In this episode of The Black To Business Podcast, we dive into the captivating topic of elevating your personal image and brand presence with our guest, Fola Lawson. Fola is the Creative Director and Co-Founder of Southern Gents, an e-commerce destination that offers fashion-forward pieces re-engineered from traditional styles to fit a modern lifestyle. […]
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 […]
Ever felt the weight of trying to fit into a mold that doesn’t feel quite right, just to make it in business? Well, let’s talk about flipping that script. In this solo episode of the Black to Business Podcast, our founder and host, Monique T. Marshall, dives deep into “The Power of Authenticity in Business.” […]
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 […]
In the bustling aisles of toy stores, a father of three, Matthew Goins, confronted a familiar predicament. On a mission to find puzzles reflecting the diversity of his family, he was met with disappointment – rows of generic images that failed to capture his children’s uniqueness. Undeterred, Matthew, a three-time Howard graduate with a […]
In this exciting live recording of the Black to Business Podcast, we bring you an engaging panel discussion from our “Black Men Who Lead” event, which marked the grand finale of this year’s series, “The DNA of a Black Businessman.” We took this show on the road to the nation’s capital, Washington, DC, and […]
filmproduction Name: Dayna Lynne North Business Name: Loud Sis Productions Current Title: Founder & CEO of Loud Sis Productions Location: Los Angeles, California Educational Background: Graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts About Dayna: Dayna Lynne North is a film and television writer, producer, cultural curator, and self-described ‘Delightful Disruptor’ of the status […]
BROOKLYN, NY, February 7, 2023 – Black To Business, a business formation and education platform for Black entrepreneurs, is joining forces with Da Spot NYC (“DA SPOT”), a unique fashion boutique featuring 25+ creative brands by people of color, in the month of February. This partnership will extend through Black History Month and provides […]
Name: Elizabeth Byler Business Name: Eden Environments Current Title: Creative Image Director Location: Baltimore, MD Educational Background: Bachelors in Healthcare Administration from Arcadia University Certificate in Size-inclusive design Certificate in Conscious Living and the Enneagram About Elizabeth: Elizabeth’s degree in healthcare administration led them to ask, “How can we use spaces to promote […]
Name: Chip Dizard Business Name: Chip Dizard Studios Current Title: Owner/Lead Creative Location: Laurel, MD Educational Background: Undergrad from Coppin State University About Chip: My name is Chip Dizárd (pronounced Diz Hard). Weddings are my passion; photographing, filming, producing and distributing them are the way I choose to express that. I love to create […]
