Very Necessary Decisions Podcast

Lola Adewuya is the founder and CEO of the Brand Doula, a creative agency/brand development studio that works with one-of-a-kind companies and leaders to activate bold missions. Lola shares her journey of starting her own company that focuses on serving women of color and women-owned businesses. She discusses the importance of building a positive company culture and treating both employees and con...

Charles & Shireen Kuykendoll are your true depiction of what it means to be a “Power Couple”. When you witness the two of them, you not only see a mighty married couple who are evidently in love, but you also see two individuals who are passionate about building their family, curating culturally empowering experiences as entrepreneurs while also keeping some of your favorite tech company’s lig...

Markuann Smith is the Producer, Creator, and Actor of hit TV Show Godfather of Harlem, an American crime drama television series starring Forest Whitaker as the 1960s New York City Gangster Ellsworth Bumpy Johnson. You have probably heard of Bumpy in the movie American Gangster. Bumpy was a close associate to Frank Lucas (played by Denzel Washington) and took over after Lucas had past. Did I menti...

Ramel "Young Mogul" Newerls is a man of many hats; he is a successful Commercial Real Estate Investor, Credit Coach, Motivational Speaker, Executive Producer in Film and a family man hailing from Brooklyn, NY. He attended the University at Albany (just like Juju) where he majored in Business Management and minored in Communications while also maximizing his free time to self educate on a...

Ramel "Young Mogul" Newerls is a man of many hats; he is a successful Commercial Real Estate Investor, Credit Coach, Motivational Speaker, Executive Producer in Film and a family man hailing from Brooklyn, NY. He attended the University at Albany (just like Juju) where he majored in Business Management and minored in Communications while also maximizing his free time to self educate on a...

Jhone Y. Lucas is an Actress and Creator/Host of the GenZone. GenZone is an interactive weekly news show that uses a uniquely humorous approach to relate to younger generation media users and centers around both national and international politics. As a Nebraska Native, Jhone has been a woman of big dreams who realized that leaving her precious home state in pursuit of these dreams was a must. Her...

Jhone Y. Lucas is an Actress and Creator/Host of the GenZone. GenZone is an interactive weekly news show that uses a uniquely humorous approach to relate to younger generation media users and centers around both national and international politics. As a Nebraska Native, Jhone has been a woman of big dreams who realized that leaving her precious home state in pursuit of these dreams was a must. Her...

Aminata “Mimi” Diallo is a Senior Campaigner at Change. Org, a petition platform using technology to empower more than 200 million users to create the change they want to see. As a campaigner, Mimi is responsible for collaborating with a team that selects and amplifies petitions that come into the Change.org platform. However, did you know that she is responsible for kicking off the campaign that...

Aminata “Mimi” Diallo is a Senior Campaigner at Change. Org, a petition platform using technology to empower more than 200 million users to create the change they want to see. As a campaigner, Mimi is responsible for collaborating with a team that selects and amplifies petitions that come into the Change.org platform. However, did you know that she is responsible for kicking off the campaign that...

Anthony Williams is a community-driven Wealth Management Advisor at Northwestern Mutual. If you are unfamiliar with Northwestern Mutual, you should know that this institution manages more than $161 billion in investments owned by its clients. It’s also important to know that advisors who work with Northwestern Mutual are not always employees; they are actually entrepreneurs. Anthony walks us throu...

Saddiq Ali is a serial entrepreneur who has pinpointed several lucrative industries that present opportunities to build multi-million dollar businesses. For him, he realized, “Why have one stream of income when I can have multiple?”. It’s safe to say, we should all be thinking that way. Check him out: - Entrepreneurship #1: Founded a security company with elite clients such as Telfar Global - Entr...

Saddiq Ali is a serial entrepreneur who has pinpointed several lucrative industries that present opportunities to build multi-million dollar businesses. For him, he realized, “Why have one stream of income when I can have multiple?”. It’s safe to say, we should all be thinking that way.     Check him out:   - Entrepreneurship #1: Founded a security company with elite clients su...

Kenneth Burgos is a New York politician serving as the Assemblyman for the 85th District based in the Bronx, NY. As a politician, Kenneth puts forth amazing work and advocacy when it comes to his community. Here’s how:    - Career Climbing: Kenneth started off working for the New York City Council as a Summer Associate in the Finance Department to Deputy Chief of Staff to Budget Director...

Tomi Awodiya is a healthcare professional as well as a travel entrepreneur. If you have ever heard of the platform “Where’s Tomi”, that’s him! Outside of curating amazing experiences and services through his businesses, he also works for his family business. Let’s get specific:    - Entrepreneur: Created Where’s Tomi, a travel company curating various events and get-togethers for clients...

Tomi Awodiya is a healthcare professional as well as a travel entrepreneur. If you have ever heard of the platform “Where’s Tomi”, that’s him! Outside of curating amazing experiences and services through his businesses, he also works for his family business. Let’s get specific: - Entrepreneur: Created Where’s Tomi, a travel company curating various events and get-togethers for clients passionate a...

Ijay Sanchez is the Co-Founder & CEO of Garcon Couture, a custom suits and tuxedos menswear line. Why is this such a big deal? Here’s why: How many black-owned suit menswears lines do you know? And the caliber? MAGNIFICENT! The outstanding colors, fabrics, patterns and overall style has helped Garcon Couture completely stand out in this market. Ijay is 1/2 of the reason for this brand’s succes...

Duclas Charles is an Entrepreneur and Pharmacist who has made it his duty to curate spaces designed to connect Black Health Professionals. Black people are vastly underrepresented in the medical/healthcare industry. Guess who is here to fix it? Duclas is!. With his platform, Black Health Connect, he is ensuring that Black professionals are actively networking with each other, while also inspiring...

Duclas Charles is an Entrepreneur and Pharmacist who has made it his duty to curate spaces designed to connect Black Health Professionals. Black people are vastly underrepresented in the medical/healthcare industry. Guess who is here to fix it? Duclas is!. With his platform, Black Health Connect, he is ensuring that Black professionals are actively networking with each other, while also inspiring...

Martie Burris is a Founder and Product Management Leader who has paved the way for diverse groups of people striving to break into the world of  product. As popular as the tech industry has become, it is still a mystery to so many people. Martie is solving for that. So, how is she doing this? Check out her rap-sheet: - Entrepreneurship: Founded Folding Chair; a 100% free coaching initiative d...

Martie Burris is a Founder and Product Management Leader who has paved the way for diverse groups of people striving to break into the world of  product. As popular as the tech industry has become, it is still a mystery to so many people. Martie is solving for that. So, how is she doing this? Check out her rap-sheet:   - Entrepreneurship: Founded Folding Chair; a 100% free coaching initi...

Deanna Robinson is a woman of many titles. She is the creator of the FabBody Retreat, a Wellness Consultant, a Holistic Nutritionist, a real estate agent, an Executive Director of her own non-profit called Deanna Robinson Wellness and an Investor. How does she do it all? Well, you have to watch the interview for that. Check this out: Retreat Creactor: Created the Fabbody Retreat, a women's wellnes...

Deanna Robinson is a woman of many titles. She is the creator of the FabBody Retreat, a Wellness Consultant, a Holistic Nutritionist, a real estate agent, an Executive Director of her own non-profit called Deanna Robinson Wellness and Investor. How does she do it all? Well, you have to watch the interview for that. Check this out: Retreat Creactor: Created the Fabbody Retreat, a women's wellness &...

Chantel George is a Founder and Senior Sales Professional who has turned her passion into a business. What exactly is this passion? Chantel was tired of seeing very few Black women and women of color in sales, especially on the tech side. She knew it was time to solve this problem. So, how did she do it? Here’s what you should know about her: Entrepreneurship: In 2017, founded Sistas in Sales, the...

Chantel George is a Founder and Senior Sales Professional who has turned her passion into a business. What exactly is this passion? Chantel was tired of seeing very few Black women and women of color in sales, especially on the tech side. She knew it was time to solve this problem. So, how did she do it? Here’s what you should know about her: Entrepreneurship: In 2017, founded Sistas in Sales, the...

The Winners Only Weekend is a unique travel brand created in 2020 focused on redefining experiences for the modern traveler. Their team consists of  Phillip Ojo (Chief Operations Officer), Stefan Edmiston (Chief Entertainment and Partnerships Officer), Serge GABA (Chief Financial Officer), and Ebenezer Adu (Chief Communications Officer). Together, their team has accomplished the following: Success...