When you think about funding your business, venture capital might be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, for Black entrepreneurs, accessing traditional VC funding can be an uphill battle, with less than 1% of VC capital going to Black-owned businesses. This episode of the Black to Business podcast dives deep into alternative funding […]
Navigating the alcohol and spirits industry can be complex, especially for Black entrepreneurs. Monique sits down with industry leaders Dia Simms and Erin J. Hall to discuss how you can break into this lucrative field. Despite making up 15% of the U.S. population and being long-time consumers, Black individuals remain significantly underrepresented in the spirits […]
It’s time to reclaim your time by streamlining and automating your business. We understand the entrepreneurial feeling that you have to do it all; juggling multiple responsibilities, managing limited resources, and striving for success in a competitive marketplace. That’s why in this episode we delve into the world of streamlining and operations, aiming to simplify […]
Name: Jordyn Weaver Business Name: Forefront ATL Current Title: Founder/CEO Location: Atlanta, GA Educational Background: North Carolina Central University (2019) – B.S in Family & Consumer Science (Fashion), Minor in Business University of California, Irvine (2021) – Masters of Innovation & Entrepreneurship About Jordyn Weaver: Jordyn Weaver is a social impact leader, founder, and […]
Name: Andrei Hall Business Name: Hall Wealth Management Current Title: America’s Retirement Asset Distribution Professional & President Of Hall Wealth Management Location: Irvine CA Educational Background: BS of Business Administration from Cal State LA, CFP, CRPC Ed Slott Master Elite Advisor About Andrei: Andrei Hall, President of Hall Wealth Management Group, has […]
Name: Vernon J. Age: 35 Business Name: EquityCoin Current Title: CEO Location: Irvine, CA Educational Background: Seton Hall Univ. About Vernon: From Brooklyn, New York by way of Los Angeles, Vernon J. is the Founder of EquityCoin, the first digital token on the blockchain backed by affordable housing. Since 2005, Vernon has dedicated […]
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 […]
“I’ve always been involved in the community but never associated with a specific field. I’ve always been intrigued with the fact that we can create projects and initiatives to help people, and I got (and still get) a thrill out of that. My leadership skills began to develop back in High School. I got involved […]
The inspiration for Weird Enough Productions came from a variety of places. I remember growing up as a black male watching cartoons and rarely seeing anybody that looked like me. As a student at a predominately white institution, I saw firsthand the effects of media misrepresentation, and how media stereotypes had large effects on peoples’ […]
