Black To Business

Name: George Pitts Current Title: Owner, George Pitts & Company Location: Oklahoma    About George: George Pitts is a Business Strategist, Real Estate Investor, and Wealth Building Enthusiast who teaches people how to turn their passions into profits   DURING THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSSED: What is passive income and how to create your own  Using what you have to start small and build to greatness  The difference between passion and knowledge - how to start a business with what you are confident in  How to create profit projections for your business idea The role of technology and social media in business  How to develop and market your brand  How to make use of social media and content creation to grow your business The importance of planning your content and information  For complete show notes and resources mentioned for this episode go to: blacktobusiness.com/59 Thank you so much for listening! Please support us by simply rating and reviewing our podcast

Name:‌‌ ‌Anthony Fraiser  Current‌ ‌Title:‌‌ ‌Founder/CEO ABF Creative  Location:‌‌ ‌Newark, NJ   ‌ ‌ About‌ ‌Anthony:‌ ‌ Anthony Frasier is the founder/CEO of ABF Creative, America’s first and only AI-driven multicultural podcast production company. ABF Creative writes, produces, and releases a full roster of general interest (news, business, sports, entertainment, lifestyle) and children's titles, and was the recent recipient of a national Webby Award in the Diversity & Inclusion category. Sponsors for ABF Creative's podcasts include Prudential Insurance and BET, and the company has creative partnerships with the Essence Podcast Network, Driven Society, and the Brooklyn Museum, and Benchmark Creative Group. ABF Creative's titles have generated over 5MM streams and downloads for its creative partners. Anthony is a former producer of audio content for NPR, and has been a featured presenter at Afros and Audio events, the Spotify Sound Up Program, the SXSW Conference, and the Lean Startup Conference. He is

Name: Andrena Sawyer Current Title: President P.E.R.K. Consulting    About Andrena: Andrena Sawyer is the President of P.E.R.K. Consulting, an advisory firm for small to mid-sized nonprofits and businesses. For her work with nonprofits and small businesses, she has received numerous awards including the Startup Africa Woman Entrepreneur of the Year award, The Black Business Review’s 40 Under 40, The International Alliance for Women World of Difference 100 Award, the Women-Owned Small Business Award by the Associated Black Charities, and the Hope for Africa Leadership in Community Development Award. In addition to her work with entrepreneurs and nonprofits, she is the author of several books, including The Misadventures of a New Entrepreneur: 5 Things They Won’t Teach You in Business School   DURING THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSSED: How to plan for the future/longevity for your business The importance of a business plan and how to create clear strategies  How to prepare for a business pitch and what key things to in

Name: Jean Alerte  Current Title: Serial Entrepreneur                          ACA Branding Agency Location: Atlanta, GA Educational Background: 21 years of being an entrepreneur, real estate owner, consultant, educator & obtained a doctorate in 2014. Education is through the process.   About Jean: Jean Alerte is an award-winning entrepreneur with a variety of work experience in the areas of marketing, management, and sales. Along with founding his company ACA Branding Agency, he has produced comedy concerts and tours for acts such as Chris Tucker, Kevin James, Charlie Murphy, and Kevin Hart. He also serves as the Executive Director of the Unity in the Community Foundation of Brooklyn, New York where he has given out $36,000 to high school students to attend college based on his first book “Do Right, Do Good” & turned it into a successful entrepreneurial program entitled “FAITH GRIND INSPIRE” teaching over 2,000 inner-city students Entrepreneurship & Leadership. Originally from Port au Prince, Hai

DISCLAIMER: The content in this episode contains information and discussions of mental illness and mental health crisis, and incarceration, which some listeners may find triggering. If you need support at any time, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline toll-free at 1-800-273-TALK. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Name: Dr. Tina Webb Current Title: Owner, DR TINA WEBB, LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER, INC. Location: Los Angeles, CA Educational Background: Dr. Webb is licensed through the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Services, with honors in the major, from California State University Dominguez Hills. She has also earned both a Master of Social Work degree and Doctor of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California. Dr. Webb is a Diplomate and Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist through The Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therap

Name: Alicia McKenzie  Current Title: Founder McKenzie Enterprise LLC dba Lift Like A Mother Location: Washington, DC   About Alicia: Alicia McKenzie, aka @LiftLikeAMother, is the founder and operator of McKenzie Enterprise LLC, where she has created a premier digital coaching service that focuses on women's holistic health & wellness. In addition, she most recently launched Amplify Health and Wellness Inc, a charitable foundation platform dedicated to empowering the underserved and underrepresented communities by creating health and wellness opportunities that are accessible to all. The vision is ending the healthy lifestyle and representation poverty gap. She believes that we must work together to create positive and representative healthy role models that can lift up the underserved.   DURING THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSSED: How to start small and build up your diet and workout habits Why early adoption of a healthy lifestyle makes attaining it easier Tips on balancing life and business Why working out isn’

Name: Anthony and Janique Edwards Current Title: Anthony Edwards Founder/CEO EatOkra Janique Edwards Co-Founder/Coo EatOkra Location: New York Educational Background:            Anthony Edwards: Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science           Janique Edwards: Bachelor of Arts degree in English   About Anthony Edwards: Anthony is a team leader with the ability to teach, mentor, motivate, maximize productivity and improve the efficiency of an organization. Anthony is a full-stack developer whose primary languages are React Native, Ruby on Rails, Ruby, Javascript, HTML, and CSS. and joined BuildingBlok as a junior full-stack developer in 2014. Anthony created his first app solo in 2016 - EatOkra. In 2019, he was promoted to the role of CTO at BuildingBlok who's software manages over 50 thousand projects worth over 800 million. At BuildingBlok, Anthony organizes scrum meetings, designs & writes tests, assigns tasks, and trains his team members. In 2018, Anthony started his own software development an

Name: Aquaus Kelley  Current Title: Educator and Founder  Location: New Brunswick, NJ Educational Background: Rutgers University Graduate    About Aquaus: (Uh • Kway • Us) Aquaus Kelley is a forward-thinking educator, founder, and strategist who is extremely passionate about building brands, empowering communities, and uplifting humanity.   DURING THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSSED: The power of Black men and representation The impact of Black culture in other communities How to build efficient and scalable systems that add value to those you serve Why it’s important to recognize the different learning styles of your audience How outdated teaching styles is hindering the advancement of our communities For complete show notes and resources mentioned for this episode go to: blacktobusiness.com/52    Thank you so much for listening! Please support us by simply rating and reviewing our podcast! We’ve also partnered with thecreativebrutha to curate our 2021 list of Black men inspiring in the business world and in their

This episode is a part of our Black Men Who Lead series hosted by Aquaus Kelley educator and Founder of A Lover’s Ambition Lifestyle Group.    About Men Who Lead:  Black Men Who Lead is a series highlighting Black men at the forefront of Black entrepreneurship. These men are discussing their journeys in entrepreneurship, challenges, and wins, and the power of them continuing to push our communities forward. ------- Name: Damon Brown Current Title: Entrepreneur, Coach & Best-Selling Author  - Bring Your Worth (Business) Location: Las Vegas, Nevada  Educational Background: Masters in Magazine Publishing, Northwestern   About Damon: Damon Brown helps side hustlers, solopreneurs, and other non-traditional creatives bloom. He co-founded the popular platonic connection app Cuddlr and led it to acquisition within a year, all while being the primary caretaker of his infant first son. He now guides others through his consulting/coaching, his M/W/F #BringYourWorth shown and his Inc. Magazine column. Damon is author

This episode is a part of our Black Men Who Lead series hosted by Aquaus Kelley educator and Founder of A Lover’s Ambition Lifestyle Group.    About Men Who Lead:  Black Men Who Lead is a series highlighting Black men at the forefront of Black entrepreneurship. These men are discussing their journeys in entrepreneurship, challenges, and wins, and the power of them continuing to push our communities forward.   Name: Phillip Roundtree Current Title: Founder of Quadefy LLC Location: Philadelphia Educational Background: -    About Phillip: Phillip J. Roundtree is a dynamic Scholar-Activist who has been a practicing social worker since 2005. Recognizing society’s lack of emphasis on Black mental health, he’s evolved into a staunch mental health advocate for marginalized/underrepresented communities, using his personal and professional experiences to promote individual and community resilience. He is the host of the #YouGoodMan? Men's Wellness Podcast and Rhetorically Speaking Live Daily Digital Show available on Y

This episode is a part of our Black Men Who Lead series hosted by Aquaus Kelley educator and Founder of A Lover’s Ambition Lifestyle Group.    About Men Who Lead:  Black Men Who Lead is a series highlighting Black men at the forefront of Black entrepreneurship. These men are discussing their journeys in entrepreneurship, challenges, and wins, and the power of them continuing to push our communities forward.   Name: Jeff Lindor Current Title: Founder/CEO The Gentlemen's Factory Inc. Location: Brooklyn Educational Background: Masters in Urban Policy Analysis & Management at The New School   About Jeff: Born in Haiti, raised in a public housing development in Brooklyn, NY. Jeff Lindor is dedicating his life to finding innovative solutions that aim to break the barriers of success and enhance the lives of boys & men of color in today’s world. In addition to starting The Gentlemen’s Factory, Jeff is also the Founder of GroomedSuccess, Inc., a consulting firm that contracts with Government Agencies, Non-Pr

This episode is a part of our Black Men Who Lead series hosted by Aquaus Kelley educator and Founder of A Lover’s Ambition Lifestyle Group.    About Men Who Lead:  Black Men Who Lead is a series highlighting Black men at the forefront of Black entrepreneurship. These men are discussing their journeys in entrepreneurship, challenges, and wins, and the power of them continuing to push our communities forward. Name: Derrius Quarles Current Title: Co-Founder and Co-CEO BREAUX and Company Location: Chicago, IL Educational Background: Kenwood Academy High School Morehouse College, BA Sociology University of Pennsylvania, M.S.Ed. Education Entrepreneurship   About Derrius: Derrius was born on Chicago's South Side as the Grandson of a Mississippi sharecropper and Great Migration participant. Derrius is a 13-year foster care survivor, traversing four foster homes, welfare, and public housing through childhood. These experiences meant Derrius grew up with a keen understanding of how poverty, income inequality, and soc

Name: Makini Smith Current Title: Mindset Coach, A walk in my Stilettos  Location: Toronto, Canada   About Makini: As a mindset coach and Proctor Gallagher certified consultant, I help turn goals into accomplishments. I am also a 4 time published author and host of the 5-star rated "A Walk in My Stilettos" podcast— one of the top 2% most popular podcasts globally. By coaching women who are frustrated, confused, or isolated, I help them find peace, clarity, and connection. Whether it's through conquering social media, publishing a book, or mastering a podcast, my passion is to help you find the confidence to turn your dreams into a reality.   DURING THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSSED: How to deal with limiting beliefs How to build your confidence in business and step out of your comfort zones Why daily personal development is important for your business How to stop comparing For complete show notes and resources mentioned for this episode go to:  https://blacktobusiness.com/47

Name: Jessica Brown Current Title: Founder, Clinical Director Nia Noire Therapy + Wellness Location: Washington, DC Educational Background: Bachelors of Arts, Psychology - California State University,                          San Bernardino Masters of Social Work - Virginia Commonwealth University   About Jessica: With over 10 years of mental health experience through her education, professional practice, and lived experiences, Jessica Brown, LICSW specializes in serving BIPOC and multiracial adults seeking to heal from trauma, depression, and/or anxiety. Additionally, Jessica is the host and producer of Nia Noire's Wellness Series-- a digital conversation series amplifying the voices of Black people and people of color sharing their stories of vulnerability, resilience, and wellness. Through her work, Jessica was honored as Huff Post's "10 Black Female Therapists You Should Know," as well as featured in Self Magazine, Planned Parenthood, Forbes, and Fox5DC.   As the practice's namesake after the Nguzo Saba p

Name: Brandon Alexander  Current Title: Founder/CEO Invent you Location: New York Educational Background: BS - Accounting - UCONN MBA in Progress - St. John's University (Tobin College of       Business)   About Brandon: Brandon Alexander, born and raised in Jamaica, NY, has dedicated his life to helping others achieve financial success. He got the opportunity to leave the inner city and attend high school in the suburbs of Connecticut. This was pivotal for his perspective. He realized wealthy families were discussing finance and business ideas, while folks in his hometown rarely discussed these topics and looked at money as corrupt and unattainable.   After high school, Brandon attended the University of Connecticut School of Business and majored in accounting. After graduating from UCONN, Brandon started working full-time at KPMG. This gave him the opportunity to truly understand how money worked. He consulted billion-dollar corporations on strategy, accounting, and finance.   Although he consulted on billi

Name: Attorney Ticora Davis Current Title: Founder and CEO of The Creators Law Firm Location: North Carolina Educational Background: B.S. Biological Sciences   About Ticora: Attorney, author, and speaker, Ticora Davis is recognized as one of the most prominent voices advocating for more holistic, inclusive, and ethical legal representation for Black women and creatives of color. The founder and CEO of The Creator’s Law Firm, Ticora helps experts and entrepreneurs protect their smarts through a suite of business law and consulting services. With a client portfolio that reads like a VIP list of some of the world's most successful Black brands, the firm is guided by a diverse team of female legal juggernauts and boasts an impressive 98.5% success rate in trademark registrations. Ticora’s inherent ability to seamlessly blend her knowledge and passion has garnered her the opportunity to work with stellar brands like VH1, Black Enterprise, and Facebook.  She’s been awarded numerous prestigious honors, including Who

Name: Michelle Dalzon Current Title: CEO of The Black-Owned Market (theBOM) Location: Boston, MA Educational Background: Umass Amherst 2010 - BA Communications     About Michelle: As the descendant of small business owners, I envision a world where Black brands THRIVE. I had the pleasure of watching my parents run a successful business with limited resources and exposure and still rise. I’ve spent 8 years in corporate america at major media companies such as Time Inc., Turner Broadcasting, and Viacom within marketing/advertising. I truly believe that every experience in my life has led me to my life purpose.   My dream is to help as many Black business owners succeed by giving them a platform that connects them to their intended consumer. At theBOM, we are creating a space where Black brands come first and conscious consumers can meet new brands they’re sure to love. My goal is to make sure every Black person has a place to shop within their community FIRST before having to search outside. All of the brands f

Name: Shaquanna(Ms. Business) Brooks Current Title: CEO and Founder of Brooks Alliance Location: Brooklyn, NY Educational Background: Certified Public Accountant   About Shaquanna: Ms. Business brings more than just 7 years in diverse tax, finance, business formation, and consulting experience to her role as a Certified Public Accountant. Some of her expertise include choosing the correct business structure & understanding business taxes to name a few. Ms. Business feels obliged to not only service her clients but also to educate them.    Her leadership skills, a knack for educating others, and take-charge demeanor landed her a position with one of the most prestigious accounting firms in the country. Very early on in her career as a CPA, Ms. Business realized how many people were misguided, misinformed, and uneducated when it came to financial literacy.  These statistics ultimately lead to the development of the Ms. Business brand.   From speaking at networking events all over the United States, hosting

Name: Ify Ifebi Current Title: Founder of Vendorspace Location: Atlanta, GA Educational Background: Marketing BBA, Howard University   About Ify: Ify Ifebi is an event producer, mompreneur and founder at Vendorspace, a marketplace that connects vendors with event organizers and event opportunities. With over 13 years of entertainment and event production experience, she has a passion for bringing people together for purpose-driven impact. She believes events are a secret growth hack for any business and works to curate memorable experiences that promote culture, community and social responsibility.   DURING THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSSED: The future of events The different ways to monetize your events Why events are a growth hack for your business How to get sponsorship and strategic partnerships for your business How to use your skills and expertise to create an event For complete show notes and resources mentioned for this episode go to: blacktobusiness.com/41-2

Name: Rose Désauguste Current Title: CEO of Nectar Digital Group Location: New York City Educational Background: Masters   About Rose: Rose Désauguste is an entrepreneur and the founder of Nectar Digital Group, an agency that brands companies and helps them better represent themselves, market their services, and automate their marketing digitally. Rose has been guiding companies, big and small, on digital transformation over the last 7 years. She loves helping entrepreneurs successfully navigate the fast-evolving digital landscape to create scalable growth and future-proof their companies. She is also an avid explorer who loves teaching and empowering others to live their most fulfilling lives.   DURING THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSSED: Branding vs. Marketing and why it matters for your business to invest in branding How to get your brand messaging right What to do when you’re having a hard time explain what your business does How you are losing business by not investing in your branding  For complete show notes a