The BLK Directory Podcast With Diamond Young

Are you fully aware of the legal implications surrounding your business? Whether big or small, I promise you that this episode with Liku Amadi Esquire, Founder of Anasa Law Firm, will provide you with some invaluable knowledge. We debunk the myth that legal services are only exclusive for large-scale businesses and discuss how you can leverage your legal assets to scale your revenue and safeguard...

What if you could cut through the fog of scaling your business and step into a successful senior executive role with more confidence than ever before? This week, I'm thrilled to chat with the incredible Laurel Rutledge, a seasoned entrepreneur, coach, and chief navigation officer who has made it her mission to guide women-owned businesses and up-and-coming senior executives towards success. D...

Imagine embarking on a remarkable tech journey, shifting gears from being an IT aficionado to becoming a Pinterest maestro. That's the journey our guest, Precious Rogers, has taken - and she's keen to share. This episode is a deep dive into Precious’s fascinating life story, from her tech-savvy beginnings to the unexpected turns that led her into the world of Pinterest marketing.  Precio...

I've had the privilege to sit down with Natakey Page Owens, the Founder of the Pamela D. Page Foundation (PDP), for a moving and illuminating conversation. Natakey, a survivor of Domestic Violence, bravely recounts her personal journey and how the tragic loss of her mother to Domestic Violence inspired her to create the foundation. PDP is committed to providing essential resources to survivor...

Have you ever faced a huge setback that you had to step back and start from scratch? I, Diamond Young, host of the BLK Directory Podcast, know that feeling too well. Kicking off our third season, bear it all – the trials, the tribulations, and the triumphs. When I lost my job at Twitter and our app crashed, I found myself in a whirlwind of uncertainty. Yet, instead of losing hope, it was a journey...

Check out the latest episode with Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Life Coach Shavannah Moore who helps leaders around the globe become the elevated version of themselves. She helps them activate their gift by providing them with the tools to master their mindset and crush their goals. Shavannah has been featured on The Rachael Ray Show, Dr. Oz Show, Amazon Prime, CBS, WRAL's Tarheel Talk, G105, Po...

Hey!! I'm back from my trip to London, so it's time to catch up. In this episode, I am sharing some great news with you about BLK Directory Podcast being nominated for Black Podcasting Award; talking about my travel experience and how it's hard sometimes to get back on track; and also sharing my thoughts on new term I came across - "silent quitting". Black Podcasting Award...

Hey!! I'm back with a quick solo episode before my trip to London. Before hitting the new month I want to discuss the results of Q3: things I enjoyed and things I need to focus more on. This episode serves as a light check-in. Please leave us a 5-star rating + review if you've enjoyed this podcast. This will tremendously help me reach more people and create an impact. Have you downloaded...

In this episode, we're spending time with Kendra Woolridge who is the Founder and CEO of Janet & Jo , a D.C.-based luxury nail lacquer company. With lacquer names such as Change Agent and Courage, it comes as no surprise why Janet & Jo. has become known as an inspirational clean beauty brand, both here and abroad. Janet & Jo ( @janetandjo ) has been featured and applauded by notab...

In today's episode, I'll be catching up with my girl Yetti and exploring the world of being a successful black woman DJ and how to find your way in a new space. About Yetti: By day, Yetti Obasade works as a design engineer, but at night she moonlights as DJ Fibonacci. A new face on the turntable scene here in the bay; she was born and raised in the Midwest. Her style brings an eclectic a...

In this episode, I welcome back my mom, Tricia B. We talk about what it takes to be a single mompreneur while raising 3 children and also being a caregiver for 14 years. Tricia B is a hair stylist who started her career in her teenage years, went through many obstacles, and kept going on no matter what.   "In my early twenties, I was already a full-time mom of 3, going through a divorce and m...

Hey! In this episode I have a few updates for you.  Learn about the projects I’ve been working on  recently: hiring new team members, planning a trip to London, and teaching how to podcast on Crowdcast . Please leave us a 5-star rating + review if you've enjoyed this podcast. This will tremendously help me reach more people and create an impact. Have you downloaded the BLK Directory App? Chec...

Welcome back to another episode of the BLK Directory Podcast and today's episode will be a replay of episode #2 where I have the pleasure of interviewing Pastry Chef David Benton. Owner Pastry Chef David Benton started Sugarsweet Cookie + Cake Studio in 2009 baking in his duplex kitchen in East Oakland. Sugarsweet became a sought-after success making it one of the busiest online bakeries in t...

Hey!! I'm back with a quick solo episode where I discuss my trip to Chicago, not being afraid to share what you're doing with others and an update on my TikTok journey.  Short Form Video Editing Resources CapCut  InShot Please leave us a 5-star rating + review if you've enjoyed this podcast. This will tremendously help me reach more people and create an impact. Have you downloaded t...

Come on through Episode #6! In this episode, we're spending time with Donald Boone. He's a 3-time founder, self-taught coder, and the CEO of BoxedUp, an on-demand equipment rental marketplace disrupting the 335 billion dollars sharing economy. A BizTech leader with over 13 years of startup and fortune 100 experience, Donald most recently led a team at Amazon’s B2B marketplace, responsibl...

Hey!! I'm back with a cool interview episode that I did with Jonathan Jones. I met Jonathan at the BLK Pod Festival and I had such a great time connecting with him. In this episode, we discuss podcasting, character flaws, and the road to becoming a speaker.  About Jonathan 2-Time TEDx Speaker, Best-Selling Author, and Your Podcast Mentor Jonathan Jones, best-selling author, 2-time TEDx speake...

Hey!! I'm back with a fun and quick solo episode where I discuss BLK Directory's Birthday,  the importance of first impressions, the impact of keeping your word, and family time. This episode serves as a light check-in. Please leave us a 5-star rating + review if you've enjoyed this podcast. This will tremendously help me reach more people and create an impact. Have you downloaded t...

I'm back with a new episode where I share a recap of my experience at the BLK Pod Festival and share 6 key takeaways from the event.  I was selected for a scholarship to attend this event in Atlanta and I walked away with so much insight into the Podcast industry. The festival had many sessions to attend and speakers to hear from - it was AMAZING!!  I loved hearing about leveraging your data,...

Welcome back to another episode of the BLK Directory Podcast and today's episode will be a replay. I really enjoyed sitting down with Marina Banks to have a legal 101 session. Marina, known through social media as “The Legal Queen”, is a licensed attorney focusing on business law and intellectual property. Attorney Banks is a two-time HBCU grad, having earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociolog...

I'm back with a solo episode where I share both a few personal and business updates with you all. I spend some time talking about how I cope with anxiety, mindset shifts, and some important housekeeping items. I also share the special announcement with you all! Be sure to check out this episode. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a rating + review. Resources Sign up for the...

Welcome back to a new episode! In the cohost chair, we have Jasmine Brown back with us. We had a chance to catch up and talk about self-care, making time for family, shifting into a more positive mindset, being okay with serving others, and the importance of not letting others project their fear onto you.  Jasmine Brown is the definition of a Millennial Boss. She is a serial entrepreneur who is us...

Welcome back to another episode of the BLK Directory Podcast and today's episode will be a replay. As our platforms continue to grow, it's important to us to make sure that you know the true essence of BLK Directory and our mission by checking out our very first episode. I had the pleasure of having my mom join the show as cohost. In this episode, we discussed: How I started BLK Director...

Welcome back everyone to a new episode of the BLK Directory Podcast. Today we have Brianca Johnson in the guest chair and she's sharing major gems about the pros and cons of leaving your 9-5 to go into full-time entrepreneurship. We talk about what success looks like, finding your quit number,  time capacity, the possibility of building a business that you hate, building an audience with auth...

Check out the latest episode with Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Life Coach Shavannah Moore.  Shavannah has been featured on The Rachael Ray Show, Dr. Oz Show, Amazon Prime, CBS, WRAL's Tarheel Talk, G105, Power 95.5, Women's Radio Network and so many more media outlets around the World. She has worked with Top Influences who have appeared on The OWN Network, Tyler Perry, Food Network &...

This week I'll be sharing a bonus clip with you where Marcus Bowers and I go deeper into how brick and mortar business can expand into more places. This was recorded after we wrapped up the full interview but I wanted to share it with you all. If you missed the original episode please go back and check it out. Let's just say major gems were dropped. If you've enjoyed this podcast, p...