In this episode of the Black To Business podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of the entertainment industry and explore the business side of running a recording studio. Our guest, Curtis Daniel III, CEO/Co-owner of Patchwerk Recording Studios, shares his insights and experiences as a successful businessman in the industry. From transitioning from athlete […]
Name: Rod Johnson Business Name: BLK & Bold Current Title: Co-Founder Location: Des Moines IA About BLK & Bold: Being the first nationally accessible/distributed Black-owned coffee and tea business not only came with its own victories but it also came with its own set of challenges. Long nights, a lot of trial and error, […]
Black Men Who Lead 2022 June is dedicated to Black men who are leading!Since 2017 we’ve focused on highlighting Black men in business who are continuing to push our communities forward. This year, we’ve partnered with thecreativebrutha again to curate our 2022 list of Black men inspiring in the business world and in their communities. […]
Name: Armond Davis Current Title: CEO/ General Partner The Paragon Group Location: Atlanta, GA Educational Background: Davis has two Master’s degrees (MBA in Finance and MS in Commercial Real Estate Investment), investment experience at Goldman Sachs and Suntrust, and 15 years of business operating experience. About Armond: Armond Davis is an American businessman and […]
Black Men Who Lead 2021 June is dedicated to Black men who are leading!Since 2017 we’ve focused on highlighting Black men in business who are continuing to push our communities forward. This year, we’ve partnered with thecreativebrutha to curate our 2021 list of Black men inspiring in the business world and in their communities. We […]
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 […]
In a post-Obama era where Blacks Americans are proclaiming their blackness now more than ever, it’s disappointing to see Black-owned businesses shy away from serving their own people. What mainstream brands do so intently with Eurocentric brand messaging and imagery – Black businesses steer clear of for fear of “limiting themselves” if they focus solely […]
This Black History Month we wanted to celebrate and acknowledge non-profit organizations making a difference in the black community. Join us in celebrating 28 organizations “Giving Black.” The Twelve Days of Christmas, Inc. – http://twelvedaysofchristmas.org/# Description: Gayla and Donya Gardner, the Founders of The Twelve Days of Christmas, Inc, have decided to make a difference […]
black|Up is live on the Sephora website. Instead of releasing an official statement addressing the allegations that I have brought forth in this article, Sephora is content with deleting Facebook comments as it is “business as usual.” If you are one of the many customers enthused about black|Up arriving stateside on Sephora.com, and at select Sephora locations, we […]
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 […]
