Black Gold Podcast: Stories of Black Dreamers and Doers

In this Juneteenth Special episode, I interview Zakiya Akerele, author of the book “Dump your Degree”, about how college students can utilize their degree in a way to get an ROI on it. We talk about the importance of having a gratitude mindset, mastering skill acquisition in specific ways, and what true freedom is for those without the shackle of student loans running their lives. Get the Book her...

Hey listener and supporter of the Black Gold Podcast! Go ahead and watch this episode on Spotify or YouTube so you can see Team Sportz in action. See you in the episode!  In this episode I interview Francisco Baptista, the Founder and CEO of Team Sportz, an organization that uses AI technology to help athletes track their exercises effectively to ensure that they play well out on the field. H...

In this episode I interview Rosie Faulkner. She is a video coach who helps women be confident on camera, allowing them to confidently share their message with the world. In our conversation, Rosie and I discuss: how she started her career in fashion TV, tips in using the basic equipment that is required to start making videos, and the content creators ultimate question about, “when to publish the...

In this episode I interview Aiko Bethea. She is the founder of  RARE  Coaching & Consulting as well as an attorney, leader, builder, and a New York Times bestselling author. Through her work, she coaches leaders and organizations to remove the internal and external barriers to inclusion, allowing them to understand each other as people, colleagues, and teams in more connective ways....

In this episode I interview Devon Moody-Graham. She is an international business strategist, serial entrepreneur, and Chief Solutions officer of CEO Mom empire that focuses on women’s business development. She’s based in Missouri. In our conversation, Devon and I discuss her experience operating a brewery, how being the youngest in a big family was a hidden advantage, and Devon shares a step-by-st...

In this episode I interview Akilah Newton, the CEO of Big Dreamers, an all-ages activity book and an organization that celebrates Canadian Black History through educating and engaging students in tours around the nation that is based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.   In our conversation, Akilah and I discuss the people that’ve influenced her starting Big Dreamers, how she started a non-prof...

In this episode I interview Angela Lewis, an author and a PR consultant who specializes in booking her clients on podcasts, who lives in Medellin, Colombia. In our conversation, Angela and I discuss the her transition to PR from her previous career as a professional basketball player, she then shares her secret sauce on how she pitches and books exclusive podcasts for her clients, and how accident...

In this episode I interview Sheria Stallings. She is the founder and managing director of She Soars LLC a Manhattan based organization that helps women launch their dream businesses the right way. In our conversation, Sheria and I discuss what she calls the new economy that is relationship based rather than monetary, and then we go off on a tangent talking about a recent book she read called the A...

******The information provided on this show does not, and is not intended to, constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only.****** In this episode I interview Dr. Danielle Peebles, owner of Pro Health Family Chiropractics in St. Louis Missouri. In our conversation, Danielle and I discuss how she got...

In this episode I interview Shaun Banks, the Founder of the motivational youth magazine and conference You Can Have It All, and Camp Warrior King, a summer camp program for Georgia youth to experience all the beauty that nature has to offer. In our conversation, Shaun and I discuss the origins of Y.C.H.I.A, how to set up a vision board, and creating the first motivational youth magazine in the nat...

In this episode I interview Brandon Jakes. He is a high school chemistry teacher, youth basketball coach, and the founder of the premium apparel company State of Mind Collections, that he runs out of his Houston home. In our conversation, Brandon and I discuss how to balance your career and business, empower those that are around you, and gain a perspective that you are the one that you’re waiting...

******The information provided on this show does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only.****** In this episode I interview Michael O. Benjamin, the founder of Consumer Ammunition Tactics, a credit repair and education agency based in Washington. In our conversation,...

In this episode I interview Chancellor Jackson. He is an author of a book series about his experiences in a Chinese jail called 14 Days In Beijing. In our conversation, Chancellor and I discuss how he ended up in Beijing, the differences between his experiences and what he wrote, and how adversity can be one’s greatest teacher in learning life lessons. To learn more about Chancellor, you can visit...

In this episode I interview Donald Owens. He is an engineer, CEO and author of the book Burn Fuel Better about the main cause of climate change, a substance that isn’t widely known to the general public called Black Carbon. In our conversation, Don and I discuss his first encounter with black carbon, how we heavily depend on the current methods of energy production that is polluting the earth, and...

In this episode I interview William Adams. He is a Technical Advisor to Microsoft and a Founder of Microsoft LEAP, an organization built to train women and underrepresented minorities in Microsoft to lead the next generation of software engineers on a global scale. In our conversation, William and I discuss his introduction to the world of computing, his experience working and living in Hyderabad,...

In this episode I interview Rasool Muttalib, the author of “What’s your Coffee Strategy?: Using the Coffeehouse to Accomplish Anything in Life” and the founder of Belancing.com, one of the fastest growing freelance platforms in the US. In our conversation, Rasool and I discuss his beginnings in the tech industry, how to hold a business meeting in a casual setting, and various tips that’ll allow yo...

In this episode, I interview Scott Steward, the founder of Genius Lab, an organization devoted to the education of Black and Latinx youth in STEM fields in the city of Chicago, Illinois. In our conversation, Scott and I discuss his initial reluctance to become an entrepreneur, his experiences and the teaching methods he used both in public school and at Chicago State University, and students' ment...

In this episode I interview Jevon Wooden. He is an Army Veteran, a YouTube creator, mindset coach, and author of the new book, Own Your Kingdom teaching you about increasing your confidence and self-esteem, who lives in Houston, TX. In our conversation, Jevon and I discuss his insights into what makes a good mindset coach, how he was able to write his book in three days, and his incredible tips on...

In this episode I interview Dorothy Enriquez. She’s the creator of the Ellevate Collective, a leadership development training agency based in Milwaukee and Dallas.  In our conversation, Dorthy and I discuss a brief history of leadership development, how her mentor helped her discover her own creativity, and how one can use accelerators to acquire skills quickly. To learn more about Dorothy an...

******The information provided on this show does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only.****** In this episode, I interview Asha Wilkerson. She is an attorney, educator, and speaker who lives in Oakland, California.  In our conversation, Asha and I discuss the...

In this episode, I interview Dovev Weaver. He is a speaker and author of the book Chasing our Dreams: Bound for Success, who lives in St. Petersburg Florida. In our conversation, Dovev and I discuss his Dream Cycle Philosophy, the power of accountability, and how entrepreneurs need creativity to thrive and succeed in their businesses. Follow him on Instagram @c.t.o.d and @coachdtalks Visit https:/...

In this episode, I interview Vanessa Zamy. She is a business consultant and the author of FINISH: The Solopreneurs Guide to Getting Stuff Done. In our conversation, Vanessa and I discuss the meaning of her book, how to find time for the work you love, and the importance of virtual networking especially during the pandemic. Learn more about Vanessa @yourvisionscatalyst.com ------------------------S...

In this episode, I interview Dr. Robert Wallace. He is an investor, author, and energy business consultant who lives in Baltimore, Maryland.  In our conversation, Robert and I discuss the advantage of the immigrant mindset, the benefits of being in the energy sector, and the three things in life you need to be successful. To learn more about Dr. Robert Wallace, visit these sites: RobertWallac...

In this episode, I interview Derek Coleman. He is a Copywriter who lives in Illinois. In our conversation, Derek and I discuss the fundamentals of copywriting, how the copy of B2B’s fail to appeal to their ideal customers, and we dive into various email tactics that you can use to increase the open rate of your messages. ================================================================= To join the...

*Even though Arn lives in the UK, he is Black and therefore furthers the goal to share the experiences of our community worldwide. In this episode, I interview Arn Terry. He is a blogger, YouTuber, and business coach who lives in Manchester, UK.  In our conversation, Arn and I discuss the benefit of blogging, how he used what he learned during the 2008 recession to the pandemic of 2020, and I...