Lupe Fiasco’s Latest Venture is “turning ideas into start-ups”
Grammy-award winning rapper Lupe Fiasco is helping entrepreneurs in underserved communities “turn ideas into start-ups.”
It’s More Than Just A Hue: Behind BLACK Magazine
The underground artists surrounding the creative depths of NYC have always motivated and inspired me to write. After taking a magazine writing course in college, I decided it was time to design something of my own. One night I was awakened by a rush of ideas. I started developing the layout for my magazine and I didn’t stop […]
Black Excellence: Tristan Walker Founder of Walker & Co. Raises $24M, Lands Bevel Deal with Target
There’s a lot of black excellence happening in media today, and we just can’t get enough of it! This week started off with Walker & Company Brands, Inc, founded by Tristan Walker, making the huge announcement that they have raised $24M in new funding, and inked a deal with Target to sell their Bevel brand […]
The Misrepresentation of Black Men in Media: Weird Enough Productions
The inspiration for Weird Enough Productions came from a variety of places. I remember growing up as a black male watching cartoons and rarely seeing anybody that looked like me. As a student at a predominately white institution, I saw firsthand the effects of media misrepresentation, and how media stereotypes had large effects on peoples’ […]
Black Owned Hotel Group to open hotel in downtown Oakland
It’s Black History Month and the Homage Hotel Group is giving you a chance to become a part of making Black History in the Travel and Leisure Industry. Homage is seeking to make a change in the American hotel industry, in which African Americans own less than 1% by opening a new hotel in downtown […]
4 Reasons why you NEED to get Black to Business
In the words of Minister Louis Farrakahn: “Let us get up from the foot of our 400-year-old enemy and stop being beggars and start thinking of ourselves as builders!” We have so much power and no understanding of how to use it, but no more. Here are four reasons why you should support black-owned businesses: […]
218: How to Keep Going When the Motivation Isn’t There
Entrepreneurship is no easy journey, and as a Black entrepreneur, you might often feel like you’re carrying the weight of multiple roles on your back—balancing your dreams, your business, and maybe even a 9-to-5 job. We understand the grind, and we know that motivation comes and goes. In this episode of the Black to Business […]
217: Trusting the Process in Business
When you’re in the middle of your entrepreneurial journey, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, uncertain, and sometimes even frustrated. The reality is, growth and success don’t happen overnight, and it can be tough when you’re grinding every day without seeing immediate results. But here’s the thing: trusting the process is essential. As entrepreneurs, especially as […]
216: From Scarcity to Abundance: Integrating Holistic Principles for Business Success w/ Sean Clayton
Ever feel like no matter how hard you work, you’re always one step behind? Many Black entrepreneurs share this sentiment. The journey often isn’t just about managing finances and teams; it’s also about overcoming deeply ingrained scarcity mindsets rooted in generational trauma or personal experiences. This episode dives into why transitioning from a scarcity to […]
215: How to Maximize Your Day as a Busy Entrepreneur
As an entrepreneur, especially in the fast-paced world of business, we understand the constant juggling act you face. Whether you’re managing a full-time job and a side hustle, running your business solo, or leading a small team, finding ways to maximize your day is crucial to your success. In this short and sweet solo episode, […]
