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, […]
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, […]
Name: Jay Colby Age: 24 Current Title: Founder/Editor-in-Chief of The Black Detour Location: Dallas, TX Education: Prairie View A & M University Jay Colby is a writer, journalist and founder of The Black Detour. Jay has dedicated his life to not only change the negative perception of Black people in mainstream media but to […]
Name: Richard Bailey Age: 31 Current Title: Co-Founder of GrpFit Location: Oakland, CA Rich fell in love with Health and Fitness at an early age. From basketball, football, track and field to 15+ years of professional and competitive dancing, health and fitness has been an integral part of his life. The Harlem, NY native […]
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, […]
Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs, leading in business innovation and breaking barriers in industries where we’ve historically been underrepresented. But let’s be real—the journey isn’t always easy. Access to capital, visibility, and positioning for major opportunities can still be a challenge. Yet, despite these obstacles, Black women continue to thrive, build, and […]
Starting a business is no easy feat, and for Black entrepreneurs, the challenges can often feel even more overwhelming. From navigating limited resources and accessing capital, to breaking down barriers in the business world, there’s a lot to handle. On top of these systemic challenges, many new business owners fall into avoidable traps—common pitfalls that […]
Wrapping up our annual Black Men Who Lead series, this podcast episode celebrates Black men making strides in both business and community leadership throughout the month of June. As a listener focused on entrepreneurship, you know the journey of starting and growing your own business often includes searching for wisdom, motivation, and actionable strategies. In […]
When you think about funding your business, venture capital might be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, for Black entrepreneurs, accessing traditional VC funding can be an uphill battle, with less than 1% of VC capital going to Black-owned businesses. This episode of the Black to Business podcast dives deep into alternative funding […]
Financial literacy isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a must-have for navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship and building a rock-solid foundation for success and economic empowerment, particularly within the Black entrepreneurial community. This episode is all about unlocking the potential of Black entrepreneurship through the amazing power of financial literacy. We’ve got the one and only […]
