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Redefining HERstory

This past Monday on October 5th, I had the chance to attend the panel “Redefining HERstory” a content creation panel presented by Truth in Reality and cosponsored by Naturals 4 Change and New Black School. Having never heard of Truth in Reality, I had no idea what to expect but knew anything that was about […]

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248: From Book to Business: How Authors Can Scale Their Impact & Income w/ Taurea Avant

At first glance, authors and entrepreneurs might seem like they live in separate worlds. But they are more connected than you might think. Traditionally, books have been treated as stand-alone works, limiting their potential impact. Out of the 11,000 books published every day, only about 1,000 make over $1,000 a year. But what if your […]

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242: Balancing Business & Motherhood: A Self-Care Strategy for Sustainable Success w/ Krystle Redding

Balancing a growing business with the pressures of motherhood is something many entrepreneurs know all too well.  You’re juggling endless responsibilities, working to stay on top of your business goals, and striving to be fully present for your family, all while feeling like there’s barely enough time or energy for yourself.  The pressure to “do […]

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239: Pivot & Prosper: Turning Setbacks into Comebacks in Business w/ Melva LaJoy Legrand

  Setbacks are a part of the journey for every entrepreneur, but they don’t have to be the thing to stop you. They can be the setup for something greater. We understand that overcoming challenges like financial issues, business struggles, or self-doubt can make you question if you’re on the right path.  But success isn’t […]

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229: Planning for the Unexpected: How to Financially Prepare Your Business for Disabilities w/ Tanya Taylor

We understand that as a Black entrepreneur, your business is your lifeline, your passion, and your source of financial freedom. But what happens when the unexpected strikes—like a sudden disability? Too often, these scenarios are overlooked in entrepreneurial planning, leaving business owners financially vulnerable. This episode dives into an essential yet rarely discussed topic: how […]

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New Impact

DIFFICULTY ACCESSING EXPERTISE AND BUSINESS SERVICES Only 58% of Black owners sought professional services, for reasons including expense, inaccessibility, and mistrust, compared with 70 percent of white owners LACK OF ACCESS TO NETWORKS THAT CAN HELP SUPPORT AND PROMOTE The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) found in 2016 that Black-owned businesses saw less utilization relative […]

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168: Using the CEO’s Voice: Building an Authentic and Influential Presence w/ L. Michelle Smith

In the dynamic realm of entrepreneurship, the path to success is paved with not just innovative ideas and business acumen, but also with the clarity of an authentic and influential CEO voice. As you embark on your entrepreneurial journey, it’s crucial to grasp the power of authenticity, self-discovery, and likability in shaping your leadership identity […]

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158: Unlocking Government Contracts: Qualifying & Preparing Your Business for Success w/ Dr. Karwanna D. Irving

On this episode of the Black to Business Podcast, we have Dr. Karwanna D. Irving on the podcast to fill us in on all things related to government contracts! If you know anything about them, you’re aware of how tedious & intricate the process of getting a government contract is. Because of this, it’s common […]

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