Building Black Biz

Shontay Lundy, Founder of Black Girl Sunscreen speaks to her journey of creating the first sunscreen for black skin that is now sold in stores nationwide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jill Johnson, Co-Founder of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership, speaks to her passion for spreading education in the black community for economic development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pinkie Charles, Owner of Pinkie's Cupcakes talks through opening a bakery in a pandemic and what kept him going during the last year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Founders of What The Cluck?! restaurant, Lawrence Emedom-Nnamdi, Joy Tewiah (and Alvin Donaldson IV) talk starting a restaurant in the middle of COVID after just graduating college and the ultimate goal to build a lasting legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Briana Thompson, Creator and Founder of Spiked Spin, a cycling studio in Bed-Stuy, talks about how her experience working out a gyms in New York made her realize she was always the only black women in the room and how she was determined to create a more inclusive gym environment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helen Little sits down with Chief of Community Affairs Jeffrey B. Maddrey, NYPD Transportation Bureau Chief Kim Royster, and Deputy Chief of School Safety Division Chief Olufunmilola Obe to chat about the challenges facing the NYPD during the pandemic and how running their divisions is like running a small business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Adams, Founder of Sweet Lady Oatmeal Cookies discusses losing her full time job and turning her best selling product and side hustle into her full income. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melissa Mitchner, founder of The Bark Shoppe in Harlem, talks about starting her business from scratch will little experience. She talks about the lessons she has learned along the way and what advice she would give to future small business owners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Building Black Biz Podcast had a special conversation with @YGBAwards about challenges and obstacles faced by black business owners due to the pandemic and how the black business community is partnering together to make sure business owners have more access to resources as well as affordable health insurance options for business owners and solo entrepreneurs like @thebkcircus and @kirvensnyc....

Shabika Cooke, the founder of Luxurious Touch Premium Event Design and Production company, talks about what is takes to build your own business from the ground up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angela Phillips is the owner and founder of Play In The Sunshine Studios which aims to share the benefits of yoga and mindfulness practice while creating a supportive community. Angela talks about how she created her business and what advice she would give to someone who is just starting out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Natlyn Jones wife of boxing champ Roy Jones Jr. is the creator of She Warrior, an athleisure line designed to empower women to tap into the fighter within. Natlyn talks about building a brand and platform to help change the status quo of boxing, a typically male dominated sport. She shares challenges and best practices, along with some things she wished she could have learned sooner before to laun...

Nic King, Founder of the Proud Puff Cereal brand, speaks to the lack of representation of Black business owners in the cereal and grocery industry and what inspired him to make his mark in the landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Kenya Gibson is joined by Tristan Walker, CEO & Founder of Walker & Company Brands. Tristan talks about how he pivoted from Wall Street to starting his own company after looking for beauty, hair and skin products to cater to his needs. Tristan goes on to talk about creating something from the ground up and being a successful business owner and leader. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Kenya Gibson is joined by Jesseca Dupart, CEO and Founder of Kaleidoscope Hair Products. Jesseca talks about starting a business from the ground up and still learning how to grow her business through marketing and social media strategies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maxwell is joined by Eric Coly, the CEO and Founder for Ayana Therapy. Eric talks about how Ayana Therapy started, which strives to address the strong lack of engagement between minorities and the mental health care industry which arises as a result of cost, stigma, and lack of cultural competency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maxwell sits down with Michael James, founder of Frederick Benjamin a men's grooming company. Michael talks about developing a regimen of products to help every man sculpt his best self, no matter his style and how he started his business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maxwell sits down with Christina Greene and Braxton Brown who are the creators and Co-founders of the SunUp App - a comprehensive directory of Black-owned businesses in New York City. Greene and Brown chat about why they started the app and what they hope the future holds for their business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nyla Symone sits down with Lavada Dale, Founder and Creator of Haircredible Hair Care, where they talk about being an entrepreneur and what she has accomplished starting a business from the ground up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angela Yee sits down with Operation HOPE founder John Hope Bryant to talk about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and navigating being a minority in business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raisa Turner and Sharon Maynard creators of Black Girl Tutors, a special tutoring service in Brooklyn and Queens determined to educate our youth to help build the foundation of their communities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darrell Jobe CEO and Founder of Vericool packaging talks about his journey to build an eco-friendly and inclusive business in the packaging industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nyla Simone in the Building Black Biz podcast with Drew Bennett and Milly Louis from the Good Company Bike Club. Learn about their journey of building a black focused company in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angela Yee in the Building Black Biz podcast with the President of Pepsi Beverages - South. Learn about his hustle and what drives him in his 32-year career at PepsiCo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.