Black Fridays

***Use Promo Code "SOAR" at https://www.theeaglesacademy.com/store?r_done=1 for a Black Fridays Exclusive Discount!!!*** What Up Doe?? We got Dr. Eddie Connor Jr. joining us who happens to be a 16x best-selling author, professional speaker, professor and cancer survivor. He’s giving us the gems to live a more purposeful life by unlocking your identity and being true to your purpose. Tap in...

What Up Doe?? This episode is a blast from the past as Collin was one of the original IG live guests of Black Fridays! Collin pulled up on us to talk about the conference he is working on to help improve wellness amongst Black men. Collin also breaks down his passion for working in the public sector and how he is making change in his community through philanthropy. Tap in with us as we discuss the...

What Up Doe?? Last but not least, we are wrapping up our Let’s Get Married series with our phenomenal wedding designer extraordinaire Shaneia Caldwell of MPQ Events. MPQ is a full-service event planning and design company that can handle every aspect of your event from concept to completion. They specialize in exquisite weddings, social events and corporate events. Tap in with us as we discuss the...

What Up Doe?? Next in our Let’s Get Married Series, we sat down with Lauren Daniels of Sumptuous Spirits, a full-service bartending company that provides superior bartending services for social and corporate events, private parties, and weddings. They made sure our guests had premium cocktail selections and service which took our reception to another level! Tap in with us as we discuss the followi...

What Up Doe?? Next in our Let’s Get Married Series, we sat down our Flower Dealer who just so happen to be one of the bride’s maids in our wedding! Ayanna took her passion for making floral decorations for her own mental health and made it into a business when she realized she had a new found talentTap in with us as we discuss the following: Flowers and Mental Health Working a Job While Growing A...

What Up Doe?? Next in our Let’s Get Married Series, we caught up with our Photo Booth provider Whitney Rollins of Stunning Shots Photobooh which is Detroit’s modern photo booth rental company for stunning shots & unforgettable experiences. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: Photo Booth Equipment Importance of Customer Service Building a Business with a Full Time Job Show IG: https://w...

What Up Doe?? Next in our Let’s Get Married Series, we interviewed serial entrepreneur and founder of Cigarden, a mobile cigar bar, and Shade Cigar Cafe. Aside from her love of cigars, Mo tells us about what got her into the industry and why she’s always looking to adapt in business. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: How to start a mobile cigar business Picking the right cigars for you W...

What Up Doe?? Next in our Let’s Get Married Series, we interviewed Lorna Marshall of Posh & Prim, a top rated wedding planning and floral company who’s mission is to assist you in expertly planning, coordinating, and designing every intricate detail of your wedding. Lorna was our wedding coordinator and was phenomenal in making sure our day was perfect! Tap in with us as we discuss the followi...

What Up Doe?? Next in our Let’s Get Married Series that I am co-hosting with my lovely wife, we interviewed Kai Davis of of Kai Davis Photography. Kai is a global, luxury wedding photographer who goes above and beyond to ensure her clients receive excellence in every shot that she takes. We had a great time laughing and talking business on this one so make sure you tap in with us as we discuss the...

What Up Doe?? This episode marks the first our Let’s Get Married Series that I am co-hosting with my lovely wife! We intentionally used Black owned businesses for our wedding process and because they help make our day so special, we wanted to return the favor and put the spotlight on their businesses. First up, Brandon Hughes of Full Films Wedd was the videographer for our wedding as he as put in...

What Up Doe?? The New Kids, Germaine and Shyriah, are a millennial duo aimed at providing resources and tools to inspire our peers. Along with their millennial peers, share our journeys, challenge ideas, and push progress with the hopes to inspire.  Tap in with us as we discuss the following: Evolution of Podcasting Working With Friends Managing a business with a full-time job Host IG: https://www...

What Up Doe?? Aaron Jackson began his food truck journey as a way to build a business around the skills he developed over the years. His hustle and determination has what led to his truck being successful no matter what event or area they pull up to. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: How to get your first food truck Building a business from a hustle Using tech to influence the food busin...

What Up Doe?? Nick Gordon is an IOS developer and coding mentor through the Apple Developer Academy which is a unique learning experience at the intersection of creativity and technology that empowers all Detroiters to thrive in the world’s most vibrant app ecosystem. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: What it takes to join the Apple Developer Academy Detroit becoming a new tech hub Funda...

What up Doe?? Shawn Rochelle is a Detroit based photographer who helps entrepreneurs build their brands, tell their stories, and increase online visibility through professional photography and content creation. She was grateful enough to come onto the podcast and give her expertise on branding and photography to help other stand out in their businesses. Tap in with us as we discuss the following:...

What up Doe?? Tiara is a dope business woman who has pivoted several times in here career but has found her passion as a licensed esthetician. In addition to becoming known for her waxing techniques, she has built an empire through Esthi Queen where she has opened multiple spa locations and generated a digital learning space for others in her industry. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: O...

What up Doe?? Socially Chrissy who is a very talented video content creator and mom is on a mission to help other moms learn to live unapologetically and to help businesses and brands learn to leverage video content. She was gracious enough to come back to the podcast a second time as a guest for a live taping of Black Fridays via The Raw Avenue Live Podcasting event. Tap in with us as we discuss...

What up Doe?? Gevonchai is the creator of Ghetto Mantras, a social conscious wellness brand that was birthed out of her own self-care journey. Ghetto Mantras is dedicated to creating safe wellness spaces where the term “ghetto” isn’t an insult but rather describes the rich and colorful humanity of the Black experience. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: How to partner with local businesse...

What up Doe?? Jua Epperson of the Dreamweaver Project is a life long resident of a Highland Park, MI which is a small city within the city of Detroit, MI. She and her family have made it their mission to improve the city from which they came from through community engagement and development to ensure the beautification and restoration of Highland Park. Tap in with us as we discuss the following: W...

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...