Building Black Biz: Recent Episodes
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The latest episode of the Building Black Biz podcast features Helen Little in conversation with Petra Sherbin-Fox, founder of The Lit Twis't Mobile Bookstore, Arizona's first Black-owned mobile bookstore. Together, they discuss entrepreneurship, representation, and the power of books in the community.
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The latest episode of the Building Black Biz podcast features The Breakfast Club in conversation with John Hope Bryant as he debunks the myths Of capitalism, talks inclusive economics, his new book, and more! Watch the full interview on Netflix!In Partnership with @DriveToyota
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The latest episode of the Building Black Biz podcast features David Montague in conversation with Alex Joseph Grayson, an actor and musician from Watertown, NY. His resume includes Parade, Into the Woods, Girl from the North Country (Swing), and more. He is currently staring in The Outsiders on Broadway. In Partnership with @DriveToyota
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This episode of the Building Black Biz podcast features Helen Little in conversation with Andy Hyman of Second Act Theatrical Capital, created by The Industry Standard Group, giving you the opportunity to invest in Broadway’s future. Visit TheIndustryStandardGroup.com to learn more.
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The latest episode of the Building Black Biz podcast features Maxwell in conversation with CEO of I Will Graduate, a youth development program dedicated to serving and empowering students, families, and the community by communicating the importance of finishing their education.
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The latest episode of the Building Black Biz podcast features Helen Little in conversation with Hala Maroc, owner of Build A Dream NYC, a wellness based coworking space for creatives and entrepreneurs in Staten Island!
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The latest Building Black Business podcast episode features Honey German in conversation with Sharde Weiss, host of Around The Way With Sharde. In Partnership with @DriveToyota
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The latest Building Black Business podcast episode features Helen Little in conversation with Shaw-naé Dixon, owner of Shaw-nae's House, a soul food restaurant on Staten Island, NY
The latest Building Black Business podcast episode features Honey German in conversation with Cedric Walker, founder of UniverSoul Circus. In Partnership with @DriveToyota
The latest Building Black Business podcast episode features Angela Yee in conversation with Shaina Rainford, owner of BASK + LATHER. In Partnership with @DriveToyota
The latest Building Black Business podcast episode features Maxwell in conversation with Lencia Kebede, the first Black actress to play Elphaba full-time on Wicked on Broadway.
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The latest Building Black Business podcast episode features David Montague in conversation with Tra Battle, Founder of Battle Solutions
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The latest Building Black Business podcast episode features David Montague in conversation with Dennis Pullin, President and CEO of Virtua Health
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The latest Building Black Business podcast episode features David Montague in conversation with Dr. Curtis Palmore, CEO of United Charter High Schools
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The latest Building Black Business podcast episode features David Montague in conversation with Stacie Anderson, owner of Touched By Stacie In Partnership with @DriveToyota
The latest Building Black Business podcast episode features Taylor Hayes in conversation with Anita Scipio, arthur of Hip-hop Time Capsule: Document Your Personal Journey
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The latest Building Black Business podcast episode features Angela Yee in conversation with Cassandra Wilcox, owner of Crafting with Cassandra In Partnership with @DriveToyota
The latest Building Black Business podcast episode features Diamond Cooper in conversation with Dr. Patricia Ramsey, President of Medgar Evers College. In Partnership with @DriveToyota
The latest Building Black Business podcast episode features Maxwell in conversation with artist and creative entrepreneur DL Warfield, founder of the creative service agency Goldfinger Creative. In Partnership with @DriveToyota
The latest Building Black Business podcast episode features Helen Little in conversation with Jasmine Gerald and Lloyd Hollie, founders of Jasmine's Caribbean Cuisine on Restaurant Row in Manhattan, home to savory dishes and fruit-filled blends of cocktails inspired by islands throughout the Caribbean. In Partnership with @DriveToyota
The latest Building Black Business podcast episode features Angela Yee in conversation with Chef Wenford Simpson, founder of The Simpson Restaurant and Bar in Brooklyn, home to Caribbean and Soul Food Cuisine. In Partnership with @DriveToyota
The latest Building Black Business podcast episode features Liz Sheperd founder of Kidault, your trusted partner for family transportation. Kidault ensures a safe and comfortable journey with certified drivers and convertible car seats. In Partnership with @DriveToyota
Our Building Black Biz Podcast features Angela Yee in conversation with Vanessa James, founder of VJMedia, , a full time voiceover artist who can be heard on iHeartradio stations all over the country! In Partnership with @DriveToyota
Our Building Black Biz Podcast features Maxwell in conversation with Miriam Milord, founder of BCakeNY, a custom cake studio dedicated to creating specialty cakes for every occasion. In Partnership with @DriveToyota
Our Building Black Biz Podcast features Helen Little in conversation with Shadé Mckenzie, founder of Hair Smoothie, hair products with a focus on natural ingredients! In Partnership with @DriveToyota
Our Building Black Biz Podcast features Helen Little in conversation with Rocky Bucano, the Founder of The Universal Hip Hop Musuem, the world's first Hip Hop Musuem in the Bronx!
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Join Maxwell as he talks to Chef Melanie & Andre Stewart, the owners of A Mother's Touch Bistro & Catering, the first Black owned restaurant in Livingston, NJ! For more info, visit AMothersTouchBistro.com Powered by Toyota and Prudential
The latest episode of our Building Black Podcast features Helen Little in conversation with Zenzi Williams, star of JaJa's African Hair Braiding on Broadway. In Partnership with Drive Toyota and Prudential
The latest episode of our Building Black Podcast features Maxwell in conversation with Byron Plummer, founder of Metropolis HVAC. In Partnership with Drive Toyota.
The latest episode of our Building Black Podcast features Maxwell in conversation with Amani and Chima, co-founders of Duke and Dame, a Salted Caramel flavored whiskey. In Partnership with @DriveToyota
On the latest episode of the Building Black Biz podcast, Z100's Maxwell is joined by Kevin O'Connor who is the Chairman of the Board for the New York Alliance Against Insurance Fraud. Maxwell and Kevin talk about the awareness against insurance fraud, what insurance fraud techically is and how costly the issue can be for a business owner. In partnership with @DriveToyota
On the latest Building Black Biz podcast, Lite FM's Helen Little is joined by Desiree Rogers, the Chief Executive Officer for Black Opal Beauty where they talk about how Desiree got started in the beauty industry and how the company is explanding their corporate footprint for more people to discover the Black Opal brands. In partnership with @DriveToyota
On the latest Building Black Biz podcast, Lite FM's Helen Little sits down with Dre Mudaris, Founder of Children To Wealth, a company built to tackle the challenges of financial literacy in communities head-on to find financial freedom and success. In Partnership with @DriveToyota.
Our Building Black Biz Podcat features Lite FM's Helen Little in conversation with Kevin D. Kim, Commissioner of the NYC Small Business Services and Ken Ebie, Director of BE NYC chatting about programs available to New York City business owners. In Partnership with @DriveToyota.
Our Building Black Biz Podcat features Lite FM's Helen Little in conversation with Kevin D. Kim, Commissioner of the NYC Small Business Services and Ken Ebie, Director of BE NYC chatting about programs available to New York City business owners. In Partnership with @DriveToyota.
Our Building Black Biz Podcast features Helen Little in conversation with Angel Livas, Founder of the Alive Podcast Network, a platform that grants Black content creators an opportunity to spark innovation. In partnership with @DriveToyota
Our Building Black Biz Podcast features Helen Little in conversation with Rocky Bucano, the Founder of The Universal Hip Hop Musuem, the world's first Hip Hop Musuem in the Bronx.
Our Building Black Biz Podcast features Maxwell in conversation with Dayo Israel, the founder of Melanin Matchmaker, a dating app that is committed to empowering Black communities through their social and economic love projects.
On the latest episode of the Building Black Biz Podcast, Helen Little is joined by Falayn Ferrell & Derek Robinson for Black Restaurant Week (@blkrestaurantwk) - a national program dedicated to celebrating the flavors of African-American cuisine & the Black culinary industry. In partnership with @DriveToyota
On the latest episode of the Building Black Biz Podcast, Helen Little is joined by Intisar Bashir, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Browndages, a company that sells a diverse array of Black and Brown skin-tone bandages. Bashir talks about how she not only created a product that was needed in her family, but in her community as well! In Partnership with @DriveToyota
On the latest episode of the Building Black Biz Podcast, Helen Little in joined by David Cabello, Founder of Black & Mobile, the country's first Black-Owned food delivery service to deliver exclusively for Black-Owned restaurants and businesses. In Partnership with @DriveToyota
On the latest episode of the Building Black Biz Podcast, Maxwell is joined by Obi Omile, CEO & Co-Founder of theCut, an app that modernizes the barbershop experience for barbers and the people who need them. Full episode at buildingblackbiz.com! In partnership with @DriveToyota
Our Building Black Biz Podcast features Captain Ricky Williams of the New York State Police in conversation with Helen Little. Captain Williams talks about how he became an Officer and how recruitment has changed over the years for the New York State Police. The Building Black Biz Podcast is in partnership with @DriveToyota
Our Building Black Biz Podcast features Pharoah Jefferson, Vice President for DatChat, Inc. in conversation with The Breakfast Club's Angela Yee. Angela and Pharoah talk about how DatChat is a blockchain, cybersecurity, and social media company that not only focuses on protecting our privacy on our devices, but also protecting our information after we have shared it with others. The Building Black Biz podcast is in partnership with @DriveToyota
Our Building Black Biz Podcast features Felicia Brown, Senior Advisor for AARP in conversation with LiteFM's Helen Little where they chat about AARP's new podcast "How She Did It", which can be found on the iHeart Podcast Network. In partnership with @DriveToyota
Our Building Black Biz Podcast features Helen Little in conversation with Janice Bryant Howroyd, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of The ActOne Group, a global multibillion dollar staffing company and the largest woman and minority owned workforce solutions company in the world. In Partnership with @DriveToyota
Our Building Black Biz Podcast features Maxwell in conversation with Dr. Marcus Collins, Head of Planning at Wieden+Kennedy New York, where he talks about being a cultural translator and creating impactful marketing and advertising moments throughout his career.
Our Building Black Biz Podcast features Maxwell in conversation with Dr. Charles E. Thompson III from Clarity Surgical and Weight Loss Solutions where he talks about his journey of becoming a surgeon and his passion to help those in need. In Partnership with @DriveToyota
Jasmin Allen, SVP For Hennessy sits down with Angela Yee to talk about how Hennessy is supporting Black entrepreneurship through the creation of the Never Stop Never Settle Society Program.
Sheila Thorn, President of the Multicultural Healthcare Marketing Group, discuss her journey as an executive in the healthcare space.
Renee Foster from the Universal Hip Hop Museum discusses the creation of this incredible project and historic cultural moment coming to the Bronx.
Preston and Quincy Luzunaris, Authors and founders of KidKredit, which focuses on teaching kids how to build credit and create generational wealth. This podcast episode is In Partnership with @MetroPlusHealth
Shontay Lundy, Founder of Black Girl Sunscreen speaks to her journey of creating the first sunscreen for black skin that is now sold in stores nationwide.
Jill Johnson, Co-Founder of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership, speaks to her passion for spreading education in the black community for economic development.
Pinkie Charles, Owner of Pinkie's Cupcakes talks through opening a bakery in a pandemic and what kept him going during the last year.
The Founders of What The Cluck?! restaurant, Lawrence Emedom-Nnamdi, Joy Tewiah (and Alvin Donaldson IV) talk starting a restaurant in the middle of COVID after just graduating college and the ultimate goal to build a lasting legacy.
Briana Thompson, Creator and Founder of Spiked Spin, a cycling studio in Bed-Stuy, talks about how her experience working out a gyms in New York made her realize she was always the only black women in the room and how she was determined to create a more inclusive gym environment.
Helen Little sits down with Chief of Community Affairs Jeffrey B. Maddrey, NYPD Transportation Bureau Chief Kim Royster, and Deputy Chief of School Safety Division Chief Olufunmilola Obe to chat about the challenges facing the NYPD during the pandemic and how running their divisions is like running a small business.
Lisa Adams, Founder of Sweet Lady Oatmeal Cookies discusses losing her full time job and turning her best selling product and side hustle into her full income.
Melissa Mitchner, founder of The Bark Shoppe in Harlem, talks about starting her business from scratch will little experience. She talks about the lessons she has learned along the way and what advice she would give to future small business owners.
The Building Black Biz Podcast had a special conversation with @YGBAwards about challenges and obstacles faced by black business owners due to the pandemic and how the black business community is partnering together to make sure business owners have more access to resources as well as affordable health insurance options for business owners and solo entrepreneurs like @thebkcircus and @kirvensnyc. Thank you to our partner @MetroPlusHealth for putting this together!
Shabika Cooke, the founder of Luxurious Touch Premium Event Design and Production company, talks about what is takes to build your own business from the ground up.
Angela Phillips is the owner and founder of Play In The Sunshine Studios which aims to share the benefits of yoga and mindfulness practice while creating a supportive community. Angela talks about how she created her business and what advice she would give to someone who is just starting out.
Natlyn Jones wife of boxing champ Roy Jones Jr. is the creator of She Warrior, an athleisure line designed to empower women to tap into the fighter within. Natlyn talks about building a brand and platform to help change the status quo of boxing, a typically male dominated sport. She shares challenges and best practices, along with some things she wished she could have learned sooner before to launching a business.
Nic King, Founder of the Proud Puff Cereal brand, speaks to the lack of representation of Black business owners in the cereal and grocery industry and what inspired him to make his mark in the landscape.
Host Kenya Gibson is joined by Tristan Walker, CEO & Founder of Walker & Company Brands. Tristan talks about how he pivoted from Wall Street to starting his own company after looking for beauty, hair and skin products to cater to his needs. Tristan goes on to talk about creating something from the ground up and being a successful business owner and leader.
Kenya Gibson is joined by Jesseca Dupart, CEO and Founder of Kaleidoscope Hair Products. Jesseca talks about starting a business from the ground up and still learning how to grow her business through marketing and social media strategies.
Maxwell is joined by Eric Coly, the CEO and Founder for Ayana Therapy. Eric talks about how Ayana Therapy started, which strives to address the strong lack of engagement between minorities and the mental health care industry which arises as a result of cost, stigma, and lack of cultural competency.
Maxwell sits down with Michael James, founder of Frederick Benjamin a men's grooming company. Michael talks about developing a regimen of products to help every man sculpt his best self, no matter his style and how he started his business.
Maxwell sits down with Christina Greene and Braxton Brown who are the creators and Co-founders of the SunUp App - a comprehensive directory of Black-owned businesses in New York City. Greene and Brown chat about why they started the app and what they hope the future holds for their business.
Nyla Symone sits down with Lavada Dale, Founder and Creator of Haircredible Hair Care, where they talk about being an entrepreneur and what she has accomplished starting a business from the ground up.
Angela Yee sits down with Operation HOPE founder John Hope Bryant to talk about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and navigating being a minority in business.
Raisa Turner and Sharon Maynard creators of Black Girl Tutors, a special tutoring service in Brooklyn and Queens determined to educate our youth to help build the foundation of their communities.
Darrell Jobe CEO and Founder of Vericool packaging talks about his journey to build an eco-friendly and inclusive business in the packaging industry.
Nyla Simone in the Building Black Biz podcast with Drew Bennett and Milly Louis from the Good Company Bike Club. Learn about their journey of building a black focused company in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic
Angela Yee in the Building Black Biz podcast with the President of Pepsi Beverages - South. Learn about his hustle and what drives him in his 32-year career at PepsiCo