Black Fridays

What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with George Adams Jr., founder of 360 Detroit Inc. and candidate for Detroit City Council in District 5. Born and raised in the Virginia Park neighborhood, George has spent the last decade turning vision into action—rehabilitating housing, creating jobs, and building parks in the same community that shaped him. Now, he's bringin...

What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we're joined by Khary Frazier—a Detroit-based creative entrepreneur, storyteller, and founder of Detroit is Different. Known for his visionary work across media, culture, and community engagement, Khary has built platforms that uplift Black creatives, celebrate Detroit's legacy, and shift how we see storytelling as a tool for empowermen...

What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we're joined by Detroit-born singer-songwriter Charity Ward—a genre-blending artist whose music is rooted in healing, storytelling, and soulful vulnerability. Known for her powerful voice and poetic lyricism, Charity fuses R&B, neo-soul, gospel, and folk influences to create music that resonates deeply with her listeners. Her work cente...

This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we’re joined by Detroit Lions legend turned entrepreneur and philanthropist, Herman Moore. Known for his Hall of Fame-worthy career on the football field, Herman is now making powerful plays off the field through business leadership, strategic consulting, and community investment. From the NFL to founding Team 84 and launching initiatives that empower unders...

What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we're joined by Brandi McGill, founder of Thee Millennial Management Company and host of Thee Millennial Management Podcast. Known for blending career wisdom with a no-nonsense, relatable voice, Brandi is helping professionals and managers navigate today’s workplace with confidence, clarity, and emotional intelligence. From TikTok virality...

What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we're joined by Candace Cox-Wimberley, founder of I Am A Genius. A creative visionary, wellness educator, and mental health advocate, Candace is on a mission to help people slow down, reconnect, and reflect through the power of journaling and storytelling. From launching her own guided journal series to creating spaces for community healing...

What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we're honored to sit down with Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II for a timely and inspiring conversation. As the first Black Lt. Governor in Michigan’s history, Garlin has built a reputation for bold leadership, data-driven solutions, and a deep commitment to equity and innovation. Now, as a declared candidate for Governor in...

What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we're joined by Saunteel Jenkins, a trailblazing public servant, nonprofit leader, and 2025 candidate for Mayor of Detroit. From serving on Detroit City Council to leading The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW), Saunteel brings decades of experience in government, social work, and community leadership. In partnership with Citizen Detroit and Polit...

What Up Does?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we're joined by Sydney Noble, founder of The Noble Brand. A Detroit-based entrepreneur with a powerful story, Sydney is building a wellness-driven lifestyle brand that merges luxury fragrance with holistic, culturally-rooted self-care. As a queer, Black woman living with an invisible disability, Sydney's journey speaks to resilience, i...

What Up Doe?! In this powerful solo episode, host Denzell Turner reflects on the origins of the Black Fridays Podcast and why supporting Black-owned businesses is more critical than ever in 2025. From the surge of corporate commitments in 2020 to the current rollback of DEI initiatives, Denzell unpacks what’s changed, what hasn’t, and why economic empowerment, visibility, and ownership in Black co...

What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Jenn Onwenu, creator and host of The Ask Jenn Show on The Uprising Network. Known for her unfiltered commentary, deep insights, and commitment to keeping it real, Jenn opens up about how she built a brand rooted in honesty, vulnerability, and fearless expression. From tackling tough conversations to creating space for healing a...

Help Your Kids Get Better Sleep - Ep. 130 w/ Sierra L. Boone (The Nap Time Show) What Up Doe?! In this episode, we sit down with Sierra Boone, creator and executive producer of The Nap Time Show , a preschool series rooted in storytelling, music, and emotional wellness. From her background in social impact storytelling to launching a media platform focused on helping kids embrace rest and mindfuln...

What Up Doe?! In this episode, we got family in the building as we sit down with my older sister Ongeleke Turner, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of NoFlagNoFoul, a mental wellness platform created specifically for athletes. With over 13 years of experience across clinical settings, Ongeleke shares how her deep-rooted love for sports and passion for healing came together to serve a c...

What Up Doe?! In this special episode, we sit down with Detroit City Council President and 2025 mayoral candidate Mary Sheffield. As the youngest person ever elected to Detroit City Council and now its youngest president, Mary shares what fuels her passion for public service and why she’s stepping up to lead the city into a bold new chapter. We're talking: What inspired her to run for Mayor of...

What Up Doe?! In this episode, we sit down with Sebastian Jackson, the visionary entrepreneur behind The Social Club Grooming Company, Shop Talk, and Saint Martin. From redefining the barbershop experience in Detroit to building a grooming brand rooted in science, culture, and care, Sebastian is using every platform he touches to elevate the community and inspire intentional living. We're talk...

What Up Doe?! This week, we sit down with April Anderson, co-owner and pastry chef of Detroit's beloved Good Cakes and Bakes. From a childhood passion for baking to building a nationally recognized brand, April shares the inspiring journey behind her business and the purpose that fuels her work. With features on the Food Network and Oprah's OWN network, and two thriving locations in Detroi...

What Up Doe?! In this episode, we sit down with Camille Nimmons, the powerhouse founder of BYOC (Be Your Own Cheerleader), a Metro Detroit-based run club and fitness movement rooted in empowerment, discipline, and self-love. Camille shares her inspiring journey from setting a marathon goal on a vision board to leading a community of runners and fitness enthusiasts across the city. Her message is c...

What Up Doe?! This week, we’re joined by Allen Smith, Founder and Managing Partner of Musa Capital, a venture platform on a mission to disrupt the traditional VC model and create equitable access to capital. With a background spanning the NFL, Stanford, and major tech companies like Microsoft and LinkedIn, Allen brings a wealth of experience to the conversation on funding, innovation, and empoweri...

This week, we sit down with Madala Mathurin, co-founder and CEO of Kozen, an on-demand yoga and wellness platform redefining how we approach self-care in the workplace. With a background in software development and a passion for mental health, Madala shares how Kozen is helping organizations boost morale, creativity, and connection through holistic wellness practices. This episode explores the int...

This week, we’re joined by the incredible Ber-Henda Williams, a visionary empath, leadership coach, and advocate for feminine leadership. Through her work as a bilingual poet, coach, and speaker, Ber-Henda empowers women leaders to step into their power with empathy, creativity, and intention. We're talking: The power of feminine leadership and why it’s needed now more than ever. How Ber-Henda...

What Up Doe?! This week, we’re bringing you a special live episode recorded at the heart of Detroit’s east side—Morningside Café! We had the honor of sitting down with Jeffrey D. Lewis II, the visionary owner of this community-driven coffee shop, for an intimate conversation in front of a live audience. From his journey as a lifelong Detroiter to launching Morningside Café in 2023, Jeff is redefin...

What Up Doe?! This week, we’re honored to sit down with Dwan Dandridge, the Co-Founder and CEO of Black Leaders Detroit (BLD), an organization dedicated to providing financial support and resources to Black entrepreneurs and community leaders in Detroit. Dwan's vision for economic empowerment is reshaping how Black-led businesses access capital, helping to build a more inclusive and equitable...

What Up Doe?! This week, we're honored to have Detroit City Council President Pro Tem James Tate join us for an insightful conversation on mental health, leadership, and community. We begin by discussing the 'Protect Your Crown' initiative, a mental health campaign he spearheaded to address and destigmatize mental health concerns in Detroit. Councilman Tate also shares his journey to b...

What Up Doe?! This week, we’re diving into four powerful Black organizations that every entrepreneur should know about. From financial support to community-building and professional development, these organizations are making a massive impact. In this episode, we explore why these groups are essential resources for Black business professionals and how you can leverage them to grow your business. W...

What Up Doe?! This week, we’re diving deep into the untold stories of history with Toya Coleman, creator and host of the hit podcast “That Wasn’t in My Textbook.” Known for uncovering hidden narratives and challenging mainstream historical accounts, Toya is on a mission to make history engaging, accessible, and thought-provoking. In this episode, we discuss how understanding the past can empower t...