Black Fridays

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...

What Up Doe?? One of Detroit’s top food critics Edd Eats stopped by the podcast to give us some game on what it’s like to be a successful content creator in the city and online. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: How to make money as a content creator  Importance of collaborations  Building an online brand  Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/   Guest IG: https://www.in...

What Up Doe?? Malika Williams was once a child in the foster care system trying to find her way without much guidance she became pregnant at the age of 16 and by the age of 17 Malika would be facing jail time. She vowed to do better and guide others to become productive regardless of their situation and to spread the love which is why she started the L.I.V.E. Outreach. Tap in with us as we discuss...

What Up Doe?? Lena Thomas built her sports apparel brand SWEAT to serve as a platform to generate a healthier society through human movement. SWEAT does this by producing quality fitness apparel that allows people to literally workout in style. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: Benefits of working out How personal trainers make money What makes a fashion brand unique Show IG: https://www...

What Up Doe?? Joining the podcast is none other than Tee Two Times who you have probably heard on the radio by now. Tee has been forging her own path in the Detroit radio and entertainment scene for some time now and she dropped by the podcast to shed some light on the business. She even left y’all a few business gems in the process. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: The importance of me...

What Up Doe?? We are breaking down some barriers in the fragrance industry with this conversation! Jamie Wadsworth who created Ori Studios, a unisex, non-toxic, cruelty free, and vegan fragrance company, is on a mission to disrupt the current fragrance market by honoring the whole person utilizing fragrance as a means of self expression. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: Scaling an e-com...

What Up Doe?? We got one of the co-founders of Breadless, one of Detroit’s best healthy food restaurants! LaTresha is a woman of many talents and she was able to use her skills along with her husband Marc and business partner Ryan to develop a healthier way of casual dining for those looking to avoid bread. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: The importance of good branding and marketing ...

What Up Doe?? We got the creator of Trap Keno, Darnetha Davis on the show to talk about why Trap Keno is Detroit’s newest hip hop Keno attraction. Think of it as Bingo using hip hop music where the winners get cash prizes, gifts and entertainment! Tap in with us as we discuss the following: How to create your own board game Learn how to play Keno What it takes to build an entertainment brand Show...