Rob Richardson
Disruption Now
Join us on the Disruption Now podcast as we challenge the status quo and advocate for digital equity, ownership, and responsible technology.
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Rob Richardson
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Jan 30, 2026
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Corona and Small Business Survival. 02.04.2020 48:34
The Covid-19 pandemic has shutdown thriving small businesses forcing them to go from 100 to zero overnight. We summarize the Stimulus Act for the coronavirus, how you can apply, what loans are forgivable, and why you should apply regardless of the current state of your business or nonprofit. Overview of the Cares Act https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianthompson1/2020/03/29/getting-cash-for-your-...
Opportunities in Corona (Covid 19) Chaos. 27.03.2020 28:45
In this Episode. Trends and opportunities do you see in this climate How to plan for more opportunities and not panic Follow Me Facebook https://bit.ly/303IU8j Instagram https://bit.ly/2YOLl26 Twitter https://bit.ly/2KfLaTf Website https://bit.ly/2VUO9sf More about Tunde click here https://bit.ly/33OhVjR Articles and resources Congress May let you take 100K 401K https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/23...
EP:62 - Living with the Corona (COVID-19) 25.03.2020 18:23
Disruption Now speaks with a survivor of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
EP:61 - COVID-19 and Societal Disruption with Dr. Amar Bhati 19.03.2020 35:28
COVID-19 has disrupted everyone's life. How do we cope and stay safe? What makes this particular coronavirus different? This pandemic could literally break many Americans and our healthcare system unless we work together. Learn how you can thrive in the midst of all the disruption.
EP:60 - Kobe and Demonization of Black Humanity 24.02.2020 52:02
The death of Kobe and his daughter Gigi demonstrated how black men mourn and appreciate their children. It showed the world that black men are vulnerable and need support too. After Kobe’s death, #girldad started trending with pics of black men and their daughters. Of course, in the outrage and cancel culture we live in there was an immediate attempt to undermine his legacy based upon a past rape...
EP:59 - Dr. Lawrence Drake on The Myth of Absent Black Fathers 05.02.2020 1:13:18
On this episode we sit down with Dr. Lawrence Drake author of Color Him Father. Color Him Father is book about love and loss and what it means to be a black father in America. It disrupts the common narratives that black men aren't committed fathers.
EP:58 - Charles 'Mark Phi' Smart 29.01.2020 49:58
Episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYHoX1hROsk Follow Me Facebook https://bit.ly/303IU8j Instagram https://bit.ly/2YOLl26 Twitter https://bit.ly/2KfLaTf Follow Charles Website - http://markphicreations.com/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/markphicreations Twitter - https://twitter.com/mark_phi Insta -https://www.instagram.com/markphicreations/
EP: 57 - Coach Cass - Developing a Growth Mindset for Relationships 22.01.2020 46:10
Coach Cass is a professional love and relationship coach for women. Coach Cass is effective because she is open and vulnerable about her own journey. Learn from Coach Cass how to find, keep and nurture a healthy relationship. On this episode we keep it all the way real discussing, sex, money and what it means to have a growth mindset in relationships. Follow me Facebook https://bit.ly/303IU8j Inst...
EP: 56 - Creating Wakanda with Brian Brackeen 11.12.2019 41:01
Brian Mackeen is creating a real Wakanda by investing in black and brown entrepreneurs all across the country. As a successful founder of an AI company, Kairos, Brian knows what it takes to be a successful start-up while black.
EP: 55 - Rianka Dorsainvil - How to be Bold, Black and Thrive in Business 04.12.2019 59:39
Rianka's 3 brands: Your Greatest Contribution (firm) 2050 TrailBlazers (podcast) RRD Consulting (speaking/consulting) Open Letter Questions FP/Identity politics Don't let someone else insecurity take away your confidence. How to navigate in a world that is still uncomfortable or not accustomed to black and brown leaders. Hair and dress Avoiding and overcoming stereotypes. Angry black woman e...
EP: 54 - Karla Ferguson - Black Art & Activism 23.11.2019 48:11
Karla Gibson is a black art activist and believes in the power of art to challenge the status quo and tell stories of the marginalized. Karla is the founder of the Yeelen Group is a global private sales firm specialized in the brokerage of Fine Art, and high-value items. Karla describes her journey as one of the few successful black female curators and how others other black and brown girls can le...
EP: 53 - Derrick Artis - From Modest to Millions 13.11.2019 32:21
Derrick Artis never expected to be in private equity, but the opportunity transformed his options and trajectory. Most African Americans aren't exposed to private equity or know how to leverage private equity opportunities when they occur. Learn how to turn your skill into a business. He went from being an optometrist making a good living to making millions and never having to work again. Listen t...
EP:52 - Ronne Brown is Unashamed from Mopping floors to Millions on Instagram. 07.11.2019 50:08
CONNECT WITH RONNE ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/ronnebrown_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronnebrown YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RonneB?sub_... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronnebrown/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followronneb.. . Visit Girl CEO https://www.girlceoinc.com/
EP:51 - Lauren Maillian - Author & CEO of LMB Group 04.11.2019 1:22:12
Full Episode - https://bit.ly/2PL680w Lauren Maillian is the Founder and CEO of LMB Group, a strategic marketing and brand advisory company; was a Founding Partner at Gen Y Capital Partners, an early-stage venture firm focused on investments in mobile and consumer-facing technology-enabled companies; and is the author of the instant bestselling business memoir, The Path Redefined: Getting To the T...
EP:50 - The Great Hack - Big Data is a Danger to Democracy 30.10.2019 41:23
Ever wonder why everything is free on Facebook, Google, and many other platforms? Nothing is free and if it's free you are not the customer you are the product. How dangerous is big data to democracy? The Great Hack shows there is a steep price for your “free data” and it might be your own freedom.
EP:49 - Congressman Hakeem Jeffries 28.10.2019 34:05
Hakeem Jeffries discusses impeachment, his journey in public service and his quest to transform our criminal justice system.
EP: 48 - Crystal Mason and the art of Voter Suppression and Injustice. 25.10.2019 34:04
Crystal Mason has been sentenced to five years in prison for voting. Crystal Mason said she had no idea that she was ineligible to vote (felons in Texas are prohibited from voting while they’re serving their sentences, which includes incarceration, parole, and probation). This is not justice it’s a scare tactic to suppress votes.
EP:47 - Who Can Say The N-Word? 23.10.2019 26:17
Who can use the N-word? Can the N-word ever be a term of endearment among black people? Is it ever acceptable for people who are not black to use the N-word? Now with Hip hop going global using the N-word all the time should black people be offended anymore?
EP:46 - The Art of Real Hip hop: Alexander Star 18.10.2019 45:30
Follow Alexzander Star Follow on IG ( http://instagram.com/mralexanderstar ) Follow AXR on IG ( http://instagram.com/axrtribe ) And stream our song "Oh Yes" on all digital platforms! http://smarturl.it/OhYes
EP:45 - NBA's China conflict and freedom 15.10.2019 33:22
A tweet from Darly Morey, GM of the Rockets appeared to support Hong Kong demonstrators but with pressure from China he deleted the tweet and reversed course. Trump is bargaining away U.S. security for conspiracy theories about Ukraine in hopes of reelection and erasing evidence of Russia's interference in our elections. Are America and American values like freedom of speech and freedom of express...
EP:44 - Is Forgiveness Hurting Black Folk? 11.10.2019 28:11
Instead of focusing on the actual victim who was killed, Botham Jean the media has focused on the judge giving the hug and the brother :Botham Jean who forgave her. Judge Tammy Kemp also hugged Amber Geiger to show her compassion. Is there an unreasonable expectation for African Americans to forgive?
EP: 42 - Black Love & Marriage 03.10.2019 35:31
Journal of Family and Medicine Fewer people getting married less economically attractive men available. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/fewer-people-are-getting-married-because-theres-a-shortage-of-economicallystable-single-men-says-study-221607423.html 3-6 million black women can’t find husband or boyfriend https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&amp=&v=0ymsPTuK_X4&app=desktop...
EP: 41 - Are You Racist? 30.09.2019 1:04:18
Former Trump staffers apologizes to Obama https://apple.news/ARDzWISL7QuaczNbYsP-osg Trump Supporters tries of being called racist https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-rally-cincinnati-racist_n_5d442934e4b0aca3411c669a?ncid=engmodushpmg00000003
EP: 40 - Rodney Williams - FOUNDER OF LISNR 25.09.2019 43:25
Rodney Williams, founder of LISNR has been a disruptor all his life. LISNR technology transmits data over sound that you can't hear. It will not satisfy Williams until LISNR connects and changes the world.
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