Season 5

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 …

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: …

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 …

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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 …

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 …

This deep dive came highly requested on YouTube! I'm diving into the world of celebrity podcast by sharing an unlikely take on Shannon Sharpe's show, Club Shay Shay. Why would a 3x Super Bowl Champion and Fox Sports 1 host …

There are many ways to fund independent creative projects or even new business ventures. Crowdfunding isn't one I see talked about much. I'm not a start-up, so all the think pieces on raising venture capital didn't really app...

How are Black businesses doing? I mean, really doing? I took a look at the numbers for North Carolina, and a few studies of Black businesses in the US to find out. I gave my assessment of what's going well, …

I've applied to many grants, RFPs, and paid fellowship programs, and honestly, my experience has been a mixed bag. I share my thoughts on how grants should fit into your revenue strategy from my perspective as a for-profit bu...

I started the Please Hustle Responsibly newsletter on Substack in December 2023. I moved the newsletter to beehiiv in November 2024, and I share my decision-making process and newsletter platform alternatives for anyone who m...