Goal Diggin’ Hustlers: Recent Episodes
Brianna Blackwell
A podcast for black entrepreneurs to gain insight, tips, and motivation.
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Hello, Hustlers! I know that it's been a while since I dropped an episode, so I just wanted to give you all insight into what's been going on in my world.
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Home Sweet Work: The Ultimate Guide To Learning How To Work From Home
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Never Meant to Hurt You
Shop Queen 2 Queen
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In this episode, we discuss why you should overlook race when supporting some people.
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In this episode, we discuss Juneteenth and its impact on black culture.
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Sources:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juneteenth
https://www.history.com/.amp/news/what-is-juneteenth
https://www.nytimes.com/article/juneteenth-day-celebration.html
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In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of running an online store versus having a physical store location.
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Sources:
https://www.uschamber.com/co/start/startup/opening-brick-and-mortar-location-for-your-business
https://www.doofinder.com/en/blog/physical-store-vs-online-shop-advantages-and-disadvantages
https://smallbusiness.chron.com/pros-cons-retail-store-vs-online-store-40789.html
https://www.tiktok.com/@msbri256?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In this unscripted bonus episode, Brianna discusses mental health and why it is crucial to take the time you need to ensure you mentally detox from the "outside noise".
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In this episode, we discuss how to price your products/services.
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Sources:
https://www.calculatorsoup.com/calculators/financial/price-calculator.php
https://mailchimp.com/resources/how-to-price-your-products-to-turn-a-profit/
https://www.uschamber.com/co/start/strategy/how-to-price-your-product
https://www.shopify.com/blog/how-to-price-your-product
https://www.inc.com/guides/price-your-products.html
Thank You Stickers - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=thank+you+stickers&crid=2ASW6F4SXVD6P&sprefix=thank+you+stickers%2Caps%2C95&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
Bubbly Envelopes -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GKHMPC3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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In this episode, we discuss whether money should always be the motive.
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Sources:
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hustler
https://www.google.com/search?q=hustler+definition&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS979US979&oq=hustler&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i57j0i20i131i263i433i512j0i131i433i512j46i20i131i175i199i263i433i512j0i433i512j69i60j69i61.3697j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
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In this episode, we highlight Zelda Wynn Valdes, a black woman who was responsible for designing amazing gowns for Hollywood’s elite, as well as creating the first Playboy Bunny Costume.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zelda_Wynn_Valdes
https://www.shondaland.com/live/style/a19992024/zelda-wynn-valdes/
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/obituaries/zelda-wynn-valdes-overlooked.html
https://www.harlemworldmagazine.com/harlems-zelda-wynn-valdes-1940s/
https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/valdes-zelda-barbour-wynn-1901-2001/
https://blackamericaweb.com/2021/02/03/who-is-zelda-barbour-wynn-valdes/
Photo Source:
https://www.shondaland.com/live/style/a19992024/zelda-wynn-valdes/
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In this special episode of the series, A Black Woman Did That, we talk about Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first black woman to receive a medical degree in the United States.
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Sources:
https://cfmedicine.nlm.nih.gov/physicians/biography_73.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca_Lee_Crumpler
https://www.nps.gov/people/dr-rebecca-lee-crumpler.htm
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/celebrating-rebecca-lee-crumpler-first-african-american-physician
https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/dr-rebecca-lee-crumpler
https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/crumpler-rebecca-davis-lee-1831-1895/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_England_Female_Medical_College
https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/proportion-black-physicians-little-change
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/16/obituaries/rebecca-lee-crumpler-overlooked.html
Photo Source:
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/02/16/metro/rebecca-crumpler-blazed-trail-medicine/
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In this week's episode of our special series, we talk about Hattie McDaniel, the first black woman to win an Oscar.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hattie_McDaniel
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Hattie-McDaniel
https://www.biography.com/actor/hattie-mcdaniel
https://www.coloradovirtuallibrary.org/digital-colorado/colorado-histories/20th-century/hattie-mcdaniel-actress/
Audio Source:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7t4pTNZshA
Photo Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hattie_McDaniel
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In this episode, we talk about the powerful Fannie Lou Hamer, a black woman who fought hard for voting rights and equality for black people.
Sources:
https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/fannie-lou-hamer
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/freedomsummer-hamer/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fannie_Lou_Hamer
Audio Source:
https://www.freedomarchives.org/audio_samples/Fannie_Lou_Hamer.html
Photo Source:
https://ecsphilly.org/black-history-month-spotlight-fannie-lou-hamer-community/
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In this episode, we will discuss Orange Mound, TN, the first African-American community (built for us and by us) in America.
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Sources:
https://medium.com/@AngelaDennisWrites/100-years-of-orange-mound-memphis-americas-1st-black-mecca-412bb31c645
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_Mound,_Memphis
https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/orange-mound-memphis-1890/
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In this impromptu episode, we talk about the power of promotion and networking.
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In this episode, we discuss entertainment mogul Tyler Perry and how his persistence, hard work, and dedication led to him being one of the richest filmmakers in the world.
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Sources:
https://tylerperrystudios.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Perry
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-ca-st-tyler-perry-guided-tour-20161016-snap-story.html
https://www.eonline.com/photos/28970/fascinating-facts-about-tyler-perry
https://parade.com/1200663/jessicasager/tyler-perry-net-worth/
*The photo used for this episode was obtained from Tyler Perry's Instagram Page - https://www.instagram.com/tylerperry/
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In this episode, we will conclude our discussion on The Black Panther Party and discuss how the FBI played a major role in the fall of the organization.
Photo References (photos are posted to our Instagram @GoalDigginHustlers):
Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale https://www.nhregister.com/lifestyle/slideshow/Photos-On-this-day-Oct-15-1966-the-Black-149039.php
Eldridge Cleaver & Wife https://quadcinema.com/film/eldridge-cleaver-black-panther/
Angela Davis https://www.sfchronicle.com/chronicle_vault/article/Angela-Davis-early-California-days-before-15584087.php
Fred Hampton https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Hampton
Bobby Hutton https://aaregistry.org/story/bobby-hutton-born/
Black Panthers newspaper https://www.qdanito.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=234008
BPP Breakfast Program https://www.history.com/news/free-school-breakfast-black-panther-party
BPP Health Services
https://www.history.com/news/free-school-breakfast-black-panther-party
https://exhibits.stanford.edu/fitch/browse/black-panther-party-oakland-california-1968-1972
March on Capitol https://www.thetaskforce.org/lessons-learned-from-the-black-panther-party/guns-2/
Women of the Movement https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/rank-and-file-women-black-panther-party-their-powerful-influence-180971591/
Other References
https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/the-black-panthers-vanguard-of-the-revolution/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9784798/
https://www.history.com/topics/civil-rights-movement/black-panthers
https://www.archives.gov/research/african-americans/black-power/black-panthers
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Black-Panther-Party
https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/primary-documents-african-american-history/black-panther-party-ten-point-program-1966/
https://capitolweekly.net/black-panthers-armed-capitol/
https://www.pbs.org/hueypnewton/actions/actions_survival.html
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/police-kill-two-members-of-the-black-panther-party
https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/angela-davis
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In this episode, we will discuss the founding and rise of The Black Panther Party.
References:
https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/the-black-panthers-vanguard-of-the-revolution/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9784798/
https://www.history.com/topics/civil-rights-movement/black-panthers
https://www.archives.gov/research/african-americans/black-power/black-panthers
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Black-Panther-Party
https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/primary-documents-african-american-history/black-panther-party-ten-point-program-1966/
https://capitolweekly.net/black-panthers-armed-capitol/
https://www.pbs.org/hueypnewton/actions/actions_survival.html
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/police-kill-two-members-of-the-black-panther-party
https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/angela-davis
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In this episode, we discuss haters versus helpers, and how having both could be a good thing!
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In this episode, we discuss how you should avoid comparing your life journey to someone else’s.
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In this episode, we reflect on 2021 and talk about how to headstart your goal planning for 2022!
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In this special episode, we will be shouting out 30 black-owned businesses you should shop with this weekend!
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The full list of brands mentioned in this episode can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RMhFogXpq-ECbw3yQGYw53WQud742DbPs_G4Kuccr50/edit?usp=sharing
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In this episode, we discuss the history of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. We also discuss why your business should take part in the event and how to make preparations for it.
Sources:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Friday_(shopping)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_Business_Saturday
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyber_Monday
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In this episode, we discuss multi-level marketing and how to avoid being a part of pyramid schemes.
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Sources:
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/multi-level-marketing-businesses-and-pyramid-schemes
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ponzi_scheme
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Ponzi
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In this episode, we discuss a few infamous online scams and the host shares her story as a victim of a banking scam.
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In this episode, we talk about my 9-5 Horror Story and why you should understand that your happiness is your sanity!
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Shoutout Atlanta Interview - https://shoutoutatlanta.com/meet-brianna-blackwell-entrepreneur-author/?fbclid=IwAR1dGZRpV0QFXqJdAVR2sZfnqeVw2GPpFucIS81y3fAdnY3XgeakSFV_YhQ
The Ultimate Work At Home Masterclass- http://thewahh.thinkific.com/
Home Sweet Work (book) - https://www.amazon.com/Home-Sweet-Work-Ultimate-Learning-ebook/dp/B08F9HNXF5
Facebook Group (where daily job leads are posted) - www.facebook.com/groups/theworkathomehaven
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In this episode, we talk about how and why Goal Diggin’ Hustlers was started.
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Shoutout Atlanta Interview - https://shoutoutatlanta.com/meet-brianna-blackwell-entrepreneur-author/?fbclid=IwAR1dGZRpV0QFXqJdAVR2sZfnqeVw2GPpFucIS81y3fAdnY3XgeakSFV_YhQ
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In this episode, we will discuss why you should always draw a line between your personal life and business.
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The Ultimate Work At Home Masterclass: https://thewahh.thinkific.com/
Home Sweet Work: https://www.amazon.com/Home-Sweet-Work-Ultimate-Learning-ebook/dp/B08F9HNXF5
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In this episode, we will discuss turning your passion into profit.
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Ashley Te’Arra’s Website: www.authoressashleytearra.info
Ashley Te'Arra's Amazon Book Catalog:
https://www.amazon.com/Ashley-TeArra/e/B07HGTFVDF/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1
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In this episode, we will discuss Black Wall Street and how the Tulsa Race Massacre destroyed an entire black community.
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Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulsa_race_massacre#Encounter_in_the_elevator
https://daily.jstor.org/the-devastation-of-black-wall-street/
https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/o-w-gurley-1868-1935/
https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/john-the-baptist-stradford-1861-1935/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Rowland
https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entryname=ANDREW%20J.%20SMITHERMAN
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gap_Band
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In this episode, we will discuss why people should be able to conduct their business the way they want, as well as dive into a controversial Facebook status.
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In this episode, we will talk about how you should always fight your fears and make things happen!
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In this episode, we will further discuss why you should let it fly if it doesn’t apply, as well as go into detail about some of the recent PPP scams.
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Sources:
PPP Loan List: https://data.clarionledger.com/paycheck-protection-program-loans/
DOJ Targeting PPP Fraud (National Law Review)
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/doj-continuing-to-target-ppp-recipients-fraud
Small Business Administration (SBA)
https://www.sba.gov/
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In this episode, we will discuss the basics of the Paycheck Protection Program, including the requirements and how to apply.
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Sources:
Do I Qualify for the PPP Loan? | Bench Accounting
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paycheck_Protection_Program
Paycheck Protection Program
PPP loan forgiveness
ppp loans - YouTube
Third-Party PPP Loan Application Sites:
Blue Acorn
Wombly
Small Biz Loans
Blue Vine
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In this episode, we will be discussing social media versus reality and how you must always grasp the difference.
Sources:
https://backlinko.com/social-media-users
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In this episode, we talk about chances and how it is always a good gamble to bet on yourself.
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In this episode, we talk about why it is important to demand respect for your brand and always know your business's worth.
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In this finale of our Black History Spotlight series, we discuss the founder of BET and the first black billionaire, Robert L. Johnson.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_L._Johnson
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BET#Programming
https://moneyinc.com/bet-founder-robert-johnson/
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/26/what-to-know-about-robert-johnson-americas-first-black-billionaire.html
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In this episode, we discuss the founder of the Famous Amos Cookie Company, Wally Amos, who founded the company with the help of Marvin Gaye and Helen Reddy.
Sources:
Famous Amos - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Famous_Amos
Wally Amos - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wally_Amos
Photo Credit - https://goldenvalley.kernhigh.org/apps/news/article/1164613
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In this episode, we discuss Annie Turnbo Malone and why her legacy is just as important as Madam C.J. Walker's. She was a multi-millionaire, philanthropist, and a pioneer in black hair care.
Sources:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Turnbo_Malone
Oprah Magazine: https://www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/tv-movies/a31225269/self-made-addie-annie-turnbo-malone-facts/
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In this episode, we will discuss the life and legacy of Clara Brown. Known as the "Angel of the Rockies", Clara Brown was a former slave who was considered Colorado's first black settler and a self-made entrepreneur.
Sources used for this episode: Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clara_Brown Colorado Encyclopedia - https://coloradoencyclopedia.org/article/clara-brown Women History Blog - https://www.womenhistoryblog.com/2015/03/clara-brown.html
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In this episode, we will discuss why customer service is the fuel for a successful business, and why it can make or break your business.
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In this episode, we will discuss the importance of self-care and how it can make/break you as an entrepreneur.
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When you live in a small town, opportunities may be scarce. In this episode, we will discuss why you shouldn’t let where you come from determine where you’re going!
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Happy New Year, Hustlers!
In this episode, we will discuss goals for the new year, as well as leveling up in 2021!
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Disclaimer: I am not a marketing expert. I am giving this information based on what I know and the methods I am currently using for my business.
These views are my own.
This is part two of the two-part series on Marketing. In this episode, I will discuss what you should NOT be doing when marketing your business.
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Disclaimer: I am not a marketing expert. I am giving this information based on what I know and the methods I am currently using for my business.
This is part one of the two-part series on Marketing. In this episode, I will discuss the basics about marketing your business, as well as some of the strategies I use for my business, Queen 2 Queen.
Part 2 will be released on Friday, 12/25.
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In this episode, we will discuss why you should NOT take the lack of support from family and friends personal.
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In this episode, we will discuss why it is important to understand your “why”. Why did you start your business? Why do you want to be an entrepreneur? These are important questions that you must answer to fulfill your journey as an entrepreneur.
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