Black Fridays

What up Doe?? We’re back with another dope Black business story with Sharnese Marshall who is the founder of The Konnection, a Detroit-based nonprofit and mentoring program designed to encourage and empower youth to improve school performance and attendance. Tap in with us as we talk about the following:  Starting your own nonprofit The importance of mentorship  How parents can better connect with...

What up Doe?? Shay Lavender joined us on the Podcast today to tell us about her upcoming book Canceled . Canceled  is a story of a young Black woman trying to establish herself in a world where her intersections create conflict in the different spaces that she occupies. Tap in with us as we talk about the following:  Navigating Higher Education Combining Creative and Career Persevering Through Tou...

What up Doe?? Happy to have the homie Chelsea Willams of the It Girl Factory pull up to the podcast! Through her business, Chelsea has been curating dope jewelry pieces to meet the needs of those seeking affordable wardrobe options. Tap in with us as we talk about the following:  Plus-size fashion How to match accessories with your outfit Representation in the fashion community Host IG: https://ww...

What up Doe?? On this installment of the Flashback Fridays series I had to revise my interview with the homie Tristan Layfield of Layfield Resume Consulting. Tristan dropped a ton of gems on what makes him successful in helping others achieve their career goals and how young professionals can be better equipped when seeking new career opportunities. Tap in with us as we talk about the following: ...

What up Doe?? On this installment of the Flashback Fridays series we have none other than Picasso Baby herself, Candace Dove in the building! Always a pleasure to connect with Candace as she embodies the perfect mixture between art and business and it shows through her business Paint Party where she offers one of a kind paint party experiences! Tap in with us as we talk about the following:  When...

What up Doe?? On this installment of the Flashback Fridays series we got Bianca Hopes in the building! We got a chance to discuss her path to wanting a more healthier life for herself and how she was able to build a business that helps others do the same. Tap in with us as we talk about the following:  Why health is so important in the Black community How to use your community for support How to g...

What up Doe?? On this installment of the Flashback Fridays series we got the homie Donald Dudley on the podcast! On this episode we get into Donald’s journey where he turned his passion as a creative and love of sneakers into his role as a Marketing Director at Footlocker. Tap in with us as we talk about the following:  Embracing your talents and gifts How Donald built his personal brand and conne...

What up Doe?? Welcome to the first installment of Flashback Fridays series where we will be revisiting some of the earliest interviews of Black Fridays from the IG Live vault. On this episode we have none other than Allanté Whitmore, PhD who is the creator of the BLK + Grad School podcast and brand. Tap in with us as we talk about the following:  How being in grad school encouraged Allanté to crea...

What up Doe?? On this episode we got family in the building! Michelle Mattison is the creator of The Humanity Collection to provide services that empower individuals and organizations to reach their full potential by incorporating kindness, competence and quality into each package. Tap in with us as we talk about the following:  Bridging the gap between the community and police officers Can you tr...

What up Doe?? On this episode Negotiation Consultant and Higher Education leader Rochelle Woods stoped by the podcast to give us the game on negotiations! You might want to take a listen, especially if you looking for that raise at work or a promotion…. Tap in with us as we talk about the following:  When to advocate for yourself Things to consider while negotiating How to find what other’s motive...

What up Doe?? On this episode we had to rep the gang! . Pasqualina Tuggle of Fine Gang Apparel joins us to talk about how she is redefining the term “Gang Members” through her brand and lifestyle. Tap in with us as we talk about the following:  Why health is important in the Black community  How to build community through your brand 3 steps to get your “Summer Body” ready Host IG: https://www.inst...

What up Doe?? On this episode, I had to get this thought out of my head and recorded onto the podcast. In our community, why do we compete with each other over collaborating more often? It’s so many opportunities for us when we come together. However, there are rules to the game and I outline them in this episode. Tap in with me as I cover the following:  What collaboration has done for me How com...

What up Doe?? We on this episode we have our first author on the podcast! Salute to Mack Tuggle for joining me on the episode to talk about his self published book “This Way To Wall St.” that guides investors on how to get started. Tap in with us as we talk about the following:  How learning about stocks changed Mack’s life  What is Crypto currency and NFTs  What current market trends are importan...

What up Doe?? We making history today because I got the first Black Woman to lead a Tequila brand in the building! Nayana Ferguson of Anteel Tequila stopped by the podcast to share what makes her Tequila brand special and insights to the spirits industry. Tap in with us as we talk about the following:  How her health influenced her decision to start her own brand  Taking action on your ideas What...

What up Doe?? Brother Jawan Harris of King’s Dream Consulting has stopped by the podcast to give us the gems on what makes small businesses successful and how he and his team is contributing to their success. Tap in with us as we talk about the following:  History of Black owned business in Seattle Why you need a plan for your business to grow The No Budget guide to marketing Host IG: https://www....

What up Doe?? Today we got the Media Mogul Cheryl Parks Ajamu in the building! She is the Founder & CEO of The Ajamu Group and the creator of the Multicultural Media Luncheon during the Detroit Autoshow Press week. Tap in with us as we talk about the following:  How Cheryl developed a business through her career in media Why relationships are important Working with major companies in the Detro...

What up Doe?? Tax Season is officially upon us and I had to go consult with the expert Jenni Hendrix! She is the owner of Tax Team Services and stopped by the podcast to answer all of my tax season questions. Tap in with us as we talk about the following:  How Tax Team Services was created  When and when not to do your own taxes Spending money in the Black community  Host IG: https://www.instagram...

What up Doe?? On this episode we are welcoming the leadership and etiquette expert Ms. Jacqueline M. Baker to the podcast. She was a wealth of knowledge as we discussed her path to leadership and how she is helping people start their leadership journeys through her business The Scarlet Way. Tap in with us as we talk about the following:  What makes you a better leader Leading through entrepreneurs...

What up Doe?? We have the Doctor in the building! Help me welcome Tania Abouzeide, Ph. D to the podcast to discuss how she is helping people in their educational journey through her business Way Finder. Tap in with us as we talk about the following:  Mentorship Finding the right “fit” for school Working in your passion  Host IG: https://www.instagram.com/denzellturner/ Show IG: https://www.instagr...

What up Doe?? We switching it up a little bit on this episode! My special guest is none other than myself as I wanted to use this platform to talk about my own Black owned business, Determination Media. Tap in with me as I talk about the following:  My professional and educational background How I got into web design What led to the creation of Determination Media  Host IG: https://www.instagram.c...

What up Doe?? On this episode, I got my Business Coach Nia Hines on the podcast! She’s a true specialist at helping people re-think their business so that they can transition from 9-5 to full-time entrepreneurship. Tap in with myself and Nia as we discuss:  How she became a Business Coach What led her to full-time entrepreneurship  Tips to help you do better business  Host IG: https://www.instagra...

What up Doe?? On this episode we welcome the home Turtle Davis to the podcast. Turtle is a creative who has been able to turn his passion into multiple businesses based in the city of Detroit.  Tap in with myself and Turtle as we discuss:  Why it’s important to put on for the city The art of exclusivity  Leaving a legacy in your community  Host IG: https://www.instagram.com/denzellturner/ Show IG:...

What up Doe?? Morgan Breon the creator of Heal. Be. Live. is in the building! Her organization is revolutionizing what ARTivism looks like and is healing many people along the way Tap in with myself and Morgan as we discuss:  What is “ARTivisim” Leaning into your gifts/purpose How entrepreneurs are artists in their own right Host IG: https://www.instagram.com/denzellturner/ Show IG: https://www.in...

What up Doe?? I got the homie Alandra Chuney Jackson the creator of “The Sisters’ Couch” which is an organization focusing on improving Black women’s mental health and wellness Tap in with myself and Alandra as we discuss:  How The Sisters’ Couch came to be Establishing Boundaries  The difference between mental health and mental illness  Host IG: https://www.instagram.com/denzellturner/ Show IG: h...

What up Doe?? I got the homie Javon Shell who is the Director of Digital Content for the Cleveland Cavaliers to pull up and talk about his path to creating one of the most followed social media platforms of any sports team  Tap in with myself and Javon as we discuss:  Coming from humble beginnings  Leading a team of creatives How to make compelling digital content Host IG: https://www.instagram.co...