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Elwood City Limits Podcast
For The Kids (A PBS Kids Podcast) #4: Zoom

Elwood City Limits Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 44:04


(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 10, 2020) No, not that Zoom, the original 1970s series and, especially, its 1990's remake! Will & Lucas revisit the show that encouraged kids to try new things and left an impression on several generations of children. The guys talk about the history of both iterations and discuss what a modern remake would look like, reveal their special talents, remember when food had faces, and Will gets weirded out by birds...

Elwood City Limits Podcast
For The Kids (A PBS Kids Podcast) #2: Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman

Elwood City Limits Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 48:12


(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: March 13, 2020) Will & Lucas go back to the kid's game show airing in the mid-2000s, and take time to think about what makes a great game show, get their Romeos confused, recount the history of Aaron Carter (and how he beat Shaq), and way more!

Elwood City Limits Podcast
For The Kids (A PBS Kids Podcast) #1: Postcards From Buster

Elwood City Limits Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 40:55


(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: February 14, 2020) Will & Lucas kick off the new Patreon-exclusive show by looking at Postcards From Buster, "Alien Adventure"!  The boys are completely surprised by who sang the theme song, discuss the show's "style king", lament long desert drives, reunite with an unlikely Arthur character, and workshop the ending...

Elwood City Limits Podcast
Elwood City Limits Season 25 Recap

Elwood City Limits Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 19:40


One last time, Will & Lucas discuss their top 3 episodes of the final season of Arthur and give their thoughts on how Season 25 said goodbye to our favorite aardvark. #TheEndofArthur

Elwood City Limits Podcast
Elwood City Limits Episode 251: Big New Car

Elwood City Limits Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 54:34


As Arthur season 25 begins to wrap up, Will & Lucas review the latest Arthur short (Get A Hobby!) before saying goodbye to a beloved minor character in "Listen Up" and, get this, watch an episode about Arthur(!) in "Arthur's New Old Vacation." The guys pay tribute to David Lynch up top, Lucas expresses some dad opinions, the Arthur equivalent of the MCU, the Elwood City area theme park economy, and more... #TheEndofArthur Apologies for the lower audio quality in this episode Don't forget that everything in the ECL Patreon is free! Sign up as a free member at patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits and enjoy years of our paywall content...

Do You Love Us?: A Podcast About Manic Street Preachers

The Big Mates discuss microbiomes, Bandcamp, quick looks, and INTIMISM by Nicky Wire.Adam, Steve, and Lucas return to the subject of their first season in order to catch up on the extra-curricular activities of Nicky Wire, the bassist and chief lyric writer of Manic Street Preachers.They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the albums, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between.How does the album compare to the recent Manics albums? How was the album released? Will Lucas ever remember anything ever again? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?Our next episode is out next Monday October 14th, and will see us return to R.E.M. with a deep-dive into their eleventh album, Up!Join the conversation on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comGet access to more shows, exclusive bonus content, ad-free episodes of this show, and more music discussion by subscribing to our Patreon!Head to patreon.com/whatismusicpod and receive up to two new episodes of our various shows every week (including shows about Manic Street Preachers and monthly themed playlists!), ad-free archives of What Is Music?, and access to our Patron-only Discord server for even more music (and non-music) discussion!Support our show when starting your own podcast!By signing up to Buzzsprout with this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=780379Check out our merch!https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.comDonate to our podcast!https://ko-fi.com/whatismusichttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show

UM HELLO?
You Might Also Like: Mind The Business: Small Business Success Stories

UM HELLO?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024


Introducing Live from the iHeart Radio Theater with Entrepreneur and Podcast Host Will Lucas from Mind The Business: Small Business Success Stories.Follow the show: Mind The Business: Small Business Success StoriesChange is inevitable in business, but understanding how each decision impacts your entire operation is crucial. In this LIVE bonus episode, Jannese and Austin sit down with Will Lucas. Will is the founder and CEO of Creadio, a marketing and production agency, and CEO and founder of the private social club TolHouse. He also hosts the podcast “Black Tech Green Money.”   Learn invaluable lessons on attracting and retaining great employees with competitive pay, keeping prices attractive, and ensuring customer satisfaction—all while fostering business growth. Plus, Will, Jannese, and Austin answer audience questions about starting a business and fostering an entrepreneurial spirit. Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you grow your business: QuickBooks.com QuickBooks for Solopreneurs  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

Mind The Business: Small Business Success Stories
Live from the iHeart Radio Theater with Entrepreneur and Podcast Host Will Lucas

Mind The Business: Small Business Success Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 54:55 Transcription Available


Change is inevitable in business, but understanding how each decision impacts your entire operation is crucial. In this LIVE bonus episode, Jannese and Austin sit down with Will Lucas. Will is the founder and CEO of Creadio, a marketing and production agency, and CEO and founder of the private social club TolHouse. He also hosts the podcast “Black Tech Green Money.”   Learn invaluable lessons on attracting and retaining great employees with competitive pay, keeping prices attractive, and ensuring customer satisfaction—all while fostering business growth. Plus, Will, Jannese, and Austin answer audience questions about starting a business and fostering an entrepreneurial spirit. Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you grow your business: QuickBooks.com QuickBooks for Solopreneurs  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elwood City Limits Podcast
Elwood City Limits Episode 239: The Ruckus is Inexcusable

Elwood City Limits Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 50:04


It's time to end both Arthur season 21, and dog & baby episodes, for good! Will & Lucas tut about dog behavior in "Invasion of the Soccer Fans" and have different reactions to a certain parody in "Pal's Big Itch." It's not all bad, though, because the guys find out about trashball, discover an upcoming Christmas movie with Arthur alumni, and answer some emails...

Black Tech Green Money
The Real Economics of the Music Business || Ryan Leslie

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 37:38 Transcription Available


Ep. 165 Ryan Leslie is a Grammy nominated musician and producer, and founder at SuperPhone which helps creatives and businesses increase engagement, drive revenue, and build better relationships with SMS / MMS marketing. On this episode, Ryan talks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about the economics of the music industry, why artists are selling their catalogs, and how creatives get wealthy. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Tech Green Money
We Could Own All We Give Away for Free on Social Media || Isaac Hayes III

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 34:10 Transcription Available


Ep. 164 Isaac Hayes III is on a mission to change social media forever. With his Fanbase app, he's empowering content creators to monetize and own their contributions to the cultural conversation.  His commitment to creating an equitable landscape for the next generation of social media users has grown Fanbase to $100 Million + valuation, ad he's the first black man in history to raise $9.2 Million Dollars in seed funding on StartEngine in a Reg CF campaign. And, he's currently in the middle of a $17 million fundraising campaign. On this episode, Isaac speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about how crowdfunding works, AI's impact on creators, and his record-breaking fundraising campaigns. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Tech Green Money
HBCU Financial Literacy Roadshow at WSSU Presented by State Farm

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 47:19 Transcription Available


Ep. 163 Ben Holmes is Vice President, Enterprise Credit Risk Management at Wells Fargo and was previously an Assistant VP at Bank of America. He also runs Boardroom Vision which was created to help the everyday Black families learn financial literacy. Ben talks with AfroTech's Will Lucas on stage at Winston Salem State University for our Financial Literacy HBCU Roadshow, presented by State Farm. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Tech Green Money
Storytelling with Founders and Venture Capitalists || Aaron Samuels, Collide Capital

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 31:16 Transcription Available


Ep. 162 Aaron Samuels is Founder and Managing Partner of Collide Capital a $66M fund, so far, which is the first VC fund simultaneously backed by Amazon, Alphabet, and Twitter. He's also co-founder and served as COO at Blavity, the largest global Black Media company for Millennials and Gen-Z, and AfroTech, the largest Black Tech conference in the world.  He began his career as a spoken word artist before working at Bain & Co. as a strategy consultant and TeleSign as a Product Manager.  On this episode, Aaron speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about the paths to becoming a VC, his $66 million fund, and the current legal landscape for investing in underrepresented founders. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Breakfast Club
Black Tech Green Money: Social Impact's Effect on Black Wealth || Alphonso David, Global Black Economic Forum

The Breakfast Club

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 35:01 Transcription Available


The Black Effect Presents... Black Tech Green Money! Alphonso David has committed his life to actualizing a more just and equitable world. Currently, he's President & CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum, focused on reimagining what diversity, equity, inclusion, and opportunity looks like in global workspaces and marketplaces, as well as achieving the notion of economic justice for the Black diaspora globally. The Global Black Economic Forum engages business executives, policy makers, entrepreneurs, activists, and consumers globally on thought leadership; corporate and entrepreneurial career development; and advancing social and economic justice for marginalized communities across the globe.  On this episode, Alphonso speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about how tech can be leveraged to support justice at scale, the overlooked sectors of our community when we talk about wealth and business success, and how Black operators find success with government contracting. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Tech Green Money
Social Impact's Effect on Black Wealth || Alphonso David, Global Black Economic Forum

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 35:01 Transcription Available


Alphonso David has committed his life to actualizing a more just and equitable world. Currently, he's President & CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum, focused on reimagining what diversity, equity, inclusion, and opportunity looks like in global workspaces and marketplaces, as well as achieving the notion of economic justice for the Black diaspora globally. The Global Black Economic Forum engages business executives, policy makers, entrepreneurs, activists, and consumers globally on thought leadership; corporate and entrepreneurial career development; and advancing social and economic justice for marginalized communities across the globe.  On this episode, Alphonso speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about how tech can be leveraged to support justice at scale, the overlooked sectors of our community when we talk about wealth and business success, and how Black operators find success with government contracting. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Tech Green Money
Using Tech to Save Our Democracy || D'Seanté Parks of 1000 MORE

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 37:29 Transcription Available


Ep. 160 D'Seanté Parks is founder and CEO of 1000 MORE, an app that makes it easier for people from underrepresented communities, like the ones she's from, to engage in politics — a topic that is super important to everyone's well-being and growth but often difficult to participate in. Her app provides digestible nonpartisan summaries of legislation coming up for a vote, written in a way that doesn't require a law degree to understand. You can also find the popular arguments for and against bills. It also helps you connect with elected officials, and participate in crowdfunding campaigns for organizations you care about. On this episode, D'Seanté speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about how to leverage technology for political change, building community and wealth simultaneously, and the underutilized power of each engaged citizen. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Tech Green Money
J. Byron's $900 Million Project on Chicago's South Side

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 35:01 Transcription Available


Ep. 159 J. Byron is the Lead Developer at Woodlawn Central, a $900 million economic development project on Chicago's South Side. The massive project will include a boutique hotel, call and data center, residential buildings, theater, urban farm and microgram. And, there are plans to integrate a lot of technology like AI, AR, and VR to assist with the community health, safety, education and tourism aspects of the project. And, they're developing with the community, not in spite of it — this project focuses on economic development without displacement. On this episode, the brothers speak with AfroTech's Will Lucas about Woodlawn Central's 'development without displacement' focus, how to build when you don't have all the money, and changing the perspective of a Black community. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do You Love Us?: A Podcast About Manic Street Preachers

The Big Mates discuss running, arranging the arrangements of a meeting, paste, and go to see The Smile live at the Brighton Centre.Adam, Steve, and Lucas converge in Brighton in order to experience a live show by Radiohead sidproject, The Smile. They discuss their expectations, live business, and both their initial and considered reactions to the performance. What do they play? What are the vibes? Will Lucas even make it? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?Our next episode is out next Monday April 8th, and will see us return to R.E.M. with a deep-dive into their fifth album, Document!Join the conversation on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comGet access to more shows, exclusive bonus content, ad-free episodes of this show, and more music discussion by subscribing to our Patreon!Head to patreon.com/whatismusicpod and receive up to two new episodes of our various shows every week (including shows about Manic Street Preachers and monthly themed playlists!), ad-free archives of What Is Music?, and access to our Patron-only Discord server for even more music (and non-music) discussion!Support our show when starting your own podcast!By signing up to Buzzsprout with this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=780379Check out our merch!https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.comDonate to our podcast!https://ko-fi.com/whatismusichttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show

Black Tech Green Money
The Burns Brothers on Serial Entrepreneurship

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 42:37 Transcription Available


Ep. 158 John and Mike Burns, known as The Burns Brothers are serial entrepreneurs with companies in a variety of verticals like organizational culture & diversity, marketing, pr& events, hospitality and lifestyle. You may have heard of their companies like Manchester Park, a creative agency, HQ House, which is a social club, or Koi Collective, a DEI strategy firm. John is an attorney by trade and community activist. Mike is a seasoned executive, coach, and former Army officer. On this episode, the brothers speak with AfroTech's Will Lucas about finding success as serial entrepreneurs, how they navigate businesses in diverse industries, and mission driven Black-owned enterprise. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Tech Green Money
Jarvis Sam, The Rainbow Disruption

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 41:31 Transcription Available


Ep. 157 Jarvis Sam is the Founder and CEO at The Rainbow Disruption where the mission is to partner with organizations to develop practical solutions that champion DEI in the workplace and enable systemic progress where authenticity, empathy, growth mindset, and transparency are celebrated. Previously, he was Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion officer at Nike. On this episode, Jarvis speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about how to know when we've been successful at DEI efforts, how to build credibility as a DEI officer, and why you may not want a 'seat at the table'. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Tech Green Money
Andrew Hawkins, StatusPRO

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 43:16 Transcription Available


Ep. 156 Andrew Hawkins, aka Hawk, is a former NFL wide receiver, having played 6 seasons in the league with teams like Bengals, the Browns, and the Patriots. Today, he's a media personality AND co-founder at Status Pro, an athlete led technology company, which makes software for training and consumer entertainment.  On this episode, Hawk speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about how to secure A-List celebrity investors, NFL contracts, and the future of VR gaming. 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.

Black Tech Green Money
Drew Henson, TOQi

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 41:57 Transcription Available


Ep. 154 Drew Henson is an award-winning designer, entrepreneur and founder of twenty2b, a lifestyle and technology product design studio based in Toronto, Canada, founder/CEO of SEAM Technic, an IoT personal safety platform, and founder of TOQi, a cannabis accessory technology company. Armed with both a B.Sc. in Engineering Physics from The University of Saskatchewan and a Masters in Industrial Design from Italy, Drew balances the requirements of both fields naturally in any design strategy. On this episode, Drew speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about designing cannabis related hardware, how to test a market, and how to communicate ideas. 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.

Elwood City Limits Podcast
Elwood City Limits Season 19 Recap

Elwood City Limits Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 27:55


Will & Lucas bid farewell to yet another era of Arthur by looking back on the season that was and noting their top 5 favorite episodes! What were your favorite episodes and did you like this season? Let us know via email or on the ECL Discord...

Black Tech Green Money
Jehron Petty, ColorStack

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 35:48 Transcription Available


Ep. 153 Jehron Petty is Founder and CEO at ColorStack, a non-profit collegiate organization that helps Black and Latinx Computer Science students get degreed and hired. When he was at Cornell, he worked as an intern at google, and later turned them down for a full-time role to start his own entrepreneurial journey. On this episode, Jehron talks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about the pipeline for Black talent, personal branding while still in school, and overcoming barriers to Black students not graduating from college. 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.

Black Tech Green Money
Documenting the Journey with Will Lucas

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 31:12 Transcription Available


Ep. 147 Necessary to start your year off with this episode; 'A life worth living is worth recording'. These are words to live by, from a great entrepreneur and speaker. On this episode, Will Lucas, Brand Manager for AfroTech and Black Tech Green Money discusses why you should put in the work to document your journey via a personal journal, blog, podcast, or YouTube channel, and how your story has value to both your audience and future-you. 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.

Black Tech Green Money
Fashion Design That Drives Culture Forward w/ Randall Yarborough FLASHBACK

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 46:12 Transcription Available


Ep. 147 Randall Yarborough is a multidisciplinary designer with professional experience in sporting equipment, apparel, and footwear. He was Senior Footwear Designer at YEEZY, working under Ye (Kanye West), and recently launched his own company, Joyshed, an athletic shorts brand.  On this episode, Randall speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about the technical aspects of design and how to balance moving fashion design forward artistically while still driving market demand. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Tech Green Money
The Spill Team: Alphonzo "Phonz" Terrell and Kenya Parham FLASHBACK

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 42:54 Transcription Available


Ep. 146 Alphonzo "Phonz" Terrell is founder and CEO at Spill, and Kenya Parham is Global VP, Community & Partnerships at the culture-first social media app. At launch, Spill jumped to the top of the app store and still maintains a formidable position. On this episode, Phonz and Kenya speak with AfroTech's Will Lucas about how Spill makes a lasting impression in the social media landscape, why we needed another social media platform, and how they knew how much money to raise. Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Tech Green Money
Rodney Williams, Solo Funds

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 42:24 Transcription Available


Rodney Williams is Co-Founder and President at Solo Funds, one of the leading financial technology companies for underserved communities. On this episode, Rodney speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about how to launch a fintech startup MVP with no venture capital, how challenging disruption can be in a highly regulated industry, and finding success when facing existential threats. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Tech Green Money
Osinachi, Africa's First Crypto Artist

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 38:48 Transcription Available


Osinachi is a self-taught digital artist based in Lagos. The first crypto artist out of Africa, he makes artworks that mirror his personal experiences through a unique visual language that he has perfected for over 15 years.  In addition to numerous collaborations with big players in the art world, in 2021 Osinachi became the first African artist to auction five unique NFTs in Europe through Christie's, the world-leading art and luxury business. He was named as one of the 100 Most Influential Africans for 2022 by New African Magazine. Osinachi makes his art using the word processing software Microsoft Word. On this episode, Osinachi speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about fine art in digital form, the true value of digital art, and his unique method of creating visual art using only Microsoft Word. 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.

Black Tech Green Money
Charles Kuykendoll, Blavity House Party

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 46:23 Transcription Available


Charles ‘Beloved' Kuykendoll is the founder at RNB House Party, a unique party experience where R&B and Gospel music are at the center, bringing the vibes, as well as the nostalgia. Just recently, RNB House Party was acquired by Blavity, Inc., which is also the parent company of AfroTech and its rebranded as Blavity House Party. Charles comes aboard as the General Manager of Community, charged with creating even more experiences for us to connect globally around music, networking, and more. On this episode, Charles speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about starting RNB House Party, his new role at Blavity as GM of Community, and the future of Blavity House Party. 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.

Black Tech Green Money
Chaucer Barnes, Translation + United Masters

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 48:51 Transcription Available


Chaucer Barnes is Chief Marketing Officer of Translation + United Masters, the parent company of award-winning creative agency Translation, and artist services platform UnitedMasters. In creating a new normal for the way brands and creators alike mint and trade cultural capital, Chaucer applies tools and lessons from every chapter of his life – as a media planner, brand strategist, creative director, partnership architect, and independent musician. In this episode, Chaucer speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about how advertising has embraced culture, the challenges marketers and advertisers face with trying to break through the noise, and strategic content creation. 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.

Black Tech Green Money
Mandy Bowman, Official Black Wall Street

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 35:30 Transcription Available


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.

Black Tech Green Money
Angela Yee, Way Up with Angela Yee

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 35:46 Transcription Available


Angela Yee is a Radio Hall of Fame inductee and multi-business entrepreneur who runs companies in various industries. She recently started her solo radio show, Way Up with Angela Yee, after her long tenure at The Breakfast Club. In this episode, Angela Yee speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about her holdings, being a 'serial' entrepreneur, and how to decide what to focus on. 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.

Black Tech Green Money
Alphonzo "Phonz" Terrell and Kenya Parham, Spill

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 42:54 Transcription Available


Alphonzo "Phonz' Terrell is founder and CEO at Spill App, and Kenya Parham is Global VP, Community & Partnerships at the culture-first social media app. At launch, Spill jumped to the top of the app store, and still maintains a formidable position. On this episode, Phonz and Kenya speak with AfroTech's Will Lucas about how Spill makes a lasting impression in the social media landscape, why we needed another social media platform, and how they knew how much money to raise. Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Tech Green Money
Ruben Harris & Rachelle Olden of Black Genius Academy

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 42:53 Transcription Available


Ruben Harris is the co-founder and CEO at Career Karma, which bills itself as the easiest way to find a job training program online. Rachelle Olden is Lead at Google's Tech Equity Collective, which creates energizing paths into tech for Black people.  Together, they're launching the Black Genius Academy — a software initiative to demystify fast-growing tech career fields and support Black talent in identifying technical education programs that prepare them to enter the industry with no prior experience required. On this episode, Ruben and Rachelle speak with AfroTech's Will Lucas about the launch of the initiative. Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Tech Green Money
Making Pizza and Big Opportunistic Energy w/ Derrick Moore & Clint Gray // REFRESH

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 45:13 Transcription Available


Derrick 'Moe' Moore, Clint Gray, and Emmanuel ‘EJ' Reed are the founders of Slim & Huskey's Pizza Beeria, a fast-casual artisan pizza shop with a love for Hip Hop and R&B culture. The Nashville Based company now boasts restaurants in Antioch, Chattanooga, Memphis, Murfreesboro, TN as well as Atlanta, GA and Sacramento. CA. On this episode, Clint and Moe talk with AfroTech's Will Lucas about the Italian History of pizza places and how their take on a pizza restaurant instead amplifies Black culture, and how that takes each slice and topping  to another level. 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.

Black Tech Green Money
The Power Behind What We Buy, Do, and Who We Want to Be w/ Marcus Collins // Refresh

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 38:49 Transcription Available


Marcus Collins is Head of Strategy at Wieden+Kennedy and is a Clinical Marketing Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. He previously led iTunes + Nike sport music initiatives at Apple (iTunes Partner Marketing) before running digital strategy for Beyoncé. On this episode, Marcus speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about the power behind what we buy, do, and who we want to be. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Tech Green Money
Becoming A Rocket Scientist w/ Olympia LePoint

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 45:02 Transcription Available


Hailed “The New Einstein” by her fans and named the “Modern Day Hidden Figure” by People Magazine and Newsweek, Olympia LePoint is an award-winning rocket scientist and author. On this episode, Olympia talks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about the myths of becoming a rocket scientist, why the US is near the bottom of math performance, and the value of a college degree. Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Tech Green Money
AfroTech 2023, ChatGPT, and Threads w/ Morgan DeBaun

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 44:03 Transcription Available


Morgan DeBaun is a serial entrepreneur, executive, and corporate advisor. She's founder & CEO of Blavity Inc., the leading digital media company for Black culture and millennials. On this episode, Morgan chats with AfroTech's Will Lucas about the entrance of Threads into the social networking conversation, how generative AI like ChatGPT changes the game for tech-enabled workers, and AfroTech 2023. Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Tech Green Money
AI Tech for Healthy Black Hair w/ Dr. Tiffany St. Bernard

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 32:30


Dr. Tiffany St. Bernard is the CEO and Founder of HairDays, a one-of-a-kind hair intelligence platform providing personalized hair, scalp, and holistic wellness insights. On this episode, Dr. St. Bernard talks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about how AI has enhanced our ability to maintain healthy hair and scalp wellness, how important timing is when building a startup, and the classic inventors mistake. 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.

Black Tech Green Money
FLASHBACK Pizza For The Culture w/ Derrick Moore & Clint Gray

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 45:13


Derrick 'Moe' Moore, Clint Gray, and Emmanuel ‘EJ' Reed are the founders of Slim & Huskey's Pizza Beeria, a fast-casual artisan pizza shop with a love for Hip Hop and R&B culture. The Nashville Based company now boasts restaurants in Antioch, Chattanooga, Memphis, Murfreesboro, TN as well as Atlanta, GA and Sacramento. CA. On this episode, Clint and Moe talk with AfroTech's Will Lucas about the Italian History of pizza places and how their take on a pizza restaurant instead amplifies Black culture, and how that takes each slice and topping  to another level. 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.

Black Tech Green Money
$2 Million in One Day with No Nicotine Hookah w/ Blakk Tatted

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 29:59


Blakk Tatted is founder and CEO at Blakk Smoke, the world's #1 leader in no nicotine, no tobacco hookah products. On this episode, Blakk talks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about million dollar sales days, how he formulated no nicotine hookah pens, and the difference between having followers vs. having influence. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Tech Green Money
How Creatives Get Wealthy w/ Ryan Leslie

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 37:38


Ryan Leslie is a Grammy nominated musician and producer, and founder at SuperPhone which helps creatives and businesses increase engagement, drive revenue, and build better relationships with SMS / MMS marketing. On this episode, Ryan talks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about the economics of the music industry, why artists are selling their catalogs, and how creatives get wealthy. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Tech Green Money
Making Space for Black Toy Designers w/ Dr. Lisa Williams

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 37:15


Dr. Lisa Williams, founder of World of EPI and The Fresh Dolls, helps children embrace their beauty, uniqueness and positive play through doll representation. On this episode, Dr. Williams talks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about her journey from education to toy-making, how children shape perceptions of themselves and representation in toys, and why we need more Black toymakers. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Tech Green Money
Growth Stage Investing and Board Service w/ Ceci Kurzman

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 38:23


Ceci Kurzman is the founder of Nexus Management Group and is a private investor, entrepreneur, and independent board member. She has served on public, private, and nonprofit boards since 2012, including Warner Music Group, Man Group, and Lanvin Group. Ceci was Vice President of Global Marketing for Epic Records at Sony Music Entertainment. Before that role, she held various positions at Arista Records, leading marketing and artist development functions. On this episode, Ceci speaks to AfroTech's Will Lucas about her journey from talent management and development into private equity, why she focuses on investing in growth-stage companies, and her experiences in sitting on corporate boards. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Tech Green Money
Fashion Design That Drives Culture Forward w/ Randall Yarborough

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 46:12


Randall Yarborough is a multidisciplinary designer with professional experience in sporting equipment, apparel, and footwear. He was Senior Footwear Designer at YEEZY, working under Ye (Kanye West), and recently launched his own company, Joyshed, an athletic shorts brand.  On this episode, Randall speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about the technical aspects of design and how to balance moving fashion design forward artistically while still driving market demand. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Tech Green Money
Elements of the New Music Business w/ EVGLE (ft. Blxst, Victor Burnett, and Karl Fowlkes)

Black Tech Green Money

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 37:36


Matthew "Blxst” Burdette and business partners Victor Burnett and Karl Fowlkes are the founders of EVGLE — an LA-based company that houses a record label, production company, clothing brand, publishing company, and investment arm. Blxst is a rapper, singer, and producer. Victor Burnett is Blxst's manager and serves as president of EVGLE, and Karl Fowlkes is an entertainment attorney and co-founder at EVGLE. On this episode, the partners speak with AfroTech's Will Lucas about how the music business is evolving, creating brand deals for artists, and concerns around AI in music. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elwood City Limits Podcast
Elwood City Limits Episode 197: I Got Youth Pastor Energy

Elwood City Limits Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 55:54


Spring has sprung, so Will & Lucas are a bit more peppy as they take time to pitch the Bud back-door pilot in "Adventures in Budylon" and see more depth for the title character in "Ladonna Compson: Party Animal." The guys also find out about Annie Smith Peck, slugs, and variants of Crazy 8's, Lucas remembers his time as a camp counselor, and both give their thoughts on a couple of seasonal candy staples... If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, here are some resources you can use:   Dial 9-8-8 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the United States.   In Canada, you can call Talk Suicide Canada (1-833-456-4566), call or text Wellness Together Canada to connect with a mental health professional (Youth: 1-888-668-6810 or text WELLNESS to 686868; Adults: 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741), or call/text Kids Help Phone (Ages 5-29: Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868).

The Breakfast Club
Black Tech Green Money: THE PIPELINE FOR BLACK COMPUTER SCIENTISTS

The Breakfast Club

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 35:48


The Black Effect Presents... NAACP Image Award Nominee, Black Tech Green Money! Jehron Petty is Founder and CEO at ColorStack, a non-profit collegiate organization that helps Black and Latinx Computer Science students get degreed and hired. When he was at Cornell, he worked as an intern at google, and later turned them down for a full-time role to start his own entrepreneurial journey. On this episode, Jehron talks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about the pipeline for Black talent, personal branding while still in school, and overcoming barriers to Black students not graduating from college. 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.

The Breakfast Club
Black Tech Green Money: Documenting the journey w/ Will Lucas

The Breakfast Club

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 31:12


The Black Effect Presents... Black Tech Green Money. 'A life worth living is worth recording'. These are words to live by, from a great entrepreneur and speaker. On this episode, Will Lucas, Brand Manager for AfroTech and Black Tech Green Money discusses why you should put in the work to document your journey via a personal journal, blog, podcast, or YouTube channel, and how your story has value to both your audience and future-you. 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.