Larvetta L Loftin-Arnold

Black Businesses Matter (BBM) Podcast

Business EN ↓ 133 episodes

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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“You’re better than this. They empowered me to better and encouraged me,” says Dr. Jennifer Matthews 01.04.2024 42:18

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 82 : Guest Name : Dr. Jennifer Matthews Guest Business: Dr. Jennifer Matthews Consulting Agency Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Jennifer Matthews, who is Founder & CEO of Dr. Jennifer Matthews Consulting Agency. Dr. Matthews comes...

“I am about holistic well-being,” says LaTrina Joshua 25.03.2024 55:31

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 81: Guest Name : LaTrina Joshua Guest Business: Bijou Body Spa Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with LaTrina Joshua, CEO of Bijou Body Spa. With a profound commitment to healthcare and a passion for helping individuals look and feel their best, LaTrina Joshua has bui...

“Poetry is very therapeutic because I am releasing something that was weighing on me- I'm liberating myself from that,” says Tara Levy 18.03.2024 42:56

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 80: Guest Name: Tara Levy Guest Business: Liberated Arts Movement Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Tara Levy, founder of the Liberated Arts Movement. Tara details her upbringing highlighting her early love for art she recounts the moments in her childhood when sh...

“I am on a mission through “Blow The Whistle Law” to simply educate,” says Chiquita Hall-Jackson 11.03.2024 47:34

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 79: Guest Name: Chiquita Hall-Jackson Guest Business: Blow the Whistle Law and Hall-Jackson and Associates, P.C. Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Chiquita Hall-Jackson, an award-winning licensed attorney and adjunct law professor, the visionary behind the Blow T...

“That's what I mean by nuanced messaging just because you're dealing with a particular group of people whoever they are however they look like they're not monolithic,”Says Terrence Chappell 29.01.2024 37:00

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 78 Guest Name: Terrence Chappell Guest Business: Chappell Communications Group Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Terrence Chappell the Principal of Chappell Communications Group, a social media agency that specializes in socializing nuanced messaging among cultur...

“We’re a partner in the process, we understand that you need to have strong small businesses so you can have strong larger firms,” Says Kyra Rénel Hardwick 15.01.2024 57:55

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 76: Guest Name: Kyra Rénel Hardwick Guest Business: The Kyra Company Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Kyra Rénel Hardwick founder and Managing Consultant of The Kyra Company—a dynamic business development solutions firm committed to a comprehensive approach to a...

“How can we support the economic development in the neighborhoods around us?” says Abigail Ingram 15.01.2024 55:12

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 77: Guest Name: Abigail Ingram Guest Business: Polsky Exchange Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I had the opportunity to talk with Abigail Ingram. Abigail Ingram is the executive director of the Polsky Exchange. Polsky Exchange is the core of The Polsky’s Center community en...

Special Episode: AI in the marketing and communications space 08.01.2024 1:17:53

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Guest Name: Cle Andrea Hayden and Lori Pelzer Guest Business: Inked Digital Marketing and Girlgobegreat EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I interview Cle Andrea Hayden, Founder and Chief Digital Strategist of Inked Digital Marketing Agency, and Lori Pelzer, CEO of Girlgobegreat, a Professional and...

“I created this in honor of my mom, but I also want to build a legacy business.” Says Lisa Marsh 18.12.2023 41:22

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 74: Guest Name: Lisa Marsh Guest Business: MsP's Gluten Free Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Lisa Marsh, the founder and CEO of MsP’s Gluten Free, shares insights into her journey. MsP’s Gluten Free specializes in creating nutritious, delicious, and health...

“A community of people who want to support small businesses. See them thrive, see them hiring people that look like them," Says Nikki Bravo 11.12.2023 50:35

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 73: Guest Name: Nikki Bravo Guest Business: Momentum Coffee Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I had the opportunity to sit down with Nikki Bravo, Founder of Momentum Coffee. Momentum Coffee is an independent coffee shop located in various locations across the Chicago community...

“It comforted me from the inside out - I said I have to make something that comforts others,” says Javon McCain 04.12.2023 50:00

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 72: Guest Name : Javon McCain Guest Business: EGG ROLLS ETC Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Javon McCain, President and Creative Director of Egg Rolls ETC. Egg Rolls ETC is a unique product line that blends delicious flavors in warm wontons that bridge cultural...

“If I’m not forward thinking - I could not only be excluded - I could be out of business in five years.” says Greg Bush 27.11.2023 58:00

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Guest Name: Greg Bush Guest Business: B.I.G. Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter I had the opportunity to sit down with Greg Bush, President and CEO of B.I.G, a management and information systems consulting and services firm. Greg has more than 25 years of experience with large scale...

“A brand is an emotion, it’s about how you make others feel when you walk into a room,” says Ramatu Kandakai 20.11.2023 35:00

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 70: Guest Name : Ramatu Kandakai Guest Business: Tutu Brand Strategies Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Ramatu Kandakai an MBA holder from Johns Hopkins, who excels in marketing for both B2B and B2C markets. Her passion for marketing trends and personal branding...

“Even though I'm not part of the day-to-day, I'm still very much involved in some capacities to support our growth,” says Dominique Wilson 13.11.2023 39:18

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 69: Guest Name: Dominique Wilson Guest Business: RiseKit Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Dominique Wilson, Co-Founder, and Strategic Advisor to RiseKit, an economic mobility software, that connects individuals with jobs and non-profit resources, streamlining co...

“These are individuals who collaborated with black businesses, helping them to advance, providing grants, and providing things that will help them scale. “ says Larvetta Loftin 06.11.2023 23:10

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 67: Guest Name: Larvetta Loftin Guest Business: The L3 Agency Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I introduce season 6 of the podcast that covers B2B and service-based businesses. I discuss the motivation for starting the podcast, the importance of advocating for black busine...

“You should know what these products are doing and what they are for,” Says Tori Prince 30.10.2023 59:09

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 67 : Guest Name: Tori Prince Guest Business: Tori Prince Beauty Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I had the opportunity to sit down with Tori Prince Founder and CEO of Tori Prince Beauty. As a beauty lover - Tori has always been within the beauty industry dating back to her ch...

“You may need an extra layer here or there to make it all connect for you there is no wrong or right way to do it,” says Samantha Jo 23.10.2023 59:05

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 66: Guest Name : Samantha Jo Guest Business: Samantha Jo’s Balm Yard Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I had the pleasure of speaking with Samantha of Samantha Jo’s Balm Yard a Botanica & Apothecary. Samantha details her upbringing noting that she was unable to get to kno...

“I can use this to cultivate my wellness and design my reality.” Says Mike Wird 16.10.2023 46:00

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 65: Guest Name: Mike Wird Guest Business: New Prosper Life Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I had the opportunity to sit down with Mike Wird Founder & CEO New Prosper Life. Mike is a highly creative artist and ecological design educator in Colorado. He loves to support...

“I think being able to take a look back at your past actions and how you chose to get out of the heat of things - is one of the core focuses at this point in my life,” says Jordan Nash 09.10.2023 54:33

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 64: Guest Name: Jordan Nash Guest Business: The Squared Paper Co Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter,I had the pleasure of conversing with Jordan Nash, the founder of The Squared Paper Co. Despite facing challenging circumstances stemming from her parents' divorce, Jordan ut...

“Whatever you give us - we are going to make it better” says Chelsea Lewis 02.10.2023 45:23

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 63: Guest Name: Chelsea Lewis Guest Business: My Mommy Wisdom Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I had the opportunity to sit down with Chelsea Lewis Founder & CEO of My Mommy Wisdom. My Mommy Wisdom– a super dope cruelty-free product line for women and children. They are...

“I’m very aware of the energy I have and if my energy is not good I’m not touching anything,”says Jamica Harper 25.09.2023 35:52

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 62: Guest Name: Jamica Harper Guest Business: Red Elephant Candle Company Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I had the opportunity to speak with Jamica Harper, owner of Red Elephant Candle Company. Jamica details her childhood and educational background. She grew up a history...

“Any brand that you birthed , you treat it like you treat anything that you want to grow and thrive.” Says Dana Bly 18.09.2023 35:32

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 61 : Guest Name : Dana Bly Guest Business: Pardon My Fro Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I had the opportunity to sit down with Dana Bly Founder & CEO of Pardon My Fro. Pardon My Fro is an exclusive lifestyle brand of clothing, accessories, and chic home decor. When Dan...

“If you are mentally exhausted, how can you run your business well? “ Says Twyler Jenkins 11.09.2023 55:20

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 58: Guest Name : Twyler Jenkins Guest Business : I Am That Woman Movement Retreat Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I had the opportunity to speak with Twyler Jenkins, CEO and Founder of the I Am That Woman Movement Retreat. The annual I Am That Woman Retreat is an extraordi...

“We focus on the mental health of a woman. Inspiring the woman and tapping into her inner beauty.” says LaGena Cain 04.09.2023 40:17

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 59 Guest Name: LaGena Cain Guest Business: Poise Beauty Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I had the opportunity to sit down with Lagena (La La) Cain, CEO/Owner of Poise Beauty Lips and Lifestyle. Poise Beauty is a cruelty-free U.S.A made brand that specializes in providing mo...

Special Episode: Juneteenth A celebration of Unsung Heroes 28.08.2023 1:04:22

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 58: Guest Name : Lauren Lowery and John Gay Guest Business : FP Commercial Advisors and JAQ Corp Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I had the opportunity to speak with Lauren Lowery, CEO and founder of FP Commercial Advisors, and John Gay, CEO and founder of JAQ Corp Intl. FP...