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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“Once you take care of yourself - now you have more bandwidth to take care of others.” says Fola Lawson 21.08.2023 48:52

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 57 : Guest Name : Fola Lawson Guest Business : Southern Gents Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I had the opportunity to sit down with Fola Lawson. As the Creative Director of Southern Gents, a lifestyle brand that aims to unite gentlemen around the world, Fola explains the m...

“I think that black businesses can be a site of liberation both personally and economically,” Says Jamyla Bennu 14.08.2023 47:11

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 56: Guest Name : Jamyla Bennu Guest Business : Oyin Handmade Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I had the opportunity to speak with Jamyla Bennu co-founder and mistress of Oyin Handmade. Jamyla explains that “oyin” is a Yoruba word for honey. Oyin Handmade is a cruelty-free,...

"You don’t have to be the loudest person at the table but you can be the most effective” Says Larvetta Loftin 07.08.2023 56:45

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 55: Guest Name: Larvetta L. Loftin Guest Business: The L3 Agency Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I had the opportunity to share my story and discuss how various experiences have shaped me into the person I am today. We discuss my upbringing and family life, and what it was l...

“I define equity as power no longer being dictated by identity,” says Mia Henry 24.04.2023 44:57

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 54: Guest Name: Mia Henry Guest Business: Freedom Lifted Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Mia Henry the CEO and founder of Freedom Lifted. This company supports justice-centered leadership development through online learning, training, and coaching. Mia detai...

“It's so important that we lift as we climb,” Says Anita Blanton 17.04.2023 48:12

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 53 : Guest Name : Anita Blanton Guest Business : Fox32 Chicago Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Anita Blanton an Emmy Award-winning journalist who joined FOX32 to anchor Good Day Chicago. Anita details her formative years. She spent the majority of her childhoo...

"You gotta go out there and find your tribe in that space" Says Kevin John 10.04.2023 25:03

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 52: Guest Name: Kevin John Guest Business: Island Jon Vodka Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Kevin John, CEO and President Island Jon Caribbean Vodka. The company was co-founded by Kevin and his father, Levi John. Island Jon officially debuted in 2018 in the g...

"I wanted people to be able to congregate but to change the narrative," Says Trez Pugh III 03.04.2023 42:31

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 51: Guest Name: Trez Pugh III Guest Business: Sip & Savor Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Trez Pugh III the CEO/Founder of Sip & Savor a collection of vibrant, eclectic coffee houses located on Chicago’s South Side, and beyond. Trez details the journey...

Special Episode: Women's History Month 31.03.2023 55:00

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 50 Pt 2: Guest Name: Katori Shepherd and Jhana Harvey Guest Business: The L3 Agency Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with my team members Jhana Harvey who serves as our marketing and communications associate, and Katori Shepherd who serves as our Associate produce...

“I feel like I'm telling the story they're not telling” says Marissa Kearney 26.03.2023 46:29

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 50: Guest Name: Marissa Kearney Guest Business: TargetWhileBlack and RetailWhileBlack Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I spoke with Marissa Kearney, CEO and founder of TargetWhileBlack and RetailWhileBlack, two platforms she uses to highlight Black-Owned/Founded brands and...

“I can't continue to be a part of a system that is pushing students out to what I know is going to be their demise” Say Dr Evisha Ford 17.03.2023 45:43

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 49: Guest Name: Dr. Evisha Ford Guest Business: iCan Dream Center Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter,I speak with Dr. Evisha Ford who serves as the Founding Executive Director of iCan Dream Center. The iCan Dream Center is a therapeutic school in Illinois, that serves the needs...

“You’re always going to be the biggest project you work on” Says Katushia Paul 13.03.2023 33:16

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 48 Guest Name: Katushia Paul Guest Business: KP Drip Bar and Aesthetics Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Katushia Paul a Nurse Practitioner and founder of KP Drip Bar and Aesthetics. She opened up her medical spa with the help of her mentor. Kataushia took on th...

“You cannot be a successful CEO without balance in your life.” Says Donna King 06.03.2023 23:19

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 47 Guest Name : Donna King Guest Business : P. Sherrod & Co Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Donna King the owner and head designer of P.Sherrod & Co. P. Sherrod & Co. is an Atlanta-based leather lifestyle brand she founded in late 2009. She emphasi...

“The State of Economic Inclusion and why it matters now!" (Special Episode) 27.02.2023 53:37

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode # 46 Guest Names: Andrea Zopp Marquis Miller Guest Business: Obama Foundation and Cast Us Cleveland Avenue Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, we interviewed Marquis Miller the Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from the Obama Foundation, and Andrea Zopp manag...

“If you want to get into a particular business or industry, date it first” Says Trent Floyd 20.02.2023 20:35

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode # 45 Guest Name: Trent Floyd Guest Business: J.R. Crickets - South Cobb Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Trent Floyd, who serves as the Owner/Operator of J.R. Crickets - South Cobb a 16-year-old full-service restaurant. Trent got his start as an accountant and...

“I would never hesitate to make content just because the market is oversaturated. If you have a unique point of view, go for it" Says Jevonne Bowman 13.02.2023 35:34

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode # 44 Guest Name: Jevonne Bowman Guest Business: JAB New York and Content Queen Academy Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Jevonne Bowman who is the CEO of JAB New York, LLC and creator of Content Queen Academy. She has over 15 years of experience in the TV/Film i...

“When there is equity to me there is excellence” says Larvetta L Loftin. 06.02.2023 0:52

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode #43 Guest Name : Larvetta Loftin Guest Business : The L3 Agency Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, We kick off season 4 with Larvetta the founder of The L3 Agency and the host of the show. She explains the theme of season 4, equity for black content creators. Larvetta reviewed...

"It doesn't have to be YOU for your business to expand" Says Jocelyn Delk Adams 02.01.2023 37:55

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 42 Guest Name : Jocelyn Delk Adams Guest Business : Grandbaby Cakes Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Jocelyn Delk Adams, the founder, author, national television personality and brand ambassador behind the award winning cookbook Grandbaby Cakes. Her business beg...

“My business has been built off of the shoulders of the relationships I have built over the years.” Says Carolyn Fraser 19.12.2022 44:19

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode # 41 Guest Name: Carolyn Fraser Guest Business: The PR Shoppe Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Carolyn S. Fraser, the Founder & CEO of The PR Shoppe, an integrated marketing boutique headquartered in Chicago, specializing in strategic Public Relations, Social...

"I am always going to be committed to helping women win" Says Cheryl-Hudson Jackson 05.12.2022 48:49

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 40: Guest Name: Cheryl Hudson Jackson Guest Business: YWCA CHJ Consulting Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Cheryl Hudson-Jackson, who is the Director of Franchise and Business Enterprise for YWCA Chicago. She is also the owner of CHJ consulting. We discuss the...

“The benefit of franchising is, you’re investing in a proven model” Says Chris Wilson 28.11.2022 39:52

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 39: Guest Name: Chris Wilson Guest Business: Legacy Franchise Ventures Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Chris Wilson, the President of Legacy Franchise Ventures. Legacy Franchise Ventures (LFV) is a full-service franchise consulting and development firm that...

“Our voice is our first healing mechanism” Says Mecca Perry 21.11.2022 43:11

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 38 Guest Name: Mecca Perry Guest Business: Mecca Elevated Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Mecca Perry, whom I have had a 20+ year relationship with. Mecca is a Sound Meditation Facilitator and the owner of Elevated Mediation Studio in the heart of Chicago. She d...

"We underestimate the benefit of social health" Says Dr Ritchie Hall ll 14.11.2022 38:19

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 37 Guest Name: Ritch Hall Guest Business: PsychWorks Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Ritchie Hall II, Ph. D., or Ritch, a licensed psychologist, and owner of Psychworks Clinic. 'Psychworks' is a mental health private practice located in Cincinnati, Ohi...

“I’m gonna give what I didn’t get” says Christina Steed 07.11.2022 33:12

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 36 Guest Name: Christina Steed Guest Business: Agents & Strategies Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Christina Steed, the Chief Communications Officer of Agents & Strategies. She is an award-winning marketing communication expert whose experience include...

“A big part of transformation is believing speaking and then doing the work” Says Jacqueline Campbell 31.10.2022 36:41

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode 35: Guest Name: Jacqueline ‘JaQ’ Campbell Guest Business: Alexander Legacy Private Wealth Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with my sister and friend, Jaq Campbell the CEO, President, and Senior Wealth Advisor for Alexander Legacy. She is a leader in the space of wea...

“We have to be willing to grow personally to begin to grow relationally” says Denise Taylor 24.10.2022 57:59

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Episode #34 Guest Name: Denise Taylor Guest Business: First Wives Club Summary Style EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Denise Taylor. She is an Entrepreneur. In addition to being the Success Strategist, Career, Lifestyle, Relationship Coach, and Transformational Speaker. She manages N...