Black Entrepreneur Experience

What does it take to leave a successful corporate career and build a business of your own? In Episode #586 of Black Entrepreneur Experience, Dr. Frances sits down with Andrei S. Hall, CFP, CRPC, president of Hall Wealth Management Group, a boutique comprehensive financial planning organization based in Irvine, California. Andrei shares his journey from a long corporate career at Xerox—where he pro...

What happens when entrepreneurship, real estate, family, and community purpose come together? In Episode #584 of Black Entrepreneur Experience, Dr. Frances  sits down with Majesty and Elise Gayle, affordable-housing real estate developers and founders of Evopia. The couple shares how they transitioned into real estate after navigating changes in their careers and learning the business alongside ex...

What happens after you successfully build a company and experience an exit? For entrepreneur Su Sanni, it meant taking what he learned from one venture and applying it to a new problem: affordable transportation in communities underserved by public transit. In Episode #583 of Black Entrepreneur Experience, Dr. Frances  sits down with Su Sanni, CEO of Dollar Ride, a mobility company focused on maki...

What happens when losing your job becomes the catalyst for building your own business? In Episode #582 of Black Entrepreneur Experience, Dr. Frances sits down with Myoshia Boykin-Anderson, founder of AnTech Solutions, an IT consulting and strategy company that helps entrepreneurs and small businesses work smarter, not harder. Myoshia shares the story of being laid off in 1998 as a single mother wi...

What happens when everything falls apart—and you decide to build something anyway? In Episode #581 of Black Entrepreneur Experience, Dr. Frances sits down with Casanova Brooks, an award-winning real estate agent, investor, speaker, podcaster, relationship builder, and entrepreneur. Casanova shares the powerful story of how he went from growing up on the South Side of Chicago and navigating major l...

What happens when two investment bankers leave a 20-year career on Wall Street to build a purpose-driven beverage company? In Episode #581 of Black Entrepreneur Experience, Dr. Frances sits down with Asim Khan, former investment banker and co-founder of ZYN, a beverage company inspired by the ancient wisdom of turmeric and holistic wellness. Asim shares the personal "aha moment" that led him and h...

What happens when it's time to transition a business you've built? In this conversation, Gloria Washington-Mines shares her experience building and successfully transitioning a profitable beauty salon. Her story offers valuable insight into entrepreneurship, business ownership, growth, change, and the decisions that come with moving into the next chapter. This conversation remains relevant for bus...

Building Businesses Beyond the Business with Max Luger What happens when an entrepreneur doesn't limit themselves to just one business? In this episode, we sit down with Max Luger , Founder & Creative Director of The Content Campus , a creative incubator agency focused on helping turn ideas into opportunities. Max's entrepreneurial work extends across multiple ventures and creative projects, bring...

Turn Your Story Into Visibility, Stages & Revenue with Taurea Vision Avant What if your story could become more than a book? What if it could become a platform for greater visibility, new opportunities, stages, media, and revenue? In this episode, we sit down with Taurea Vision Avant , a two-time TEDx speaker, bestselling author of 15+ books, and founder of BookRich Profits Club™ . Over the past d...

Episode 577: From Burnout to a Balanced Real Estate Business with Lesa Frye What happens when success in real estate comes at the expense of your time, energy, and the people you love? In Episode 577, we sit down with Lesa Frye , founder of Embrace Joyful Living Coaching, LLC , who helps experienced women in real estate who are exhausted and overwhelmed create sustainable, profitable businesses wi...

What happens when a leader stops waiting for permission and starts building something that genuinely serves people? This week, Becky Stonebarger, owner of The Beacon Center, joins us to share the vision, the work, and the heart behind what she has built. Becky's story is one of purpose meeting action — and her approach to leading and serving her community carries powerful lessons for every entrepr...

Ashley Brooke Creative Studio has spent the past decade proving that meaningful storytelling creates lasting brands. In this episode, we explore how the studio became a trusted creative partner for companies including Meta, Google, Spotify, Hulu, Sony Pictures TV, and Coachella. We discuss building a business without relying on a large digital presence, staying authentic in a competitive creative...

What if financial success isn't about making more money—but understanding the systems behind it? In this episode, financial educator, licensed real estate professional, independent publisher, and author Dr. Lisa shares how credit, homeownership, and financial literacy shape long-term financial outcomes. We discuss the hidden rules that influence wealth, common financial misconceptions, and practic...

How do you protect everything you've worked so hard to build? In this episode, Dr. Frances Arleen Ince  sits down with Jeffrey Hines , State Farm Agent in Oak Park, Illinois, to discuss protecting families, businesses, and legacies through thoughtful planning and trusted relationships. Jeffrey shares lessons from years of serving clients, leading within the Austin Chamber of Commerce, and serving...

What does it actually take to build a business worth buying? This week, operator CEO, advisor, and founder of Acresis, Steven Pivnik, joins us for a masterclass on exits, scale, and the decisions that separate founders who cash out from founders who burn out. Steven has guided founders through 33 exits totaling over $1.1 billion — and his own journey from two failed startups to leading an internat...

How well do you really know yourself — and how much is that blind spot costing you in your business and your life? This week, author and coach Dr. Ernest Duncan Jr. joins us to unpack the powerful framework at the heart of his book, The Third Mirror. Dr. Duncan brings a coaching perspective that challenges entrepreneurs and leaders to look beyond the surface and confront the reflections most peopl...

What is really standing between you and the results you've been working toward? This week, Certified Life Mastery Consultant and transformational speaker Pamela Moyo joins us to explore the inner work that drives outer results — and why clarity is not just a feeling, it's a strategy. Pam works with professionals, entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven individuals to shift limiting beliefs, gain real cl...

What if you could build a real business in just two hours a week? This week, author and entrepreneur Ken Chester joins us to share the system behind his book, Two-Hour Entrepreneur — and reveals the one word that quietly destroys more businesses than lack of funding or skill ever could. As the founder of TechMobility Productions, a Black-owned multimedia firm in Des Moines, Iowa, Ken brings both t...

What happens when educators stop seeing themselves solely as teachers and start thinking like CEOs? Dr. Erica Jordan-Thomas joins the podcast to discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, and helping educators transform their expertise into thriving businesses. We discuss: • The identity shift from educator to entrepreneur • Why educators are natural business leaders • Building a sustainable consulting...

What separates businesses that grow from those that struggle? In this episode, marketing strategist and founder Janelle Jones shares practical strategies entrepreneurs can use to clarify their positioning, strengthen their messaging, and create sustainable business growth. We discuss: • Why positioning matters more than most business owners realize • Common marketing mistakes entrepreneurs make •...

What if fashion could do more than make a statement? What if it could restore dignity, reduce waste, create jobs, and directly impact communities in need? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Manny Jackson , founder and Sustainable Fashion Architect of Thread Haus — a Los Angeles-based circular fashion ecosystem transforming textile waste into functional, tech-enabled apparel while building...

What if everyday traders finally had access to the same kind of market intelligence hedge funds have used for decades? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jamar James , founder of DCG Trader , to unpack how AI is completely reshaping the future of trading — and why the old way of learning markets is broken. Jamar isn't another social media "guru" selling screenshots and hype. He built an AI...

What if nonprofits could operate like innovative, high-impact businesses? Veronica Simpkins and Ashley Green , registered nurses, IBCLCs, and black entrepreneurs, share their journey building Latched Support , a $1.3M nonprofit improving maternal and infant health through culturally responsive, community-based care. In this episode, they discuss how nonprofits can embrace innovation, problem-solvi...

Starting a business later in life can be your greatest advantage. Eula Smith , founder of EMarie Travel , launched her luxury travel accessories brand in her 50s after decades in fashion leadership and retail consulting. From Nordstrom leadership roles to advising retailers worldwide, Eula brought global expertise in private-label development, product strategy, and brand positioning to build EMari...

If you're building wealth and values—from the boardroom to the kitchen table—this episode is for you. LaVaisha Davis , known as The Wealth Architect, breaks down how families can move beyond income and start building true generational wealth. We dive into financial literacy, legacy planning, and the mindset shifts needed to create lasting impact for future generations. This conversation will chall...