Black Fridays

What Up Doe?! This week, we're bringing you an exclusive interview with Legend, the Detroit-born filmmaker making waves in Hollywood! From his early days scribbling poems to directing feature films, Legend's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Hear about his struggles, triumphs, and the passion that fueled his success. Learn about his latest projects, "Asbury Park" and "Blac...

What Up Doe?! This week Jaz Lee, the visionary behind Vetted, is joining the show! Vetted is a tech talent agency is connecting top-tier execs and people of color with the hottest companies. From building a successful recruitment firm to navigating the tech industry, Jaz is sharing her expertise. Wanna land your dream tech job or hire the best talent? This episode is your guide! We're talking:...

What Up Doe?! This week, we're dropping serious knowledge with Jessica Gray, the powerhouse behind Black Sports Professionals Detroit and Essentials by JG! Jessica's got a hustle that's off the charts, and she's here to share her secrets to success. From building a thriving business to empowering athletes, Jessica's got a story that'll inspire you to chase your dreams. We&#...

What Up Doe? This week, we're bringing you an exclusive interview with Renika McQueen, the trailblazing filmmaker behind hit projects on Tubi and beyond! Renika's got a story that'll inspire you to chase your creative dreams. From behind-the-scenes secrets to the challenges of breaking into the industry, Renika's sharing it all. Wanna learn how to turn your vision into a reality? T...

What Up Doe? This week we're diving deep into the skincare game with Deandre' Neal, the boss behind Boundless Grind! This dude is breaking barriers and changing the face of the beauty industry, one natural product at a time. From building a brand to mastering the art of self-care, Deandre's dropping serious knowledge. Wanna elevate your skincare routine? This episode is your glow-up gu...

What Up Doe? This week we're dropping serious knowledge with DJ Bey, the mastermind behind Trust Fund Baby! This dude is building a financial empire, and he stopped by the podcast to show you how he's doing it. From business growth to creating content like a boss, DJ is sharing all the secrets. Wanna learn how to grow your money tree? This episode is your golden ticket! 💰  We're talki...

What Up Doe? Today we're diving deep into the world of inspiration with Detroit's own Alicia L. Jenkins! This talented author and devoted mother is sharing her journey of turning words into powerful messages of hope and resilience. In this episode, we explore Alicia's passion for storytelling and how she uses her writing to uplift and empower readers of all ages. We'll uncover the...

What Up Doe? Today we're chatting with Bethany Howard, the mastermind behind the City Walls Detroit project! This incredible initiative is transforming Detroit's cityscape one mural at a time. In this episode, we dive into the heart of the City Walls program, learning how art is being used to revitalize communities, empower local artists, and beautify the city. Bethany shares insights on t...

What Up Doe? Today we're hanging with Annette Anderson RN, the mastermind behind 1st Step Healthcare Training! This Detroit-based training program is all about nurturing compassionate and skilled healthcare professionals. In this episode, we dive into the world of healthcare training and learn what it takes to excel in this field. Annette shares their passion for helping others and how 1st Ste...

What Up Doe?? This week we're joined by Taylor Lang, the founder of The Taylor Lang Company (TTLC) here in Detroit! TTLC is all about empowering young minds to embrace their creativity and pursue their dreams in the modeling industry. In this interview, Taylor dives deep into her journey of building TTLC and how they're helping aspiring models not only with runway skills and confidence, bu...

What Up Doe?? Kerrie Mitchell is the President & CEO of The Detroit Public Schools Foundation which is dedicated to creating and enhancing educational opportunities for Detroit Public Schools Community District students. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: Life of a CEO Supporting students in and outside of the classroom Importance of extracurricular programs and activities  Show IG: h...

What Up Doe?? Mrs. Kenyatta Stephens is the CEO of Black Family Development Inc. which is a Detroit-based non-profit that provides culturally sensitive counseling and support services to strengthen children, youth, and families. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: The importance of mental health and our youth  Protecting Black families  Restorative justice for young people  Show IG: https:...

What Up Doe?? DJ pulled up to the podcast as the founder of The Humble Way Clothing Co. where the brand embraces those whose life journeys have humbled them, fostering a community dedicated to self-improvement and uplifting others through their unique style. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: Managing an e-commerce business Designing quality clothing that has a purpose Investing in yourse...

What Up Doe?? Charles McKaye joins the podcast as a fellow podcaster through his show Detroit Metro Plug Podcast where he is on a mission to spotlight Detroit’s “Difference Makers” and be an advocate for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: Building a podcast from scratch State of Black business in Detroit Longevity in your craft...

What Up Doe?? Katrina Watkins is the founder and CEO of the Bailey Park Neighborhood Development Corporation where their mission is to honor the legacy of our families and inspire a community of change in McDougall-Hunt that leads to the equitable revitalization of the neighborhood. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: Building a nonprofit from scratch How to find people to help you The rev...

What Up Doe?? Dr. Coleman is the Superintendent for the River Rouge School District and he is on a mission to help heal students from the trauma that hinders their education. He shared a lot of the pitfalls of his upbringing and how it impacted his desire to invest in the next generation of leaders. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: How trauma impacts our students Getting support from co...

What Up Doe?? Kaleena is the Founder of Zero To Wear, an app that helps women solve the problems of clothing access, organization, and creativity so they can feel well put together, accomplished, at ease, and proud of their style. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: How to find your own fashion style Buying clothes on a budget Dressing for success and building confidence  Show IG: https://...

What Up Doe?? We got family in the building once again! Major (Director of Social Media) and Stefen (VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) are two people who I have known for a long time and admire the work that they put in with the Detroit Pistons helping them accomplish some amazing things on and off the court. They were gracious enough to give us a behind the scenes glimpse into their world wo...

What Up Doe?? The homies Clue and Don stopped by the podcast to discuss Clean Sneaker Care and how it all came about. Clean Sneaker Care is a top tier sneaker cleaning service that also offers some dope shoe accessories and apparel. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: Why you should keep your shoes clean How to run a show business Work life balance as entrepreneurs  Show IG: https://www.in...

What Up Doe?? The homie Eddie Carrington aka The Mayor of Flux City stopped by the podcast to give us the ins and outs of the real estate development game. He went from little to no experience with real estate to developing an $8 million project on Detroit’s East Side. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: What is a real estate developer How to get a brick and mortar as a small business The...

What Up Doe?? You know we couldn’t let the NFL Draft come to the city and not drop a special episode! I had the pleasure of tapping in with Detroit Lions Defensive End Charles Harris and Dorian Giles who is a premier professional Athlete Manager. We got a chance to take a look into what it takes to standout as a professional athlete and the importance of building your legacy on and off the field....

What Up Doe?? Sherrie Savage was able to build a business out of her passion for coloring and drawing that started at the age of 3! She is now one of Detroit’s premiere artists and designers as the founder of Naturally Illustrated and The Coloring Museum! Tap in with us as we discuss the following: Black women representation in art How to keep your creative juices flowing  Self-publishing a one of...

What Up Doe?? On this episode we have the one and only Chief Mobility Officer for the State of Michigan Justine Johnson in the building! Justine is in charge of leading the change of how people get around in the state and her job is one of a kind in the country! Tap in with us as we discuss the following: Definition of mobility Benefits of taking public transit Why you should get an EV for your ne...

What Up Doe?? Ethan Lloyd has cracked the code to going viral on social media and has turned it into a career noticing his unhealthy habit of scrolling through his different pages. He is not the Social Media Director for Black Tech Saturdays and Hill Harper’s campaign. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: Tips to going viral on social media Staying connected through social platforoms Bettin...

What Up Doe?? Pulling up to the podcast on this episode is Sharea Ayers who is the Director of Membership Growth and Events for Black Leaders Detroit, an organization dedicated to financially empowering Black-led organizations and businesses in Detroit. She is also the founder of Blackout Trivia and Juneteenth Jubliee. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: Empowering the community through fi...