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Black Leaders Detroit
Speak For Yourself: The Podcast is Black Leaders Detroit’s brand-new podcast where we talk with Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about matter surrounding access to capital and equity.
Join us as BLD interviews entrepreneurs and changemakers about their personal journeys while delving into crucial topics like access to capital and equity.
In this episode, Ken sits down with Monique to talk about her work as Vice President of Development and Marketing for Matrix Human Services. Not only are they Detroit's largest head start provider, they also have available various youth, adult, senior, and community health services.
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In this episode, Dwan and Ken sit down with Crystal to talk about the steps to take to become financially liberated.
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In this episode, Dwan and Ken sit down with Lori to talk about mentoring the youth and creating the next generation of leaders.
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In this episode, Dwan and Ken sit down with Ber-Henda to talk about empathic feminine leadership for an emerging world, among other things.
To learn more about Ber-Henda and Culture Shift(Hers) Unite, go to: https://www.ber-hendawilliams.com/
It's still not too late! This year's Ride For Equity takes place on May 19th-May 25th. If you'd like to ride with us, go to: https://donate.blackleadersdetroit.org/event/ride-for-equity-2024/e552336
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In this episode, Dwan and Ken sit down with Doug to talk about his passion for BLD, what he has learned from following Black leadership in Detroit, and his experiences on the Ride For Equity.
This year's Ride For Equity takes place on May 19th-May 25th. If you'd like to ride with us, go to: https://donate.blackleadersdetroit.org/event/ride-for-equity-2024/e552336
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In this episode, Dwan and Ken sit down with Beth and Marlyn to talk about their experience last year on our annual Ride For Equity, where we cycle from Detroit to The Mackinac Policy Conference to call attention to the lack of access to capital facing Black entrepreneurs.
This year's Ride For Equity takes place on May 19th-May 25th. If you'd like to ride with us, go to: https://donate.blackleadersdetroit.org/event/ride-for-equity-2024/e552336
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In this episode, Dwan and Ken sit down with Eric and talk about what it takes to be friends with people who have differing beliefs, among other things.
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In this episode, Dwan and Ken sit down with Damon and Regina and talk about the trials and tribulations of starting their own labor and logistics enterprise.
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In this episode, Dwan sits down with Johnnie to talk about the state of Black people in Tech and what the future needs to look like.
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In this episode, Dwan and Ken sit down with Courtney to talk about improving the outcomes for resilient and resourceful young people in Detroit.
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In this episode, Dwan and Ken sit down with sister and brother Cydney and Kevin Hill to discuss all the exciting works they are doing in Detroit.
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Welcome to Season 2!
Join us as BLD interviews entrepreneurs and changemakers, delving into crucial topics like access to capital and equity.
In this episode, Dwan sits down with Nina Love to discuss the former Brooklynite's entrepreneurial journey in Detroit. We also have her surprise singing debut!
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In this episode, Dwan and Ken are regaled by stories from Larry's past, as he talks about what led to the creation of Marketech Broadcasting.
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Celebrating 50 Episodes of BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself!
Join us as BLD interviews entrepreneurs and changemakers, delving into crucial topics like access to capital and equity.
In this special anniversary episode, Dwan and Ken sit down with Ericka Woods to discuss her incredible decade-long journey supporting mothers and the community.
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Here's to 50 episodes of inspiring conversations and meaningful change!
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Tiffany about the work she does in supporting young men with incarcerated parents in Detroit.
Learn more about Developing Despite Distance: https://www.developingdespitedistance.org
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Shanese about the impact her organization, The Konnection, is making in the lives of youth in Detroit.
Learn more about The Konnection: https://www.thekonnection.org/
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Jennyfer about how journey as an entrepreneur and how she got started with Ask Jennyfer and All Things Detroit.
Learn more about Ask Jennyfer: https://www.askjennyfer.com/
Learn more about All Things Detroit: https://www.iloveallthingsdetroit.com/
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Chris about transforming education for Black and Brown students
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Madala about what it takes to start a tech company.
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Kim about the organization she founded, as well as the work she does with the Black Executive Director Alliance of Detroit (BEDAD).
Learn more about Developing K.I.D.S: https://www.developingkids.org/
Learn more about BEDAD: https://www.wearebedad.org/
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Dwan's uncle Marcus Bell about some of the life experiences that molded Dwan into the man he is today, as well as what it is like to study infectious diseases for the United States Army.
If you're in the Detroit area, stop by on November 24th for our Black Friday Gift Certificate Giveaway. This event, a cornerstone of our community engagement efforts, is set to bring festive cheer to the Avenue of Fashion.
Event Date & Time: Pick up your $50 gift certificate on Black Friday, from 11 am to 3 pm.
Location for Pickup: 19472 Livernois
Purpose: Our goal is to innovate in supporting Black entrepreneurs and give back to the community.
PARTICIPATING STORES
- Da Bomb Taco
- Fork In Nigeria
- Hoopers
- Skin Bar VII
- TAUNTUS Cosmetics
- Teasers Boutique
- Three Thirteen
- The Energy Zone
- UR Shoe Closet
- Waffle Cafe Detroit
- Wayne McGibbon Clothier
Let's come together to celebrate the spirit of giving and community empowerment.
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Rachel Lang about the benefits of raw juice, and what her experience was like participating in BLD's Black Friday Gift Certificate Giveaway last year.
To learn more about The Energy Zone, go to: https://www.theenergyzonedetroit.com/
If you're in the Detroit area, stop by on November 24th for our Black Friday Gift Certificate Giveaway. This event, a cornerstone of our community engagement efforts, is set to bring festive cheer to the Avenue of Fashion.
Event Date & Time: Pick up your $50 gift certificate on Black Friday, from 11 am to 3 pm.
Location for Pickup: 19472 Livernois
Purpose: Our goal is to innovate in supporting Black entrepreneurs and give back to the community.
PARTICIPATING STORES
- Da Bomb Taco
- Fork In Nigeria
- Hoopers
- Skin Bar VII
- TAUNTUS Cosmetics
- Teasers Boutique
- Three Thirteen
- The Energy Zone
- UR Shoe Closet
- Waffle Cafe Detroit
- Wayne McGibbon Clothier
Make the most of this unique opportunity to support local businesses while enjoying a great deal for the holiday season. Let's come together to celebrate the spirit of giving and community empowerment.
Join BLD in helping provide access to capital for Black entrepreneurs for just $1/week at: blackleadersdetroit.org
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Mark Van Andel about his thoughts on reparations, and being a white Pastor living, loving, and learning in Detroit.
To learn more about Hesed Community Church, go to: https://hesedcc.org/
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan and Ken talk about the challenges of fundraising, and the mindset behind our upcoming fund development seminar, "More Money, More Impact."
Unlock secrets of high-impact philanthropy for only $100 (and save $75/ticket if you sign up before 11/3/2023). Here's just SOME of Day 1's stellar speaker roster:
Racheal Allen (Host) - CEO, Operations School
Darnell Adams - Detroit Community Initiative, Gilbert Family Foundation
Odis Bellinger - Founder, Building Better Men
Charity Dean - CEO, Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance (MDBBA)
Khalilah Burt Gaston - Executive Director, Song Foundation
Kumar Raj - o Director, Kellogg Foundation
Kevin Ryan - Sr. Program Officer, Ford Foundation
Chris Lambert - Author of Next Level Nonprofit & Life Remodeled CEO
Dwanette Williams - Community Relations, Bank of America Relations
More Day One speakers and Day Two line-up to be announced soon. Get your tickets here:
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Today is the fourth anniversary of Black Leaders Detroit!
For this special episode of BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself, our Director of Membership Growth & Events, Sharea Ayers, speaks with Dwan and Ken about the origin of BLD, what we've accomplished so far, and where we're going next.
To learn more about BLD Day and how to get involved, or to join us in helping provide access to capital for Black entrepreneurs for just $1/week, go to: blackleadersdetroit.org
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan goes live on location at Tauntus Cosmetics Beauty Bar to speak with owner Nadonya Muslim about her love of HBCUs and Greek Life, her journey as an entrepreneurs, and what it was like to participate in BLD's Black Friday Gift Certificate Giveaway.
To learn more about Tauntus Cosmetics Beauty Bar, go to: https://tauntuscosmetics.com/
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Qiana M. Davis, Founder of Emprove U, about mental wellness, healing from trauma, and self-improvement.
To learn more about Emprove U and Qiana's other ventures, go to: linktr.ee/qianamdavis
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan speaks with Rashard Dobbins, Executive Director of Class Act Detroit, about youth programming based on elements of hip-hop and nurturing leadership through arts education.
To learn more about Class Act Detroit and how you could get involved, visit:
https://www.classactdetroit.org/
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan speaks with Lazar Favors, Spirit Legacy Liaison for Black Spirits Legacy about his Black-owned Duke and Dame Salted Caramel Whiskey Brand, as well as his many current and upcoming endeavors, including the Taste of Black Spirits Detroit National Conference 2023 and the 4th Annual Detroit Black Film Festival
To learn more about Duke and Dame, visit: https://dukeanddame.com/
To get tickets or learn more about The Taste of Black Spirits and The Detroit Black Film Festival coming the weekend of September 29th - October 1st, visit: https://linktr.ee/TFEG21
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan speaks with Quan Neloms about his journey into becoming an educator and how he chose to give back to the city of Detroit.
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Clement "Fame" Brown Jr. about how he got his nickname and how Three Thirteen started.
Learn more about Three Thirteen here:
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with April Anderson about the ups and downs on her journey to bring Good Cakes and Bakes to life.
Check out Good Cakes and Bakes here: https://www.goodcakesandbakes.com/
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with April Anderson about the ups and downs on her journey to bring Good Cakes and Bakes to life.
Check out Good Cakes and Bakes here: https://www.goodcakesandbakes.com/
Join BLD and in helping provide access to capital for Black entrepreneurs like April Anderson for just $1/week at: blackleadersdetroit.org
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Kirk Mayes, CEO of KBM Ventures, about some of the things he has learned along the way in his journey and how you can succeed when you're going through tough times trying to b e a community servant and champion for your city.
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Alia Harvey-Quinn, Founder and Executive Director of Force Detroit about what it will take to stop violence in the city.
To learn more about Force Detroit, go to: http://forcedetroit.org/
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Sherelle Hogan, Founder and CEO of Pure Heart Foundation about how her faith inspired her mission to serve children with incarcerated parents.
To learn more about Pure Heart Foundation, go to: https://pureheartfoundation.org/
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Dr. Chanel Hampton, Founder and CEO of Strategic Community Partners about healing, self-care, and learning how to listen to ourselves.
To learn more about Strategic Community Partners, go to: https://strategiccommunitypartners.org/
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan speaks with Collin Mays of Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy about The Soul of Philanthropy (TSOP)
To learn more about TSOP, go to: http://thesoulofphilanthropy.com/
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Martez Brooks, owner of Kardiak Films, about love, brotherhood, and and what it means to trust yourself and follow your dreams.
To learn more about Kardiak Films, go to: https://www.kardiakfilms.com/
Become a member of BLD and help provide access to capital for Black entrepreneurs for just $1/week at:
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Chris Lambert, CEO of Life Remodeled, about the struggles and successes of Life Remodeled and the Durfee Innovation Society's journey.
To learn more about Life Remodeled and the Durfee Innovation Society, go to: liferemodeled.org
Become a member of BLD and help provide access to capital for Black entrepreneurs for just $1/week at:
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan speaks with Sharea Ayers, founder of Juneteenth Jubilee Detroit and Director of Marketing & Events for BLD, Sharea Ayers, about the significance of the holiday.
If you're in the Detroit area, join BLD for a Juneteenth Jubilee Weekend celebration from June 16-18. For more info and to register, go to: jjdweekend.eventbrite.com
Become a member of BLD and help provide access to capital for Black entrepreneurs for just $1/week at:
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan and Ken give a recap on our third and biggest Ride For Equity to date.
If you're in the Detroit area, join BLD for a Juneteenth Jubilee Weekend celebration from June 16-18. For more info and to register, go to: jjdweekend.eventbrite.com
Become a member of BLD and help provide access to capital for Black entrepreneurs for just $1/week at:
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan speaks with Jevona Fudge, owner of Detroit Sip coffee house, about the struggles that come along with being a Black entrepreneur.
To learn more about Detroit Sip, go to: https://detroitsip.com/
This week's ad spotlights our upcoming third annual seven day, 377-mile Ride For Equity we undertake from Detroit to The Mackinac Policy Conference to call attention to the lack of access to capital facing Black Entrepreneurs. The Ride For Equity takes place from May 21-27. Ride with us for the whole week, a day, or just come out and see us off on our opening day 8 mile kickoff from Detroit to Ferndale. To learn more or to register, go to:
www.bldrideforequity.org
Become a member of BLD and help provide access to capital for Black entrepreneurs for just $1/week at:
blackleadersdetroit.org
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan speaks with Racheal Allen, Co-Founder of Centric Place and Executive Director and Founder of Operations School, about the need for Black entrepreneurs to bring their whole, authentic selves to White spaces.
To learn more about Centric Place, a hub designed to support Black arts, culture and entrepreneurship, while curating a nostalgic experience unlike any other, go to: https://www.centricplace.com/
To learn more about Operations School, a coaching and consultancy that provides entrepreneurs with the education, resources, and support needed to learn how to operate their business, go to: https://www.operationsschool.com/
This week's ad spotlights our upcoming third annual seven day, 377-mile Ride For Equity we undertake from Detroit to The Mackinac Policy Conference to call attention to the lack of access to capital facing Black Entrepreneurs. The Ride For Equity takes place from May 21-27. Ride with us for the whole week, a day, or just come out and see us off on our opening day 8 mile kickoff from Detroit to Ferndale. To learn more or to register, go to:
www.bldrideforequity.org
Become a member of BLD and help provide access to capital for Black entrepreneurs for just $1/week at:
blackleadersdetroit.org
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Pastor Barry Randolph of Church of Messiah Detroit about what it truly means to be a community-based church.
To learn more about Pastor Barry and and all the initiatives his church is spearheading, go to: http://churchofthemessiahdetroit.org/
Our first ad this week is for speaker and business coach, Ber-Henda Williams, of B Intentional. You can find out more at: ber-hendawilliams.com
This week's closing ad spotlights our upcoming third annual seven day, 377-mile Ride For Equity we undertake from Detroit to The Mackinac Policy Conference to call attention to the lack of access to capital facing Black Entrepreneurs. The Ride For Equity takes place from May 21-27. Ride with us for the whole week, a day, or just come out and see us off on our opening day 8 mile kickoff from Detroit to Ferndale. To learn more or to register, go to:
www.bldrideforequity.org
Become a member of BLD and help provide access to capital for Black entrepreneurs for just $1/week at:
blackleadersdetroit.org
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Yodit Mesfin Johnson, President and CEO of Nonprofit Enterprises at Work (NEW) about what it really means to transform the future and get free together.
To learn more about New, go to: https://www.new.org/
This week's ad spotlights our upcoming third annual seven day, 377-mile Ride For Equity we undertake from Detroit to The Mackinac Policy Conference to call attention to the lack of access to capital facing Black Entrepreneurs. The Ride For Equity takes place from May 21-27. Ride with us for the whole week, a day, or just come out and see us off on our opening day 8 mile kickoff from Detroit to Ferndale. To learn more or to register, go to:
www.bldrideforequity.org
Become a member of BLD and help provide access to capital for Black entrepreneurs for just $1/week at:
blackleadersdetroit.org
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instagram.com/bldetroit
BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Jason Wilson, CEO of The Yunion and Founder of Cave of Adullam, about the difference between manhood and masculinity, and what it takes to prepare young Black boys and men to properly process their emotions and heal.
To learn more about The Yunion and Cave of Adullam, go to: https://www.theyunion.org/
This week's first ad is for Deeply Rooted Produce, a zero waste mobile grocery store with an online and physical presence in Detroit, MI. To learn more about them, go to:
https://www.deeplyrootedproduce.com/
Our second ad spotlights our upcoming third annual seven day, 377-mile Ride For Equity we undertake from Detroit to The Mackinac Policy Conference to call attention to the lack of access to capital facing Black Entrepreneurs. The Ride For Equity takes place from May 21-27. Ride with us for the whole week, a day, or just come out and see us off on our opening day 8 mile kickoff from Detroit to Ferndale. To learn more or to register, go to:
www.bldrideforequity.org
Become a member of BLD and help provide access to capital for Black entrepreneurs for just $1/week at:
blackleadersdetroit.org
facebook.com/bldetroit
instagram.com/bldetroit
BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Malik Yakini, Executive Director of the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network (DBCFSN) about combatting food insecurity in the city.
To learn more about DBCFSN, go to: https://www.dbcfsn.org/
This week's ad spotlights our upcoming third annual seven day, 377-mile Ride For Equity we undertake from Detroit to The Mackinac Policy Conference to call attention to the lack of access to capital facing Black Entrepreneurs. The Ride For Equity takes place from May 21-27. Ride with us for the whole week, a day, or just come out and see us off on our opening day 8 mile kickoff from Detroit to Ferndale.
To learn more or to register, go to: www.bldrideforequity.org
Become a member of BLD and help provide access to capital for Black entrepreneurs for just $1/week at: blackleadersdetroit.org
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instagram.com/bldetroit
BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with David Contorer, Executive Director of Hebrew Free Loan (HFL), about the power of zero percent lending.
To learn more about HFL, go to:
hfldetroit.org
Become a member of BLD and help provide access to capital for Black entrepreneurs for just $1/week at:
blackleadersdetroit.org
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this special episode, our CEO and COO, Dwan Dandridge and Ken Elkins, reflect on our past Rides For Equity as we prepare to embark on our third annual seven day, 377-mile journey from Detroit to The Mackinac Policy Conference to call attention to the fact that Black entrepreneurs historically lack access to capital.
If you're in the Detroit area, sign up to join us for a bike ride up north, or become a member and help provide access to capital for Black Entrepreneurs for just $1/week at:
blackleadersdetroit.org
Our sponsored ad of the week is for speaker and business coach, Ber-Henda Williams, of B Intentional.
You can find out more at: ber-hendawilliams.com
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Charity Dean talks to us about her work with the Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance and some of the things that make her angry in the fight for equity.
FInd out more at: https://mdbba.com/
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, Khary Kimani Turner drops some UPSOUTH bars and shares some untold stories about former Detroit mayor and legend, Coleman A. Young.
Find out more at: www.cayf.org
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, we speak with Ken Walker, creator of The K. Walker Collective, about the importance of maintaining your mental health while you chase your dreams.
Find out more at: www.kwalker.co
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BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, we speak with Khary Frazier, Founder of Detroit Is Different. Through podcasting, digital content, and community events, Detroit Is Different captures the culture that makes the city what it is
Find out more at: detroitisdifferent.com
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**BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, we speak with Anthony White about how his 20-year experience as artistic director of DYC has taken him from having a choir of just 7 kids, all the way to winning a Golden Ticket on America's Got Talent.
Become a member of BLD and help provide access to capital for Black entrepreneurs for just $1/week.
Find out more at: blackleadersdetroit.org**
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Speak For Yourself: The Podcast - Black Leaders Detroit (BLD) talk to Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, we speak with Crystal Rice-Jenkins about what it means to be "Black On Purpose."
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Speak For Yourself: The Podcast - Black Leaders Detroit (BLD) speak with Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
To learn more about Lisa A. Smith and The Black Health Academy, go to: www.theblackhealthacademy.com
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Speak For Yourself: The Podcast - Black Leaders Detroit (BLD) speak with Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
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Speak For Yourself: The Podcast = Black Leaders Detroit (BLD) speak with Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
In this episode, we speak with Myya Jones, founder of Do Good Detroit, and the youngest Black woman to ever run for mayor of Detroit.
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In this episode, we speak with transition coach Zaundra Wimberley about her experiences as an entrepreneur that led her to write her book, FROM BOSSED TO BOSS.
To learn more about Zaundra, her book, and DreamZ Enterprises, visit: zaundrawimberley.com
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"WHERE IS THE MONEY???" That's a great question, Latricia...
Speak For Yourself: The Podcast - Black Leaders Detroit talks to Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about matters surrounding access to capital, equity, and more.
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In this episode, we talk with Sean Rouse of Detroit HBCU Network (www,detroithbcu.org) about the benefits of attending historically Black Colleges and Universities.
And also: Why, Deion? Why??!
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Speak For Yourself (SFY) is Black Leaders Detroit's brand-new podcast where we talk with Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about matters surrounding access to capital and equity.
Join us for our inaugural episode as our hosts, BLD CEO and COO Dwan Dandridge and Ken Elkins, speak with Crystal Robertson, owner of a local State Farm Agency.