Black To Business

Are you ready for an episode filled with inspiration and wisdom?    Join us in this episode as we talk to the multi-talented Dayna Lynne North, a film and television writer, producer, and cultural curator, who is also the Co-Creator and Executive Producer of the iconic Best Man film franchise, THE BEST MAN: FINAL CHAPTERS.   Dayna is a self-described ‘Delightful Disruptor’ of the status quo, and in this episode, she shares her insights on how to change the status quo and disrupt delightfully. She also talks about the importance of showing up from a place of joy and how Black women can leverage their relationships in their circles to achieve their goals.   Leadership and mental health are also important topics that Dayna delves into during this episode. As someone who has achieved great success in the entertainment industry, Dayna shares her perspective on why leaders need to be deliberate about their mental health and the role it plays in their success.   But that's not all. Dayna also talks about how storyte

Name: Chantel George Business Name: Sistas In Sales Current Title: Founder & CEO Location: New York Educational Background:  Pace University   Bachelor of Arts - BA, Liberal Studies with Minor in Communications and Pre-LawBachelor of Arts - BA, Liberal Studies with Minor in Communications and Pre-Law     About Chantel: Chantel George the founder of Sistas In Sales (SIS) - the largest global organization for women of color in sales. She founded Sistas In Sales out of a determination to promote, support, and encourage women of color in sales across all industries. Sistas In Sales partners with Fortune 500 companies, tech start-ups and consulting businesses to help them attract, hire and retain women of color sales professionals. SIS also provides world class training, networking opportunities, and above all else, sisterhood for this underrepresented community. Chantel is also an experienced Senior Enterprise Account Executive in AdTech, MarTech & SaaS. With her attention to detail, thoroughness and cl

Name: Felicia Jackson Business Name: CPRWrap Inc. Current Title: CEO/Founder   About Felicia:  Felicia Jackson, a resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a wife, mother, entrepreneur, and inventor of the disposable CPR template, CPRWrap.  With over 20 years of experience in the medical field, she holds an A.A.S. Degree from Chattanooga State College and worked as a Physical Therapist Assistant. After experiencing a traumatic incident with her 2-year-old son firsthand, Felicia had a vision of a product that could help save lives. She was certified in BLS CPR but froze when her toddler son experienced a medical emergency in the back seat of their car. Thanks to the quick actions of her husband, an Army Veteran, their son survived, but Felicia learned a valuable lesson and walked away with a new mission. She sought help from SCORE, LAUNCH CHA, COLAB, and Techstars. After graduating, she debuted the CPRWrap to the world. To date, her invention has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Inc. Magazine, Medium, a

Name: Simon T. Bailey Business Name: Simon T. Bailey International Current Title: President/CEO Location: Windermere,  FL.   About Simon Bailey:  Simon T. Bailey is the author of “Ignite the Power ofWOMEN In Your Life: A Guide for MEN,” the book destined to spark a worldwide movement. In fact, Simon has committed to a life of purpose that sparks individuals and organizations to lead countries, companies, and communities differently. This current mission caps an illustrious career as a Hall of FameKeynote Speaker and renowned advisor to companies in diverse industries. His framework is based on his 30 years' experience in the hospitality industry, including serving as sales director for Disney Institute, based at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL. As a prolific author and speaker, Simon has worked with Signet Jewelers, SalesForce, T-Mobile, Stanford Healthcare, General Mills and Hilton Hotels, just to name a few. He has three online courses featured on LinkedIn Learning that reach professionals in 100+ c

Name: Andrei Hall Business Name: Hall Wealth Management Current Title: America's Retirement Asset Distribution Professional & President Of Hall Wealth Management Location: Irvine CA Educational Background:  BS of Business Administration from Cal State LA, CFP, CRPC Ed Slott Master Elite Advisor   About Andrei:   Andrei Hall, President of Hall Wealth Management Group, has over 19 years experience in wealth management for retirees, high level executives, celebrities, and business owners. ‍Hall Wealth Management’s success is based on Andrei’s firm belief in a holistic financial planning process. This starts with a comprehensive plan to develop planning, retirement, and estate strategies and determining which investments to be best utilized. During the year of the 2008 market crash, Hall Wealth Management had one of its most successful years in preserving clientele and acquiring new clients. Andrei will work to understand clients’ monetary challenges and the proactive steps that need to be taken under the eco

Name: Joey Price Business Name: Jumpstart:HR Current Title: President + CEO Location: Maryland Educational Background:  BS - Kinesiology, MS - Human Resources Management and Development, Curious by Nature   About Joey Price:  Joey Price is an award-winning Human Resources Executive, thought leader, and the President and CEO of Jumpstart:HR. The company offers HR outsourcing and consulting for startups and small businesses. He is a proud member of the Forbes HR Counsel and UKG's Workforce Institute Advisory Board. Joey also co-hosts the "While We Were Working" weekly podcast for leaders in the workplace who wish to be better at handling people's issues. He is a seasoned HR professional with hands-on experience in multiple organizations; Joey advocates for businesses to translate their goals into high ROI through happily engaged staff members.   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Why small businesses need an HR department The risks of not having an HR department Difference between hiring an HR specialist v

Bianca Shellie- Robinson MBA, PMP is passionate about entrepreneurship education, project management, and business development.   She's a pitching expert and a corporate trainer. Bianca is a Business Professor teaching Business Operations and Project Management at one of Chicago's downtown colleges. ​Bianca is a Business Trainer for Mastercard.​ Bianca has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine,​Black Enterprise, and much more!   Bianca is the President of Cayden Cay Consulting, which was established in 2012.   ​Cayden Cay Consulting is a full-service operational management firm that works with businesses to develop and manage their business infrastructure needs. They teach professional service businesses how to create a bigger impact, gain back their independence, and increase their influence which will double their income. Cayden Cay Consulting educates their clients on how to go from serving one client to serving many all by working less and making more money. Bianca has helped over 10,000 entrep

Name: Robert Kennedy Business Name: Kennetik Kommunications Current Title: President Location: Maryland     About Robert:  Robert Kennedy III wants to live in a world where people are no longer afraid to confidently tell their stories...and they can also eat Reese's Peanut Butter cups for every meal without any repercussions.  His work as a keynote speaker and trainer in the area of leadership communication has led him to work with organizations such as the US Coast Guard, Barnes & Noble, Social Security Administration, Panda Restaurant Group, AARP, T-Mobile, and UNCF as well as appearances on Fox, CW, and other networks. He is involved in his community through various boards, including the school boards, Association for Talent Development Maryland Chapter, youth leadership programs, and helping non-profits conduct mock interviews. He is also a professional member of the National Speakers Association.   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: What it means to be confident How confidence plays a role in communi

Name: Kronda Adair Business Name: Karvel Digital Current Title: Certified Automation Service Provider™ Location: Portland, OR Educational Background: Bachelors in Web Design and Interactive Media   About Kronda: I'm a recovered WordPress developer turned digital marketer who loves to reinvent myself and my business. At age 34, I decided to become a programmer and spent the next five years getting a degree in Web Design and Interactive Media from the Art Institute of Portland.   After a couple of years at an agency, I struck out on my own to create WordPress websites for small business owners.   I've spent the past 6 years studying marketing with some of the best mentors in the business and rescuing business owners from ill-informed technology decisions. I want to spare you the overwhelm of wading through the thousands of choices and help you build a marketing system that will support your business for the long-term.   I bring my writing skills and other superpowers developed in previous careers in retail, cus

Name: Lorell Lane Business Name: Social Sales Lab Current Title: CEO Location: Orlando, Fl   About Lorell:  Lorell uses her personal and professional experiences to help others achieve the financial freedom they deserve. As co-founder of the Social Sales Lab, she teaches small business owners, entrepreneurs, influencers, service-providers and other brands and individuals to launch profitable, game-changing Facebook and Instagram ads.   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Why businesses should run ads How social media ads benefit businesses Key steps for setting up your ads The importance of a funnel Common mistakes people make when running ads How ads lead to financial freedom Tips for running ads on a budget For complete show notes and resources mentioned for this episode go to: blacktobusiness.com/130 Thank you so much for listening! Please support us by simply rating and reviewing our podcast!

Name: Chad Balkum & Johnathan Wellington Business Name: Skillhaus Current Title: Owners of Skillhaus Location: Mexico City Educational Background:  Howard University - Business management CUNY City College - Visual Communication   About Chad and Johnathan: Chad and Johnathan are changing the way creatives do business with each other. Entrepreneurs are turning to skill bartering to start and scale their businesses, and platforms like Skillhaus are helping them build community and utilize their network to succeed.  Skillhaus is a first-of-its-kind creative skill-bartering community rooted in collaboration. The founders believe that your dreams shouldn't go deferred due to a lack of income or resources.   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Why bartering is important in business How bartering works Traditional vs. modern bartering The importance of relationships in bartering Why skills are the new currency Ways that bartering can increase your cash flow How bartering benefits Black entrepreneurs Rules or regu

Name: Monique T. Marshall Business Name: Black To Business Current Title: Chief-In-Charge Location: Brooklyn, NY Educational Background: Howard University   About Monique: Monique T. Marshall is an Entrepreneur, Thought-Leader, and Influencer.  As the Chief-in-Charge of Black to Business, a platform providing Black entrepreneurs with the resources and connections to start and grow their businesses. Monique has furthered this mission through her podcast, speaking engagements, and workshops. After graduating from Howard University with a BBA in Supply Chain Management, the Georgia native relocated to Brooklyn, NY to continue the greater mission of increasing the number of successful Black startups.   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Business highlights Why everyone’s advice isn’t working for your business How to stay consistent in business Why money should be your goal for 2023 For complete show notes and resources mentioned for this episode go to: blacktobusiness.com/128 Thank you so much for listening! Ple

Name: James Dubose Business Name: FOX SOUL Current Title: General Manager Location: Los Angeles Educational Background: Wake Forest University   About James: James DuBose is the General Manager at FOX SOUL; the Black community’s premiere free streaming platform. Prior to FOX SOUL—following his career as an NFL player on the Detroit Lions—James worked on many hit television series as an Executive Producer, like E! Network’s "WAGS Atlanta"; and other notable projects under DuBose Entertainment, such as Kevin Hart’s "One Mic Stand", "Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is", and more. With over 1,300 hours of live and interactive programming annually, FOX SOUL is home to some of the most iconic faces and voices of the culture. Under James’s leadership, the streaming channel has gone from concept to a rising network with more than 55 million viewers in less than two years. As a long-time television producer, filmmaker, and entertainment industry executive, James felt African Americans didn’t have a voice in this space. He wa

Name: Ryan Mundy Business Name: Alkeme Current Title: Founder and CEO Location: Chicago   About Ryan: Ryan Mundy, a native of Pittsburgh, PA, is Founder and CEO of Alkeme - a mental health platform that offers culturally centered therapist-led courses and expert guided mindfulness and meditation practices. Previously, Ryan played eight seasons in the National Football League (2008-2016) with the Pittsburgh Steelers (five seasons), New York Giants (one season), and Chicago Bears (two seasons). In 2009, Ryan was a member of the Super Bowl 43 Champion, Pittsburgh Steelers. Ryan serves on The Alzheimer’s Association National Board of Directors (Secretary, Executive Committee), The NFLPA Players Investment Advisory Committee Athlete Advisory Board, Advisory Council Member for the Illinois Growth & Innovation Fund, Founding Member of LYFT City Works Advisory Council (Chicago), and Founding Board Member of Chicago Blend. Ryan graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Liberal Arts. Additionally,

Name: Mandy Bynum Mc Laughlin Business Name: BLCK VC Current Title: CEO Location: San Francisco, CA Educational Background: Bucknell University   About Mandy:  Mandy Bynum Mc Laughlin Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BLCK VC since February 2022. Prior to becoming the CEO, she took part of BLCK VC’s apprenticeship and was a Black Venture Institute Fellow. She has an expert approach to fostering racial equity and inclusion, a background in enterprise sales leadership and experience serving as angel investor and limited partner for several women- and Black-led funds. Besides being the CEO for BLCK VC, Mandy is also the CEO and Co-Founder of Race Equ(al)ity Project, an organization that creates tools and content that empowers individuals and support organizations to make workplaces and cultures more equitable. She built her career in tech across numerous functions, including sales and operations. She has been a lifelong student of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as she has built her career in an industry where sh

Name: Sharie Wilson & Tonya Thompson  Business Name: DreamGirls Hair Current Title: Founders Location: California About DreamGirls Hair: DreamGirls Hair is a Black-Owned & Women-Owned hair care brand focused on creating products that promote hair growth. The brand is founded by sisters Tonya Thompson and Sharie Wilson, who are both hair care professionals changing how Black Women view and care for their hair.   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: The importance of creating a family business How to define roles and set expectations The benefits and challenges of starting a family business How family businesses impact the Black Community The importance of building a legacy  Key things to know before starting a family business How to manage your emotions  How to prepare the next generation to run your business For complete show notes and resources mentioned for this episode go to: https://blacktobusiness.com/124

Name: Elizabeth Byler Business Name: Eden Environments Current Title: Creative Image Director Location: Baltimore, MD Educational Background:  Bachelors in Healthcare Administration from Arcadia University Certificate in Size-inclusive design Certificate in Conscious Living and the Enneagram     About Elizabeth: Elizabeth’s degree in healthcare administration led them to ask, “How can we use spaces to promote healing and well-being?” Learning about design strategies that can be implemented to achieve that goal energized them to share this information and be part of creating these healing spaces. They believe that it is time to move past survival and consider what collective and individual thriving looks like.   Design has always been part of their life as they see the world in patterns and are highly sensitive to environments. Elizabeth has reframed their sensitivity and creativity not as a liability but as the skill needed to transform spaces.   They are certified in size-inclusive design and the Enneagram,

Name: Chip Dizard Business Name: Chip Dizard Studios Current Title: Owner/Lead Creative Location: Laurel, MD Educational Background: Undergrad from Coppin State University   About Chip:  My name is Chip Dizárd (pronounced Diz Hard).  Weddings are my passion; photographing, filming,  producing and distributing them are the way I choose to express that. I love to create a visual experience by telling a story through images. This gives the audience a chance to relive the emotion and sensation of an event. I feel most alive when I feel the camera in my hands. When I point at a subject, the subject becomes alive. What I love most is holding my camera and being the DP, director of photography, just like in work. My cameras are my tools; wedding and event photos are my form of artistic expression. When I’m not filming a wedding, working on editing or teaching other videographers I love going to movies, which, I suppose, is not a surprise. I also like playing golf,  and of course, being with my family.   DURING THIS

Name: Jotaka Eaddy Business Name: The Full Circle Strategy Current Title: Founder and CEO Location: Washington DC     About Jotaka:  Jotaka Eaddy is an award-winning strategist, advocate and connector who Forbes Magazine describes as the “Olivia Pope of Silicon Valley.” With more than 20 years of experience in policy, advocacy, and movement building, Jotaka is a highly sought after speaker and strategist whose accomplishments include: her trailblazing election as the Univeristy of South Carolina’s first Black Woman Student Body President, her groundbreaking work that led to the abolition of the juvenile death penalty in America though the 2005 landmark US Supreme Court decision in Roper Vs Simmons, and her pivotal leadership as Senior Advisor to the NAACP where she led Initiatives to expand and defend voting rights through state legislative wins and executive orders, all before her bold and successful transition to the C- suite of Silicon Valley and the private sector.   As the Founder and CEO of Full Circle

Name: De’Von Truvel Business Name: Play Black Wall Street Current Title: Founder and Director of Curriculum Development Location: Riverside, CA Educational Background: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from UC Davis Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from the University of South Florida   About De’Von:  De’Von Truvel is a Game Designer and Author who inspires you to dream through the untold stories of Black History. In 2017 De’Von created Black Wall Street The Board Game to increase financial literacy and Black history knowledge in a fun way. He plans to continue to find innovative ways to inform his community as a game designer, author, filmmaker, and educator. His motto; “Remember, Relearn, Rebuild.”   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: The process of expanding from products to offering services Why knowing your zone of genius brings more opportunities Why having multiple offers is good for business The importance of customer discovery How to pivot after a setback The history of Tulsa’s Black Wall