On Wednesday, June 21st at 7:30PM-8PM (est), Joshua Walker will be discussing “The Importance of Passing the Baton.” He will be discussing: The importance of educating students on entrepreneurship in high school Teaching time management, self education, & networking skills to help them excel Explaining how his program solves this problem How businesses can incorporate […]
On Wednesday, June 7th at 7:30pm-8PM Chike Ukaegbu will be discussing “Turning Ideas Into Profitable Solutions.” About Chike: Chike Ukaegbu is the founder of Startup52, NYC’s premier and award winning diversity-focused accelerator with a mission to increase the representation of founders from untapped communities in tech and startup entrepreneurship. He is an Educator, Entrepreneur, […]
Name: Amanda Spann Age: 30 Current Title: Tech Publicist & App Entrepreneur Location: Chicago, IL Amanda Spann is marketer and serial app entrepreneur on a mission to help fellow founders build and accelerate their brands. She produces marketing driven resources and programming through her consultancy Spann & Company in addition to being the Co-Founder of […]
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 […]
Name: Tonya Rapley Age: 32 Location: Brooklyn, NY Current Title: Founder, My Fab Finance & Co-Founder FOAM Enterprises, Inc. Education: BA Public Administration and MA Urban Policy & Affairs, Financial Education Instruction Certificate During this episode we discussed wealth in the black community, student loans, and credit. Tonya also shares her journey to financial freedom and becoming […]
Name: Marquelle Turner Age: 29 Location: Doha, Qatar Current Title: Creative Director – The New Stereotype & Menswear Buyer – Galeries Lafayette via Ali Bin Ali Group Education: Fayetteville State University – Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing (2009), NC State University – Master of Global Innovation Management (2014), SKEMA Business School – […]
Name: Clinton Ballard Age: 30 Location: Brooklyn, NY Current title: Co-Founder of Brooklyn Alchemist Station & Lyfestyle Education: Bachelors of Science Chemistry from Temple University Clinton Ballard is changing the manufacturing game here in New York City. After working in the pharmaceutical industry for some time and realizing it wasn’t for him, Clinton channeled […]
Big risk often lead to success, and owner of Vivrant Beauty, Desiree Verdejo is proof of this. After seven years, the former attorney and Harlem native decided to leave corporate America to open the beauty boutique in the heart of her own community. The beauty retailer has created a buzz in the industry, offering both a brick […]
Watch as thought leader and innovator in economic development and environmentalism, Nikki Silvestri, joins us for our first hangout. During our chat Nikki discusses what it means to go green and its importance for a healthier future. She goes on to share on the importance of taking care of self.
Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green is the shining example of Black Girl Magic, literally.
