The Kickback With Keri

#12: Why firing the wrong clients helped this event CEO hit his highest revenue year. In this episode, Keri and Andrew unpack what happens when you set real boundaries, fire misaligned clients, and fully step into your value as a creative entrepreneur. Andrew Roby, an Army veteran turned renowned event planner, speaker, and coach based in Washington, DC. shares his journey from military service to...

#11: You don’t have to be rich to have an estate plan. In this episode, Keri kicks back with Meredith Hill, founder and principal attorney of The Hill Law Group , located in the DMV, for a powerful conversation on estate planning, wills, and trusts — especially for those who think they don’t need them (yet). They break down the real differences between a will and a trust, debunk common estate plan...

#10: How much of your skincare routine is actually working and how much is just hype? In this episode Keri kicks back with DMV-based esthetician Cameron Cooper of Skin by Cam to talk all things skincare. From SPF myths and product recommendations to the real truth about whether your eye cream is worth the money. Cameron also opens up about his journey as a Black male esthetician in a female-domina...

#9: How do you know when it’s time to leave your corporate job and take a leap of faith? Between the microagressions experienced as a Black woman in corporate America and growing passion for wellness and fitness, Melanie Smith knew she wanted something different. She had to ask herself, “is it time to bet on myself?” In this episode, Melanie, who is an integrative nutrition coach, pharmacist and f...

#8: What do you do when you finally “make it” and God tells you to let it all go? In this raw and powerful conversation, Keri kicks back with Brittany Ingram, a former celebrity makeup artist who worked with icons like Tyra Banks and Phylicia Rashad. Just as her Hollywood career was taking off, Brittany heard a divine call to pivot, leaving behind her identity as a beauty professional to embrace m...

#7: Wine isn’t just a drink, it’s a catalyst for community, legacy, and change. In this episode, host Keri kicks back with Jon’ll Boyd, co‑founder of Boyd Cru Wines , Maryland’s first Black family‑owned wine company. With her husband Matthew, Jon’ll turned a shared passion into a purpose-led business rooted in connection, quality, and community empowerment. In this episode you'll learn: How family...

#6: What if your family recipe could shake up the retail industry? That’s exactly what happened when the founders of Bell’s Reines turned their food blog into a cookie brand that’s now making waves in stores. But behind every perfectly baked batch is a deeper story, one of legacy, grief, sisterhood, and the grind of building something from nothing. In this episode, you’ll hear how two Black women...

#5: Think style is superficial? Think again. Naana Badu, wardrobe stylist, image consultant, and speaker, joins Keri to break down why your wardrobe isn’t just about fashion, it’s a leadership strategy. From corporate consulting to building a business that helps women of color show up with authority, Naana shares how your personal style fuels your personal brand. This episode dives deep into perso...

#4 When Krystin Hargrove found herself exhausted, isolated, and stretched thin as a single mom, she realized what was missing: a village. But instead of waiting for support to show up, she created it and turned her vision into a thriving community that’s rewriting the narrative for single mothers. In this powerful conversation, Krystin shares how burnout sparked her purpose and why adventure and r...

#3 From packing boxes at FedEx to seeing her jewelry on Beyoncé and Blake Lively, Lani Nesbit turned hustle and intention into a global jewelry brand. As founder of JLANI Jewels , she shares the real story behind her business the slow seasons, the styling breaks, the earrings that ended up in a Sony film, and why building something beautiful doesn’t have to come with burnout. This is a masterclass...

#2: In this episode, Keri kicks back with her oldest friend, Renée Goings, a former Vice President turned co-owner of Done Dissertation , to talk about what it’s really like to go from corporate leadership to running a six-figure, family-owned business. Together they unpack the real, raw side of entrepreneurship: identity shifts, imposter syndrome, finding your lane as a co-founder, and what it me...

#1: What if your marketing wasn’t broken, it just wasn’t in your voice? In this empowering conversation, Keri kicks back with Yvonne Pearson, founder of PinkDollhouse Marketing and award-winning strategist, to talk about building a brand that reflects who you actually are. From content creation without burnout to attracting brand partnerships without chasing clout, Yvonne keeps it real about the p...

What if building a brand wasn’t just about business, but about shifting culture, creating opportunity, and rewriting the rules? Welcome to Kickback With Keri, the podcast where Black brilliance meets bold storytelling, strategy, and real talk. I’m your host, Keri Henderson, entrepreneur, community builder, and believer in the power of small business to spark big change. Each conversation is intent...