Black Fridays

What up Doe?? Recently, I had the pleasure of hosting a storytelling event for podcasters at Bamboo Detroit in the heart of downtown. The night was amazing as we had 5 podcasters share their “Why” to what made them want to create and continue their shows respectively. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: How to consistently produce shows for your podcast How to secure sponsorships and brand...

What up Doe?? Charity Ward is a singer and song writer who found her passion for music at an early age. She has been a staple in the Detroit performing arts scene for over a decade and she stopped by the podcast to share how she has been applying new techniques to her many years of being a multi-hyphenate artist. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: The song writing process Showing up consi...

What up Doe?? Ernestine has worked in economic development and government relations in the field of small business development. In addition to helping tech founders in the state of Michigan find the proper resources to make their businesses more sustainable, Ernestine is also encouraging millennials to get involved through her podcast Quick To Politic. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: W...

What up Doe?? Arabia Simeon is the founder of PoGo (Politics on the Go), a double-sided platform that provides a transparent, non-partisan personalized voter guide for Millennial and Gen Z voters. Arabia is also a Venture for America which a national nonprofit and two-year Fellowship program that gives recent college graduates firsthand startup experiences that help them become leaders who make me...

What up Doe?? Dominique Cheatham is the founder of Pretty Write Notary, a mobile notary business that is servicing the South East Michigan area ensuring that folks contractual and legal obligations are met. Now, Dominique is creating a Notary app that will revolutionize the industry giving people and notary firms the opportunity to connect with each other much quicker. Tap in with us as we discuss...

What up Doe?? Robert Courtney Collins is a speaker, creative, entrepreneur and founder of Robert Courtney and Associates which is a leading social media marketing agency. Robert shared his love for building strong, sustainable brands and how he has been able to work with some premier organizations to amplify their messaging. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: How to make social media cont...

What up Doe?? Michigan Fashion week has been a staple in the Midwest for over a decade now and I was lucky enough to connect with the woman who started it all Mrs. Loren Hicks! Loren’s love of fashion is evident with every business move she makes including having her own fashion line, fashion week, and consulting business. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: How to build a quality fashion...

What up Doe?? Every episode of the podcast is special but this is a little extra special because we have a Detroit icon in the building! Gail Perry-Mason has been a staple in the financial literacy scene for decades and continues to help improve people’s habits and thoughts around money. As a Director of Finance, Author, and Philanthropist, Gail has built a legacy in helping others achieve their h...

What up Doe?? We got family on podcast today! The homies Tish and Shaun Carlo of No Politics are some of the most musically talented people I have the pleasure of personally knowing. They pulled up to the show to discuss their journey that led to their most recent project “You’ve Got Time”. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: Why it’s important for them to be independent artists What busin...

What up Doe?? Dr. Leron Lightfoot sought to make a change in young people’s lives by taking his passion for math and started Math 4 Success which creates a hands on, customized learning approach to each student in their programs. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: Challenges young people face when it comes to learning Why more Black people are needed in STEM fields Building a team as a ne...

What up Doe?? On this episode I am joined by Treasure of Pawstries, Michigan’s only all-natural, gluten-free pet treat company that caters to both dogs and cats. Treasure started the business out of our love for her our own dogs, Chase and Bash, after Chase suffered from an allergic reaction to store bought treats. And business has been booming ever since! Tap in with us as we discuss the followin...

What up Doe?? On this episode I am joined by Noelle Ililonga of 5th Pillar, a tech startup that is building an app to revolutionize Detroit Hip-Hop! Noelle decided to take matters into her own hands when she wanted to display Michigan based and Detroit Hip-Hop with the proper recognition it deserves which led her to develop 5th Pillar. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: Lack of media cove...

What up Doe?? On this episode I am joined by Jocelyn Sansom of Four Taste who is a cookie artist and pastry chef based in Detroit Michigan. Jocelyn has been putting in more than her 10,000 hours they say you need to master a craft and it’s showing through her work with Fortune 500 companies such as Delta Airlines and Rocket Companies. A lot of gems in this episode on how to get started in the food...

What up Doe?? On this episode I am joined by Achsha Jones of Trip Slip which is a digital permission slip based business right out of Detroit Michigan. Achsha has been putting on for the city of Detroit her entire life through her business ventures and experiences over the years that have led her to solve a very common problem in the educational system. A lot of gems in this episode on how to do g...

What up Doe?? On this episode I am joined by Lifestyle & Freelance Photographer Kalena and we get a chance to explore her journey and how it has shaped her creative passions. Kay is up and coming in the creative space through her amazing photography skills and digital content creations. A lot of gems in this episode on how to be a better creative so tap in with us as we discuss the following:...

What up Doe?? Have you ever met a Black architect from Detroit that is also fluent in Spanish? Chances are you won’t if you have not already met Kirk Welsh of Noir Architecture. On this episode, Kirk joins the show to discuss the following: The path to becoming a fully licensed architect Gaining equity through real estate Advocating for minorities in the architecture and design industries  Host IG...

What up Doe?? On this episode I have Johnnie and Alexa Turnage of EvenScore who are making waves in the tech space by developing a new way for people to crowd fund causes that they care about. Take a listen as we discuss:  How to develop your own tech startup How to raise funding Being Black in tech Host IG: https://www.instagram.com/denzellturner/ Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspo...

What up Doe?? Meet the Chef behind Wonkoos, the successful Black family owned food truck who has been serving the delicious food to the Metro-Detroit area for years! Take a listen as we discuss:  Pivoting from a restaurant to food truck How to build a loyal customer base Persevering through hard times in business Host IG: https://www.instagram.com/denzellturner/ Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/...

What up Doe?? I don’t know about y’all but I’m trying to get these gains in the gym all 2023 and beyond! So it was only right I had my personal trainer Matthew McDaniel pull up to the podcast to discuss his journey to developing his own gym and why his clients’ health is so important to him. Take a listen as we discuss:  Starting a business in the pandemic How to start working out properly Things...

What up Doe?? I’m not much a of jewelry person but I was able to come across a gem that is Your Personal Jeweler. Patricia is a well versed third generation jeweler who is taking her many years of knowledge and giving customers customized experiences of a lifetime. Take a listen as we discuss:  How Patricia got into the jewelry business What it took for her to open her own store The process of cus...

What up Doe?? On this episode I am joined by Daizha Brown is travel and lifestyle enthusiast who created DaibyDai, a natural hair care brand to help people better manage their natural curls. Daizha is also a content creator and YouTuber who shares her trips around the world. Tap in with us as we talk about the following:  Why she created a natural hair care brand How she got her first store placem...

What up Doe?? On this episode I am joined by educator Erika Arnold who took her passion for working with youth and poured it into developing the Brilliant Scholars Academy, an educational YouTube focused on early children learning. Tap in with us as we talk about the following:  How parents can teach their children at home What is it like creating YouTube content for children Importance of emotion...

What up Doe?? On this episode I am joined by the good brother Adam Harris who is an Author, Motivational Speaker, and Servant Leader. In his third book One Michigan Moment in T.I.M.E , Adam brings insight into the challenges he faced during his time in college and how it inspired him to become more involved in serving his community. Tap in with us as we talk about the following:  Being a mentor in...

What up Doe?? This week a I got a chance to pull up on natural hair care expert Miranda Moy who recently opened up her brick and mortar pop up store with the goal of giving everybody a unique experience who walks in the door. Her business Moy Hair Essentials produces ALL natural hair care products, that are designed and formulated to restore and revitalize your hair into a healthy head of tresses....

What up Doe?? The homie who is a triple, maybe even a quadruple, threat My Brother Dizz stopped by the podcast this week and shared his musical genius on the platform. His skills of being a producer, writer, performer, videography, etc. has continued to grow over the years and his hard work is paying off big time! Tap in with us as we talk about the following:  How to get your work noticed The bus...