Mompreneurs: Recent Episodes
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Black MOMPRENEURS take center stage in this intimate interview series highlighting their stories about creating generational wealth for their families, all while balancing motherhood. Between authoring new books on fixing your finances and virtual training sessions, to creating food for the culture... these powerhouse women are redefining what it means to be a working mom – while inspiring the next generation of mothers to do it for themselves.
Comedian and founder of Spicy Moms, Angelina Spicer opens up about her business success, how motherhood forced her to see her lived experiences differently, and how she transformed some of her hardest moments into a thriving business that puts moms first. If you're navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship, working mom burnout, or you’re wondering how to reinvent yourself after life's hardest moments, this conversation is for you.
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Tameka Foster has experienced wins, losses, and everything in between. She takes us on a powerful journey from being a single mom working in retail to becoming one of the most sought-after stylists in the industry. Tameka also opens up about her near-death experience during a liposuction procedure and how the loss of her son inspired her to create an animated series in his honor. A true wealth of knowledge, Tameka shares hard-earned lessons that may change the way you see resilience, purpose, and possibility.
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Being the daughter of a civil rights leader isn’t easy, and neither is being a mom. This Mompreneur knows both worlds well. Dominique Sharpton is a Tony Award–winning Broadway producer, mother, daughter of Reverend Al Sharpton, and goddaughter of the late Betty Shabazz. In this episode, Dominique shares how growing up surrounded by activism and leadership shaped her understanding of knowledge, resilience, and the power of community, and how those lessons guide her as a mother and entrepreneur today.
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Felicia Flores turned profound personal loss into powerful purpose. After the heartbreaking loss of her angel baby, Felicia began losing her hair and was diagnosed with alopecia. As a mother navigating grief without the option to pause life, she searched for new ways to process her emotions and reclaim her identity. That journey sparked a bold mission to redefine beauty and empowerment. Baldie Con is an annual bald empowerment conference rooted in Atlanta that brings bald women together to celebrate confidence, resilience, and community, shining a spotlight on the strength of the bald women community. Now entering its 5th year, Baldie Con is expanding to multiple cities and growing its impact nationwide.
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Stacey Muhammad is a powerhouse Hollywood director whose rise has been anything but ordinary. In this episode, she shares her journey from independent filmmaking to directing top-tier talent on acclaimed television series such as Harlem, Queen Sugar, Raising Kanan, and more. Stacey opens up about balancing motherhood while breaking into the film and TV industry, and how her work caught the attention of Ava Duvernay. Her story is packed with insight, resilience, and the kind of wisdom only earned through experience.
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Keanna Sanders, CEO and founder of Sandbridge Early Learning Centers, shares her inspiring journey from the fashion industry to establishing a network of childcare facilities that cater to modern family needs with extended hours. She discusses the influence of her grandmother on her entrepreneurial spirit, the importance of mentorship, and her commitment to empowering women and girls through her nonprofit, Baltimore Dynamic Women. Keanna emphasizes the significance of community support, innovative solutions in childcare, and her vision to become a leading international childcare provider, all while balancing her role as a single mother.
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After becoming her own first patient from failed treatments from doctors, Johane Filemon, a registered dietitian, left her full time job during the pandemic and founded Wonderfully Nutritious Solutions. She and Nancy discuss her journey from aspiring medical doctor to dietitian, her focus on gut health and inflammation, and the importance of cultural shifts in nutrition within the Black community. Johane shares insights on balancing family life with her business and the need for self-advocacy in health matters.
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After years of shaping a powerhouse career in the music industry, Joi Brown founded Culture Creators - a company that builds platforms, curates high-impact events, and connects industry veterans with the next generation of trailblazers across sports, entertainment, fashion, business, and technology. Culture Creators also operates a nonprofit, Campus Changemakers, a two-year mentorship program supporting students at colleges and universities nationwide. The organization has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, opening doors and creating real opportunities for emerging leaders. At the heart of Joi Brown’s work is a simple truth: relationships are more valuable than money. And through Culture Creators, she continues to build bridges, elevate voices, and invest in the culture-shapers of tomorrow.
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When Chanté Knox realized that a better solution was needed for women with heavier menstrual cycles, she reached out to her favorite brand with an idea, only to be dismissed. Instead of giving up, she built it herself. That bold move sparked the creation of DelivHer FemCare and its flagship innovation, the Anu menstrual disc. In this episode, Chanté shares how she turned a personal challenge into a patented product, walks us through the process of manufacturing and funding it, and reveals what it takes to build a brand that empowers women to live more comfortably and confidently.
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Angela Cannon is a powerhouse in media and beyond. As a senior executive, marketing strategist, author, entrepreneur, and devoted mom, she wears many hats and wears them well. As SVP of Multicultural Networks and General Manager at AspireTV, Angela has built a reputation for leading with vision, mentoring with intention, and championing diverse talent. She stays ahead of the curve by embracing the technologies shaping the future of entertainment while never losing sight of the challenges women face in balancing career and motherhood. In this inspiring episode of Mompreneurs, Nancy and Angela dive into adoption, pitching TV shows, AI, business ownership, motherhood, and more.
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Crystle Roberson Dorsey is a powerhouse behind the lens. A director, writer, and producer whose storytelling passion has fueled a remarkable 15-year career in film and television. Her credits include hit series like The Gilded Age, BMF, and Queens, and now she’s stepping into a new chapter, telling her own story on Mompreneurs. In her upcoming short film, Mr. Benjamin’s Birthday, Crystle directs a standout cast that includes her husband, actor Omar Dorsey. With grace and grit, she reminds us that behind the lights, cameras, and action of Hollywood are moms making it all happen.
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Brooke Hart Jones is a mom of two boys and the creator of HBCyOU Kidz, a multimedia children’s brand featuring an animated YouTube series, books, and music that celebrate the history and culture of HBCUs. Her journey began with a simple idea: to create a Hampton University cheerleader doll as a gift for a friend’s daughter, something she realized didn’t exist. That idea blossomed into the HBCyOU doll line and a partnership with a toymaker to bring them to life. Today, HBCyOU Kidz has evolved into a growing movement, and Brooke’s mission to keep HBCU history and culture alive continues to inspire the next generation.
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New York Times best-selling author and host of the Joy Reid show, Joy-Ann Reid, shares insights on how she worked her way into the world of journalism, making history as the first Black woman to host a prime-time cable news show, while navigating life alongside her husband and children. She reflects on her journey from working minimum-wage jobs, sometimes two at a time, to afford childcare for their three kids, to ultimately transforming her passion into a powerful and trailblazing career.
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Lori Hall and Jessica Lane, two powerhouse moms and co-founders of Pop’N Creative, are reshaping the marketing landscape. After years in television and marketing, they recognized the lack of authentic representation in campaigns aimed at women and multicultural audiences and decided to do something about it. Fueled by purpose and creativity, they launched Pop’N Creative to close that gap. During the height of the Black Lives Matter movement, they created a free guide to help brands communicate with empathy, clarity, and cultural awareness. In this episode, Lori and Jessica open up about building their agency from the ground up, navigating the uncertainty of Covid’s early days, and their passion for hiring and empowering fellow moms. A conversation about passion, purpose, and the power of motherhood. This is one you don’t want to miss.
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Dr. Charis Chambers, also known as @theperioddoctor on Instagram, is a board-certified OBGYN, author, mom, and wife. She combines her medical expertise with a passion for teaching girls and women of all ages about vaginal health, while extending her mission far beyond the walls of a medical office. Dr. Chambers shares valuable insights and debunks common myths about the female body, especially those imposed on young girls. Her upcoming book, “The Period and Puberty Parenting Revolution: It's Time to Own the Conversation, Empower Your Child, and Rewrite the Rules of Parenting Kids through Puberty,” serves as a guide for parents navigating conversations about puberty with their children. Dr. Chambers works to demystify stigmas and provide healthy, practical answers to common challenges, supporting both parents and their young daughters.
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Corine Marie is an author whose love for both books and fashion sparked an idea that turned into a viral bookmark that doubles as a fashion accessory. The popularity of The Bookmark by Corine Marie has also helped boost interest in her books. Corine walks us through how she manages a business idea that blew up overnight, and how to protect it. She tells us what she’s learned about patents, social media marketing, and sending cease and desist letters. Corine talks about accepting help from friends and working with her own daughter to manage the success of her newest product. Corine Marie is a true creative and mompreneur. This one is for the bookworms.
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Megan “Elle” Mason is the founder of The Elle Collective; a strategic creative boutique centered around PR and brand strategy. Her company includes a roster of individual talent and corporate clients that she has helped to open doors for! Working with companies like BET and TV One have helped to shape Megan’s expertise and sharpen her skills. But for Megan, it goes beyond just getting the job done. She cares for the health of her clients and friends, so she created Solace, a talent, wellness management service to help artists, athletes, and other creatives manage their wellbeing. Being in the entertainment industry is not easy and Megan does all this while being a mother and wife. She tells us how her parents emboldened her to be an entrepreneur and gave her a clear perspective on life and the family dynamic.
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Kika Wise is the very first Black female franchisor in the U.S., but that wasn’t something that she necessarily aspired to be. Kika Stretch Studios was created out of necessity. After the birth of her first child, Kika needed a job. So, she used her training as a professional dancer to create a space to assist people with stretching, a form of exercise too often overlooked. Her studio turned into two locations, and soon enough, Kika took a crash course in franchising. Now with 20 locations across America, Kika’s newest venture, Black Box Franchising, gives small business owners the tools they need to become franchisors and expand. Kika discusses success, roadblocks, lessons from other entrepreneurs, and how she went from needing a job to creating an empire.
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Akim Vann, founder and owner of Bakery on Bergen, believes that “math is in everything,” and she is correct! Her bakery offers more than just pastries and sweets. It also doubles as a classroom where she tutors children and instructs baking classes. From acting on Sesame Street and having a hit record with her dad as a child, to owning this creative bakery, and becoming a licensed yogi, Akim says that teaching is her superpower. She is a mathematician who is passionate about education, culture, and being a mom. Her bakery offers a menu that includes recipes inspired by her own mother and their Chinese heritage. This mompreneur details lessons learned about business, navigating life changes, and the challenges she faced after the passing of her late husband. Learning tastes better freshly baked at Bakery on Bergen!
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From serving a sentence in prison for bank fraud to establishing several programs to empower, educate, and uplift communities across the country, Dr. Jamila T. Davis talks about her journey. She describes how she re-established her relationship with her children after years in jail and how she wrote several books and started legit businesses to help her family from behind a prison wall. Dr. Davis drops gems on how to become an entrepreneur and change your mindset to achieve your goals. Her story is sure to inspire and motivate.
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5001 Flavors is a family business that has dressed celebrities for everything from music videos to award shows since the 90s. Co-founder and mompreneur, Shay Wood details becoming an entrepreneur while attending Columbia University alongside her then-boyfriend, Guy Wood. The company grew to several businesses, including a Harlem brick and mortar, eyewear line, spirits brand, and now a podcast. Shay gives advice on how to separate love from business, getting her daughter ready for college, and working with Hip Hop royalty, all while being the first family of fashion!
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Founder & Editor-In-Chief of World Bride Magazine, Myrdith Leon-McCormick details her journey transitioning from the corporate world to celebrity manicurist working with the likes of Stanley Tucci, and Edie Falco, to launching her own global bridal magazine, all while being a mom to three children. World Bride Magazine is recognized as the premier destination for multi-cultural, multi-racial, and inclusive wedding information and content. Myrdith is a trailblazer, a brand and marketing expert, and true mompreneur who champions hard work, style, creativity, travel, and business.
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Author, Journalist, Literacy Advocate, and Mompreneur, Maya Payne Smart is on a mission to help as many children as possible achieve reading literacy and talk. Her book, “Reading for Our Lives” is an action plan that can be implemented in children as early as birth. Maya shares her journey into the business of books, her struggles and unconventional wins with social media, and her passion for helping parents address America’s growing literacy problem.
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Daughter of the legendary Otis Redding digs into what it’s like being a philanthropist, the Otis Redding Foundation, and managing the estate of a music icon alongside her mom!
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Lisa Price, founder of ‘Carol’s Daughter’ hair and beauty company gives us gems about business, family, and mental health. Nancy Redd and Lisa dig into everything from adoption to acquisitions in this special episode.
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Tookie took the internet by storm when her hair braid videos began to go viral, but it wasn’t as simple as it looks. The Mompreneur digs into her journey, struggles, and ongoing mission to becoming a household name, business owner, and full-time mom and wife.
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In this season finale of Mompreneurs, we have a duo who have set out to help other businesses flourish. Erica Duignan and Monique Idlett speaks about how their company, Reign Venture Capital, is helping create generational wealth by investing in start-up companies while being one of the very few investment firms in the nation founded by Black women.Viewers can tune in to Mompreneurs every Monday on MadameNoire’s Youtube channel
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Coming from a musically inclined family, it’s no surprise that this Mompreneur has created a successful career in the industry. Sharaya J shares how her parents influenced her path, how Missy Elliot offered to become her mentor, and the struggles she went through being pregnant and battling cancer at the same time.
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Taking a childhood nickname to inspire her business, Dr. Bobbi isn’t stopping her mission to giving out perfect smiles. From appearing on Shark Tank with her Big Mouth Toothbrush to running her two orthodontist businesses in separate states with her daughter, this Mompreneur is showing us how she is able to handle it all.
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When two mompreneurs come together, they create something super extraordinary! Roda Ahmed and Charnaie Gordon speak about their journey of teaming up to create the book series, Etta Extraordinary, and the challenges they faced of Black representation in their stories.Viewers can tune in to Mompreneurs every Monday on MadameNoire’s Youtube channel
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On a mission to help kids everywhere, Ashley Christopher founded HBCU Week Foundation, to not only just help kids get enrolled into HBCUs, but to also provide scholarship dollars. She chats about how working for the mayor led to her creating this organization and was inspired because of her background of being a two time HBCU alumni.Viewers can tune in to Mompreneurs every Monday on MadameNoire’s Youtube channel
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After leaving the corporate world to become a stay at home mom, Bunnie Hilliard speaks on how she made the decision to become a full time entrepreneur and the journey she went through to open her bookstore and become Atlanta’s premier children’s bookseller.
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From helplessness to now helping women all over, Nakea Murray shares how she took a personal health issue to launch her business, V-TOX Intimate Health and Wellness, that provides nature based feminine care products, and how that led her to co-founding BRWN GRL Wellness Studio and BLK GRL Spa Club, which helps minority women prioritize self care.
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Our first Mother-Daughter entrepreneurial duo, Erika and Kayli-Joy Cooper joins Nancy where Erika speaks on how supporting her children’s dreams led to Kayli-Joy’s passion project becoming a national movement which landed her on Forbes 30 under 30 list!
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Adversity didn't stop this Mompreneur! One of our favorite television judges, Judge Faith Jenkins talks about how she was able to maneuver to hosting her own hit tv show, and the balance she now has from being a legal analyst to author and mother!
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As a Grand-mompreneur, publicist and author Adrienne Alexander chats with Nancy about how she’s been able to achieve success with notable clients through her public relations firm, and how she uses her childhood upbringing to educate children through her books.
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Breaking barriers and being a trailblazer, Sharifa Murdock shares how she began her journey by working at a retail store at 16 years old, and was able to climb the ladder in the fashion industry to being the first Black woman to own a fashion trade show!
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Walking by faith and not by sight, Melissa Ingram chats with Nancy about following her calling and creating Not About Me, a Christian Lifestyle Community, and her 30 day interactive devotional journal that helps those with building a closer relationship to God.
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Health is wealth and this mompreneur is showing off her moves! Keaira LaShae, founder of Just Move Supplements, talks about her and her husband creating the first and only black owned supplement manufacturing company, how she has been able to help others shed those extra pounds through her videos, and how her daughters are already following her entrepreneurial footsteps!
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Multi-Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, Erica Campbell, chats with Nancy about how she has been able to have longevity with her music career while venturing to other business endeavors of author, acting, and hosting her nationally syndicated morning show with Radio One!
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Entrepreneurship runs in this Mompreneur’s blood! Ayana Parsons talks about how her father first got her into entrepreneurship by his many business ventures, and how that has inspired her to help others with their own businesses by co founding Fearless Fund, which is the first venture capital fund created for women of color by women of color, and has invested $30 million in more than 40 companies!
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Using her platform to encourage all mothers and communities, Ambreia Meadows Fernandez shares her story about why she created FreeBlackMotherhood and how she found her writing voice in the aftermath of birth trauma.
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Award winning public relations and marketing professional, Jodi Covington, chats about her start in the field, and how it led to her being part of the largest music festival at sea and her PR Firm being recognized as one of the Top 100 companies in the USA by the US Chamber of Commerce.
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Starting a restaurant can be challenging, but starting one during COVID and without any advice or knowledge from other restaurant owners is terrifying! But that is exactly what Jasmine Gerald did! She shares with Nancy how she went from the beauty industry to deciding to open her own Caribbean restaurant in New York’s Time Square, and the differences she has learned from having businesses in the beauty industry and the food industry.
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Putting the “Mom” in Mompreneur, Latham Thomas, founder of Mama Glow, has created a global maternal health platform and speaks about how she used her own blissful birthing experience to revolutionize maternal health all over!
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This Mompreneur has been on the grind since the beginning! From working with Alicia Keys to Taraji P. Henson on Empire, 2x Emmy nominated makeup and beauty artist, Ashunta Sheriff Kendricks, chats with Nancy about how she started her makeup journey and is now running her own makeup line after working with many well known brands and celebrities!
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From transforming her life to helping transform others through her health and fitness businesses, Leticia Gardner speaks about her life as a single mom grinding to now the matriarch of a beautiful blended family, and how she helps women get physically fit and improve their overall health.
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Two time author and mental health and wellness expert, Yasmine Cheyenne speaks with Nancy about the path of wisdom she created to help other women through her platforms and books!
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What’s better than a fairy godmother? Having a fairy BRANDmother! Sabryia Reese is here discussing how one opportunity transformed her life from living in a homeless shelter with her daughter to working with high profile clients through her creative branding business!
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Three thriving businesses, two wonderful sons, and one amazing mompreneur! Kawana Jefferson is juggling it all and shares the joys and difficulties she endures as she raises her sons and focuses on running her restaurant businesses!
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Manifestation and mindset mentor, Amoya Shante, is here to chat with Nancy about how her life changed after the end of her marriage and jetted off on an adventure as a single mom traveling abroad, and the inspiration she received to create her successful business!
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You better watch out and you better not cry because Brooke Carrington is here with Black Santa! She speaks with Nancy about how a dream she had during the 2020 pandemic had her seeing Santa Claus in the middle of the night and is now on Christmas wrapping paper!
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We have our very own SVP of Content at iOne Digital, Allison McGevna, on today’s episode speaking with Nancy about how she balances it all and how important it is to give yourself breaks.
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Calling all CEO Chicks! We have the ultimate CEO herself, Coleen Otero, brand strategy coach and founder of CEO Chicks, chatting with Nancy about how she was able to build herself and businesses back up after losing everything.
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Psychologist and mental health advocate, Dr. Raquel Martin is joining the podcast to discuss mental health and motherhood and how it can affect raising children.
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It’s okay to be sad and experience all of your feelings! Elyse Fox, founder of the Sad Girls Club, is on today’s episode speaking about how her organization shows up for Black women’s mental health and what it takes operating a nonprofit.
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From reporting live to going viral with her amazing hair tutorials, 4x Emmy Award Winning journalist, Mara S. Campo is here with Nancy, and excited to chat about the launch of her hair line, and the pivot from television to the beauty industry.
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Have you been searching for love? Today’s guest is matchmaker, Tennesha Wood, and she discusses how she has been able to match lovebirds together through her company, The Broom List, while juggling her own relationship and motherhood.
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Nancy Redd talks with best selling author and founder of Black Moms Blog, Shanicia Boswell, about how she encourages and inspires moms through her blog site, and her continuous sold out self care retreats that she organizes!
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Founder and CEO of Happy Hues, Eunique Jones Gibson, speaks with Nancy about the moment that led her to creating The Happy Hues Company, and how she influenced Nancy to buy a Hyundai from a campaign created by her agency, Culture Brands!
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The Birth Queen herself, Rachel Nicks, chats with Nancy to discuss how her nonprofit, The Birth Queen, supports Black women and the Black maternal health crisis, and how she balances it with her thriving acting career and full time mom of two boys!
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As the matriarch of a family of 8, Courtney N. Williams chats with Nancy to explain how she went from a single mom of 1 to a big beautiful family, and how she handles it all through her blog!
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Hair-inspiration & Youtube superstar Ebony Bradley joins Nancy Redd in an intriguing conversation about hair confidence, the business of influencing, the joys of being a wife and a mother.
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Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to elope with officiant entrepreneur, Jennifer Allen! As seen on the Netflix hit series “Love is Blind,” Nancy and Jennifer chat all about family and the business of marriage.
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BBF! Besties, business & family! That’s what Nancey & Tracy of the first Black owned optical business, Vontelle Eyewear are all about. Our Nancy talks to these best friends about making history and maintaining balance.
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Television producer, journalist and wardrobe stylist; are only a handful of Natalie Manuel Lee’s accomplishments. Join us as Natalie and Nancy sit down to chat all things business and motherhood!Viewers can tune in to Mompreneurs every Monday on MadameNoire’s Youtube channel
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Carol Sutton Lewis is stopping by this episode of Mompreneurs to discuss with Nancy how she took the knowledge of raising her children to being able to share her own tips and tricks of motherhood with others through her blog and award winning podcast!
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If you need a Guru, we’ve got one for you! Nancy and Pilin Anice sit down and chat about all things wellness. Yoga, afrocentricity, parenthood, and turning health into wealth.
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Nancy Redd talks with media strategist and owner of Multi Hyphen Media, Randi Matthews, who’s discusses balancing her multi-hyphenate life of being a wife, mom and business owner!
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Nancy Redd speaks to the dynamic and colorful April Showers, owner of Afro Unicorn, all about uplifting and embracing the uniqueness of women and children of color!Viewers can tune in to Mompreneurs every Monday on MadameNoire’s Youtube channel@ MadameNoire, and can also listen to the podcast online at Urban1Podcasts.com
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July is fibroid awareness month, and Nancy sits down with Mompreneur, Coach Gessie. Coach Gessie schools us all on the effect of uterine fibroids and gives us the low down on her company Detox Now!
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Beauty, brains and ambition is the best way to describe celebrity hairstylist, author and entrepreneur, Angela C Styles! This Mompreneur is chatting with Nancy about her rise to the top of the beauty industry and becoming a mother while inking deals and partnerships.
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Nancy is back having a blast with multi-hyphenate TV personality Leslie Atonoff! Leslie and Nancy go way back to Leslie’s very first inklings of entrepreneurship as a young child, working all the way up to who she is today as the Hautemommie!
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Mother of Emmy Award winning actress Mychal-Michelle Harris, Dr. Kimberly Harris gives Nancy the low down the transition from going viral to being a full-time stage mom, and planting roots in Hollywood. These two mothers of actors; talk the real deal on what it’s like to have kids in the limelight; and teaching to own their legacy with entrepreneurship.
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New York Times bestselling author, Tiffany Jackson, sits down with Nancy to talk all about becoming a new mom, the entrepreneurial sacrifices of motherhood, finding time to write, getting inspired and so much more. Get ready to laugh and learn with Tiffany and Nancy!
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Episode 3 of Mompreneurs, season 3, is a “two for one!” The Rucker sisters, Ione and Ellen, are igniting Nancy’s Southern Belle charm, and spirit of tradition, with background on their family owned Rucker Roots natural hair care products. Ellen and Ione tell Nancy all about their path from reality tv stars to beauty business entrepreneurs. Laugh along with Nancy and the Rucker sisters!
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The season 3 of Mompreneurs continues on with episode 2 featuring Michelle Richburg, Founder and CEO of Richburg Enterprises, author, Billboard’s Top Business Manager 4 years in a row, and mother of one. Michelle and Nancy deep dive on Michelle’s road to becoming the money manager of entertainment’s biggest stars, while raising a young Black man in America.
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The season 3 premiere of Mompreneurs kicks off with Codie Elaine Oliver; wife, mother of 3, podcast host, CEO of Black Love Inc., film and television producer. Nancy Redd and Codie talk about everything from raising twins, entrepreneurship in the entertainment industry, intellectual property and so much more. Viewers can tune in to Mompreneurs every Monday on MadameNoire’s Youtube channel @ MadameNoire, and can also listen to the podcast online at Urban1Podcasts.com.
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Mompreneurs is back for another season and we are keeping the party going! Beginning Monday May 13, we are launching a new episode, with brand new episodes releasing each and every Monday. Host, Nancy Redd, is speaking with your favorite moms from all different walks of life and backgrounds while dropping gems and keeping it fun! Make sure to tune into the Mompreneurs podcast on Urban One Podcast Network, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Visit urban1podcasts.com to learn more.
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In the season finale of Mompreneurs, Nancy Redd sits with former member of the award winning musical group Destiny’s Child, Latavia Roberson! Roberson discusses her journey from the music business to going into sports management, being the first black woman to represent a professional boxer, and how she landed her own show at fashion week for her lingerie line!
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In this week’s episode of Momprenuers, Nancy Redd is talking with Nikki Osei-Barrett and Simona Noce Wright, founders of District Motherhued, a nonprofit and social organization for moms of color based in the DMV area! Osei-Barrett and Wright discuss how they consider themselves “purpose partners” and not business partners, how their event grew from the idea of wanting to celebrate Black moms to now selling out tickets within thirty minutes, and just how important it is to have a community of support for Black moms.
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In this week’s episode of Mompreneurs, Nancy Redd chats with Ariaka Stovall, CEO and founder of the luxury virgin hair company, Virgin Hair Depot! Stovall talks about how she began her hair business by buying from another local hair business, how her supplier bought her business in a multi million dollar deal, and how she is now balancing entrepreneurship with being a new mother!
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In this week’s episode of Mompreneurs, Nancy Redd sits down with Kalilah Wright, CEO and founder of clothing company, Mess in a Bottle! Wright shares how she took the leap of faith to leave her cozy corporate job to become a full time entrepreneur, the endeavors she faced in her first year as a business, and the full circle moment she had with tennis superstar, Serena Williams!
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Nancy Redd is back with the highly amusing second season of Mompreneurs and she’s kicking off this season with CEO and owner of Kaleidoscope hair products and reality star, Jesseca “Judy” Harris-Dupart! In this episode, Jesseca reveals how she secretly began her cosmetology career in her parents home, how Hurricane Katrina almost destroyed her business, and welcoming a new baby boy with her legendary rap superstar wife, Da Brat!
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Dr. Rashae Barnes was never a stranger to the hustle. From selling lemonade as a little girl, to cupcakes in college, and slew of side hustles after that, she was always working towards something bigger. It wasn’t until motherhood came along that Dr. Barnes decided to turn those tables and go from employee to boss.
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Whether you’ve seen her on TV, listened to her music, ate at her restaurants, or wore hair from her line, one thing is certain: you’ve heard about Mompreneur Karlie Redd. Take a deeper look into how she maintains it all while balancing motherhood on this episode of Mompreneurs.
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Multi-hyphenate Mompreneur Kimberly Hylton went from braiding hair on her Brooklyn stoop to becoming a celebrity hairstylist, salon owner, mother, wife, and more. Check out her story on this week’s episode of Mompreneurs.
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Evana Oli’s journey into mompreneurship was sparked with a simple request from her daughter; to have a doll that had hair like her. From there, the two teamed up to create a ground breaking brand with products that encourage young girls to love and be confident in who they are. Hear about the inspiring journey on Mompreneurs, and check out the collection of Beautiful Curly Me dolls that are sure to be any little girl’s favorite gift this year.
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Black MOMPRENEURS take center stage in this intimate interview series highlighting their stories about creating generational wealth for their families, all while balancing motherhood. Between authoring new books on fixing your finances and virtual training sessions, to creating food for the culture... these powerhouse women are redefining what it means to be a working mom – while inspiring the next generation of mothers to do it for themselves.
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