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If you are looking for an initial conversation about how women entrepreneurs create opportunities for their communities then this is the session for you. If you want to know about some of the complexities around business growth, then these sessions are for you. And if you would like to know what Black Entrepreneurial Women are doing to ensure successful startups, then this is definitely a session for you!
The Future of The Black Church in The Black Community
March 16, 2023

The Future of The Black Church in The Black Community

“The church is not just what we do on Wednesday and Sunday, but how do we really live our faith and become the change agents in the world?”, shares LaKesha Womack, church growth consultant and founder of the Rethinking Church …

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Black Women in Construction and the Booming Texas Construction Industry
March 9, 2023

Black Women in Construction and the Booming Texas Construction Indust…

“Some clients and vendors would often ask me to consult my husband, or they would request to speak to my male counterpart,” Tracy Green said, “I would politely offer to help with their request and tell them that if I …

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Beyu Caffé - Building a Community Brand that Matters
Feb. 8, 2023

Beyu Caffé - Building a Community Brand that Matters

Is building a community-centric brand a marketing strategy or a business strategy? Well, as Dorian Bolden would say, “Without community, it’s just coffee.” Dorian is the founder and owner of Beyu Caffé as well as being the CEO and Chief …

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Funding & Launching Your Dream with Circle and Collective Giving
Jan. 13, 2023

Funding & Launching Your Dream with Circle and Collective Giving

If you can identify a problem that people in your community have and are willing to pay for, you are on trD-Richack for starting a successful business. Use money that is closer to home by investing your own funds or …

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Black Male Mental Health, Depression and Toxic Masculinity
Jan. 6, 2023

Black Male Mental Health, Depression and Toxic Masculinity

“The body needs to keep score of these traumatic events to protect itself. But unfortunately, this can cause anxiety. This can cause depression. This can cause substance abuse,” explains Dr. Jody Joshua Adewale. Dr. Jody is a clinical psychologist wi...

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BBQ, Bourbon, & Blues: Building a Growth Business - On The Side!
Jan. 2, 2023

BBQ, Bourbon, & Blues: Building a Growth Business - On The Side!

“I'm a firm believer that your network is directly tied to your net worth. And so you really have to surround yourself with the right people,” shares April Pyatt, owner and lead event coordinator at Socialite Events. Today, April joins …

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Getting Started in Grant Writing & Franchising with Dr. Beverly A. Browning, The Grant Doctor and Brittany Willis, MBA
Dec. 3, 2022

Getting Started in Grant Writing & Franchising with Dr. Beverly A. Br…

“When I think about the impact that I can make in the community, there are very few things that have impacted me more than a little Black girl coming up to my counter and saying, ‘She's the owner? Mommy, Daddy, …

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What My Eyes Have Seen - Reflections on Taboos, Secrecy & Silence
Sept. 2, 2022

What My Eyes Have Seen - Reflections on Taboos, Secrecy & Silence

“What was really fascinating for me in the course of writing about some of my own trauma was that my parents never really talked to me about racism,” shares Bettye Walker, Owner of B. Walker Consultants with more than three …

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Women of Color Entrepreneurship Ecosystems
July 21, 2022

Women of Color Entrepreneurship Ecosystems

“It takes a village to raise an entrepreneur,” shares Dr. Dell Gines, certified economic developer who works for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. In today’s episode, host D-Rich sits down with guests Dr. Dell Gines and college professor …

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“Venture Capital & Angel Investing” -  Bridging the Funding Gap with Brooke Daniels
May 27, 2022

“Venture Capital & Angel Investing” - Bridging the Funding Gap with …

“When it comes to representation, VC entrepreneurship is woefully behind,” shares Brooke Daniels, founder of Ready, Aim, Launch. In today’s episode host D-Rich sits down with Brooke to talk about bridging the funding gap for Black entrepreneurs and t...

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”Hot Shot Trucking” with De Shola Spencer and Guests
May 5, 2022

”Hot Shot Trucking” with De Shola Spencer and Guests

“Trucking is where it's at right now,” shares De Shola Spencer, teacher and serial entrepreneur with 17 years of experience. In today’s episode host D-Rich sits down with guest De Shola Spencer and others to talk about the money-making opportunities …

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Marketing Strategy for Nonprofits w/ Bilen Mesfin Packwood
April 1, 2022

Marketing Strategy for Nonprofits w/ Bilen Mesfin Packwood

“Some folks get excited about musicians or movie stars, I get excited about folks who have ideas for how to make our world better,” says Bilen Mesfin Packwood, CEO, and Founder of Change Consulting. In today’s episode, host D-Rich and …

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”Pandemic Impact”: Meet the Mother-Daughter Duo Creating Quality Healthcare & Opportunities of Access, One Brand at a Time
Feb. 3, 2022

”Pandemic Impact”: Meet the Mother-Daughter Duo Creating Quality Heal…

“As a community, we have to be aware, we have to advocate for each other and ourselves, and we have to ask the hard questions, so we can empower ourselves,” says Dr. Gloria T. Anderson. It wasn’t until the pandemic …

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“Breaking The Curse”: Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction as a Black Man in America featuring Reggie D. Ford
Dec. 10, 2021

“Breaking The Curse”: Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction as a Bl…

“Seventy percent of people experience trauma at some point in their lives,” says Reggie D. Ford. Like many others in his East Nashville neighborhood, Reggie could have been a victim of the streets. While crime, violence and poverty were second …

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Newly Retired, Now What & Self-Publishing with Dr. Daryl D. Green, Dr. Robert L. Shepard and Kaci Diane
Nov. 19, 2021

Newly Retired, Now What & Self-Publishing with Dr. Daryl D. Green, Dr…

Have you ever wondered about the trials and tribulations of publishing your own book? Experts Dr. Robert L. Shepard, Dr. Daryl D. Green and Kaci Diane share their background in writing, publishing, and finding their artistic voices. They provide insi...

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