Black to Business

Name: Samantha McCoy Current Title: Founder and CEO MissionKey Communications, LLC Location: Columbia, MD Educational Background: BA, Corporate Communications, Elon University MS, Management, University of MD Global Camp u s   About Samantha: Samantha McCoy has provided communications support to corporations, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs since 2006. As a public relations professional, Samantha un...

Name:‌‌ Tatiana O'Hara Current‌ ‌Title:‌‌  ‌Agency & Team Operations Coach  Location:‌‌  ‌Atlanta  Educational‌ ‌Background:‌‌  ‌Bachelors in Hospitality Management  ‌ ‌ About‌ ‌Tatiana:‌ ‌ Tatiana O'Hara is an Agency & Team Operations Coach that helps successful, yet overwhelmed online business owners create the structure needed for their team & daily operations, so they can focus on scaling sust...

Name: Loran Geeter Current Title: Positioning Coach & Systems Strategist - Loran Elise Collective Location: Atlanta, GA Educational Background: BS in Psychology and an MBA   About Loran: Loran Geeter is a Positioning Coach & Systems Strategist. She helps experienced service providers such as VAs, OBMs & Systems Strategists who have DIY'd their business into a hot mess and now they want to work wit...

Name: George Pitts Current Title: Owner, George Pitts & Company Location: Oklahoma    About George: George Pitts is a Business Strategist, Real Estate Investor, and Wealth Building Enthusiast who teaches people how to turn their passions into profits   DURING THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSSED: What is passive income and how to create your own  Using what you have to start small and build to greatness  The...

Name:‌‌ ‌Anthony Fraiser  Current‌ ‌Title:‌‌ ‌Founder/CEO ABF Creative  Location:‌‌ ‌Newark, NJ   ‌ ‌ About‌ ‌Anthony:‌ ‌ Anthony Frasier is the founder/CEO of ABF Creative, America's first and only AI-driven multicultural podcast production company. ABF Creative writes, produces, and releases a full roster of general interest (news, business, sports, entertainment, lifestyle) and children's title...

Name: Andrena Sawyer Current Title: President P.E.R.K. Consulting    About Andrena: Andrena Sawyer is the President of P.E.R.K. Consulting, an advisory firm for small to mid-sized nonprofits and businesses. For her work with nonprofits and small businesses, she has received numerous awards including the Startup Africa Woman Entrepreneur of the Year award, The Black Business Review's 40 Under 40, T...

Name: Jean Alerte  Current Title: Serial Entrepreneur                          ACA Branding Agency Location: Atlanta, GA Educational Background: 21 years of being an entrepreneur, real estate owner, consultant, educator & obtained a doctorate in 2014. Education is through the process.   About Jean: Jean Alerte is an award-winning entrepreneur with a variety of work experience in the areas of marke...

DISCLAIMER: The content in this episode contains information and discussions of mental illness and mental health crisis, and incarceration, which some listeners may find triggering. If you need support at any time, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline toll-free at 1-800-273-TALK. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Name: Dr. Tina Webb Current...

Name: Alicia McKenzie  Current Title: Founder McKenzie Enterprise LLC dba Lift Like A Mother Location: Washington, DC   About Alicia: Alicia McKenzie, aka @LiftLikeAMother, is the founder and operator of McKenzie Enterprise LLC, where she has created a premier digital coaching service that focuses on women's holistic health & wellness. In addition, she most recently launched Amplify Health and Wel...

Name: Anthony and Janique Edwards Current Title: Anthony Edwards Founder/CEO EatOkra Janique Edwards Co-Founder/Coo EatOkra Location: New York Educational Background:             Anthony Edwards: Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science           Janique Edwards: Bachelor of Arts degree in English   About Anthony Edwards: Anthony is a team leader with the ability to teach, mentor, motivate,...

Name: Aquaus Kelley  Current Title: Educator and Founder  Location: New Brunswick, NJ Educational Background : Rutgers University Graduate    About Aquaus: (Uh • Kway • Us) Aquaus Kelley is a forward-thinking educator, founder, and strategist who is extremely passionate about building brands, empowering communities, and uplifting humanity.   DURING THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSSED: The power of Black men...

This episode is a part of our Black Men Who Lead series hosted by Aquaus Kelley educator and Founder of A Lover's Ambition Lifestyle Group.    About Men Who Lead:  Black Men Who Lead is a series highlighting Black men at the forefront of Black entrepreneurship. These men are discussing their journeys in entrepreneurship, challenges, and wins, and the power of them continuing to push our communitie...

This episode is a part of our Black Men Who Lead series hosted by Aquaus Kelley educator and Founder of A Lover's Ambition Lifestyle Group.    About Men Who Lead:  Black Men Who Lead is a series highlighting Black men at the forefront of Black entrepreneurship. These men are discussing their journeys in entrepreneurship, challenges, and wins, and the power of them continuing to push our communitie...

This episode is a part of our Black Men Who Lead series hosted by Aquaus Kelley educator and Founder of A Lover's Ambition Lifestyle Group.    About Men Who Lead:  Black Men Who Lead is a series highlighting Black men at the forefront of Black entrepreneurship. These men are discussing their journeys in entrepreneurship, challenges, and wins, and the power of them continuing to push our communitie...

This episode is a part of our Black Men Who Lead series hosted by Aquaus Kelley educator and Founder of A Lover's Ambition Lifestyle Group.    About Men Who Lead:  Black Men Who Lead is a series highlighting Black men at the forefront of Black entrepreneurship. These men are discussing their journeys in entrepreneurship, challenges, and wins, and the power of them continuing to push our communitie...

Name: Makini Smith Current Title: Mindset Coach, A walk in my Stilettos  Location: Toronto, Canada   About Makini: As a mindset coach and Proctor Gallagher certified consultant, I help turn goals into accomplishments. I am also a 4 time published author and host of the 5-star rated "A Walk in My Stilettos" podcast— one of the top 2% most popular podcasts globally. By coaching women who are frustra...

Name: Jessica Brown Current Title: Founder, Clinical Director Nia Noire Therapy + Wellness Location: Washington, DC Educational Background : Bachelors of Arts, Psychology - California State University,                          San Bernardino Masters of Social Work - Virginia Commonwealth University   About Jessica: With over 10 years of mental health experience through her education, professional...

Name: Brandon Alexander  Current Title: Founder/CEO Invent you Location: New York Educational Background: BS - Accounting - UCONN MBA in Progress - St. John's University (Tobin College of       Business)   About Brandon: Brandon Alexander, born and raised in Jamaica, NY, has dedicated his life to helping others achieve financial success. He got the opportunity to leave the inner city and attend hi...

Name: Attorney Ticora Davis Current Title: Founder and CEO of The Creators Law Firm Location: North Carolina Educational Background: B.S. Biological Sciences   About Ticora: Attorney, author, and speaker, Ticora Davis is recognized as one of the most prominent voices advocating for more holistic, inclusive, and ethical legal representation for Black women and creatives of color. The founder and CE...

Name: Michelle Dalzon Current Title: CEO of The Black-Owned Market (theBOM) Location: Boston, MA Educational Background: Umass Amherst 2010 - BA Communications     About Michelle: As the descendant of small business owners, I envision a world where Black brands THRIVE. I had the pleasure of watching my parents run a successful business with limited resources and exposure and still rise. I've spent...

Name: Shaquanna(Ms. Business) Brooks Current Title: CEO and Founder of Brooks Alliance Location: Brooklyn, NY Educational Background: Certified Public Accountant   About Shaquanna: Ms. Business brings more than just 7 years in diverse tax, finance, business formation, and consulting experience to her role as a Certified Public Accountant. Some of her expertise include choosing the correct business...

Name: Ify Ifebi Current Title: Founder of Vendorspace Location: Atlanta, GA Educational Background: Marketing BBA, Howard University   About Ify: Ify Ifebi is an event producer, mompreneur and founder at Vendorspace, a marketplace that connects vendors with event organizers and event opportunities. With over 13 years of entertainment and event production experience, she has a passion for bringing...

Name: Rose Désauguste Current Title: CEO of Nectar Digital Group Location: New York City Educational Background: Masters   About Rose: Rose Désauguste is an entrepreneur and the founder of Nectar Digital Group, an agency that brands companies and helps them better represent themselves, market their services, and automate their marketing digitally. Rose has been guiding companies, big and small, on...

Name: Jeremy Brown Current Title: Founder at Startups Give Back Location: San Francisco Bay Area   About Jeremy: Jeremy Brown is the Founder of Startups Give Back, an organization on a mission to make philanthropy a top priority for startups, and Changemaker Studios, a parent organization that creates and manages a portfolio of impact brands. He's also an angel investor, a marketer in the tech ind...

Name: Chido Samantha Mbavarira Age: 36 Current Title: Online Business Strategist Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Educational Background: Saint Mary's University, Halifax, NS — International development (Hons)- 2008 An interdisciplinary program with a strong foundation in the political economy of development and globalization. Digital Wellness Certificate- 2020 Digital Wellness promotes optimal h...