The Blackprint with Detavio Samuels: Recent Episodes
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Host Detavio Samuels (CEO of REVOLT) sits down with innovators, disruptors, and changemakers laying the groundwork for the next generation of cultural leaders. These influential guests open up about every step of their journeys and share their lessons learned along the way to provide creators, entrepreneurs, and executives with a tangible blueprint for navigating to the top of their industries.
Angela Yee shares her journey going from marketing intern at Wu-Tang Management to nationally syndicated radio host of The Breakfast Club and beyond. She talks about how she built confidence on the air, cultivated multiple streams of income early on, and tapped opportunities that synergized her side hustles in music, fashion, marketing and more. Yee also discusses becoming an entrepreneur in radio, real estate and more making an impact through partnerships and philanthropy. Sponsored By LIFEWTR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this inspiring episode of The Blackprint With Detavio Samuels, join host Detavio Samuels as he sits down with two incredible entrepreneurs, Pinky Cole and Derrick Hayes. Pinky shares her journey from leaving a teaching job to starting the renowned Slutty Vegan brand, while Derrick reflects on his early experiences as a hustler and his path to success. Together, they discuss their difficult upbringings, the challenges they faced, and the importance of staying true to oneself. They dive into the lessons they learned, the impact they have had on their communities, and the power of relationships and perseverance. From opening new locations to TV opportunities and brand partnerships, Pinky and Derrick share their current projects and express gratitude for their success. Tune in to this empowering conversation filled with wisdom, inspiration, and the blueprint for building empires and inspiring others. Sponsored By American Express Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Detavio welcomes Kareem Cook to discuss growing up in the Bronx, studying at Duke and being nervous to be in the south during that era, network vs education, taking advantage of your opportunities, and connecting with Debbie Allen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of The Blackprint with Detavio Samuels we are joined by Pretty Vee. She shares the importance of faith and hard work in her journey. She emphasizes that faith without work is dead and that she relies on her faith to keep pushing forward. Pretty Vee also talks about her transition from being a brand ambassador to becoming an owner, highlighting the importance of ownership and building generational wealth. Lastly, she emphasizes the importance of never giving up and staying resilient in the pursuit of one's dreams. Overall, Pretty Vee's story is a powerful testament to perseverance, faith, and the unwavering pursuit of success—a story that is not to be missed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Detavio welcomes DeVon Franklin for a powerful and inspiring conversation on the power of entertainment, growing up in Oakland, working in his family's church at a young age, interning for Benny Medina, and how he evolved in his career as a preacher and film producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Detavio sits down with Mahisha Dellinger, founder and CEO of natural hair care brand CURLS, to talk about turning struggles into successes, natural hair care being more than a fad, the future of her company, and more.
Detavio welcomes famed marketing exec Bozoma "Boz" Saint John to discuss building the right kind of relationships for your career, being unapologetic as a survival skill, what living an "urgent life" means, and more.
Detavio welcomes Jay Bailey (President and CEO, Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs) to talk about providing equal access and opportunity in the Black community and discovering the next great Black entrepreneur; Detavio and Jay sit down with fashion designer Tracy Nicole and Project Casting founder Jonathan Browne to talk about the triumphs and hurdles of launching their companies and how JPMorgan Chase's Advancing Black Entrepreneurs helped them scale their businesses.
Detavio sits down with talent and literary manager/producer E. Brian Dobbins for a chat about the importance of mentors in your career, how he got started at talent management company Artists First, and the necessary “gifts” to succeed in your industry, and more.
Detavio welcomes television writer/producer Robb Chavis ("Black-ish," "Superior Donuts") for a revealing conversation about the dangers of sacrificing your true self to fit into a corporate environment, why he made a leap of faith to quit his job and chase his passions, his personal connection to the world and characters of “Black-ish,” and more.
Detavio sits down with The Shade Room founder Angelica Nwandu to talk about overcoming tragedy and letting go of grief, what she learned from getting into Sundance, how she “built backwards” to launch The Shade Room, and more.
On this all-new episode of "The Blackprint," host and REVOLT CEO Detavio Samuels chats with the one, the only Charles D. King. The MACRO founder talks making history with his Oscar-winning film 'Judas and the Black Messiah,' the ins and outs of talent agencies, the power of strong relationships and more.
Detavio chats with Jabari Hearn (SVP of Marketing and Entertainment at Westbrook Media) for a convo about the role faith his played in his life and career, why he gave up on his acting career, what he learned working at Nike and Google, and more.
On this all-new episode of "The Blackprint," host and REVOLT CEO Detavio Samuels sits down with Cynthia Bailey to talk about the importance of giving yourself grace and time to heal, "fake it until you make it" as a career strategy, using her "Real Housewives of Atlanta" platform to launch businesses, and more.
For this all-new episode of "The Blackprint," host and REVOLT CEO Detavio Samuels welcomes Caroline Wanga for a conversation about ESSENCE, her belief that it's alright to be powered by anger and defiance sometimes, tackling imposter syndrome, and more.
Detavio sits down with revered television producer and entrepreneur Mona Scott-Young (creator of the “Love & Hip Hop” reality franchise) to talk about how her mother’s functional illiteracy gave her perspective and motivation, why “healthy competition” made ‘90s and ‘00s hip hop culture better, building Monami Productions, and more.
Detavio sits down with Olympic champion Sanya Richards-Ross to discuss her journey as an athlete competing in the Olympics, how her faith keeps her grounded in the hardest moments, how her lessons from the track field translated into the world of business, and more.
Series premiere. Host Detavio Samuels welcomes legendary DJ and producer D-Nice for a conversation about breaking through the cultural zeitgeist with Club Quarantine, how he first fell in love with hip hop, defining success on your own terms, and more.