HBCU Wall Street Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In this episode Amber sits with Modupé Congleton, Amazon's Global Director of Inclusive Experiences and Technology Global Engagement. Modupé is a fellow HBCU graduate, earning her Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from North Carolina Central University. She is a highly sought after DEI leader and speaker, known for her success in driving business growth, access and engagement for all communities, and strategic impact for over 18 years. In this episode she shares her story of how she transformed from a young HBCU student studying communications into the dynamic, impactful woman that leads the charge for enhancing access and engagement for underrepresented and marginalized groups across Amazon's business sectors. Modupé's journey and work continues to inspire people across the world. You don't want to miss this powerful conversation!"
During this episode, Bianca sits with Russell Fugett, Executive Director of Equity Endowment, to discuss his goal to close the racial wealth gap with his endowment fund, his entrepreneurial journey and family legacy of Black business owners, including his uncle Reginald F. Lewis.
Check out @ncatsuaggies 2001 @ncatalumi @rashaadiu's convo with 2003 Alum, @fxravin.
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Check out @ncatsuaggies 2001 @ncatalumi @rashaadiu's convo with Alum, @cheylainafultz.
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Check out @ncatsuaggies 2001 @ncatalumi @rashaadiu's convo with Alum, @suzannchristine.
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Check out @ncatsuaggies 2001 @ncatalumi @rashaadiu's convo with Senior, @im.arial.
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Check out @ncatsuaggies 2001 alum @rashaadiu's convo with 2003 alum, @morganflowerchild.
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Check out @ncatsuaggies 2001 alum @rashaadiu's convo with alum, @kyletooraw, CEO of HBUCTRADES.
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Check out @ncatsuaggies alum @rashaadiu's convo with 2006 and 2008 alum, @kirby_denise_, CEO of KDS Property Solutions, LLC.
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Check out @ncatsuaggies Grad @rashaadiu's convo with Journee Enterprises CEO @frederickwjr. Listen to his upcoming projects, his time at NC A&T, Come on Journee with Me book series and his long walks on the beach.
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Check out @howard1867 Grad @beebeelittle's convo with PENSOLE founder Dr. D”Wayne Edwards, theyoungest professional designer in the footwear industry. Listen to how he turned his love for art into a career in design, how he became a designer for Designed for LA Gear, Nike and Jordan, why he launched his own brand at age 28.
In 2020, at the height of social and political unrest, Dr. Ewards acquired the Detroit based HBCU, Lewis College of Business, to form the Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design. Pensole Lewis College (PLC) is the nation’s first-ever reinstated HBCU. Having opened its doors in 2022, Pensole Lewis College offers programs across design, sustainability, business, STEM, and more, serving young Black creatives across industries.
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Check out @howard1867 Grad @beebeelittle's convo with the founder of @mogulmillennial, Brittani Hunter (@brittanilhunter). You'll hear about their time at @cau1988 and @morehouse1867, how and why she started her company and why Helping entrepreneur and back creators is important to her.
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Hit the link in our bio to check out @howard1867 Grad @beebeelittle's conversation with the founders of @quikliq, the First black-owned alcohol delivery company. You'll hear about their time at @cau1988 and @morehouse1867, how they started the company and why they proprietary technology they built for their company.
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Hit the link in our bio to check out the latest HBCU Wall Street podcast with @howard1867 Grad @beebeelittle and @mirth__a, HBCU Innovation Reporter with @tpinsights. Checkout the convo about the next wave of HBCU Billionaires, HBCU innovation and why @sherrell_dorsey created @tpinsights.
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Hit the link in our bio to check out the latest HBCU Wall Street podcast hosted by with @officialvsutrojans Grad @jahlielthurman. We spoke with @mrjaymorrison of @tulsarealestatefund, about understanding who Jay is, who Jay isn’t, who motivated him, why real estate should be important to the Black community and #hbcus, what is legacy to him and much much more!!
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Hit the link in our bio to checkout our most recent HBCU Wall Street podcast show with @ncatsuaggies Grad @torrencereed3. We spoke with The Founder of The Key Resource (@thekeyresource) about retiring early from her government 9-5 job, real estate ownership and everything entrepreneurship.
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Hit the link in our bio to checkout our most recent HBCU Wall Street podcast show with @howard1867 Grad @beebeelittle and @ncatsuaggies Grad @torrencereed3. We had so much fun wit this one we made it a 2 part show!!
A lot of game and gems brought to you by two of the biggest in their lanes!! @davonnereaves the 14 year hotel vet, guru and strategist and @akanundrum, futurist and creator of the first ever Black virtual mall discuss investing in hotels, virtual Malls and owning real estate in the MetaVerse and the future of digital real estate transactions.
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Checkouk our most recent HBCU Wall Street podcast show with Howard University Grad Bianca LIttle (@beebeelittle). On this episode she had the opportunity to sit with @cheyneyuniv Alum and @officialrapsnacks Founder James Lindsay to discuss his time at his HBCU, following your dreams using your passions, his journey to build the brand, financial literacy for the community and the recent announcement about the Rap Snacks Symphony series for HBCUs.This episode is brought to you by The Motley Fool (@themotleyfoolofficial).#hbcuwspodcast #hbcunomics #hbcwstalks #hbcus #hbcuwallstreet #hbcuwstmf hbcuhitz
Listen to our Cofounder Torrence Reed discuss everything from using your existing day job as capital for your startup, creating multiple streams, supporting black owned businesses and self care in entrepreneurship with Koereyelle Mallard, Founder of WERK University
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Hear Jamerus Payton, Jonathan King, and Torrence Reed discuss everything there is about being a Father, A Husband, An Employee, A Leader, and an Entrepreneur. This episode was made possible by:
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HBCU Wall Street hosts Jamerus, Michael and Torrence sit down with Billionaire, Philanthropist and 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate Tom Steyer to discuss the current state of HBCUs, investing in HBCU’s host communities, his 10 year $125B #HBCU plan, race, reparations, big corporations, wealth taxes and what it took for him to become a billionaire
Our Co-Founders stopped by the @karenhuntershow on @sxmurbanview to talk HBCUs, Group Economics and the increasing influence of technology in Blacks driving world culture.
Our next guest on the #hbcuwspodcast show is @drdenniskimbro, a best-selling author of five books, writing partner and master trainer for the prestigious Napoleon Hill Foundation, and is on the faculty at @cau1988 School of Business Administration. He is a recipient of the Dale Carnegie Personal Achievement award. Dr. Kimbro is universally characterized as one of the most insightful and scholarly writers in the field today.
Episode 16 of the HBCU Wall Street Podcast features New Orleans rapper, Dee-1 (@dee1music). He released "SallieMae Back" in 2016, a hyper-energetic track celebrating the completion of his student loan payoffs. In addition to his own budgeting, he used a part of his label signing advance to pay off the loans. The Washington Post called it the “anthem of a generation”. He has been featured in national media outlets such as @TIME, @CNN, @Billboard Magazine, and the @WashingtonPost. He has also received attention from Louisiana newspapers and music magazines. Additionally, Dee-1 has performed alongside nationally touring acts such as @killermike and other big names. Also, listen in on some much needed finance tips from @thefinancialoprah
Join host Leroy and Tyleah as they talk with guest and Founder of My Fab Finance Tonya Rapley. They talk about how she got started in her work coming from a legal background. They also talk about finance tips like weddings on a budget and millennials and credit cards.
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On Episode 15 of the HBCU Wall Street Podcast show, Co-Founder Torrence Reed (@torrencer) talks with Lisa Puerto, of the Ready, Set, REAL ESTATE!℠ Show about HBCU Wall Street's enterprise on social real estate investing.
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On Episode 14 of the HBCU Wall Street Podcast show, Co-Founders Jamerus Payton (@Jameruspayton) and Torrence Reed (@torrencer) talk with Everette Taylor, Founder of PopSocial, CMO of Skurt and many other companies and projects about his humble beginnings, remaining grounded in the tech industry and how he knew he was destined for something bigger.
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On Episode 13 of the HBCU Wall Street Podcast show, hosted by Bianca and Torrence, will be interviewing Lenora Jackson, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Director of Financial Aid (@spelman_college). She'll talk about the importance of financial literacy and its importance in regards to student financial aid.
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In this two part show, our hosts Michael English and Jamerus Payton, have conversations with guests about HBCUs, entrepreneurship, innovation/technology and investing as catalysts to directly improve and impact the local Black community and economy. In the episode, you will specifically hear from guests Samson Williams, a Cryptocurrency expert, the Cofounders of SpokeHub (HBCU grads) and the Director and two Fellows from North Carolina Central University's (NCCU) Intellectual Property Law Institute (IPLI).
Join @jameruspatyon and @djmiccheck1906 as they interview Ryan Major, Founder and Owner of Triangle Business Systems for a discussion around entrepreneurship, investing and budgeting.
Today's podcast guest, Thomas Dortch, Jr., Chairman Emeritus of 100 Black Men of America, Inc., President and Chief Executive Officer of TWD, Inc. and Founder of The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame @nbcahalloffame
We discussed entrepreneurship, HBCU's, service and strategy for our Black millennials.
Leroy and Bianca sit down for a weekly wrap up talking about how they budgeted their lives in college and how they should have budgeted their lives and Leroy talks about the addictive refund checks that college students waited on and how it was abused and used. They also sit back and get to know Bianca a Little bit more and her background.
A quick episode with host Leroy Amankrah reminding everyone to get their 2017 budgets in order and to keep up with
The Co-Founders of HBCU Wall Street, Jamerus Payton and Torrence Reed, discuss their motivation behind starting the company, supporting Black-owned businesses, creating jobs with entrepreneurship and the need for black banking in our community.
Join host Leroy and Tyleah as they talk with guest and Founder of My Fab Finance Tonya Rapley. They talk about how she got started in her work coming from a legal background. They also talk about finance tips like weddings on a budget and millennials and credit cards.
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On Episode 8 of the HBCU Wall Street Podcast show, hosted by Leroy and Tyleah, will be interviewing Dr. Thomas Conway Jr., Chancellor of Elizabeth City State University (@ecsuvikings). He'll talk about his career journey, his vision for the university and his views on financial literacy and entrepreneurship within the #HBCU and Black community.
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Leroy sits down with Talia Young of City National Bank in Newark New Jersey for a special edition of the HBCU Wall Street Podcast. They talk black banking and the history that has been pushed aside through the years but is becoming more prevalent in 2016. They also talk about the current state of black banking and what black banks are doing for the communities hat surround them. Join HBCU Wall Street as we continue to bring awareness to black banking and financial literacy in the black communities.
Leroy and Tyleah sit down mono e mono to talk about treating your household finances like your running a fortune 500 company. Leroy speaks on his experience of owning a home and the crew wraps the show up with knowing when and how to pull out of a loss in life. Leroy talks about a failed venture that he had which brought him to were he is today. Thank you for listening to the show. It is because of you that we continue to grow. #CreateCreateCreate
Leroy and Tyleah sit down with Nasir Qadree, the youngest board member at Center City Public Charter Schools and head of education at Village Capitol. They talk about Nasir's background and discipline growing up. They also get into a very intellectual conversation about entrepreneurship and the future of working. Thank you for listening.
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Leroy sits down with founder and CEO of the largest black owned online retailer for black people, WeBuyBlack's Shareef Abdul-Malik. They talk about about the importance of circulating money in the black community. They also talk about the history of WeBuyBlack, what they are up to today, and the giant it will become to help black owned businesses to the next level. He lastly gives some advice to young couples that are wondering weather to take that next step in life.
Leroy and Tyleah sit down with Austin Turk the Vice President of the Student Government Association at Tuskegee University. They talk about undergraduate life at Tuskegee University and how the school is preparing them for success after graduation. They also talk about the insta topic of the week which brings up the topic of reparations and small government. They close with topic of paternal leave at the job and if they would take it when put in the situation.
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Leroy and Tyleah chat about their week and the focus and inspiration that this week has given them. They get on the financial literacy topic of banks and the "what if a bank could do for you" topic. They finish the show talking about the North Carolina SB873 that was dropped in order to save HBCU's in North Carolina.
Tell us what you think about banks and what they can do for you. Thank you for listening
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Leroy is solo today and begins the show with how we can use elementary practices in Th real word. He goes into his financial literacy topic and talks about credit cards and the right way to use them in 3 steps. He finishes the show speaking on the mandatory overtime payment laws that were passed by Obama and how they effect our lives today.
Leroy sits down one one one with recording artist and entrepreneur Joshua Gunn. They talk about the discipline he had when he was little. They also talk about his time at North Carolina A&T. Joshua Gunn aka J Gunn talks about going in and out of rapping and how it molded who he was as a artist today. He ends the show talking about working with Dame Dash and meeting Kanye West.
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This weeks weekly wrap Leroy and Tyleah sit down with Forbes 30 under 30 Marcus Noel. They begin the show by talking about Senate Bill 873 lowering tuition at HBCU's. They also talk with Marcus who owns his own company Heart of Man. He talk about his upbringing and some motivational advice for life.
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Leroy does a solo weekly wrap show talking about black clothing lines and why we don't see success in our communities with black clothing lines. He also talks about the difference between brokerage accounts and bank accounts and why it's important to have both. He closes talking about ASPPF and what that symbol means to Jay-Z company Tidal.
Leroy talks to Sean Armstrong the co-creator of Tuloko, an app that is an award-winning app featuring black-owned businesses, events, & community news. Sean talks about his journey in life and moments that he cherished the most. He talks about his time at Howard University and what it means to be around people that will help you grow. His success with Tuloko is definently not by mistake and you can hear why in this interview on the HBCU Wall Street Podcast. Thank you for listening and sharing. Instrumental Music Provided by : Cashflow Beats
On this special edition of the HBCU Wall Street Podcast we are on location at Shaw University. Leroy sit down and chat with Drawdè Graham, Kelvin Wagner, Troy Thomas, and Chris Mcmullens. A group of talented and knowledgeable students about the history of Shaw University, the importance of branding yourself, and also find out why 1 + 1 = 3. Thank you for listening.
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Leroy sits down with Marye Dean Esq to talk about her transition from Houston, TX to Wall Street. They also talk about her article that hits Forbes magazine in April. They close out the show with TheWallStreetLawyer.com and how Marye got to were she is today with all her successes and what it takddes to be big in the game.
Leroy wraps up the week talking about the terror that was brought in Brussels and how we should stick together. He also talks about how he picks himself up after an off day. He ends the show with news about college endowments and how Nike slipped up and lost Steph Curry to Under Armour.
Leroy sits down with 23 year old PhD recipient in STEM research Jalaal Hayes and talks about his educational journey and the challenges he faced getting to where he is. Jalaal also talks about the differences in Hydrogen and Electric energy and how it is going to effect the automobile industry.
HBCU Wall Street is swiftly becoming a premier resource and voice for HBCU entrepreneurs, business owners and activist. With our new podcast series, you will learn from a variety of great minds in business and the community with informative interviews, hosted by @mrtotty03 Leroy Amankrah. Our first HBCU WS podcast episode will be an interview with @iamtravispjackson CEO of @hbcupridenation. He'll talk about his success with growing HBCU Pride Nation, his passion for HBCUs and a lot of other things.