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Mandy Bowman is founder and CEO of Official Black Wall Street (OBWS), a marketplace app that is the fastest growing platform for finding and supporting Black-owned businesses in the United States. Company reports say her app has recirculated about $10 million in sales and business services back into Black-owned businesses. Now, she is focused on expanding her services to ten other countries including Canada, South Africa, France, the UK, and the Netherlands. In this episode, Mandy speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about thriving Black small businesses and their characteristics, being a non-technical founder, and how she's outsmarting the many on-comers in Black business directory startups. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram at @willlucas Learn more at AfroTech.com https://instagram.com/afro.tech Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Become one of our early supporters, join our community and help us continue to grow this show here (everything counts): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/poweredaf   Our guest for this week is Mandy Bowman. Mandy Bowman is the Founder and CEO of Official Black Wall Street, the largest app and digital platform helping consumers find, review, and patronize Black-owned businesses. In the past year alone Mandy was honored for her work with a citation from the Brooklyn Borough President, named one of Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Powerful Women in Business, and became a Forbes Magazine Next 1000 Honoree. Today she is a fierce advocate for economics and ownership within the Black community.   Website: https://obws.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyxbowman/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/mandyxbowman   * This episode is also brought to you by Power Your Launch Marketing Accelerator. Whether you run a product or service based business, Power Your Launch can help. Learn how to drive more visibility, generate more leads, and drive more sales to your business. Power Your Launch helps you develop the skills necessary to put your business in front of your ideal customers.   With over 10,000 students trained, Power Your Launch is designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners learn how to maximize returns on marketing. At each level, entrepreneurs will complete training & exercises, and be coached through their launch or sales process. Upon graduation, students are equipped with the knowledge, network, and skills to successfully build marketing campaigns that will generate consistent leads and sales.    Get 50% Off Enrollment: www.learn.PowerYourLaunch.com   Watch Free Facebook Ads Training: www.PowerYourLaunch.com/pod   Watch Video Interviews & Behind the Scenes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzu8MZhiiCGMZxcQpGPd7iA   Instagram: www.instagram.com/abufofanah   Twitter: www.twitter.com/theabufofanah   If you enjoy the podcast, it would mean a lot to us if you followed the show and left a review!

Entrepreneur, Social Media Strategist and Speaker. Founder & CEO of Official Black Wall Street, Mandy Bowman. Since 2014 Mandy has been at the forefront of the #BuyBlack movement, making it easier for others to find and support Black-owned businesses through her digital platform and global Black business directory, Official Black Wall Street.  In 2017 Mandy was invited to TEDx Dover, the first TED event held at an HBCU, to give a TED talk on ownership and long term wealth in the Black community. She was also chosen to present her business pitch to a panel of celebrity entrepreneur judges on BET's series 'Queen Boss.' The highly anticipated app version of Official Black Wall Street launched in October of 2017 and made headlines as the first app to alert users when they are near a Black business. During her professional career Mandy has worked at Atlantic Records, Complex Magazine, and Essence Magazine in social media and digital marketing. When she isn't working to fuel Black businesses, she is volunteering as a mentor to inner city students and creating social strategies for small businesses. Website: https://www.mandybowman.com Thank you for leaving a Google Review Today http://bit.ly/2LeR4WXon what you enjoy about Black Entrepreneur Experience Podcast. Subscribe to our mailing list to receive weekly updates and exclusive content delivered right to your inbox!   https://bit.ly/34LALts

In this episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, Eboni K. Williams sits down with former ATL mayoral candidate Michael Sterling & Atlanta City Councilman Antonio Brown to discuss the political climate of Atlanta. Rochelle Ritchie talks Black Capitalism with Mandy Bowman from Official Black Wall Street & Lynn P. Smith from Buy The Block. Jason Carter hosts this week's Black Excellence in Entertainment with guest Bexx Francois. And in another installment of RBN's NYC Mayoral Race series, candidate & businessman Ray Mcguire joins to breakdown his agenda for the Black community. 

The week, the hosts break down the GameStop madness and why "narratives" played an important role in the meme stonk circus. Guest Mandy Bowman, founder of https://officialblackwallstreet.com/ (Official Black Wall Street), shares the importance of spending with purpose and supporting your community to build generational wealth.

This week we're covering an important topic: How to Monetize your Instagram Ariel Adams, known online as The Money Realtor. As a personal finance advocate, her journey started with the launch of her e-book that taught thousands of readers how to monetize their Instagram. Ariel's e-book From Instagram to Instant Money earned $100,000 in 90 days with online sales. She included best practices for monetizing the platform, as well as growth strategies and tips on how you can optimize the complex algorithm that the app uses to determine a post’s exposure. The e-book’s success landed her feature on Forbes, Yahoo Finance, XoNecole, and Official Black Wall Street. Now she's taking what she learned and applying lessons for you in the new course The Digital Selling Playbook. Ariel is passionate about growing your business to make six figures. Be sure to follow our sisterhood on social @girltalkwithkpodcast and get the latest update at www.girltalkagency.com Guest: Ariel "The Money Realtor" @themoneyrealtor Music Produced by Toni Jones on Apple Music --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Meet - Mandy Bowman the Founder and CEO of Official Black Wall Street, the largest app and digital platform helping consumers find, review, and support Black-owned businesses. Since launching the Official Black Wall Street platform in 2015, and the app in 2017, Mandy has been at the forefront of the #BuyBlack movement, helping Black businesses around the world gain the exposure and resources they deserve. Mandy takes us along her #dreamdriving journey and shares why she set out to empower the Black community through economics and ownership. Some of the things we discuss include: Her early career in media Challenges of building the platform The importance of #buyingblack How to grow a team that aligns with your faith Why faith is critical..and more Mandy's Keys To Success: Amazing support system Faith To-do list SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/mandy-bowman SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE STORE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate BROWSE THE BOOKSTORE:http://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join FIND MANDY BOWMAN Web: http://www.officialblackwallstreet.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyxbowman FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com

The average dollar earned in the Asian community stays there for 30 days. In the Jewish community, it's 20 days, and in the white community, it's 17 days. Do you know how long the average dollar stays in the Black community?Six hours.There's a lot behind that number: investment, infrastructure, history, marketing. But the fact is we need to support our community businesses now more than ever. Small businesses are hurting in the midst of this pandemic, and it is on us to see them through. So, whether it's finding a tree-cutting service or ordering takeout, think about the lifespan of that dollar and figure out where it's going to make the most impact. Remember that buying from Black businesses doesn't just mean success for those businesses alone. It means supporting your neighbor as they build their legacy too.In episode 11 of the Black Girl Fly podcast, Tashaunda and I talk about the impact of COVID-19 on Black businesses and what we have learned from it. We discuss how can support Black businesses and what this support can do for our greater communities. We also review a few specific strategies for Black businesses to take to make sure they thrive.This week, if you're searching online for some new clothes, a plumber, or even a marketing company for your business, consider supporting Black businesses first. Need a place to start? Take a look at the Official Black Wall Street, an online database of Black businesses of all kinds, city by city. And don't forget to check out our latest blog post, Demystifying the Wage Gap to learn 10 concrete tips for growing your paycheck.Connect with us online!Website: www.blackgirlflyofficial.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/blackgirlflyofficial

There are a few options you can do when setting up your wellness business or side gig but even more things that stop therapists like you from moving forward to make it happen.  We discuss the common barriers, fears, and hesitations and help you overcome these in order to create the life you want to help the people who need you. We also discuss what to consider when looking for an attorney and how you might go about finding one plus some things we’re working on to make this a super simple process for you in the future! If you're ready to take action on a wellness business Check out the wellness business free video and resource guide that we made at https://www.neurocollaborative.com/wellness Support anti-racism by buying from black owned businesses.  We discovered you can find this information on WeBuyBlack, The Black Wallet, and Official Black Wall Street. Yelp now has a feature to search for Black-owned businesses, and Etsy features Black-owned businesses here.  https://webuyblack.com
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On today's episode of Wreck Your Perfection, I have the privilege of speaking with Travis Daigle. Travis is a writer who is fascinated with how we solve problems in everyday life. I came across his Tedx Talk that he gave in 2018, where he shares his incredibly powerful story and in it he reveals how he was able to transform his pain into strength and resilience. He shares insights about the power of determination, how to overcome deeply held limiting beliefs, and how to find the courage to define success on your own terms. I learned so much from our talk, and I know you’re going to love what he has to say. Just a quick heads up that we do talk about weight loss and if that is a trigger for you, you might want to skip this episode. To get more of Travis Daigle and to follow his blog, visit https://travisdaigle.com/ Recommended reading for those who want to work towards anti-racism: Stamped From the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi and 'me and white supremacy' by Layla F. Saad Spend your dollars thoughtfully, and consider how you can support your local black-owned businesses. Official Black Wall Street is a great place to start, and they also have an app! To support the podcast through a monthly donation, visit my Anchor.fm page. 10% of all donations will be donated to World Food Programme to support those experiencing hunger. I'd LOVE your feedback on the show! Tell me what you like, what you didn't like, what you'd like to see! Email me at rachelle.lanae.smith@gmail.com or DM me on instagram @rachelle.lanae Thank you for listening; my wish for us in our actions and conversations this week is to be well, fail big, and go wreck our perfection! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wreckyourperfection/support

We take a look at the Official Black Wall Street app with the founder, Mandy Bowman, who shares how the app helps consumers discover black-owned businesses across the globe. Plus, we cover all of the Apple announcements and updates from their recently streamed developer conference. Also, Nicole Poindexter, CEO of Energicity, discusses their goal to provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity to consumers in West Africa. In Socially Speaking, we wonder how Facebook is weathering the storm of the "Stop Hate For Profit" campaign. Find out more information from our guests here: energicitycorp.com officialblackwallstreet.com   You can also find both AmberMac and Michael B on Twitter.

Three requests for the podcast right now: I want to do an Ask Me Anything episode. Please email or DM via Twitter your questions about the business of freelancing and I’ll answer them on a future episode. You can share your name or be anonymous. melanie@meledits.com or DM @MelEdits on Twitter I’m considering a series interviewing freelancers who make six figures. So, if you have earned $100,000 or more as a freelance business owner, let me know. I’d love to talk with you more about how you got there so we can provide tactics and inspiration to other freelancers. melanie@meledits.com or DM @MelEdits on Twitter I am looking for diverse guests, so please reach out and pitch me your podcast episode idea or recommend guests who are from marginalized groups. I’m doing my own research and outreach, but I’m open to pitches and recommendations too. melanie@meledits.com or DM @MelEdits on Twitter In this week’s episode I want to offer six ways you can be an ally through your freelance business. Your first reaction may be that you’re “just” a freelancer or solopreneur, that you don’t have a lot of power or a huge platform. But there are things that you can do through your role as a business owner to support Black and Brown people and those from other marginalized groups, especially if you are White. Hire diverse subcontractors. Not all of us have regular subcontractors, but occasionally we do hire people to help us with a project or partner with us on a proposal or we hire a virtual assistant to help our business. When you are considering hiring subcontractors, do a bit more research and reach beyond your immediate networks to see if you can hire someone from a marginalized group.   Humans often interact and hire people who look like us. Our circles are not often that diverse. It’s the same reason that people from marginalized groups have trouble getting hired as employees. But you can help break down the barriers in your own little world by asking people for recommendations and reaching out to a more diverse group. And just be honest: Tell people you are looking to expand your list of potential subcontractors to have a more diverse pool to choose from. Refer and recommend work. Many of us refer other freelancers or pass on work to people when we are over capacity or a gig isn’t right for us. As you expand your list of diverse freelancers, consider passing on that work to someone from a marginalized group. You can help them open the door to a new client and give them a connection they didn’t have before. This helps all of us because the more diversity we have in the workforce—and in the content we create—the more creative we all become.   You can also be transparent in Facebook groups and other networks you belong to, telling fellow freelancers what a client might pay, which clients are not great to work for, and recommending clients and projects when you hear of an opportunity.   Widen and diversify your network. It can be difficult to learn different viewpoints or to hire for diversity if your network isn’t that large. Often, again, we hang out with and work with people who look like us.   You can do this quite easily on social media. On Twitter, I follow a lot of Black professors, journalists, authors, researchers and other freelancers. I also file several transgender people. All of this diversifies the news and perspectives that are reaching me. On Instagram you can follow a lot of great entrepreneurs, influencers and freelance business owners from diverse backgrounds. You can also follow specific hashtags, which lead you to more and more people and new ideas.   You can also do research and consider joining more diverse groups. Ask around. Ask people in your industry what other groups they’re members of. Look at any statements associations or organizations put out recently about Black Lives Matter and then look at the photos of their boards to see if they really are diverse.   Amplify diverse voices. Are you a member of or a volunteer in a group in your industry? You can be a champion in helping make the groups you’re involved in more diverse. It’s not just about encouraging your friends and colleagues who are Black or Brown to join and get more involved. That can be important, but you need to make sure you’re inviting them into a safe and inclusive space, not just one that talks the talk without doing the work. First, ask questions like why isn’t the volunteer board more diverse; who chooses the volunteer committee members; how can you make conference sessions, webinar speakers and tweet chat hosts more diverse? This last one about having more diverse speakers is really important and overdue at a lot of organizations.   How many times do you see all-male panels? There’s even a name for this: manels. You would think we would have at least moved beyond this antiquated situation and added a few women. But nope, it still goes on.   A software company called Bizzabo did a survey analyzing the gender diversity of more than 60,000 event speakers over a five-year period, from 2013 to 2018 in 23 countries. They found that 69% of all speakers were male. So, how do you think these organizations are doing on racial and ethnic diversity? I bet we can all guess.   This brings up another issue: Pay your conference speakers when you can. We often ask people to volunteer as speakers for webinars and events. I volunteer all the time, both as a way to give back to my industry and to expand my network, which can lead to new clients in the future. However, the people who can often speak for free at an event have the money to be able to do this, especially if they have to pay for travel. These are likely wealthier freelancers and/or employees representing companies that want to connect with that audience.   It can be more difficult for people from marginalized groups to spend the time and money to work for free. Freelancers in general are often asked to work for free, and it’s often only the privileged freelancers who can do this. But other freelancers in marginalized groups are practically forced to do this as they build their portfolio or are asked to take free tests in order to get a gig.   And think about what a group is doing when it asks a person from a marginalized group to present or speak on a panel about diversity and being marginalized in their industry. And then the group doesn’t pay them? They’re doing the very thing they asked the person to speak out about.   Don’t just invite people from marginalized groups to speak at your event or webinar only on the topics of diversity. I have seen this a lot—the diversity panel is the only spot of diversity at a conference. You should be inviting diverse voices to speak on topics they’re actually experts on, whether that is graphic design, video production, photography or building their freelance business.   Educate your clients. Some of you may balk at this. You may think that you’re not an “activist” or you don’t want to be “radical.” But if you are a White person who truly wants to be an ally, you have to work on being “anti-racist” (against racism—as opposed to just “not racist” yourself).   You can speak out on the systemic racist policies you see around you. And you can still do this in professional ways with your clients. If they are looking to hire people, you can recommend diverse candidates. If you are an editor or writer, you can ask them for—or choose on your own—diverse sources to interview and include in articles. As an editor, I point out problematic phrasing or errors and make sure to explain why I edited something as a way to educate people.   Look for ways you can educate your clients about their hiring practices, their language and their ideas.   Buy from minority-owned businesses. Recently, there has been an uptick in book sales from Black-owned bookstores. And people have been sharing lists of local Black-owned restaurants and national online businesses they can buy from.   Do some research and ask around to see what local businesses you can buy from to support minority-owned businesses. Buying local is a good idea can in general, but this takes it one step further. Instead of buying from one of the big box stores, is there a local alternative?   Biz Bite: Share your pronouns   The Bookshelf: “She Came to Slay: The Life and Times of Harriet Tubman” by Erica Armstrong Dunbar   Resources:   97 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice   All-male panels called out on Tumblr   Bizzabo study: Almost 70% of Professional Event Speakers Are Male   Being anti-racist (lessons from the National Museum of African American History and Culture) Drop the Hyphen in Asian American These 7 courses will teach you how to be anti-racist   Black-owned independent bookstores   Black-owned bookstores by state   Black-owned business directory—provided by Official Black Wall Street   Bookshop.org—Buy books from the independent bookstore of your choice  

MuggleCast opens with a listener email addressing current events in America. Also, please note we recorded this episode before JKR's latest hurtful tweets. Some suggested recommendations and resources that can help us all learn: Understand racism doesn't "go away" - it mutates. Learn from organizations like The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights (https://civilrights.org/) , The Vera Institute of Justice (https://www.vera.org/) , The National Civil Rights Museum (https://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/) , The Innocence Project (https://www.innocenceproject.org/) , and The MBK Alliance (https://www.obama.org/mbka/mentor/) . Everyone has biases , many of them unconscious - find ways to confront your implicit biases (https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/selectatest.html) Amplify the voices of people of color, but recognize when to be quiet and listen VOTE for candidates and legislation that will hold authorities accountable Visit Ethel's Club, (https://twitter.com/ethelsclub/status/1267578405949779969?s=20) which provides free grieving and healing sessions to African Americans around the world, led by licensed black therapists. Support black businesses in your area: Official Black Wall Street, (https://officialblackwallstreet.com/directory/) EatOkra (https://www.eatokra.com/) (iOS and Android). Alison Sudol, Dan Fogler (https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-the-midnight-duel) and Whoopi Goldberg (https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-halloween) read the latest chapters from Sorcerer's Stone! Harry Potter face coverings are now available from WizardingWorld.com (https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/wizarding-world-face-coverings-coming-soon) MuggleMail covers yet another definition of the word punting! Chapter-by-Chapter (https://www.mugglecast.com/harry-potter-chapter-chapter-analysis-archive/) continues with Order of the Phoenix - Chapter 31: O.W.L.S 7-Word Summary: Exams can cause severe headaches and visions  Ron has a little bit of James in him! Malfoy Career Advice: "It's not what you know, it's who you know." Comparing the O.W.L.S to standardized testing here in the United States Anxiety, all-nighters, drugs, cheating and more! Griselda Marchbanks: Dumbledore can "do things with a wand she's never seen before!" Oh, reallllly? Patronus Extra Credit The Removal of Rubeus Hagrid Why does Umbridge choose to sack Hagrid in this manner? Is this even about his job? We discuss the connection to current events. A History of Magic exam gone Siriusly bad! Why wasn't Harry provided more information about what Voldemort was after? The Umbridge Suck Count climbs to 94! Quizzitch: Who is the head of the Wizarding Examinations Authority? Join our community at Patreon.com/MuggleCast (http://www.patreon.com/mugglecast) and receive magical benefits, including Bonus MuggleCast! This week's episode is sponsored by BeachBody On Demand: Work out from the comfort of home and still get super effective workouts, making you feel better! Text 'mugglecast' to 30-30-30 to get a free trial.

We thought the world had already hit rock bottom when we took a week off. We're back to give our take on the current state of affairs related to protests around the country demanding justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and other victims. DISCLAIMER: We endeavored to approach this week's discussion as allies, and do not claim to have all the answers. For rounded coverage from our black brothers and sisters, we recommend Code Switch (https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/) , The Breakfast Club (https://www.youtube.com/user/breakfastclubpowerfm/videos) , Jamele Hill is Unbothered (https://open.spotify.com/show/1SXD1U55jqbK9HHoPvdbsw) , 'Black Trauma And Showing Up At Work (https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/05/9841376/black-trauma-george-floyd-dear-white-people) ', and 'Okay, white people, here's what you can do now (https://www.al.com/opinion/2020/05/johnson-okay-white-people-heres-what-you-can-do-now.html) .' Andrew discovers quarantine birthdays suck, Lady Gaga drops 'Chromatica,' and John Krasinski can go to hell. Pam gives her review of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, and her take on whether this is a compelling addition to the Hunger Games universe. This week in Corona: U.S. deaths have surpassed 100,000, and we're disgusted by the lack of national mourning. Theme parks won't let that stop them, though - Disney and Universal are set to re-open with strict social distancing and masking guidelines. We react to the horrific murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, and give our take on the protests happening across the country. While the media selectively portrays the protests as violent, they seem to be missing the point: there are tanks in our streets, tear gas and rubber bullets flying. How the fuck did anyone think that would have a positive outcome? Resource: Ethel's Club (https://twitter.com/ethelsclub/status/1267578405949779969?s=20) is providing free grieving and healing sessions to black folks around the world, led by licensed black therapists. #Millennial's recommendations to fight white supremacy: Educate yourself: Prison Culture blog essential reading (http://www.usprisonculture.com/blog/essential-pic-reading-list/) , Abolitionist Futures (https://abolitionistfutures.com/pre-conference-events/abolitionist-reading-discussion-group/reading-list/) VOTE for candidates and legislation to hold authorities accountable   Understand racism doesn't "go away" - it mutates. Confront your implicit biases  (https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/selectatest.html) Amplify the voices of people of color (and know when to shut up and listen) Support organizations across the country covering the bail and legal fees for arrested protestors: The Bail Project, (https://secure.givelively.org/donate/the-bail-project) Minnesota Freedom Fund (https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate) , Brooklyn Community Bail Fund (https://brooklynbailfund.org/donate) , Atlanta Solidarity Fund, (https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/support-justiceforgeorgefloyd-protesters-in-atlanta) The National Bail Fund Network.  (https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/nbfn-directory) Support black businesses in your area: Official Black Wall Street, (https://officialblackwallstreet.com/directory/) EatOkra (https://www.eatokra.com/) (iOS and Android).  We see you, we stand with you, we're here for you. #BlackLivesMatter This week's show recommendations: AMC's Quiz (Andrew), Netflix's Dead to Me (Laura), and ‘Why I’m No Longer Talking To White People About Race’ by Reni Eddo-Lodge (Pam).  And in this week's installment of After Dark, available on Patreon: JK Rowling showing some TERF-dom... again... How does this impact our love of the Harry Potter series? We confront some of our own implicit biases. After taking this implicit bias test on race (https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/Study?tid=-1) , we share our results, what they mean, and how we can get better.

Today, instead of listening to our usual 45-minute episode, we’re asking you to take that time to listen, read, or watch content that elevates black voices, black stories, and black-owned businesses.Podcasts:The 1619 Project from the New York Times Magazine is a multimedia initiative that began last August to mark the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. It reframes American history by exploring the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans. Check out the entire project on the Times’s site, and listen to the podcast portion, simply called 1619.We’re also huge fans of NPR’s Code Switch. The podcast covers what they call “overlapping themes of race, ethnicity and culture, how they play out in our lives and communities, and how all of this is shifting.”The Ringer’s show Higher Learning has an episode titled “The Importance of the Nationwide Protests Over George Floyd’s Death.” If you want insight on where we go from here, this has it.Books:White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo has been recommended online endlessly over the last several days, and there’s a reason for that. The book explores why white people feel so uncomfortable talking about race.For a better understanding of the historical challenges of being black and doing business, read Hannibal Johnson’s Black Wall Street: From Riot to Renaissance in Tulsa's Historic Greenwood District.Read some of the classics by black authors including Zora Neale Hurston, Toni Morrison, and Maya Angelou.Videos:Rachel Cargle’s YouTube video titled “Public Address On Revolution: Revolution Now” is a moving assessment of today’s reality. On Netflix, check out 13th from Ava Duvernay to understand the U.S. prison system’s history of racial inequality.You can also support black businesses. Find great compilations of those businesses on WeBuyBlack, The Black Wallet, and Official Black Wall Street.Finally, if you’re in the position to give, consider donating to one of the many reputable organizations helping further anti-racism causes.For more information about anti-racism or resources for further learning, look here, here, and here.

Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon is the founder and CEO of the Village Market. Since 2016, Dr. Hallmon has been a transformational leader and speaker by bringing national exposure to black-owned businesses. She has developed an economical vehicle that empowers the Black community through cooperative economics. Dr. Hallmon is a native of Batesville, Mississippi. An educator by passion, she began hosting Master Classes to provide tangible tools, resources, and connections to encourage forward progression as a community. The desire that launched The Village Market ATL only three months later was two-fold: to support socially conscious, community-minded, entrepreneurs and startups of color. Kidpreneurs is a unique facet of the market that gives kids a taste of entrepreneurial life from the most grass-roots level. With the feeling of family and community, attendees are eager to support and circulate their dollars to the many small businesses showcased at the Village Market. The Village Market welcomes thousands of attendees, showcasing hundreds of vetted Black-owned companies from across the country and it's staple a plant-based cafe'. Dr. Hallmon has been featured in Because of them We Can, Creative Loafing, Rolling Out Magazine, The Atlanta Voice, Madame Noire, Cool Soror podcast, BlossomTV, Our Voice, Our Lives, and The Official Black Wall Street. She has been a featured speaker for the Steve Harvey Foundation, the keynote speaker for the Fall graduating class at CAU, keynote speaker for the Boys and Girls Club of NW Mississippi, Power Rising Conference, EnricHER conference, Atlanta University Center’s Financial Literacy and Innovation Conference, and the HBCU Entrepreneurship Financial Literacy Expo. Walker's Legacy has honored Dr. Hallmon. In 2017, she was inducted into the 40 under 40 Society at her undergraduate alma mater, Tougaloo College. Dr. Hallmon is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. www.thevillagemarketatl.com       Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer:  Loronda C. Giddens www.lorondacgiddens.com  

Welcome to episode 28th of Dreams Inspire Reality Podcast!   We are grateful to have our today's guest, Mandy Bowman, who is the Founder and CEO of Official Black Wall Street. Mandy has been at the forefront of the Buy Black Movement, making it easier for others to find and support Black-owned businesses through her digital platform and global Black business directory, Official Black Wall Street. Mandy shares with us how she came up with the idea of creating the Black Wall Street. It is an app that supports Black entrepreneurs who are facing a lot of challenges in starting and sustaining businesses. Also, she emphasizes the importance of social media presence and how it helps her in growing her audience. Thus, Mandy's background on social media and Digital Marketing advantaged her in the game. More about PR Opportunities tips on how to get a lot of PR Features, the benefits of joining her movement, signing up her platform and downloading her app.   Connect with Mandy Website Instagram Facebook Twitter      

Mandy Bowman is the Founder and CEO of Official Black Wall Street. After studying entrepreneurship at Babson College, she set out to empower the Black community through economics and ownership. With a deep-rooted passion for all things social media, entrepreneurship, and Black culture, she has worked tirelessly to make it easier for others to find and support Black entrepreneurs through her digital platform and Black business directory, Official Black Wall Street. In 2017 Mandy was invited to TEDx Dover, the first TED event held at an HBCU, to give a TED talk on ownership and long term wealth in the Black community. She was also chosen to present her business pitch to a panel of celebrity entrepreneur judges on Centric TV's new series 'Queen Boss.' Just before the 2017 holiday rush, Mandy launched the highly anticipated app version of Official Black Wall Street to help people find and support online-based and brick & mortar Black-owned businesses. Making headlines as the first app to alert users whenever they're near a Black business, the app was featured in Black Enterprise, Essence Magazine, News One, Blavity, CBS News and various other publications. During her professional career Mandy has worked at Atlantic Records, Complex Magazine, and Essence Magazine in social media and digital marketing. When she isn't working to fuel Black businesses, she is volunteering as a mentor to inner city students and creating social strategies for small businesses. DURING THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSSED: Recycling money in the Black community The power of focusing on the Black consumer/audience Using social media to grow your business Building a team of people who are passionate and reliable OTHER PLACES TO LISTEN: Apple | Soundcloud | Stitcher | Google Play STAY CONNECTED: Mandy: Website |  Instagram | Twitter  | Facebook Black to Business:  Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

Black Wall Street is here, but this time it's a world-wide global platform. We talk with Mandy Bowman, creator of Official Black Wall Street an online business directory and app featuring Black Owned Businesses from around the world. The Revolution will be monetized and digitized. Get inspired to be a part of Black Wall Street and support it! #RichBlackWoman #MandyBowman #OfficialBlackWallStreet #MoneyMoves

This podcast shares the journey of how one woman's idea turned into a movement. Mandy Bowman shares how she grew her platform to over 200,000 followers online and launched a successful Kickstarter. As well as how she plans to change how people of color shop. This is a phenomenal interview well under the typical 90 minutes Greg usually records ;). Find Mandy Here: Instagram: www.instagram.com/mandyxbowman Twitter: www.twitter.com/mandyxbowman Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/mandybowman/ Find The Official Black Wallstreet Here: App: www.officialblackwallstreet.com/app/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/officialblackwallstreet/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheBlackWallSt

Episode Thirteen of The POC Report features Mandy Bowman, Founder of the Official Black Wall Street Web Platform.In this episode Mandy talks about why she took on the task of creating the Official Black Wall Street website, her goals to create an app, and we touched on various critical social issues.Visit Officialblackwallstreet.com for access to 2,000+ Black owned domestic and international businesses. Follow the platform on Twitter @TheBlackWallSt, and on Facebook and Instagram by searching for Official Black Wall Street.Music Credits Trapp! - Hayden Hendrix (Produced by @1kLowKey) Shoot Like Me - Fleetwood Fred Come and Get It (Produced by TwoTone) Livin Right Now - Justin Rose ft. Jimi Tents (Produced by TGUT) Closing Credits Red Shirt - Sed (Produced by Sed) Keep up with the show by following the hashtag #POCR.Follow The POC Report on Twitter - @ThePOCReport Follow Indie Creative Network on Twitter - @IndieCreativeNWwww.indiecreativenetwork.com www.thepocreport.com ICN

The Official Black Wall Street Founder Mandy Bowman sat down with us to talk about her Kickstarter campaign and why it's so important for us to highlight Black businesses.Donate to the Kickstarter campaign by clicking on the following link kck.st/2bXywJB and visit the Official Black Wall Street on Twitter (@theblackwallst), on Instagram (@officialblackwallstreet) and on Facebook (www.facebook.com/officialblackwallstreet).Keep up with the podcast by following the hashtag #POCR.Follow The POC Report on Twitter - @ThePOCReport Follow Indie Creative Network on Twitter - @IndieCreativeNWwww.indiecreativenetwork.com www.thepocreport.com ICN

We explore our feelings about the senseless killings of Alton Sterling, Philando Castro and many others. Feeling helpless and hopeless, we brainstorm ways we as black people can mobilize and start with building our own financial independence   Join in REBUILDING THE BLACK ECONOMY Black Businesses Directory - https://webuyblack.com Official Black Wall Street (also a Directory) - http://officialblackwallstreet.com Black Banks - http://blackoutcoalition.org/black-u-s-banks/