Larvetta L Loftin-Arnold

Black Businesses Matter (BBM) Podcast

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Black Businesses Matter is a weekly podcast show on the impact of collaborating and advocating for Black Businesses to drive impact. It is hosted by Larvetta L. Loftin. Founder of The L3 Agency, a full service influencer marketing and communications agency. Hear from investors, thought leaders, supply chain leaders, DEI practitioners and business owners on why engaging minority businesses should be a social responsibility when black businesses are the largest employers of black people. Each episode will provide inspiration and actionable tools to help you become culturally sensitive in growing...

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Larvetta L Loftin-Arnold

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“I like to demystify the law, I like to take complex issues and break it all down,” says Katrice Matthews 17.03.2025 1:11:11

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 107: Guest Name : Katrice Matthews Guest Business: Sable Law Group Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter , we sit down with Katrice Matthews, CEO of Sable Law Group, a full-service law firm in Chicago specializing in real estate, estate planning, and wealth generation. With o...

“We’re not here to win each other over we’re just here to provide a perspective ” says Larvetta L. Loftin 10.03.2025 43:44

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 106: Guest Name : Larvetta L. Loftin Guest Business: The L3 Agency Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this special episode of Black Businesses Matter , we launch our second annual Women’s History Season with none other than our host, Larvetta L. Loftin, founder of The L3 Agency. Reflecting on 25 years as a woman...

“ We don't measure ourselves by traditional standards why would we I’m not the traditional wine maker” Says Rick Nesbitt 24.02.2025 1:01:07

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 105: Guest Name : Rick and Carin Nesbitt Guest Business: Vintrendi Wine Company Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of the Black Businesses Matter podcast, we sit down with Rick and Carin Nesbitt the CEO and CFO of Vintrendi Wine Company Illinois’ first black-owned and operated winery. In this episode...

“You have to put goals out there for yourself ”says Melinda Herron 17.02.2025 1:20:00

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 104 : Guest Name : Melinda and Delfondo Herron Guest Business: 103 Collective Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of the Black Businesses Matter* podcast, we sit down with Melinda and Delfondo Herron, co-founders of 103 Collection, a trailblazing clean beauty brand designed for sensitive skin. Since...

We are not babysitters we are EDUCATORS” Says Tonia Evens and Tamera Fair 10.02.2025 51:13

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 104 : Guest Name : Tonia Evens and Tamera Fair Guest Business: The Purple Turtle Series Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of the Black Businesses Matter podcast, we chat with Tonia Evens and Tamera Fair, co-authors and co-owners of The Purple Turtle Series. Together, they sought to bring classrooms t...

“I didn’t know I could be me because I never saw me,” says Yvonne McNair 03.02.2025 43:00

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 102: Guest Name : Yvonne McNair Guest Business: Captivate Marketing Group Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of the Black Businesses Matter podcast, we sit down with Yvonne McNair, CEO of Captivate Marketing Group, who specializes in designing exceptional events and marketing programs that forge powerf...

“Soft skills are all the unsaid things that will dictate a company’s culture,” says Kevin Davenport 27.01.2025 49:50

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 101: Guest Name : Kevin Davenport Guest Business: The Ideal Candidate Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of the Black Businesses Matter podcast, we sit down with Kevin Davenport, CEO and Founder of The Ideal Candidate, a transformative soft skills training program designed to prepare the next generati...

Special Episode: The Evolution of Entrepreneurship 20.01.2025 58:30

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 100: Guest Name : Qiana Allen and Taylor Mason Guest Business: Culture’s Closet and Taylor’s Tacos Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this very special 100th episode of the Black Businesses Matter podcast, we speak with two inspiring entrepreneurs, Qiana Allen and Taylor Mason, founders and CEOs of Culture’s Clos...

“I really wanted to set out to make a digital tool that impacts the majority of the operations in the company” Says Noelle Curtis 10.01.2025 1:13:00

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 99: Guest Name : Noelle Curtis Guest Business: Bisi Blvd Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of the Black Businesses Matter podcast, I sit down with Noelle Curtis, the founder and CEO of Bisi Blvd. With over three decades of experience in business development across industries such as consumer goods, p...

“We have to travel outside of our comfort zone to be able to expand our mind, that is where true creativity lives ,” Says Elle Davis 06.01.2025 1:09:46

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 98: Guest Name : Elle Davis Guest Business: The Ellevate Group Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of the Black Businesses Matter Podcast, LaTrice "Elle" Davis shares her journey as a seasoned non-profit leader with nearly 25 years of experience in leadership development, program design, and...

“The common thread between clients is that they are all sick and tired of being tired,” Says Renee Hastings 30.12.2024 52:00

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 97: Guest Name: Renee Hastings Guest Business: Executive Help Now Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, we sit down with Renee Hastings, President and CEO of Executive Help Now, a virtual assistance service agency. Renee shares her fascinating journey, beginning with her childh...

“Black Businesses Matter is a movement,” says Larvetta Loftin 23.12.2024 34:21

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 96: Guest Name : Larvetta Loftin Guest Business: The L3 Agency Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter , host Larvetta Loftin reflects on the journey of the podcast, celebrating its past seasons and key milestones. She shares her personal story of starting in radio and how it has...

“Find out what you want to do in life and find a person who aligns with that,” says Dice Granberry 30.09.2024 53:44

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 95: Guest Name: Dice Grandberry, Guest Business: Blue Aura Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, we speak with Dice Granberry, Co-Owner of Blue Aura, a trucking company founded in Chicago by Dice and his wife. Dice discusses the powerful influence of mentorship in his life, sta...

“Whether the mentor is two years older or ten years older it’s about their experience level,” Says Lauryn Hill 23.09.2024 52:26

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 94: Guest Name: Lauryn Hill Guest Business: Senior Digital Photo Editor, AARP.org Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, we speak with Lauryn Hill, Senior digital editor at AARP. Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, Lauryn now calls Brooklyn, New York home. She is an alumna of Ge...

“I want to be a part of the platform that celebrates black women,” Says Michelle Metcalf 16.09.2024 49:16

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 93: Guest Name: Michelle Metcalf Guest Business: Moda Michelle Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, we speak with Michelle Metcalf, the founder of Moda Michelle, a fashion brand designed for the ‘seasoned’ woman. As a first-generation American of Jamaican and Barbadian descent...

“It is so important to me to not only work within my community in community health but work in women's health because women are the caregivers,” Says Fallon Flowers 09.09.2024 1:02:22

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 92: Guest Name: Fallon Flowers Guest Business: Nursing Inspired Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, we speak with Fallon Flowers, a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in Obstetrics & Gynecology on Chicago’s South Side. With years of experience...

“It’s a fact that diverse businesses contribute to your bottom line” Says Vincent Williams 26.08.2024 1:15:25

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 91: Guest Name : Vincent Williams Guest Business: Entrepreneurs Academy Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, we speak with Vincent Williams, the Director of Operations for Entrepreneurs Academy, a Chicago-based organization in the Austin community dedicated to supporting socia...

“Knowing that if I help one person or just put an idea in one person's mind, that's worth it” says Karen Williams 19.08.2024 50:27

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 90: Guest Name: Karen Williams Guest Business: Black Visual Queen Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter , we sit down with Karen Williams, the visionary creator of Black Visual Queen, a company dedicated to diversifying the professional photography industry. Karen shares the story...

“They have to see that if I don't say anything …that my actions prove to be true,” says Scott L Steward 12.08.2024 1:20:48

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 89: Guest Name: Scott Steward Guest Business: Genius Lab, Inc. Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, we speak with Scott Steward, the CEO and Founder of Genius Lab Inc., a leading figure in education and entrepreneurship from Chicago’s South Side. With over 15 years of teaching ex...

“People need to understand that mentorship is a pour and pour back,” Says Larvetta Loftin 05.08.2024 48:44

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 88: Guest Name : Larvetta Loftin and Katori Shepherd Guest Business: The L3 Agency Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, we spotlight our associate producer, Katori Shepherd, and dive into the crucial role of mentorship. We explore the seven types of mentors and the essential q...

We are here to amplify diverse voices,” says Larvetta Loftin 06.05.2024 29:37

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 87: Guest Name : Larvetta Loftin Guest Business: The L3 Agency Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I delve into the significance of Black History and Women’s History Month, highlighting notable awards, milestones, and groundbreaking achievements. Additionally, I reflect on the...

“ My vision is to continue to expand it,I wanted to touch every city, every woman I can,” says Char'Nese M. Turner 29.04.2024 1:00:32

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 86: Guest Name: Char'Nese M. Turner Guest Business: Tribe Tribute Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Char'Nese M. Turner, an esteemed author, journalist, and entrepreneur. Char'Nese is the founder and CEO of Tribe Tribute, a women’s empowerment org...

“The power of the pivot and the power of prayer I was leaning on that,” says Darlene Hill 22.04.2024 1:07:45

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 85: Guest Name : Darlene Hill Guest Business: Rise Strategy Group Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Darlene Hill who serves as the Executive Vice President of Communications at Rise Strategy Group, a public strategy firm. Darlene reflects on her extensive career...

“I do believe that with any business- whatever you decide you want to do make sure it’s something you like to do,” says Felicia Cotton 15.04.2024 25:20

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 84: Guest Name: Felicia Cotton Guest Business: Xoxoxo Cosmetics Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Felicia Cotton with founder and president of Xoxoxo Cosmetics. Felicia details her upbringing highlighting her love for all things feminine despite growing up with m...

“I had all these opportunities passing me with no way of drawing them back in to say that my product is first and foremost a baby carrier,” says Angelique Warner 08.04.2024 1:06:25

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 83: Guest Name : Angelique Warner Guest Business: A Warner Idea LLC Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Angelique Warner, founder and president of A Warner Idea LLC and the visionary behind GoGoVie premium baby carrier. Angelique details her upbringing, describing h...