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Name: Lamar Tyler Age: 46 Business Name: Traffic Sales and Profit Current Title: CEO Location: Duluth, GA   About Lamar: Using his motto "The Gatekeepers Are Gone," Lamar has leveraged digital marketing to move his online brands from small personal blogs to an international brand with over 700,000 social media fans and 60 thousand plus customers in all 50 states and 43 countries around the world.   Among the recognition received for his work, Lamar, along with his wife Ronnie was named one of Ebony Magazine's Power 100, a list of the top 100 movers and shakers in the black community, finalists for Black Enterprise's Family Business of the Year, finalists for Infusionsoft's Small Business ICON award and winners of the ClickFunnels Two Comma Award.   Additionally, in 2021 Lamar's company Tyler New Media was ranked #2040 on the Inc. 5000 list of the country's fastest-growing private companies and won the ClickFunnels Two Comma X Award for doing over 10 Million in sales using the ClickFunnels software platform.  

Name: Hassan Pierre Business Name: Maison de Mode Current Title: CEO & Co-Founder Location: Miami, FL     About Hassan: Starting as a Parsons School of Design student where he studied Design & Management, Hassan launched his label reinventing high-end vintage fabrics before founding MAISON DE MODE.  As a pioneer of the sustainable fashion movement, he has extended his experience and voice to numerous panel discussions including the 2015 NGO Conference at the United Nations, SXSW in 2018, Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit in 2018, Future Sustainability Summit in 2019, Future of Fashion Summit in 2019 and Harvard Business School's Retail and Luxury Goods conference in 2021.  Additionally, Hassan now holds a position on the Board of Well Beings—an environmental and animal conservation NGO, and is also a Member of the CFDA Fashion Awards Guild. Recently, Hassan wrote a thought piece on energy efficiency in the retail space for CFDA.com that can be found here , was a guest on The Glossy Podcast where h

Name: Amie Thompson Business Name: Creative Allies Current Title: CEO Location: Raleigh, NC Educational Background: BS, Business Administration - The University of NC at Chapel Hill MS, Organization & Management - Capella University     About Amie: Amie is a CEO who has stepped out of her comfort zone to become a true leader. She is the President & CEO of Creative Allies, a Black-owned marketing firm that drives unparalleled brand engagement through compelling creative, digital technology, strategic, and social influencer management.    Amie is passionate about connecting with small business owners and entrepreneurs, particularly women and minorities, and helping them flourish. She loves talking about everything from the journey of a business owner to personal branding to sales tips for introverts and non-sales people.    Amie believes that while design and strategy are incredibly important to marketing, the key isn’t just in creating a beautiful logo or in coming up with the perfect slogan…the key is

Name: Paulana Lamonier Business Name: Black People Will Swim Current Title: Founder Location: Long Island, NY Educational Background: B.A. in Journalism   About Paulana: Paulana Lamonier is the founder of Black People Will Swim, a purpose-driven organization working to smash the stereotype that Black people don’t swim. ​ After learning how to swim with the help of coaches in 2009 at CUNY York College, Paulana nurtured her love for swimming and became inspired to teach others how to conquer their fear of water. For over a decade, she has shared her passion for swimming by working with swim clubs, teams, and gyms to build a community with her students. ​ She's also a multimedia journalist who has made a career out of telling compelling stories. She's written for Fast Company, Forbes, Complex Magazine, and interviewed the likes of Queen Latifah, Loni Love, Venus Williams, and more.   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Why it's important to have a brand story Key elements you should have in your brand story Why i

Name: Rita Olds Age: 35 Business Name: Rita Olds & Co. Current Title: CEO & Sr. Copywriter Location: Atlanta, GA Educational Background: BA in English Writing with a concentration in Corporate Communication   About Rita: Rita Olds is a copywriter who helps women develop their signature voice so they can sell more authentically and generate more revenue. Her main mission is to empower Black women & femmes to find, develop, and use their voices to change the world. She helps clients write persuasive science-based web copy with hella personality and have stress-free launches with words that sell.    DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Understanding what copywriting is and why it matters for your business Tips for writing good copy The role that market research plays in creating copy Understanding brand voice and brand personality The secret to developing a brand voice and personality? How to show up authentically in your business For complete show notes and resources mentioned for this episode go to:

Name: Georgie-Ann Getton Business Name: GSD Solutions Current Title: CEO Location: New York Educational Background:  Baruch College | 2014 - 2017 Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Communications with specialization in Graphic CommunicationsBachelor of Science - BS, Business Communications with specialization in Graphic Communications       About Georgie-Ann: Georgie-Ann Getton is a NY-based tech ecosystem trailblazer, Execution Expert, mom of two, and the CEO of GSD Solutions, a business development agency she founded in 2019. She is also a multimedia content creator and speaker for her brand GSD with Georgie. She is the author of "The Art of Getting Sh*t Done", a memoir and entrepreneurship guide, and the host of Doing The Most The Misadventures of Entrepreneurship Podcast.    Georgie is passionate about developing inclusive, innovative, and experience-driven business models. She additionally holds a seat on the NY Tech Alliance and Caribbeans in Tech & Entrepreneurship Boards.   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU

Name: Ebitari Larsen Business Name: Delta Data Services LLC Current Title: President Age: 49 Location: Long Beach, California Educational Background:  Bachelors of Arts, Bowdoin College. Masters of Science, University of Hawaii. Certified Professional Project Manager (PMP) since 2009. 40-Hour Human Resources Training Program (EverythingHR) 2021 LBCEI Business Resiliency Program     About Ebitari: Ebitari founded Delta Data Services in 2009 to assist companies in "Discerning Data!". At Delta Data Services we gather and analyze data for business intelligence & reporting for sales & marketing departments. Ebitari Larsen was named a Wonderpreneur on Medium.com.    She is an award-winning researcher and teacher. Ms. Larsen authored software visual user guides including Zoho and Microsoft. She has successfully worked with numerous federal government agencies including the US Department of Energy. Ms. Larsen has assisted many organizations to reach their goals including Rutgers University, Comcast Programm

Name: Eric Mbakop Business Name: A Swift Connect Current Title: Founder & Chief Designer Age: 27 Location: Chicago Educational Background: Majored in Actuarial Science and a minor in Finance   About Eric: Eric Mbakop is an Entrepreneur, Eternal Optimist, and a Designer for Small Black Businesses. As Founder & Chief Designer of A Swift Connect, the Cameroon native now resides in Chicago and considers himself a Chicagoan who designs strategies and graphics for small black businesses. In consequence, he is a strategic partner for small black businesses throughout their growth journey.   Eric relocated from Cameroon to Chicago 10 years ago and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science and minor in Finance from Roosevelt University in Chicago. He worked as a Consultant for a consulting firm before launching A Swift Connect. He is an avid soccer fan and a Bulls fan!   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Understanding the difference between branding and marketing How to define and understand you

Name: Robert Fortune Business Name: Fortune Advisory Services Current Title: Founder Location: Brooklyn, NY Educational Background: BBA - Marketing & Advertising CUNY-Bernard M Baruch College      About Robert: Robert Fortune was born in Brooklyn to Haitian immigrant parents in 1981. He saw his parents build their own American dream from hard work, dedication and continued education. Robert was brought up to know right from wrong, treat everyone how you want to be treated and learn from not only your mistakes but those of others. He is the youngest of 4 children and learned early nothing was given. At 14 his mother made him get his 1st job and made him open his 1st bank account. That instance is what he draws on as a turning point in his money mindset. He grew up around & played sports but basketball was his passion.   Today he owns Investment Advisory & Finance Consulting businesses focusing on financial literacy, generational wealth & financial freedom. He's worked at major firms such as JPM

Name: Steve White Current Title: President, Special Counsel to CEO, Cable Division - Comcast Cable Location: Greenwood Village, CO   About Steve: As President of Comcast’s West Division for 11 years, Steve White created a culture defined by Working Together To Win Together. Driven by continuous learning, radical responsibility, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Comcast’s West Division became a pacesetter by delivering industry-leading results. Steve White was responsible for all Comcast Cable operations in the Western U.S., leading nearly thirty thousand employees, serving almost ten million customers, and driving annual revenue of nearly $18 billion.   Steve launched his Comcast career in 1996 as Regional Vice President, invigorated by a successful tenure at Colgate-Palmolive where he managed the overall toothbrush business to register a 430% net sales increase. A commitment to his why and the influence of mentors enabled him to demonstrate consistent growth for his teams and divisions, which led t

Name: Monique T. Marshall Business Name: Black To Business Current Title: Founder 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: How to make this year an uncomfortable year Ways to get over fear  Tips for holding yourself accountable How to set realistic goals Ways to create healthy habits For complete show notes and resources mentioned for this episode go to: blacktobusiness.com/89 Thank you so much for listening

Name: Fanta Traore Business Name: The Sadie Collective Current Title: Co-founder and CEO Location: New York, NY Educational Background:  Bachelors Degree in Political Science and Economics from Howard University Pending Masters in Business Administration and Public Policy from Yale University     About Fanta: Fanta’s commitment to championing economic inclusion is ignited by her fascination with the economic complexities witnessed growing up in the dynamic, culture-rich, and also heavily unequal city of New York. A desire to serve the marginalized and disenfranchised, globally, brings Fanta to Yale, where she studies economic development, management, and public-private partnerships. Prior to attending Yale, she worked as a senior research assistant in the Federal Reserve System’s International Finance division, where she analyzed cross-border transactions data and the impact of financial market development on inequality. Fanta also spent nearly a decade in the social entrepreneurship ecosystem, working for Ec

Name: Khalilah Webster Business Name: Vanguarde Consulting Group Current Title: Co-Founder/ Chief Innovator Location: New York Educational Background: BA in Communication Arts (Brooklyn College) AS in Performing Arts (Kingsborough Community College)   About Khalilah: "Educating, Elevating, and Inspiring the Entrepreneurial Woman." Khalilah Angela Webster is a dynamic media practitioner holding expertise in the areas of Television & Film Production, Screenwriting, Acting, and Modeling. She is also an accomplished entrepreneur owning (2) education consulting firms and is co-founder/board member for (2) emerging not-for-profit organizations. Her diverse professional experience has made her the ultimate "connector" allowing her to deliver value and results in every arena she steps into. Her newest venture is the launch of her new book "#SheWins" A Womanpreneurs Guide to Mastering the Business Life Balance, which demonstrates her desire to educate, elevate, and inspire the entrepreneurial woman. Both Khalilah'

Name: Eboné Almon Business Name: The PHG (Professional Homegirl) Podcast Current Title: Founder and Creator Location: Brooklyn, NY Educational Background: MBA in General Management and Entrepreneurship   About Eboné: Eboné Almon is an entrepreneur with a passion for storytelling that has inspired her to create a platform where women of color don't have to look far to see themselves. Eboné met so many women who shared their stories with her on how they overcame some of the hardest challenges on their journey, which fueled a fire and ignited Eboné to provide a space where passion, knowledge, and experiences can exist all in one. Eboné is a powerful force in podcasting and uses her voice to amplify other women, so not only will they be seen but most importantly heard.  The PHG (Professional Homegirl) Podcast™ is an informative podcast that interviews women anonymously on stories that will enlighten and expand on taboo topics. This podcast aims to show the full range of women of color living full lives that they

Name: Devyn Clayter Business Name: BizGuru Devyn Current Title: Business Credit Coach Location: Delaware Educational Background: I'm an experienced Business Analyst with certification in Business Credit.   About Devyn: Devyn Clayter is the bubbly Biz Speaker & Credit Expert on a mission to help entrepreneurs secure credit for their business. The “assets over everything” mogul, coaches founders to launch profitable brands from day one with limitless potential for growth using only their EIN.   Devyn’s expertise is the result of a thriving career as a Sr. Business Operations Analyst, where she discovered her passion and gift for retiring 9 to 5’s. Aware of the funding obstacles especially facing women and men of color, she teaches aspiring CEO’s how to leverage business credit to make money by intention.   Through courses, coaching and viral social media threads, her strategies equip you to unlock access to capital by turning business credit into cash. To date she has helped to secure over one million dolla

Name: Darnell Joseph Age: 33 Business Name: IV Purpose Current Title: Owner Location: Brooklyn, NY Educational Background: B.S in Security and Risk Analysis focused in Intelligence and Analytics Modeling - Penn State University    About Darnell: After 15 years of property management and ownership, Darnell has learned to incorporate his Security and Risk Analysis degree from Penn State to hone that craft. Darnell has learned to pay close attention to modern technology and practical uses of new applications that will save time & money. Information is key to any successful business and Darnell tries to stay apprised of current events that affect his business holdings. He has expanded his business to multiple states while fine-tuning each to maximize their potential growth. He has worked in all facets of the business from administrative backend to designing & renovating apartments and commercial spaces.   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: The power of focusing on one thing to create a profitable business

Name: Benny Pough Business Name: DVERSE Media Current Title: CEO Location: New Jersey Educational Background: B.A. St. Johns University   About Benny: Benny Pough - Music Mogul, CEO, Real Estate Investor, and Author With nearly thirty years of experience, Pough has helped shape the sound and culture of music worldwide. He was instrumental in delivering radio hits for superstar artists Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West, Mary J. Blige, Travis Scott, Future, DJ Khaled, and 21 Savage.   Pough had the need to tell his story after a near-fatal car accident in 2014. His memoir, ON IMPACT: Life, Leadership & Betting On Yourself, shares the experiences that shaped him--from being swindled as an eleven-year-old paperboy, to being scouted from a comedy club stage by a Motown executive, to sitting in some of the most coveted seats within his industry.   Balancing authority and authenticity, Pough shares his lessons on living a life of impact and rising through the leadership ranks. Transparent, truthful, and telling, On Imp

Name: Danetha Doe Business Name: Money & Mimosas Current Title: Founder & CEO   About Danetha: Danetha Doe is a financial wellness educator and Webby Award-winning TV host. She is the creator of Money & Mimosas®, a wealth education company for the self-employed.   She is a regular guest financial expert for Google, the U.S. Small Business Administration, Yelp, Postmates, and other organizations. Danetha has been recognized as a personal finance expert by TIME, the Wall Street Journal, and Fast Company.   Danetha was the original financial expert and TV host for Ashton Kutcher’s series on millennials and money entitled “Going From Broke” which garnered over 20 million views during her season.   Raised by a Liberian economics professor and a Jamaican accountant in the United States, Danetha has a unique perspective on financial education that she creatively blends into her teachings. Danetha has a B.A. in Economics and primarily resides in Oakland, California.   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Ho

Name: Christi McDaniel Business Name: The Power Legacy Current Title: Owner Location: California   About Christi: I created The Power Legacy because when I first started a business, I only had the library books and expensive startup fees with no assistance or guidance. I wanted to ensure that this does not happen to the next person with a vision and a dream, so let me compile all the things I have learned and absorbed about starting a business and give that to someone else. DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Things to know before starting a Nonprofit The process for starting and filing a Nonprofit Organization The benefits of nonprofits How to protect and maintain your nonprofit Ways to fund your nonprofit   For complete show notes and resources mentioned for this episode go to: blacktobusiness.com/81 Thank you so much for listening! Please support us by simply rating and reviewing our podcast!

Name: Nicole Cater Business Name: INC Management Group PLLC Current Title: CEO and Director of Operations Location: Dallas, TX Educational Background: Associate's Degree in Business Administration and Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration specified to Human Resource Management, with certifications including but not limited to Blessing White Leadership Development, Gracehill Business Ethics, Gracehill Creative Marketing Promotions, Workplace Diversity & Conflict Resolution, Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Management Training, and Gracehill Essentials for the New Supervisor.   About Nicole: Nicole Cater; wife, mom, and successful serial entrepreneur reside in the Greater Dallas Metropolitan Area.   Founder and Director of Operations for INC Management Group, PLLC, Co-founder of Hat-Trick Recordings, Managing Member of Holy Smells, LLC, and President of Inspired & Ignited.   Originally from Southern California, Nicole is known for her ability to catapult business development and economic growth for small