Episodes

In this special crossover episode, I talked with Matt Gilhooly, host of the Life Shift Podcast, and we shared our experiences of completing a daily podcast challenge. We discussed the ups and downs, the planning involved, the...

Why should successful business owners invest in developing their personal brand alongside their company? This episode explores how personal branding creates business opportunities, builds audience trust, and provides resilien...

I went live on Substack today with Corey of the Black Podcasters Association and Michelle of Creators Getting Paid. This is my first time co-hosting a livestream for my creative business brand. In this episode, I share my tho...

There is a growing crisis of representation as Black women's voices are systematically erased from mainstream media. This episode examines the concerning pattern of cancellations affecting prominent Black women journalists an...

In this episode, I talk about how social media sensation (and North Carolina native) Tabitha Brown navigates Target's changing DEI policies while maintaining her authentic voice and successful partnership. This deep dive expl...

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James Clear is best known as the author of the New York Times best-selling book, Atomic Habits. While he hasn't published another book, he does write a weekly newsletter called 3-2-1 Thursday that shares 3 ideas, 2 quotes, an...

YouTube and Spotify have been competing for video podcast market share, and now Netflix is reportedly jumping in the ring. This episode analyzes recent developments including YouTube's Premium Lite announcement, Netflix's pot...

Community building costs money. In this episode, I explore how IRL events and social platforms have transformed the way we build relationships, create communities, and derive value from our connections. I’m pulling from my ow...

I've published tons of free education on this podcast, my YouTube channel, and my newsletter (linked below). I've never tried to monetize any of the information I put out, but I do want to develop a paid digital product soone...

In this episode, I’m exploring the meteoric rise and dramatic fall of Twitter Spaces and the live audio social media trend. From its competition with Clubhouse to its decline under new ownership, discover why this once-promis...

In the past 8 years, I've learned a lot about being a creative entrepreneur, and I still have a lot to learn. In the meantime, I'm sharing 8 things I wish I knew when I started. Perfect for freelancers, content creators, and ...

Discover how Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are play a key role increasing Black entrepreneurship through innovative programs, mentorship, and community partnerships. So many colleges have implemented su...

Stephen Satterfield is the sommelier and restaurant industry veteran behind Whetstone Magazine, Whetstone Radio Collective, and Hone. His food media empire inspires me so much, and I love how he's showing the incredible ways ...

Fawn Weaver is the founder of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, named after the Black distiller who taught Jack Daniel, Nearest Green. She was named Ebony's Entrepreneur of the Year for a reason. She's done what many have not – ...

Tope Awotona is the founder of one of the few Black-owned startups to reach unicorn status, Calendly. The popular scheduling app is used by millions of people. Check out his story, and incredible example of leadership. I'd lo...

Arlan Hamilton is the founder of one of the few Black and woman-owned venture capital firms in existence, Backstage Capital. However, her story started from humble beginnings, right here in Durham, North Carolina. Hear part o...

MatPat is the creator of the Game Theory YouTube channel, and all it's spinoff/sister channels, recently shared some incredible advice on how they approach work-life balance (if there is such a thing). It helped me articulate...

Want to give back to your community without running your business into the ground? Here's a rule shared by a previous guest that I still use to this day. You can find my full conversation with David Meeker below: Apple: https...

I create, a lot. Not just for clients, but for myself. Here's how I never run out of ideas, and a system that may help you create more often. I'd love to hear from you! Join our community, Please Hustle Responsibly: https://l...

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Blavity is one the leading Black-led media platforms featuring editorial and branded content specifically aimed at Black millennial and Gen Z audiences. Blavity was founded by Morgan DeBaun in 2014, with the help of 3 coworke...

Notion AI is the only AI I use on a regular basis, so I decided to share with you one of it's most beneficial use cases - a strategic consultant. I asked Notion to analyze my progress on my goals for 2024 and give me a gamepl...

I grew up watching KeKe Palmer, and I'm happy to see her still thriving in the media and arts industry. She may be just another Hollywood actor to some, but I think she's one of the best examples of an indie creator multihyph...