Just Talking Business with Stephanie van Vark: Recent Episodes

Stephanie van Vark

Hard knock small business owner Stephanie van Vark learned entrepreneurship on the job. For thirteen years, through hail, hurricane, persistence and pandemic, she's survived using wit, grit and Southern Charm as her weapons of choice. Listen as Stephanie and a few friends (old, new and fellow entrepreneurs) share stories of pivot, perseverance, survival and redemption in the small business landscape.

Kenzie Perry, shares the business, and the challenges, that lie behind beauty. Kenzie reveals the real challenges of scaling a creative company — from navigating supply chains and client demands to standing out in a saturated market.

� In this episode, Kenzie shares:

How he navigated the leap from creative talent to CEO in a competitive industry
The challenges of scaling a design brand while maintaining artistic integrity
What it takes to stand out and stay profitable in a $137B+ market

� Whether you're a creative, an entrepreneur, or navigating your own design journey, this candid conversation explores the real business behind the beauty.

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Dr. Saliha Nelson is redefining education by fusing youth development with enterprise and innovation. As CEO of URGENT, Inc. and founder of Urgent Academy, a new micro middle school, she has built a mission-driven educational ecosystem that leverages arts, culture, and entrepreneurship to empower urban youth—while modeling a scalable, sustainable approach to impact.

In this episode, we explore:

� How transformative learning models are reshaping education

� The power of creative education to spark economic opportunity, leadership, and community impact

� What it takes to pivot, scale, and sustain a mission-driven educational enterprise

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Brother Lyle Muhammad, Executive Director of The Circle of Brotherhood, is a visionary strategist and community architect with over 35 years of experience designing scalable, high-impact violence prevention and reentry programs. His work bridges grassroots organizing and public-private collaboration to drive measurable change in underserved communities. Mr. Muhammad’s programs have attracted investment from government agencies, nonprofits, and community redevelopment partners. He's agreed to share his unique ability to align grassroots leadership with institutional funding and measurable outcomes.

� If you're interested in scalable models for public safety, workforce development, or justice reform, Mr. Muhammad’s blueprint offers both inspiration and results.

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Meet Kenzie — a creative force raised in Miami whose passion for art and design sparked the vision behind Ze Haus, a trailblazing brand transforming interiors across the globe.

What started as a love for creativity has grown into a thriving design empire. In 2024, Ze Haus contributed to an industry that generated over $137.93 billion in revenue. From innovative wallpaper collections to comprehensive interior design services, Ze Haus delivers beauty, style, and personalized solutions to residential, commercial, and corporate clients alike.

👉 In this episode, Kenzie shares:

His creative journey from childhood to CEO
How Ze Haus stands out in the $137B+ design industry
The power of collaboration with leading manufacturers
Tips for merging passion and profit in the world of interior design

🎨 Whether you're a creative, an entrepreneur, or just love beautiful spaces, this story will inspire you.

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In December 2016,The Maven Baker opened. It's a kosher wholesale bakery serving natural baked goods for restaurants and events. By 2019, it expanded into hospitality with Sushi Addicts.

But in 2020, everything changed. The pandemic wiped out the bakery clients overnight, and while launching a retail line.

After the pandemic, the business was rebooted with a new focus: scalable, shippable dessert products.

This is a story of grit, growth, and sweet innovation.

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Stephanie Jones, CEO of Disrupt for Change and Founder of Diversity Tourism Academy, has dedicated over a decade to empowering small Black tourism businesses and underserved communities. Her work is transforming cultural tourism into a powerful driver of economic opportunity and inclusive growth.

Tune in to learn how Stephanie is advancing sustainability, profitability, and equity across the $9+ trillion global tourism industry—reshaping travel for the better, one community at a time.

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Givr Packaging, LLC is revolutionizing the supply chain with sustainable, fully recyclable, and custom packaging solutions designed for every step of the process. By partnering with global tree-planting initiatives, they deliver carbon-negative packaging that not only serves your business needs—but gives back to the planet. 🌍

♻️ With over 30% of the world’s paper consumption occurring in the U.S., Givr’s mission is clear: reimagine packaging to reduce waste and restore balance to the environment.

Whether you're an eco-conscious brand, logistics company, or a business committed to reducing environmental impact, Givr Packaging offers solutions that align with your values and scale with your growth.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.givrpack.com

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Meet Dr. Kenyatta W. Stephens — an internationally recognized Infectious Disease Epidemiologist and founder of SAPHE Consulting Group. Known for her innovative approach to public health, Dr. Stephens blends data science, modern technology, and community strategy to build resilient health systems around the world. From advancing disease surveillance to designing cutting-edge curricula, her work transforms how communities prepare for and respond to modern public health challenges.

🔬 Learn how she helps local and global communities modernize public health infrastructure through predictive modeling, technology integration, and community-centered strategy.

🔗 Follow her journey and discover how technology and data are reshaping the future of global health.

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Global freight forwarding is undergoing a massive shift as tariffs shake up supply chains. In this video, Simple Forwarding CEO Abe Orgel will help us understand how freight forwarders are pivoting and adapting their logistics strategies in response to rising tariffs.

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We’ll cover:
✅ Key tariff impacts on shipping, cargo and small business
✅ The rising costs of shipping and how to manage them
✅ Emerging technologies in freight forwarding
✅ How to stay competitive in freight forwarding despite these new challenges

If you’re in logistics, supply chain management, shipping, or a small business with shipping needs, this is a must-watch!

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Airbnb and Vrbo are booming short-term rental platforms generating billions annually—and our guest, Madeline Raiford-Holland, MHM Luxury Properties CEO, has cracked the code on turning these opportunities into serious income. From influencer to investor, then educator to retailer, Madeline shares her inspiring journey and practical tips on how you can leverage short-term rentals to achieve financial freedom. Tune in for expert insights, real-world strategies, and the mindset shifts that helped her build success in this fast-growing market.

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IbisWorld says the annual revenue for the Professional Organization industry in the United States is approximately $32.3 billion. That's a lot of organizing and product sold. Jennifer Q. Williams, Saint Louis Closet Co. CEO, jumped into this pool of opportunity in 1991 and has built the first locally owned, floor based closet company in the St. Louis area. Tune in. Learn more.

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AirBnB, Vrbo are short term rental businesses that rake in billions each year. Several like our guest, Madeline Raiford-Holland, have been able to use these platforms to make big bucks. Now, she's teaching you how to do it too. She pivoted from influencer to investor; then educator to retailer, all to achieve the goal of financial freedom. Tune in for tidbits on how she made this work... very well.

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University of Florida declares the economic impact of historic preservation in Florida is a conservative estimate of $4.2 billion annually. That number may shift with the recent federal funding shake up. Kim Johnson is able to share her pivot plan for the future of this dynamic building with a rich history. Or, if it will be business as usual.

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Autumn Shelton, CFO and Partner of Autumn Brands, is helping us navigate the uncharted waters of the the Cannabis Industry. We discuss California’s Prop 215 and the Regulated California Cannabis industry (Prop 64). We discuss her advancement from employee to partner. We discuss life as a woman in this business, activism, challenges, time and family management and more. It's a daily grind.

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Revitalizing Miami: A Developer’s Journey to the Florida Capital and back to reinvest in home

Real estate development makes billions, but when you make it personal and affordable it becomes more than dollars and cents. Meet Dr. Willie Logan, CEO of Ten North Group, a $250M asset-holding company building affordable housing and wealth-building opportunities for under-resourced communities. Listen and learn his journey from Bootstrap to Millions in real estate.

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Just Talking Business is the Entrepreneurs’ Podcast. Thats means we’re talking to business owners about their pivot plan. Marcus Hill is a distinguished home appraisal expert, real estate investor, professional speaker and author with nearly 20 years of experience in the real estate industry. His later venture is the launch of a real estate experience complete with office space, event space, quiet space and party space... all completely online. Cyber development is on the rise and he's here to tell how he got here.

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Cigars are a $23.4 billion industry worldwide; $13.3 million of that in the US. In a male dominant industry in both sales and consumption, Candace Ford, CEO of LLC Ladies Love Cigars, has made herself known. She has crafted a very specific product offering cigars that are custom designed to appeal to women and their tastes. Listen in as this trailblazing entrepreneur shares how she's been able to capitalize on a new market in an age-old industry.

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The business of using media to inform and eliminate the stigmas associated with mental health is growing. Especially in the Black Community. Leading expert Ashley Glass, Executive Director of Black Women Cultivating Change, will share the ways she's able to make change and make money.

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Courier Delivery Services is a 165.1 billion business. Commerce could not thrive or survive without. CEO Lakeshia Grays will share how she found her niche in the space delivering beauty products B2C and B2B. And what are the plans from here.

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It's like life imitating art. At least documenting it. Rodrico "Rico" James who crafted the story of street artist TMNK, will share the ins and outs of the film business. What happens when the doc is done? How do you market the film, the story, the artist? How to break into the $11650.26 million documentary, film and tv industry and the ways to do it.

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Per studies in 2023, giving to women’s and girls’ organizations represents 1.8 percent of charitable giving in the U.S. Girl Power Rocks, Inc. is one of the organizations at the forefront of serving at promised girls successfully. Director of Operations Rashada Campbell is here to share the opportunities and challenges of the non-profit business arena.

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Author, historian, professor Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black has written extensively about the history of West African rice farmers and technology. She is also the executive producer and librettist of "Unburied, Unmourned, Unmarked: Requiem for Rice," a widely performed original contemporary classical work by three-time EMMY™ Award-winning composer John Wineglass. Through Dr. Fields-Black we will learn the business of telling history through music and literature.

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"Your network is your net worth." -- Porter Gale.

Founder and CEO Kenesha Paul will teach us what this means. The Black Professional Network helps small black-owned businesses strategically build relationships within the network, connect with targeted prospects, increase the likelihood of converting them into clients or customers. Networking is the key.

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Dexter Bridgeman, CEO & Publisher of MIA and Legacy Magazine is back! This time he will share the importance of Customer Management. He will share his expertise on managing the needs and expectations of customers that consists of both advertisers and viewers. And how that expertise has transcended 20 years in business.

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Capital Investment is imperative to business success whether it's from you, family, friend and/or an Angel Investor. Inez Long and Myrlande Simeon will tell us exactly what we need to know to look good in the eyes of an investor.

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THEY'RE TAKING OVER! Today at 5:30PM, past guest and Avatar Buddy CEO Stephanie Sylvestre is taking the helm. She's guiding the interview of guest and Avatar Buddy user Lavette Moore. Avatar Buddy represents one of a growing Generative AI industry expected to generate revenues of $184.0 billion in 2024.

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Dr. Olabunmi Agboola is a triple board certified physician who specializes in allergy/immunology, internal medicine, and pediatrics offering treatment for conditions like hives, rhinitis, hay fever, food allergy and sinus. She'll share the opportunities and challenges of a $19.74 billion industry.

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Remember Dr. Keita Joy! Well we're rewinding the show to hear about her life as a Life Coach during a pandemic, the opportunities and important messages.

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He's coming to tell us all about the business of blending tech and stats! Kevin Greiner has found an interesting way to report economic analysis and urban planning... through video and media. Serving statistics to Governmental, Policy, Strategic Planning, Technology and Public-Private Finance institutions while capturing their imagination explains why this is a growing part of a $200 billion digital media industry. Join us tomorrow.

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The cost to conflict in the workplace, in the communities, and in the world and reach the billions. This is a "much-needed"; highly under-sourced industry. Priscilla Dames through Wingspan Seminar teaches the use of prevention and intervention strategies to promote a positive environment in Miami -Dade County. And now, they're going global. Hear all about it.⁠

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Hip Hop, the most popular musical genre in the United States, is worth an estimated $7.7 billion. Hip-Hop aficionado Lemar Ingram has crafted a masterpiece. In the midst of a nationwide launch, he's just stopping by to drop the wisdom you'll read and hear about the creative and the business of the industry.

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Nicanson Guerrier, Producer/Director/Writer of 'The Mecca: Legends of Traz Powell Stadium', who joins us and tells us all about the movie. He's an established creator in the film industry valued at $42.5 billion. Tune in.

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South Florida Caribbean News' 305 Black Business Month Spotlight is on Just Talking Business! Meet Chef Tywanda Dupont speaks to us tomorrow about the food truck business. It's a $1.2 billion industry. And she's part of it.

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We're talking business with owner Yasmine Quinones of YQP Cleaning Services. She's sharing her secrets to success, plans for growth, ways to pivot and more about the $74 million cleaning industry.

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The Global Dating and Matchmaking Market was an estimated $7.3 Billion in 2022. The love business is strong and growing. Listen in as we ask and learn the tips and tools utilized to attract and satisfy customers seeking love.

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Influencer marketing is a $7.36 billion industry in the United States and she's part of it. Alicia Couri, the RedCarpetCEO(TM), is an entrepreneur, digital show producer, podcaster, show host, author, International speaker, actor and self proclaimed overall fun gal. The companies mission is to influence, educate, inspire and entertain audiences through podcast and web shows.

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Global revenue from magazines and newspapers (print and digital) totaled $165.80 billion as of 2023. Print revenues made up $127.20 billion (76.72%). Sugarcane Magazine owner and publisher Melissa Hunter Davis shares the ebbs and flows of pivoting from print to digital.

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Although one of the very few industries not affected by hard times, beauty and black hair care creators have had to be nimble. Conchita Pleasant, owner of Nefertiti's Secrets, is one entrepreneur trying to maneuver this $1.5 trillion dollar business.

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Modest Fashion is a $283 billion industry worldwide. Norsham Garcia talks about shifting mindsets and marketing, and addresses the challenges of selling a principled product in a worldwide market.

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Talking Business with Jermaine Jones, purveyor of business consulting services to start-ups and small- to mid-size businesses. This is the last of a 3-PART SERIES that explores the Idea, Inception and Innovation of Small Business. This discussion is about Innovation or Scale.

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Talking Business with Jermaine Jones, purveyor of business consulting services to start-ups and small- to mid-size businesses. This is the second of a 3-PART SERIES explores the Idea, Inception and Innovation of Small Business. This show focuses on Inception, the product development, operations and more.

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Talking Business with Jermaine Jones, purveyor of business consulting services to start-ups and small- to mid-size businesses. This 3-PART SERIES explores the Idea, Inception and Innovation of Small Business. Part 1 focuses on the business idea, if you have capacity to be an entrepreneur and is your idea viable in the marketplace.

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Real talk with Jermaine A. Jones about the finances, resources and acquisitions needed for small business start up and scale up.

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Transforming garbage to gold through recycling, EcoRenew Solutions is one company that participates in the $7 billion industry. However, it's a slow growing industry, believed to only grow 1.2% annually. Vanessa Pierre shares her reasons as well as the benefits to earth, the community & her company.

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Forbes says Leadership Development is a $366 billion industry. Natalie Robinson Bruner is in the thick of it, helping others find their shine and building a business at the same time. It's difficult, but she's finding successes. Here's how.

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Small business start-ups are on the rise. In 2021, application for new businesses is 20% higher than the year before and support is needed for success. CEO and Executive Director Mark Trowbridge and the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce provide that type of support. Comprised of businesses and leading professionals , the chamber's goals are to expand the local economy and advocate for a robust business climate.

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Dr. Marcus Bright of Rising Coaches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Alliance has worked across the country to build partnerships and put processes in place that have generated access, opportunities, and resources for diverse populations of people. One way is making sure people are aware of the opportunities connected to the $2.1 trillion crypto currency industry. He's sharing what he knows with us.

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Rory Lee returns as a guest to share both company updates and successes as well as new trends in the industry. She's put products in two locations, offering new services and taking advantage of big opportunity in a U.S. cosmetic industry estimated to make $49 billion in 2022.

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One of many fabulous writers in a $28 billion industry, Author Davrye Gibson Smith talks ways to stand out, marketing, distribution, pricing, sales, but most importantly, the passion and reason why she authored "The Women That Raised Me."

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She's talking AI (Artificial Intelligence), one of the latest and greatest technological wonders of the world. A $15.8 billion industry has exploded on to the scene and CEO Stephanie Sylvestre will share the ebbs and flows of the industry, global and local. She's a a powerhouse transformational leader who leverages technology to achieve results. And, she suggests I invite guest business owners to "Takeover" #justtalkingbusiness and host to promote their business.

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Meet MIa Still Osorno, HR CEO moonlighting as Event Producer of the 9 to Thrive Conference to provide business information and opportunities to aspiring and small business owners as well as providing grants and awards.

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You've seen him before. He's back again talking business, growth, marketing, strategy and survival. He's also sharing tips on finding the right business support. We're #justtalkingbusiness on #theentrepreneurspodcast with Orlando Espinosa, Co-Founder of Emineo Media.

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Human Trafficking is believed to be a lucrative industry, but the cost to society and family is much greater. Retired law enforcement and internationally renowned Human Trafficking advocate, Victor B. Williams, will define and provide ways to combat this societal plague through business.

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WE'RE BACK & STREAMING LIVE with Lakeycia Cooper-Garcia, miami-native and proud owner of Lollipops &Gumdrops Spa Boutique & Mobile Spa Bus. She's agreed to share the profitability and challenges of the the kids dress-up business especially when it's mobile.

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Baker and owner Christen Dior shares the journey of stepping into her Mother's entrepreneurial footsteps.

Nzingah Oniwosan discusses the constant need to pivot in the health and wellness meeting even under emergency circumstances.

Jasmine Burney-Clark talks about the business of elections, engagement and non-profits.

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Altrese Hawkins shares the challenges of starting a business that grows quickly and motherhood.

Jamila Ross discusses the pivot plan from hospitality to food service and back during a pandemic where travel has been postponed.

Terri Cooper shares how a quick pivot to virtual teaching helped her survive and thrive during the pandemic.

President and COO Teri Williams speaks to the importance of investing in black businesses as well as her journey starting a bank.

William Sparks and Krystal Garner talk about the traveling museum business. Rapper T.I. has a pop-up museum traveling across the country. Historic Overtown in Miami is one of the stops.

The global Brand Licensing market size is projected to reach US$ 384,508 million by 2028 and Ramona Hall, CEO of Phillips Concessions, is among those who have found the secret sauce to success in this industry. The owner of 3 brands -- Starbucks, Chick Fil-A, Einstein Bagels -- will define licensing vs. franchising as well as the opportunities and benefits of approaching small business ownership this way.

Ashley Andrews shares the motivation and challenges of starting a business during a pandemic.

Serial entrepreneur Corlette Deveaux promotes multiple streams of income as the best emergency plan for entrepreneurs.

Jesse Coleman talks about starting and growing a television network business from the ground up.

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Carole Ann Taylor and Eric Knowles have a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, who's ready for it and the challenges it presents.

Friends and entrepreneurs of different races share a special conversation about perception and the inequities of business and life.

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Guy Forchion talks about the importance of investing in historical black venues while imparting moments in history.

According to Forbes, the Life Coach industry is a $2 billion industry with 5.5% growth potential Dr. Keita Joy's life as a Life Coach during a pandemic both created opportunity and advanced important messages.

Gail Hamilton Azodo shares pivot plans to take coffee products to an eCommerce platform in a $107 billion industry.

In an $6.5 billion industry, serial entrepreneur Fabienne Claude sees opportunity for Health & Wellness even during a pandemic and civil unrest.

Rory Lee, a leader and creator in a $511 billion industry, talks the importance of developing multiple streams of income to help businesses sustain during challenging circumstances.

Learn how earlier innovative decisions prepared Marketing CEO Omi Diaz-Cooper for the pivot during a pandemic and during other trying circumstances.

Artist Emily Klima talks pricing, pivot and purpose in a creative industry that generates $764 billion a year.

Leigh Ann Buchanan leads a discussion about the Small Business Development Ecosystem. This is where Innovation meets Business Resources.

Film Festival Executive Producer Jeff Friday shares ways small businesses can use their size to PIVOT during challenging times.

Artrepreneur Chivas Davis shares the inspiration and strategy behind turning his passion and talent into a business.

Anna Klimala offers best practices for non-profits and musicians. And shares a video of MIami Music Project student violin performance of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow".

Real Estate Executives Shirlee Fernandez and Myriam Cambronne talk about a buying/selling market, partnership and shifting.

Connie Kinnard shares plans, ideas and conversations that will shift the Travel, Hospitality and Tourism industries in Miami after the pandemic.

Fitness guru and franchisee Joseph Stempien talks about a variety of opportunities to grow a fitness company.

BBIF Florida Exec Danielle St. Luce gives the finer points of acquiring loans and resources from financial institutions.

Publisher Dexter Bridgeman recalls how a PIVOT of 2008 informed the decisions that sustains his business today.

Event Manager Sandy Dorsainvil shares and emotions the intricacies of closing a business.

Dr. Candace Drummond identifies a niche and capitalizes on it pivoting into providing Mental Health Services and Wealth Management to Healthcare Providers.

Garrie Harris is a master of pivoting in business. From expanding and contracting with a local government to surviving the pandemic, she's sharing it all.

Kenemo Williams imparts three generations of entrepreneurship and how it guides his business decisions.

Marilyn Stephens shares how the Census impacts small business, hiring and funding for communities.

Cornell Crews shares how his daily commitment to advocate with banks to reinvest in low to moderate communities, and small business.

Mogul in the making Melanye Shinhoster talks about husband wife partnerships and ways she's been able to remain nimble, and shift through business ups and down.

Loudney Thompson talks about the ups and downs of the beauty business during challenging times.

Kimra Major-Morris' shares the finer points of Intellectual Property Law for Creators, Inventors, all owners with proprietary products and services and more about the shifts she's making as a Lawyer.

Dr. Tisa McGhee talks about shifting from entrepreneurship to candidacy and how being a small business owner informs her platform.

Evans St. Fort talks about staying nimble even when your business is stable.

Orlando Espinosa guides business owners through the process of rethinking and recreating, and knowing the time to do so.

Saliha Nelson shares what For Profits can learn from Non Profits about the emergency plan.

Jennifer Behar discusses the challenges of manufacturing food products and the proposed pivot plan during a Pandemic and beyond.

Yvette Harris gives business and work life balance tips to business owners during challenging times.

Our first conversation is with Nicole Gates shares the importance of being prepared and creative in the restaurant business especially during emergency circumstances.