Episodes

Christine Edwards Pitkin is the founder of Civility Localized, a consulting firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Christine shares her journey from her initial company name, Amplify Charlotte, born from a grant she won in ...

Desmond Wiggan is the founder of BatteryXChange, a Charlotte tech startup that has quickly expanded its reach across the state. Raised in North Carolina with strong ties to his Jamaican roots, he's had some incredible life an...

Kasem Rodriguez Mohsen is one of the co-founders of Equilibrium Ventures, a venture capital fund based in Winston-Salem, NC. Venture capital isn't typically a space where minority founders are successful, and not all funders ...

Shannon Healy is the founder and owner of Alley Twenty Six, a staple cocktail bar in downtown Durham. This James Beard Award nominee and restaurant owner shared his journey to creating and sustaining this bar from day 1 to no...

In this special financial roundtable episode of Honey & Hustle, I am joined by Andrea Inoken and Corey Barbour to discuss grant funding and securing commercial loans. While offering free money to businesses, grants can be hig...

In this episode with Henry Woodbridge, founder of the Mapt app, we discuss nontraditional paths to education for high school seniors. We dive into the challenges of college decision-making and the importance of informed choic...

In this episode of Honey and Hustle, I speak with Deshawn Brown, co-founder of Coworks, an app that powers coworking spaces. We discuss how coworking spaces can facilitate business growth and the importance of in-person colla...

In this episode of Honey & Hustle, I interview Taylor Adams, the founder of Scrapped Productions. We discuss the importance of maintaining creative integrity while pivoting your niche or purpose. Taylor shares his journey fro...

Changing things up a bit today with a solo episode! I'm sharing 12 ways you can grow your creative business this year. These are strategies, habits, and tactics that I use in my own business and that can prove helpful …

In this episode of Honey and Hustle, I speak with Stephanie Reed, the founder of Aspire2Higher. Stephanie shares how she is bringing together hip-hop, higher education, and lasting career change. The conversation explores the...

Chisa Pennix-Brown is the founder of Lady Bizness and Give It to the People. We talked about the origin of the name Lady Bizness (it's probably what you think), how she separated her business persona from her personal brand, ...

In this episode, I speak with serial entrepreneur Angela Salamanca about her journey of starting businesses as an immigrant. Learn how Angela turned her labor of love into a legacy of inclusion with ventures like Gallo Pelon,...

In this episode of Honey and Hustle, I interview Ryan O'Donnell, co-founder of EmployUs, a company that has since been acquired by Hireology. Ryan shares his experience of selling his company and provides insights on how othe...

As a first-generation college graduate, keynote speaker, podcaster, and founder of multiple businesses, Dr. Evingerlean Blakney shared her incredible journey of becoming a serial entrepreneur. We delved into the unique challe...

In this insightful episode of Honey and Hustle, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ed Ross, the founder of Core AI. Our conversation delved into the nuances of authentic leadership and the transformative power of effective c...

In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Nish Evans, the founder of Lennox & Grae. Nish is a real estate investor and general contractor who is shaping Durham's skyline one building at a time. Nish shares her …

In this episode of Honey and Hustle, I'm joined by Charles Inoken, the co-founder of Cadence Cash. We discuss the connection between equity and access to business capital. Charles shares his journey in finance and how he real...

In this special bonus episode of the Honey & Hustle podcast, Dane Cardiel, the founder of GoodTape and a member of the Gumball team shares his perspective on community fractures in podcasting and discusses the importance of i...

It’s not often I get to record a conversation with a friend just because, but I’m happy I recorded this one with Flo Lumsden. Maybe you’ve heard of her? She’s the founder of Chorus Studios and co-host of the Why …

In this special recap episode, we cover the highlights of Honey & Hustle's biggest season yet. With 44 interviews, the podcast crosses the 100-episode milestone and garners over 10,000 combined views and streams. Angela share...

In this special highlight episode, we share some of our favorite moments and lessons learned from season three of Honey & Hustle. The episode features impactful nonprofits, funny moments, duos, athletes, artists and creators,...

Honey & Hustle is for early-stage entrepreneurs and founders looking to grow a sustainable business through learning from others. Please hustle responsibly. Support the Show: Website: https://www.honeyandhustle.co YouTube: ht...

When the Carolina Times went out of business in 2020, Cary Wheelous began looking for other Black-owned media outlets. When he was unsuccessful in finding them in one convenient place, he decided to create a space where Black...

Not all entrepreneurs are leaders, but all leaders can benefit from thinking like entrepreneurs. To close the gap between those at the top and those doing the work, Margaret Brunson PhD. teaches leadership to encourage health...