Entrepreneur Struggle

Patrick Geddes is the Co-Founder and former CEO of the asset management firm, Aperio Group. Patrick didn’t intend on becoming an entrepreneur, but his passion for ethics in the investment industry led him to creating and selling a highly successful business, as well as writing a book called “Transparent Investing”. We talked about a lot, and I made sure we got some good investing tips along the wa...

It’s story time! And I’m joined again by DCP Entertainment’s Chief Operating Officer, Adell Coleman, as we talk about some of my past experiences fighting with bosses over my worth to their companies, which led the way for me becoming an entrepreneur.   Support My Business -> www.dcpofficial.com  Support My Business -> www.podstreamstudios.com    Stay updated and join our live Entrepreneur Struggl...

Mark Drager is the founder of the brand strategy company, Phanta Media. He nearly went bankrupt in the early years of the company, but after year 5 it all came together. We talk about how that journey showed him how businesses need to be in a constant state of change to succeed, the importance of an energized and proactive leader, and probably most importantly, the need to be patient with ourselve...

Malliron Hodge is the founder of a consulting business, and she’s the creator of the “Baddies with Business Podcast,” which she has turned into a whole community of “Baddies”. We talk about how social media helped lead to her business focus of supporting Black female entrepreneurs, the importance of being resourceful and testing out ideas, as well as the giant risk she took by asking her boss to h...

Ona Oghogho is the founder of Blk Pod Collective, Blk Pod Festival, and Adode Media. We talk about her journey creating 3 companies in 3 years, what it's like being the only Black person in the room, and the challenges finding the right employees for your company.   Support Ona’s Businesses -> https://www.onaoghogho.com/    Stay updated and join our live Entrepreneur Struggle conversations live by...

Siri Chillara is the co-founder of the digital health and wellness brand, Juice. In this conversation we talk about the personal health journey that led to the creation of the company, the positives and negatives of working with family, and the challenges she’s had to face as an entrepreneur with multiple marginalized identities. Support Siri’s Business -> https://getyourjuice.app/home Stay update...

It's story time! And I'm joined by DCP Entertainment's Chief Operating Officer, Adell Coleman, as we talk about some interesting stories from back when I took over the SiriusXM Urban View channel. We dive into how the channel name changed from "The Power" to "Urban View", watching as the legendary B. Smith started developing Alzheimer's, losing GW On The Hill to a major stroke, and the crazy consp...

Becky Margiotta is the founder of The Social Change Agency, the host of “Unleashing Social Change Podcast”, and the author of “Impact with Integrity: Repairing the World Without Breaking Yourself”. Becky’s energy and passion as an activist are incredible, and I’m excited for you to hear our conversation about our shared passion for ending homelessness, how she balances the other forms of activism...

Chris Mitchell is the CEO & founder of Better Off Bowling, Better Off Brunching and Better Off Social. We first met playing kickball and football against each other in Brooklyn, and at that time I had no idea he was running an extremely successful social community events business. As we catch up, we talk about the meaning of community, the difficulties of dating and maintaining relationships as a...

Brendan Kennedy is the CEO & founder of the travel apparel company, Nxt Stop. We talk about the struggles raising money, the challenges of working with a business partner, and how his vision has allowed him to work with some of the biggest brands and entertainers while also being featured in places like Forbes, GQ, Vogue & USA Today.   Support Brendan’s Work -> https://thenxtstop.com/blogs/nxtstop...

Bridget Todd is an activist, teacher, award winning podcast host and the founder of the mission driven media company, Unbossed Creative. We talk about how her former students inspired the work that she does now, how she structures her time, and how she uses the digital space to further her activism. Support Bridget's Work -> https://www.unbossedcreative.com/ Listen to Bridget's Podcast -> https://...

Kim Roach is an abundance coach, spiritual transformation mentor, breathwork and meditation facilitator, and the founder of the Kim Roach Collective and Collective Getaway. We talk about how she maintains healthy boundaries, how she uses her own experiences to help her clients, and the importance of spirituality for business success. Support Kim's Work -> https://www.kimroachcollective.com Stay up...

Stephen Satterfield is a sommelier, writer, publisher & multimedia producer who has created and run businesses like the ISAW Foundation, Whetstone Magazine and Whetstone Radio Collective. He is also the host of the Peabody nominated Netflix series, "High on The Hog". And toward the end of this episode, you’ll get to hear the very moment that Stephen got the news about his nomination. But we talked...

Danielle Moodie has made her life her business. She is a political commentator who you’ve probably seen on MSNBC, PBS, CBC and BBC-America. She’s an op-ed writer for places like Zora Magazine, The Atlantic, Vogue, Huffington Post, ESSENCE & Ebony. And she’s the host of the podcasts "Woke AF" and "democracy-ish", on top of her work in crisis communication and executive coaching. We sit down to talk...

It's story time! And I'm telling you about one of the crazy moment from my past. Back when I worked on The Foxxhole at SiriusXM, I was told that I was fired in the middle of a live broadcast, but I quickly found out that it wasn't a joke, and someone was actually trying to sabotage me. Stay updated and join our live Entrepreneur Struggle conversations live by following me on Instagram @ChrisColber...

Danette High is a freelancer who wears many hats, including artist, graphic designer, web designer and clothing designer. You can see some of her portfolio by looking at many of our DCP Entertainment podcast logos, including Entrepreneur Struggle, as well as the company logos of both DCP Entertainment and Podstream Studios. In this conversation we talk about how she moved from working in corporate...

Jesse Cannon is the Founder & CEO Brooklyn Recording Paradise & Podstream Studios, as well as being a freelance audio professional and popular YouTuber. Jesse joins the Entrepreneur Struggle to talk about what its like working with demanding clients, how to create a professional atmosphere in a casual work setting, and how to properly manage team members who are maintaining multiple jobs.  Support...

Amira Ahmed is the Founder & CEO of the skin care brand, Sugar Dynamite. She joins the Entrepreneur Struggle to talk about what it's like creating a product and a company that helps people heal more than just their skin, and the hurdles she's had to overcome after business got its start in her bathroom. Support Amira's Business -> https://sugardynamite.com/ Get 20% using promo code -> Fireside20 J...

Ahyiana Angel is a podcaster and the Founder/CEO of Mayzie Media. Ahyiana teaches us how to "Quit Playing Small", as she tells us about her journey creating a podcast company that required her to change her business model multiple times to find success and balance. Support Ahyiana's businesses -> https://www.ahyianaangel.com/ Join our live Entrepreneur Struggle conversations live on the Fireside a...

Keyia Yalcin is the founder of the Yalcin Group, the Baltimore restaurant Fishnet, and she's a real estate agent who has been paving her own path since she was a child. But my favorite title that Keyia holds, is being my sister. We get into what it's like to run businesses with family, defining success, creating work life balance, and so much more. Support Keyia's business -> https://www.eatfishne...