifaceted! Instagram Facebook

As natives of Brooklyn, New York, Evin Robinson and Jessica Santana are both the co-founders of New York on Tech. The mission of New York on Tech is to prepare the next generation of technology leaders emerging from New York City by creating pathways for students to thrive in technology and innovation. In this episode of our Driven Minds Podcast, Evin and Jessica chat with us about artificial intelligence, business challenges, mentorship, and the future of work. Listen here: SoundCloud and iTunes. What did you think? Send us a tweet! Share the episode with a friend that needs the inspiration and thank us later!​ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drivensocietypodcast/support

Jamarlin talks to husband-and-wife team Felecia Hatcher and Derick Pearson about Black Tech Week, economic empowerment, and the potential impact of Atlanta landing Amazon HQ2. They also discuss the politics of diversity favoring women of privilege, and whether or not Silicon Valley is the global capital of white supremacy. Recorded March 15, 2018, in Miami, FL.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 10 of Black Tech Unplugged I chat with Felecia Hatcher-Pearson & Derick Pearson, husband/wife duo and creators of Black Tech Week (blacktechweek.com). Not only do we talk tech in this episode, but we also talk about how real life and tech truly correlate. Also, Derick & Felecia have created numerous businesses so of course we had to talk lessons and tips so future tech entrepreneurs can have an upper hand in the game! In this episode we discuss: • How Felecia & Derick got into the tech game • The evolution of the Miami Tech scene • Why there's more to teaching people tech skills then just tech • The difference between front-end and back-end And much more! If you are enjoying Black Tech Unplugged, head over to Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/black-tech-unplugged/id1244622242) and leave a rating and review! See full show notes for more details: blacktechunplugged.com/2018/03/13/ep-10-felecia-hatcher-pearson-derick-pearson-unplugged/

On this very special episode of Black Tech Unplugged I chat with Ebony Lee, Senior Vice President of Strategic Development at Comcast Cable. Ebony provides business strategy, planning, and portfolio management for Comcast’s growth initiatives and strategic partnerships. In her role, Ebony works with internal and external partners to identify and evaluate new business ventures that can diversify and grow the business. Ebony joined Comcast in 2008 and was a founding team member of Comcast’s next generation X1 platform. She also handled business affairs for the innovation technology joint venture between Comcast and Verizon Wireless. Ebony holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Commerce from the University of Virginia. You're probably wondering why this episode is very special. Well it was Black Tech Unplugged's FIRST live episode *insert happy dance*. Shout out to Black Tech Week for the opportunity! See full show notes here: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2018/02/13/ep-09-ebony-lee-unplugged/

In this episode we talk with author, marketer, entrepreneur, educator, community advocate and leader, Felecia Hatcher, about her two most recent endeavors, Code Fever and Blacktech Week. Felecia Hatcher is on a mission to rid our communities of innovation deserts by working with community leaders and government officials to create inclusive and diverse startup ecosystems and Code Fever and Black Tech Week are the two main vehicles through which she is accomplishing that.

On this episode of Black Tech Unplugged I chat with Fred Mwangaguhunga, founder of the infamous website mediatakeout. Yes that's right the owner of THAT gossip site we've all read a time or two. You're probably wondering why is the founder of mediatakeout on a tech podcast... Well there's more to Fred than you would ever know, but you're gonna learn today! With a JD/MBA in Law from Colombia University, accompanied by an intuitive knack for business, Fred Mwangaguhunga made his opening imprint in the work force by holding a paramount position as an attorney in the fast paced world of Wall Street. Today he is a New Media Digital Entrepreneur and has been touted as a “rising star,” by The New York Times.  Listen as Fred takes us through his entrepreneurial journey and delivers breathtaking advice about how to be successful. Also, you'll find out why I consider him part of tech. This episode is brought to you by Black Tech Week. Black Tech Week is the leading conference for Black Tech Professionals taking place in Miami, Florida February 6th-10th. And because you're part of the Black Tech Unplugged Fam you get 20% off your ticket by using code 'blacktech20'. Head over to blacktechweek.com and grab your ticket!  See full show notes: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2018/01/11/ep-08-fred-mwangaguhunga-unplugged/

This week on Pimp Your Brilliance, I’m chatting with Felecia Hatcher of Code Fever Miami and Black Tech Week. Felecia Hatcher is a White House Award-winning entrepreneur, badass business rainmaker, best selling author, globally sought-after speaker, media darling, mother, and Founder of Code Fever and Black Tech Week. Breathe... She is also the rather awesome former Chief Popsicle at Feverish Pops, a gourmet ice pop boutique and manufacturing brand with a Fortune 500 client roster that would make your head spin. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Felecia was a marketing executive working for big brands like Nintendo, Sony, Mckee Foods and the NBA. In this episode, we discuss how Felecia got started in business, the embarrassing moment that helped her discover a new business idea, how she handles transitions in her entrepreneurial journey and her quest to rid Miami of innovation deserts. This episode is sponsored by the Galaxy Visionary Journal- VisionaryJournal.co Get FREE shipping with code GALAXY at checkout. For show notes visit- keepchasingthestars.com/14 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Get show merchandise- bitly.com/brilliancetee Connect on Instagram- instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance Use #showyourbrilliance to be featured

Felecia Hatcher is on a mission to rid our communities of innovation deserts by working with community leaders and government officials to create inclusive and diverse startup ecosystems as the Co-Founder of Code Fever and Black Tech Week. Code Fever work is at the intersection of economic development and inclusive innovation. As an Author, Social Entrepreneur and the Chief Popsicle of Feverish Ice Cream, Hatcher was named one of the Empact 100 Top 100 Entrepreneurs under the age of 30 by the White House and Kauffman Foundation in 2011, a 2014 White House Champion of Change for STEM Access and Diversity, a Black Enterprise Innovator of the Week, Essence Magazine Tech Master, and featured on the NBC Today Show, The Cooking Channel, & Grio’s 100 African American’s Making History. Listen to some of her creative and insightful experiences in entrepreneurship in this episode!

Happy New Year everyone! We are back after a long hiatus and a change of venue. On this exciting episode of the Blacks In Technology #BITTechTalk podcast we will be speaking with social entrepreneur and founder of BlackTech Week, Derick Pearson.

Happy New Year everyone! We are back after a long hiatus and a change of venue. On this exciting episode of the Blacks In Technology #BITTechTalk podcast we will be speaking with social entrepreneur and founder of BlackTech Week, Derick Pearson.

Felecia Hatcher, Black Tech Week  Author and entrepreneur Felecia Hatcher talks about the Black Tech Week Meet-Up in Fort Lauderdale tonight at 6 p.m. at Tap 42. Plus, she fills us in on the growing success of tech entrepreneurs in South Florida thanks in large part to the launch of Black Tech Week two years ago.  Russ Thompson, Broward SCORE Russell ThompsonSCORE mentor and presenter Russ Thompson fills us in on the free Saturday workshop held weekly and Simple Steps, a workshop series designed for people who want to start a new business.Click here to listen to the podcast.