Podcast Episodes

Monique Rodriguez founder MIELLE on Generational Wealth, Exit Strategies, and The Retail Landscape

Season 6 Episode 14

Ep. 211 Monique Rodriguez is the Founder Mielle Organics, a hair care and beauty brand that believes healthier ingredients encourage healthier hair and skin.

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Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Phonz and Kenya Parham of SPILL on How Social Media is Evolving and Creating Opportunities

Season 6 Episode 13

Ep. 210 Alphonzo "Phonz" Terrell is the Co-Founder and CEO and Kenya Parham is Chief Growth Officer of SPILL, a social media app that presents a visual conversation moving at the speed of culture. Yo…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Morgan DeBaun, Founder and CEO at Blavity and AfroTech is Rewriting Your Rules

Season 6 Episode 12

Ep. 209 Morgan DeBaun is a serial entrepreneur, executive and corporate advisor. As the Founder & CEO of Blavity Inc., the leading digital media company for Black culture and millennials, Morgan has …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Thai Randolph on Building a $650M Media Empire, Championing Inclusive Innovation, and Investing in Black Founders

Season 6 Episode 11

Ep. 208 Thai Randolph is a groundbreaking CEO, award-winning producer, and serial entrepreneur who has mastered the art of turning culture into capital. As the co-founder and former CEO of HARTBEAT, …

Published on 5 months ago

Megan Holston-Alexander, Cultural Leadership Fund at a16z on How To Leverage your Leadership for Generational Wealth and Accelerating Non-Profit Impact

Season 6 Episode 10

Ep. 207 Megan Holston-Alexander is a partner at Andreessen Horowitz where she leads the Cultural Leadership Fund (CLF), Silicon Valley’s first venture capital fund consisting exclusively of Black cul…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Justin Grant on Corporate Athleticism and How To Leverage a Corporate Career for Financial Freedom

Season 6 Episode 9

Ep. 206 Justin Grant is a Corporate Executive and Author of Company Men, A Wellness Guide for Black Men in Corporate America - which is out now. In this conversation, we explore how Black men (and wo…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hello Alice's Carolyn Rodz on Funding Women and how Diversity is Essential in Business

Season 6 Episode 8

Ep. 205 Carolyn Rodz is a Latina entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Hello Alice, an AI-powered platform that connects small business owners to capital, mentorship, and opportunities. With ove…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

The Marketing Genius Behind Beats by Dre: Omar Johnson on Influence and Innovation

Season 6 Episode 6

Ep. 203 Omar Johnson is the marketing genius who helped turn Beats by Dre from a $20 million startup into a $1.1 billion global icon, ultimately leading to its $3 billion acquisition by Apple. As the…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

From Side Hustles to Million-Dollar Moves: Carter Cofield & George Acheampong on Financial Freedom

Season 6 Episode 5

Ep. 202 Carter Cofield and George Acheampong are financial experts behind Melanin Money, dedicated to helping Black entrepreneurs and professionals build lasting wealth. Together, they're building th…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Lauren Harwell Godfrey on The Business of Jewelry and Creating Meaningful Luxury

Season 6 Episode 4

Ep. 201 Lauren Harwell Godfrey, Founder and Designer at Harwell Godfrey, shares how her background in advertising and fine dining shaped her journey into fine jewelry, creating a brand known for bold…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago