In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, the concept of building a business with friends often raises a few eyebrows. The common wisdom suggests that mixing business with personal relationships can be a recipe for disaster. However, in this episode of the Black to Business Podcast, we’re diving deep into a fascinating and often underestimated aspect […]
Name: Makhosi Nejeser Age: 33 Business Name: The Royal Shaman LLC Current Title: CEO/Founder, The Royal Shaman, Spiritual Advisor To High Achieving Entrepreneurs About Makhosi: Makhosi Nejeser, known as “The Royal Shaman”, is the world-leading African Shaman specializing in energetic alignment and human potential. She mentors high-performing individuals to create powerful transformations amplifying their […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
 Name: EbonĂ© 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 EbonĂ©: EbonĂ© 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 […]
Name: Brandy Varnado Current Title: Accountability Coach Location: Chicago, IL Educational Background: Former K-12 teacher. B.A. in English, Master”s of Art in Urban Education About Brandy: Brandy is a serial entrepreneur influencing individuals to heal, learn and grow through self-accountability. She is an author, portrait photographer, host of Brandy Was Here the podcast and the […]
Name: Loran Geeter Current Title: Positioning Coach & Systems Strategist – Loran Elise Collective Location: Atlanta, GA Educational Background: BS in Psychology and an MBA Â About Loran: Loran Geeter is a Positioning Coach & Systems Strategist. She helps experienced service providers such as VAs, OBMs & Systems Strategists who have DIY’d their business into […]
DISCLAIMER: The content in this episode contains information and discussions of mental illness and mental health crisis, and incarceration, which some listeners may find triggering. If you need support at any time, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline toll-free at 1-800-273-TALK. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days […]
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, […]
