I Am Black Success®
Tired of chasing someone else's dream? Ignite your own path to success with "I Am Black Success®," the podcast fueled by 230+ stories of #BlackExcellence. Host Stephen A. Hart leads you on a deep dive into the journeys of bold Black trailblazers - founders, authors, creatives, and leaders who blazed their own trails. Every episode is your free blueprint for success, packed with actionable strategies, insights, and tools you can use TODAY. ✅ Learn from icons like Dr. Dennis Kimbro, Janice Bryant Howroyd, John W. Rogers Jr., Minda Harts, Patrice Washington, and many many others.✅ Discover cutting-edge tactics in entrepreneurship, leadership, wealth, and more...
Mon, March 27, 2023
Black Women: Health Justice | Part 4 of 4
We are not short on horror stories of racial disparities in medicine. We saw this most recently during the early days of the pandemic, when Black and brown communities were absolutely devastated by Covid-19. And even beyond the pandemic, health disparities and inequity for people of color persist. Our guest today is Dr. Oni Blackstock . Dr. Oni Blackstock is recognized as a thought leader and influencer in the areas of HIV and health equity. She is a primary care and HIV physician and the founder and Executive Director of Health Justice, a racial and health equity consulting firm, that helps health care and public health organizations to center anti-racism in the workplace and to reduce health inequities in the communities they service. She previously served as Assistant Commissioner at the New York City Health Department where she led the City’s response to the HIV epidemic. Prior to that, she was Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center where she led and conducted research to develop and test interventions to promote HIV prevention and treatment. She holds degrees from Harvard College, Harvard Medical School, and Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Blackstock is passionate about ensuring that all individuals and communities have the resources and support they need to thrive and achieve optimal health and wellbeing. Join our host for this #WomensHistoryMonth special series, Jennefer Witter, Founder and CEO of The Boreland Group, for this conversation with Dr. Blackstock. PLEASE SHARE this episode with 5 Black women (or tag them in the comments). Let them know they need this motivational #MissionFuel TAH-dayyy. 🔥 To listen to the full episode (and download the transcripts), please visit: https://iamblacksuccess.com #missionfuel #blackwomen #whm2022 #health #healthjustice #healthequity
Mon, March 20, 2023
Black Women: Power of the Pivot | Part 3 of 4
Change can be scary, and when your pivot concerns your professional life, it can become even scarier ... especially for Black Women and other women of color! Our guest is Cecilia Nelson-Hurt , a Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. In celebration of Women’s History Month, we have Jennefer Witter , a past guest of the show, taking over hosting duties for the podcast for March. Jennefer is CEO/Founder of the Boreland Group. 🔥 Download transcripts and see our full archives: https://iamblacksuccess.com
Mon, March 13, 2023
Black Women: Being Bosses | Part 2 of 4
There is an ongoing myth that there are very few Black Women in executive and/or senior leadership positions. Like the pipeline is nearly empty. It’s NOT. Our guest for this episode is Ebony Reed . Ebony is the Chief Strategy Officer for the Marshall Project, a non-profit that produces journalism about the criminal justice system. Connect with Ebony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebony-reed-7b18564/ In celebration of Women’s History Month, Jennefer Witter , a past guest of the show, takes over hosting duties for the podcast for the month of March. Jennefer is CEO/Founder of the Boreland Group. Connect with Jennefer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenneferwitter PLEASE SHARE this episode with 5 Black women who need this motivational #MissionFuel today. 🔥 Please consider leaving Trailblazers.FM a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify. We’re actively exploring new partners and sponsors . If interested please email stephen@stephenahart.com Complete show archive, transcripts and more: https://iamblacksuccess.com
Mon, March 06, 2023
Black Women: Unicorns No More | Part 1 of 4
Are you a Unicorn? Have you been called a unicorn? Unicorn is a popular term used when there is an “only” or a “few” and it often means – according to Wikipedia – “a very rare find”. In celebration of Women’s History Month, I’m turning over my hosting duties, all month long, to a dear friend and a past guest of the show, Jennefer Witter . Jennefer is the CEO and founder of The Boreland Group, a 20-year-old boutique public relations firm headquartered in New York City. Jennefer’s agency specializes in women-led and minority owned businesses as well as grassroots non-profits. Today, I’m sharing a conversation between Jennefer and the Rev Dr. Theresa Thames, talking about unicorns as well as occupying spaces, being our true selves, and how they all wrap into each other. This is the first of this special 4-part Women's History Month feature, hosted by Jennefer Witter. More about Rev Dr. Theresa Thames: Rev Dr Theresa Thames is the founder of Soul Joy Coaching & Yoga, LLC, an in-person and online gathering that centers womxn of color, inviting them to honor their whole divine selves and tap into radical joy. She is also a Dean at an Ivy League university. Dr. Thames is a graduate of Howard University and received a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Gender, Theology, and Ministry from Duke University Divinity School. She has a Doctorate of Ministry from Wesley Theological Seminary in Leadership Excellence which explored how best to equip young clergywomen of color to thrive in ministry. As an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church, she served as a local pastor in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area for nine years. More about Jennefer Witter: Jennefer Witter is the CEO and founder of The Boreland Group Inc. (TBG – www.theborelandgroup.com ), a 19-year-old boutique public relations firm headquartered in New York City. The agency specializes in women-led and minority owned businesses as well as grassroots non-profits. Jennefer is an active public speaker, with presentations to military, trade and academic organizations on implicit bias; gender-based workplace conversation; inclusive leadership; personal branding; and networking. Jennefer is the author of “The Little Book of Big PR: 100+ Quick Tips to Get Your Small Business Noticed,” published by Amacom/HarperCollins. Connect and follow: https://theresathames.com http://www.theborelandgroup.com/ Leave us a rating and review Please leave Trailblazers.FM: I Am Black Success, a 5-star rating and review if you’d not yet done so, on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify. Partner with us We’re also exploring new pa
Mon, February 27, 2023
Why You Struggle Chasing Purpose | Patrice Washington
Ready to discover the 4 truths on why we actually struggle chasing PURPOSE? Don’t miss “What’s The 411?” with our guest Patrice C Washington. In 2020, SUCCESS Magazine named Patrice Washington one of 12 Inspiring Black Voices in Personal Development and she continues to be consistently called on for her expertise by national media. As an award-winning intuitive author, transformational speaker, hope-restoring coach, and conscious media personality, Patrice is committed to teaching a holistic approach to life while redefining the term “wealth” back to its original meaning, “well-being.” Patrice got her start as “America’s Money Maven,” a widely-known favorite personal finance expert, but has since expanded her mission to encourage people to chase purpose, not money. She uses her Certification in Financial Psychology to help the masses get beyond budgets and credit reports and dive into the heart of why we behave the way we do with money. Through her Spirit-led teachings and intuitive guidance, Patrice empowers her community to look at life through the lens of abundance and opportunity, instead of lack and scarcity. As host of her award-winning “The Redefining Wealth Podcast,” Patrice has built a thriving international community of high-achievers committed to creating a fulfilled life through balancing their careers, home, health, and personal finances. Featured on Forbes.com as one of "15 Inspiring Podcasts for Professionals of Every Stripe," and highlighted by InStyle Magazine, SUCCESS magazine and Entrepreneur.com, the Redefining Wealth Podcast boasts over 10 million downloads and counting. Leave us a rating and review Please leave us a 5-star rating and review if you’d not yet done so on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify. Partner with us We’re also exploring new partners and sponsors. If you’re interested in possibly working with us, please shoot me an email to stephen@stephenahart.com
Mon, February 20, 2023
Grow Your Own Solo Business | Ramon Ray
How Can You Grow Your Solo Business? Join me as I share in conversation with the one and only Ramon Ray, who is going to share some key tips and insights NOT for building a billion-dollar brand but JUST getting to over $100k in revenue-building a great business that generates a few hundred thousand dollars in revenue! In case you hadn’t heard about Ramon until now ... Ramon Ray is an in-demand expert on small business success. He's has started five companies and sold two of them and is a five-time author. Ramon's latest books are "Celebrity CEO", all about personal branding and "Grow Your Solo" all about building a successful solo business! Get to know Ramon better at http://www.ramonray.com Also, be sure to connect and follow: Ramon Ray: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramonraysmallbiz/ Stephen A. Hart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenaihart Leave us a rating and review Please leave us a 5-star rating and review if you’d not yet done so on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify. Partner with us We’re also exploring new partners and sponsors. If you’re interested in possibly working with us, please shoot me an email to stephen@stephenahart.com
Mon, February 13, 2023
Leading Empathetically | Chris Cochran
Empathy is so very important in today's remote work environment, and helps leaders understand their team's perspectives, emotions, and experiences, which leads to better communication and connection. Our featured guest for this episode is Chris Cochran, CEO & Executive Producer of Hacker Valley Media. Chris will be sharing a new segment we've created called 'What's the 411' and talking with us about Leading Empathetically in an Increasingly Remote World. Follow us: Hacker Valley , I Am Black Success LinkedIn: Stephen A. Hart , Chris Cochran Twitter: Trailblazers.FM , Stephen A. Hart , Chris Cochran Leave us a rating and review Please leave us a 5-star rating and review if you’d not yet done so on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify. Partner with us We’re also exploring new partners and sponsors. If you’re interested in possibly working with us, please shoot me an email to stephen@stephenahart.com
Mon, February 06, 2023
Closing The Racial Economic Wealth Gap | Gary Cunningham
"If the racial wealth divide is left unaddressed ... median Black household wealth is on a path to hit zero by 2053—about 10 years after it is projected that racial minorities will comprise the majority of the nation’s population. Median Latino household wealth is projected to hit zero twenty years later, or by 2073." The Road To Zero Wealth . --- Join Gary Cunningham, CEO of Prosperity Now, as he tackles the income and asset gap and highlights ways to build Black wealth for a more inclusive economy. Follow us: Prosperity Now , I Am Black Success Instagram: Trailblazers.FM , Prosperity Now LinkedIn: Stephen A. Hart , Gary Cunningham Twitter: Trailblazers.FM , Stephen A. Hart Leave us a rating and review Please leave us a 5-star rating and review if you’d not yet done so on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify. Partner with us We’re also exploring new partners and sponsors. If you’re interested in possibly working with us, please shoot me an email to stephen@stephenahart.com
Wed, February 01, 2023
Reboot Pt. 3 | The Mantra That Helped Me Succeed... Again and Again!
*Today is our 7th birthday as a podcast (wooo hooo). This is the 3rd part of a 3-part Reboot mini series. All three episodes are live right now (episodes 228-230).* The mantra and approach I'll share in today's episode, became the underlying driver that later helped me get: Promoted twice in 6-months at my job Increased my income and the number of income streams Got me accepted as one of the first 100- people into LinkedIn’s Creator Accelarator program And helped me create 50-live streams in 10-weeks There's so much more that I was able to do, including address my mental health and strength, from this mindset shift. Tune in today to learn what I did, and how you can too. -- If you’ve missed the podcast, and you’re happy we’re back I’ll ask you to Follow us: Instagram: Trailblazers.FM LinkedIn: Stephen A. Hart Twitter: Trailblazers.FM , Stephen A. Hart Leave us a rating and review Please leave us a 5-star rating and review if you’d not yet done so on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify Partner with us We’re also exploring new partners and sponsors. If you’re interested in possibly working with us, please shoot me an email to stephen@stephenahart.com
Wed, February 01, 2023
Reboot Pt. 2 | Accepting An Alternate Route
When you're navigating somewhere using Google Maps and you've got an accident on your route, Google will typically offer you to accept a different route... and that’s what I did in this valley season of my life. I accepted the alternate route. This is the 2nd part of a 3-part Reboot mini series. All three episodes are live right now (episodes 228-230).* In this episode, I share: What happened to me in this 3-year valley season and why I accepted an alternate route to keep me moving toward my goals How I landed a huge opportunity with LinkedIn as one of the very first 100 creators they accepted into their accelerator program What lead to me landing not one but two job promotions inside a 6-month window There’s a bunch more in this episode. Go back and check out part 1 if you missed it. -- If you’ve missed the podcast, and you’re happy we’re back I’ll ask you to Follow us: Instagram: Trailblazers.FM LinkedIn: Stephen A. Hart Twitter: Trailblazers.FM , Stephen A. Hart Leave us a rating and review Please leave us a 5-star rating and review if you’d not yet done so on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify Partner with us We’re also exploring new partners and sponsors. If you’re interested in possibly working with us, please shoot me an email to stephen@stephenahart.com
Wed, February 01, 2023
Reboot Pt. 1 | Allow Me To Reintroduce This Pod. Our Name is ...
What’s good fam? Wah gwan? How tings? How ya’ll doing? Listen, this episode is being published on February 1 2023 and today marks the 7th anniversary since we launched the Trailblazers.FM podcast. That’s right ... it’s our 7th birthday as a podcast and community ... I’m so incredibly grateful as I reflect on all the amazing accomplishments we’ve achieved and also the challenges we’ve endured to get here. Today also marks the official reboot of the show and the beginning of #BlackHistoryMonth 2023 in the US. This is the 1st part of a 3-part Reboot mini series. All three episodes are live right now (episodes 228-230).* In today's episode (Reboot Pt 1) I also share that: We’ve got an all new title for this podcast And we’ve got an entirely new website that you should absolutely go check out... it’s iamblacksuccess.com There’s some additional goodies in today's episode about me, a summary of the show’s origin story, and some of where we're going from here. -- If you’ve missed the podcast, and you’re happy we’re back I’ll ask you to Follow us: Instagram: Trailblazers.FM LinkedIn: Stephen A. Hart Twitter: Trailblazers.FM , Stephen A. Hart Leave us a rating and review Please leave us a 5-star rating and review if you’d not yet done so on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify Partner with us We’re also exploring new partners and sponsors. If you’re interested in possibly working with us, please shoot me an email to stephen@stephenahart.com
Sun, January 01, 2023
Throw The Whole Resolution Away | Mignon Francois
It’s New Year’s Day and a dear friend of the podcast, Mignon Francois, opens up the year for Trailblazers.FM with this bold statement and challenge to each and everyone of YOU in our BlazerNation community: Throw The Whole Resolution Away... 😮 Say what?? Listen, you DO NOT want to miss out on the most inspiring 21-minutes that will help you get your year off on the right footing and position your mind, your actions and the results you'll achieve over the next 365-days of this year! Our featured guest today is Mignon Francois. Mignon Francois is the Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection (TCC). Using her “Follow Your Spirit” approach, Mignon developed an iconic flavor that drew lines and attention to the hip nature of her Historic Germantown neighborhood that hadn’t seen this concept developed prior. The success of TCC thereby became icing on the cake amongst the existing North Nashville restaurateurs that would ignite a new movement to the area for other business concepts that might not otherwise have considered doing business in North Nashville. Since planting its roots in 2008, Mignon’s business savvy has earned her the titles of “Woman of Legend and Merit” by Tennessee State University, “Emerging Business Leader of the Year” and Black Enterprise Magazine “Family Business of the Year Award”. Learn more about the Cupcake Collection . Check out our all-new web portal For a limited time, you can sign up to access our new web portal for FREE at iamblacksuccess.com There you’ll find great content on successful Black women and men in entrepreneurship, leadership and business. -- If you’ve missed the podcast, and you’re happy we’re back I’ll ask you to Follow us: Instagram: Trailblazers.FM , Mignon Francois LinkedIn: Stephen A. Hart , Mignon Francois Twitter: Trailblazers.FM , Mignon Francois , Stephen A. Hart Leave us a rating and review Please leave us a 5-star rating and review if you’d not yet done so on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify Partner with us We’re also exploring new partners and sponsors. If you’re interested in possibly working with us, please shoot me an email to stephen@stephenahart.com
Mon, December 13, 2021
Each Journey is Different | Stephen A. Hart
"God will make us strong, before he makes us happy!" -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Sat, December 11, 2021
From $5000 investment To Multi-Million Dollar Brand | Samia Gore
How do you build, grow and scale your black-owned business? Today’s guest is Samia Gore. Samia Gore is the first Black female founder of Body Complete Rx, who’s been able to break significant ground in the male-dominated, nutritional supplement industry. She’s since gone on to generate over $10m in the past 4 years in her business. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Thu, December 09, 2021
Great Things Take Time | Stephen A Hart
There is a past version of you that is so proud of how far you have come! I recently shared an emotional memory of a place, a valley I was in back in December 2013, that I wanted to never go back to again. Thank God, I’ve never been back there. And that Stephen from December 15, 2013 is soooo very proud of where I am today. - Now that brings me to the point I wanted to make today and it’s this ... DO NOT QUIT on you because GREAT THINGS TAKE TIME! -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Wed, December 08, 2021
Run Your Race & Finish Strong | Stephen Powell
Our episode guest is Stephen Powell , the chief programs and partnerships officer of the National CARES Mentoring Movement, founded by Essence Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Emeritus Susan L. Taylor; he leads and oversees the organization’s affiliate network, program expansion, partnership development, training, and technical assistance efforts. Some of Stephen’s most notable honors include GQ Magazine’s Movado Leader Award; Black Enterprise Magazine’s 100 Modern Men of Distinction; and an Obama administration White House “Champion of Change Following in the Footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” Stephen is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity, Inc. and serves on the Chicago Beyond Trauma Advisory Council, and is also a board member of Cinnamon Girl, Inc and Nth Dimensions, Inc. Stephen is an alum of the Institute for Non-profit Management program at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business and Howard University. He was raised in East Orange, NJ and currently resides in Montclair with his wife, Marlaina and two daughters, Sinclair Adina (14) and Simone Alexandra (10). -- Shawn Dove is a speaker, author, and advocate for leaders who want to improve the lives of young people, particularly Black men and boys. He is the co-author of the upcoming book: I Too Am America. You can learn more about Shawn at dovesoars.com and connect with him on twitter @dovesoars -- Stephen A. Hart is a marketer, podcaster, content creator, brand strategist, speaker, entrepreneur, husband and #bestdadever. You can learn more about Stephen at stephenahart.com and connect on Twitter @stephenahart More about: National CARES Mentoring Movement: caresmentoring.org Stephen A. Hart: https://stephenahart.com/ Shawn Dove: https://dovesoars.com/ -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Tue, December 07, 2021
Show Up Anyway | Kandia Johnson
Life has a way of throwing you and I some tough blows during different seasons of our lives. Whether you and I must endure a day, a week or a year of hardships, the challenge is to continue to put yourself out there (like it or not), continue to get up and show up anyway. If you’re unclear about how to lead during your present or next season of uncertainty, you should join this conversation. Our guest today is Kandia Johnson , Founder of Kandid Conversations Global, a leadership training and coaching program to help workplace and entrepreneurial leaders tackle self-doubt, and unleash their hidden potential. She also launched She Deserves More, a career confidence and visibility program for mid-career women looking to position, pitch, and promote themselves as leaders--be it at work, in business, or within their communities. Learn more about: Kandia Johnson: https://kandiajohnson.com -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, December 06, 2021
Growth is Uncomfortable | Stephen A. Hart
As our 5th anniversary as a podcast approached on February 1st 2021, I made a decision to not quit on Trailblazers.FM, but instead I decided to shift. I shifted and committed to producing weekly video live streams and then it became 2-3x a week that I was streaming. In many ways though, my soul ached. I stopped the podcast that was going for 5 years, and at it’s peak, reaching some 15-20,000 downloads a month. But I made a commitment in that dark valley, that I was going to set my pride aside and I was going to embrace being bad, until it got good for me with live stream videos. Today’s the first published episode in exactly one year. If you’ve missed the podcast, and you’re happy we’re back I’ll ask you to help me by doing one or all of these things: -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, December 07, 2020
Dare To Bloom | Zim Flores
All anyone has to do is say the year and it can elicit an emotion. In a few words, this year has been everything from unpredictable, to traumatic, scary, exhausting and bizarre. But, there have been moments of joy as well, despite the pain. For those who are hurting, who need the hope that an opportunity to start over provides, debut author Zim Flores has some thoughts. Flores’ new book, Dare to Bloom: Trusting God Through Painful Endings and New Beginnings (Dec. 8, 2020, Thomas Nelson Gift Books), shows people how to find hope and discover opportunity, even when circumstances and endings are hard and uncertain. OUR FEATURED GUEST: ZIM FLORES Named a leader using her voice and talent to elevate humanity by Oprah Winfrey, Zim Flores (née Ugochukwu) is the founder of Italicist, an online styling service that helps women discover modest clothing they love, without the time commitment. Previously she was the CEO of Travel Noire, a boutique travel company reaching millions of travelers each month. In 2017 she sold the company to pursue Christ. A serial entrepreneur, Zim is a Forbes "30 Under 30" awardee who has been featured in the New York Times , TIME , ELLE , Glamour , The Nation , Essence , and NPR, among others. She often writes in faraway places and lives with her husband in Illinois. Connect with her at www.zimism.com and @zimism. Dare to Bloom: Trusting God Through Painful Endings and New Beginnings Order your copy today via Amazon . -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, November 30, 2020
Living Corporate | Zach Nunn
OUR FEATURED GUEST THIS WEEK: ZACH NUNN Based out of Houston, TX, Zach Nunn is a “Big 4” Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consultant and thought leader, with over 9 years of experience leading cultural and organizational transformation in a variety of industries. As the CEO and founder of Living Corporate, LLC , Zach amplifies and centers marginalized voices at work by interviewing Black and brown executives, activists, educators, elected officials and influencers which provides practical insight and that reaches over thousands majority Black and brown Millennial and Generation-X listeners a week. Despite all this work, his biggest passions are his wife, Candis and daughter, Emory. CONNECT WITH ZACH Website: Living Corporate, LLC Instagram: @revnunnwisdom Twitter: @revnunnwisdom -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, November 23, 2020
How to Get Media Coverage for Your Business | Pam Perry
You've heard the advice to reach out to individual journalists …. but should we work to build rapport with journalists BEFORE we need them? I ask this and several other questions that I wanted more insights on in this conversation with the PR GURU, Pam Perry. OUR FEATURED GUEST: PAM PERRY Pam Perry is an award-winning communications professional. She teaches and mentors authors, speakers and entrepreneurs on how to build a platform and attract major media and publishing contracts. She is also the publisher of SPEAKERS MAGAZINE . After working with Pam, her clients have been featured on CNN, TBN, The Word Network, Radio One, Oprah Magazine, Tom Joyner Morning Show, Essence, Ebony, Black Enterprise, PBS – and many other major media outlets. Her clients have been offered major publishing contracts, and have created successful full-time careers as “authorpreneurs” earning six-figures . So many gems packed into today’s episode. Grab a pad and a pen, or open your fav note taking app and get set to receive today’s mission fuel from my friend, the PR Guru, Pam Perry. Enjoy! CONNECT WITH PAM Website: pamperrypr.com Instagram: @pam_perry -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, November 16, 2020
A Fashion Platform Connecting The Industry | Christopher Bevans
It's time to open the doors for Black creatives in the fashion industry and provide them direct access to some of fashion's top leaders and vets. OUR GUEST: CHRISTOPHER BEVANS Christopher Bevans is a native of New York, who began his career apprenticing at a local tailoring house where he eventually became the owner at 19 years old. Christopher’s roots as an expert tailor developed into a passion that carried him to the Fashion Institute of Technology. During his time at FIT, Bevans studied textiles while learning the ropes from Jack Sauma, owner of Mood Fabrics, one of the largest fabric retailers in the world. Bevans developed a reputation as an expert craftsman and visionary while working with top brands and organizations such as Billionaire Boys Club, Head(Tennis), Sean John, Yeezy, Spyder and the MacArthur Foundation, where he received a grant for education in 2012. Bevans was a member of the Sean John design team which went on to win the 2004 CFDA Menswear Award. Prior to launching DYNE, he served as the Creative Director of Nike’s Blue Ribbon Sports Division (now Nike Sportswear) from 2003 to 2007 where he spearheaded the hugely successful Air Force 1 25th Anniversary Campaign. While at Nike, Bevans was instrumental in initiating Roger Federer’s now famous “RF” logo. CONNECT WITH CHRISTOPHER Website: hallway.xyz Instagram: @christopherbevans -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, November 09, 2020
The Media and Its Impact on Black Lives | Tunisha Brown
There are more amazing Black men and women, who aren't poor, aren't criminals, aren't threats to our society, than those who are. Yet, the media's representation of Black people paint a different picture. If we are to alter the media's distorted portrayal, we must among other things, increase the number of Black tv owners, producers, journalists and experts who are the creators of content. I’m excited today to share in a conversation this week with Tunisha Brown, Founder and Editor-In-Chief of IMPACT Magazine and IMPACT TV, a platform that reaches hundreds of thousands daily. Follow Trailblazers.FM: Instagram: @TBPod @StephenAHart Twitter: @TBPod @StephenAHart LinkedIn: /in/stephenaihart -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, November 02, 2020
#TalkAboutBias Staying Power | Tracy L. Williams
Leading in purpose and with authenticity provides the strength, endurance, and desire to succeed in all areas of life. OUR GUEST: TRACY L. WILLIAMS, MS Tracy L. Williams is a nationally recognized leader committed to equity, social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion with expertise creating and executing strategies that uplift women and underserved populations through entrepreneurship, philanthropy, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. CONNECT WITH TRACY L. WILLIAMS LinkedIn: Tracy L. Williams Twitter: @ellephantparade Instagram: @ellephantparade Special thanks to Shawn Dove and to Proctor & Gamble for fueling and sponsoring this #TalkAboutBias series. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, October 26, 2020
#TalkAboutBias On the Formerly Incarcerated | Bishop Darren Ferguson
How is society being biased, specifically against the segment of citizens who count themselves among the formerly incarcerated? Bishop Darren Ferguson is a preacher, teacher, singer, motivational speaker and social activist. In this conversation, Bishop Ferguson shares his own experiences going from prison to the pulpit and beyond. OUR GUEST: BISHOP DARREN FERGUSON Born and raised in the village of Harlem and in the Bronx, NY, Darren A. Ferguson is known as a leader for this generation – a preacher, teacher, singer, motivational speaker and social activist. He serves as the 7th Pastor in the 102-year history of Bethel Baptist Church in Orange, NJ. He was recently appointed as the Reentry Coordinator for the City and will provide both services for returned citizens as well as create both Credible Messenger and Rites of Passage programs for the city. -- Special thanks to Shawn Dove and to Proctor & Gamble for fueling and sponsoring this #TalkAboutBias series. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, October 19, 2020
#TalkAboutBias Breaking Out of the Man Box | Ted Bunch
Healthy manhood is the solution to ending all forms of gender-based violence and discrimination and can improve the mental and physical health for men and boys. OUR GUEST: TED BUNCH Ted Bunch is an educator, author, activist, and lecturer working to end all forms of violence and discrimination against women and girls. Bunch is Chief Development Officer of A Call to Men and is internationally recognized for his efforts to prevent violence against women while promoting a healthy, respectful manhood. He is a leading voice on male socialization, the intersection of masculinity and violence against women, and healthy, respectful manhood. Special thanks to Shawn Dove and to Proctor & Gamble for fueling and sponsoring this #TalkAboutBias series. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, October 12, 2020
Building an Unshakeable Foundation | Allan Houston
Whatever your focus - whether you’re a leader, a career professional or a business owner, you’ve got to have a base line code or model that you follow and live by. In today’s episode ALLAN HOUSTON and I discuss an unshakeable value system he’s developed for winning in life called FISLL. This acronym stands for Faith, Integrity, Sacrifice, Leadership and Legacy. OUR GUEST: ALLAN HOUSTON Allan Houston lives his life with the determination to apply his success as a professional athlete to help others. After winning a gold medal as a member of the U.S. men’s basketball team at the 2000 Summer Olympics, and nine seasons with the NY Knicks, Houston created the Allan Houston Legacy Foundation (AHLF) which has served thousands of participants across the country through programs that promote youth mentoring, responsible fatherhood, and entrepreneurship. In addition, he has served as a spokesperson for the National Fatherhood Initiative, an international ambassador for the NBA, and an analyst for ESPN. Allan Houston conceptualized FISLL (Faith, Integrity, Sacrifice, Leadership, and Legacy) based on principles learned from his parents and other models of leadership in his life. Through these Fundamentals of Life, he aims to share the keys that helped him grow as a student, an athlete, and most importantly, a son, father, and community leader. These life principles serve as a foundation for a healthy mind, body, and spirit, the essential needs for a Life in 3D, inspiring the book, The Fundamentals of Life: Life in 3D. This book is available in print and eBook wherever books are sold. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, October 05, 2020
Stop Pretending You’re Okay | Desiree S Coleman
Desiree joins Stephen to discuss how to take care of yourself… know your limits… give yourself permission to not be ok… and seek the resources you need to be the best you. OUR GUEST: DESIREE S COLEMAN Desiree S. Coleman works to create equitable and empowering conditions for women & organizations. She is a consultant who has helped numerous groups redefine their diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) practices. Likewise, she has mentored and coached countless women to rediscover the Queen Within. Inspired by her daughters, Desiree speaks, writes, and curates events to empower women to be their best selves. She holds a Master of Public Administration from Syracuse University, is a Loyola Academy trustee and is the recipient of the 2019 Rising Star Award from Investment News. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, September 28, 2020
The Black Physicist Who Will Cure Cancer | Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green
Inspired by the loss of her aunt, this Black physicist Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green is on a quest to cure cancer in a revolutionary new way. Dr. Green is one of the first African American women in the United States to earn a Ph.D. in physics, holds the distinction of being only the second African American woman and is the fourth African American to receive a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, September 21, 2020
Choose to Thrive in the Face of Adversity | JT McCormick
You are a product of your choices, NOT a victim of your circumstances. Your biggest challenges can be transformed into the foundation for extraordinary personal growth. JT McCormick is the President and CEO of Scribe Media and a bestselling author of the book I Got There: How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Arrive at the American Dream JT’s story is truly enthralling. It grips you the moment you hear about him... born the mixed-race son of a drug-dealing pimp father and a orphaned, single mother on welfare, who was raised in the slums of Dayton, Ohio, suffered incredible abuse and racism, and had multiple stints in the juvenile justice system. He barely graduated high school and you have no college degree. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, September 14, 2020
Money Mindset Shifts | Ash Cash Exantus
Why is our mindset towards money so important? When should we start a business? When do you begin paying yourself as a business owner? Ash Cash is one of the nation’s top financial educators. He was dubbed as the Financial Motivator, and he uses a culturally responsive approach to teaching financial literacy. He is also a speaker, bestselling author of many books and the Founder & CEO of MindRight Money Management® a financial education company that blends psychology & personal finance. Ash is best known for helping people maximize their full potential by giving them the inspiration, tools, & resources needed to live their best lives. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, September 14, 2020
Black Entrepreneurs Matter | Stephen A. Hart
We've decided to optimize the messaging for Trailblazers.FM to become a podcast focused on exploring successful Black entrepreneurs . We will still feature the legendary creators, best-selling authors, and passionate leaders you have always enjoyed, but we are now able to truly double down and deliver even more targeted content for our self-driven entrepreneur community, so that whether you’re running a brick and mortar or you’re operating a side-hustle, you’ll have top tier Black representation and digital mentors on the Trailblazers.FM platform, who have done something similar to what you’re working to create and/or that you’re doing now. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Sun, September 13, 2020
Building Your Mental Strength | Karen M. Allen
Dealing with an internal struggle? Are you mentally exhausted? Needing some motivational #missionfuel to help you build your #mentalstrength so you can manage your emotions and thoughts with all that's going on? -- It’s been 252 days since I last published an episode and so much has happened since then. I knew that I needed to talk about some of what’s been happening with me in this ’time to be silent’ because 1) it’s helped me grow and get through a really tough valley season and 2) I know so many of you are dealing with a lot of mental challenges, struggles and emotions in this wild and crazy year, from dealing with the pandemic, to job and business losses and furloughs, to kids being home, social injustices, and a million other things in between. The world is out of control right now and our self care is mandatory if we are to survive and thrive going forward. -- Our featured guest is Karen M. Allen . Karen was on the podcast previously (episode 118). In this episode, Karen helped me discuss and share some great insights, tips and mission fuel on helping us to build our mental strength. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, January 06, 2020
A Time to Be Still | Stephen A. Hart
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. The Word says there is “a time to be silent and a time to speak” Ecclesiastes chapter 3. Blazer Nation ... for the past 4 years I’ve spoken and shared over 200 episodes with you. I’ve always been honest with you guys and right now I’m telling you the truth when I say that I am not in a great state of mind and I’m entering a time where I believe I need to be silent and to be still. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, December 30, 2019
10 Actions To Blaze Your Trail in 2020
Do it before you’re ready! The action to take is to take action! -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, December 23, 2019
Turning $5 into $10 million+ | Mignon Francois [Replay]
In this episode, we’re going back to March of this year to hear from one of my all time fav episodes on this podcast with our friend and trailblazer, Mignon Francois of the Cupcake Collection, who found her acres of diamonds. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, December 16, 2019
You're Standing On Your Own Acres of Diamonds | Stephen A. Hart
Today, I’m going to share a story with you that was originally told by the founder of Temple University in Philadelphia, Dr. Russell Herman Conwell. He told this story more than 6,000 times all around the world. This famous inspirational lecture, Acres of Diamonds, has inspired me in so many ways and I'd like to share it with you today. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, December 09, 2019
Create Your Vision Board and Action Plan | Lucinda Cross [Replay]
Your vision wants to come to fruition for you just as much as you want to see it for yourself. But a lot of people forget to do the work. You can't just slap a picture up on the board. That's nice, but what are you going to do to get there? What are the steps that you're going to take? And a lot of it has to do with mindset over money. This week's feature is a throwback to December 2016 with past trailblazer Lucinda Cross . -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, December 02, 2019
From Success to Significance | Stephen A. Hart
Today, I lift my head and I see this seed that I planted over 200 weeks ago. And I didn’t just plant it and leave it. No, I watered, nurtured and cared for this podcast (my baby) each and every week. Not a Monday morning at 5am went by that I didn’t have an episode going live for you in nearly 4 years. And today, we celebrate yet another amazing milestone in episode 200. There are so many of you who over the years have shared a DM or a WhatsApp, a text, a post or a tweet or a 5 star review and in whatever way you did that and given me a big ups, you’ve let me know you care and that you’re listening. And I can’t tell you just how much I value and appreciate every last one of those notes and messages. My call to action today is to move from a pursuit of success to that of significance because what we are leaving, matters! What we leave will impact others ... for good or bad. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, November 25, 2019
5 Takeaways for Building a Dynamic Podcast and Personal Brand | Stephen A. Hart
Many of you might be online, but your website or social media profile doesn't have the right visual and verbal identity. You aren't clarifying your purpose and mission, and no one can really make sense of who you are, who you’re serving and what you’re serving. In today's episode, we discuss the 5 elements that helped me lay the right foundation for my podcast and personal brand to overcome some of these obstacles. This week's featured trailblazer is yours truly, Stephen A. Hart. In case you don't know ... I'm Stephen A. Hart and I'm a Brand Alignment Strategist who guides busy heart-centered entrepreneurs and leaders through a clear and proven process to build, market and grow their amazing personal brand. I also host this podcast, Trailblazers.FM, which is the #1 interview style podcast that explores stories of successful black professionals. The podcast has featured more than 150 black professionals and has been heard by more than 250,000 from 140 countries around the world. My ask today is that you’d help share this episode. If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #TrailblazersFM -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, November 18, 2019
Using Music and Creativity to Teach Children Math | Marcus Blackwell
"Teachers are blown away because they'll give me the kids that say they hate math and I'm like, yeah, I'll take them. That's what I look for. And from there they'll do more work in my class the first day meeting me than they would have the entire semester. So this is really impactful." Our featured trailblazer is Marcus Blackwell . Marcus Blackwell is the CEO and Founder of Make Music Count , a math curriculum taught through music. He received a B.S in mathematics from Morehouse college and has played professional gospel piano since the age of 16. Students are not performing well in mathematics. Marcus dedicates his energy to developing creative methods that convince students to embrace mathematics. His company is designed to go into the school systems to work directly with students connecting the mathematical dots where the traditional methods of teaching fall short. Marcus believes that he is able to connect well with students because he also struggled with math growing up and it was music that allowed him to eliminate the intimidation he had towards mathematics. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, November 11, 2019
Monetize Your Message | Maya Elious
Messaging is so important because it just makes it clear how you add value to your industry, and a lot of people just aren’t clear about that. Our featured trailblazer is Maya Elious . Maya Elious is a personal branding strategist that teaches experts how to position themselves as the go-to authority figure in their industry so they can confidently launch their signature offer. She’s helped hundreds of students and clients get clear on their message, confidently increase their prices, have successful five-figure launches with their masterclasses, webinars, courses, and programs. Her main mission is to help women increase their impact and income with their gifts and expertise. When she’s not helping her clients build their online empire, she can be found traveling, scrolling through IG, or watching Hulu. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, November 04, 2019
The Long-Term, Intergenerational Real Estate Asset Class | Tawan Davis
I want to create long-term wealth that will last multiple generations and that produces cash; among the different options to invest, real estate is a very, very clear option. Our featured trailblazer is Tawan Davis . Tawan Davis is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of The Steinbridge Group, which has structured, executed and invested nearly $1 billion in commercial and residential real estate. Under Mr. Davis’ leadership—which includes managing the investment program and overseeing the day-to-day operations and transaction pipeline—Steinbridge is now investing more than $425 million in the urban single-family home market. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, October 28, 2019
The Journey of an Entrepreneur Never Stops | Raymond McKenzie
As an entrepreneur and business owner, there is never enough learning that can be done. Our featured trailblazer is Raymond McKenzie . Ray McKenzie, founder of Red Beach Advisors, an executive business and product strategy, operations, and process consultant with more than 20 years of experience with public, private, and start-up tech companies specializing in growth and scaling strategies. Ray has held various senior executive positions with companies such as Verisign, Neustar, State Farm Insurance, TeleSign, UltraDNS and has served in an advisory role for several start-up companies in Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC. Ray McKenzie completed his studies in Management Information Systems from San Diego State University in 2001 and is a certified AWS Cloud Practitioner (CLF). Mr. McKenzie is also a certified Lean Six Sigma sensei (CLSSS) practitioner from Villanova University, is a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) from Scrum Alliance. Mr. McKenzie currently sits on the board of directors for non-profit organizations such as My Friend’s House, Inc. based in Los Angeles, CA and Students With Aspiring Goals based in Merced, CA and regularly speaks to groups of children and youth regarding entrepreneurship, leadership, and achievement. Ray is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, October 21, 2019
Steps To Build, Transform and Scale Your Black-Owned Business | Jeresha "Sherri J" White
It really takes one step, one leap of faith, to grow your Black-owned business beyond what you ever imagined you could. Our featured trailblazer is Jeresha "Sherri J" White . Sherri J started with one childcare facility and opened it because of her passion for education and children. She never imagined becoming a real business guru, opening five more childcare facilities, and starting a business coaching venture. Needless to say, listeners should walk away from this podcast episode knowing that one baby step is still a step, and that one step could be the seed that starts your garden. CONNECT WITH SHERRI J Instagram: @successsouvenirs ; @sherrijlovely Website: www.successsouvenirs.com -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, October 14, 2019
Navigating the Ultimate Entrepreneurial Pivot | Tammeca Rochester
No matter your college degree, you can create the life you want. No career is absolute. At any point you can pivot and change direction. To open your own Black-owned business you don't need to be the expert but you need to surround yourself with those that are. Our featured guest today is Tammeca Rochester . Tammeca Rochester is a Black woman, business owner and founder of Harlem Cycle, Harlem's 1st and only indoor cycling studio. She has three academic degrees (Mathematics- Spelman College, Mechanical Engineering- The Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA from the Stern Business School, New York University), multiple professional certifications, and several awards and honors. In 2016, she decided to turn her passion for fitness and open Harlem's 1st and only indoor cycling studio. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, October 07, 2019
Don't Sit, Don't Settle | Dr. Eric Thomas, aka ET the Hip-Hop Preacher
“The version of you that you are right now is keeping you from being everything you should be. Who you are right now is responsible for why you're not where you supposed to be…. who you are is keeping you from being who you should be and your dreams though, are the only thing that's telling you “Come on. Let's go!” Your dreams are the only thing that's telling “You can do more. You can have more. You can be more! Come on, come on, come on! Don’t be comfortable. Don’t sit. DON’T SETTLE!” Eric Thomas, aka E.T. The Hip Hop Preacher kicks off our first episode of the 2019 Trailblazers.FM Entrepreneurs series. Dr. Eric Thomas, aka ET the Hip-Hop Preacher, is a motivational speaker, author, and minister known for his high-energy speaking engagements. He is CEO of his own consulting firm, and has worked with both Fortune 500 companies and professional sports organizations. Born in Chicago in 1970, Thomas grew up in Detroit, where he dropped out of high school and spent several years living on the streets. During this period, he met a minister who successfully convinced him to return to school. Thomas eventually earned his bachelor's degree from Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama, where he also began preaching and working with at-risk youth. In 2003, he moved back to Michigan and began working on his master's degree at Michigan State University. Ultimately, Thomas graduated from MSU with both a master's degree in K-12 administration and a Ph.D. in education administration. While at MSU, he continued to preach and authored several books, including 2012's The Secret to Success and 2014's Greatness Is Upon You. Thomas has also released several albums setting his motivational talks to hip-hop music. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, September 30, 2019
Build, Grow, and Expand the Legacy Wealth Perspective of Black Men | Panel
The Black Male Equity Initiative is an interactive exploration of what wealth and equity look like and how you can build it. The intent of the Black Male Equity Program is to establish a foundation from which to build, grow, and expand the Legacy Wealth perspective of black men by measuring and monitoring four specific milestones and results of a black male cohort. Our episode this week is a panel discussion about the first cohort of the Black Male Equity Initiative that took place in Detroit, Michigan. Our featured guests today are Dr. Pamela Jolly, Christopher Rutherford and Richard Grundy. Dr. Pamela C.V. Jolly is Founder and CEO of Torch Enterprises Inc, a strategic investment firm committed to minority business growth and development. Torch Enterprises has assisted over 1000 entrepreneurs, national non-profits, trade organizations, the Federal Government, foundations and financial institutions. Christopher Rutherford is a Promise of Place Manager in Detroit, developing strategies with community based organizations to improve life outcomes for Black men and boys. Chris has dedicated over 30 years in Michigan, helping young people from all communities to access opportunity. Richard Grundy is the cofounder and CEO of JOURNi. JOURNi is a non-profit focused on decentralizing tech education for Detroiters. Through partnerships with workforce development agencies, schools, and other organizations, JOURNi has been able to train hundreds of youth in web-development and entrepreneurship skills vital to closing the digital divide in Detroit. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, September 23, 2019
Keeping Young Black Men and Boys Safe, Healthy and Hopeful | Anthony Smith
Cities United works to support the network of Mayors who are concerned with the issue of keeping young Black men and boys and their families safe, healthy and hopeful. Cities United partners with these leaders in the quest to reduce the homicide of Black men and boys by 50% by the year 2025. Our featured trailblazer is Anthony Smith , CEO of Cities United . Anthony Smith works with Mayors of cities and intergenerational local partners to eliminate violent deaths of Black men and boys, particularly via handguns. CBMA is a founding investor in the launch of Cities United in 2011. This is one of the thorniest and seemingly intractable issues in our community and Anthony is leading the charge, along with a host of partners, to eliminate gun violence in cities across the country. Anthony is also leading a massive economic mobility effort in Louisville called Russell: Place of Promise that is putting Black people at the center of home ownership and property acquisitions in a historic Black neighborhood in the Louisville which battling gentrification. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast #SocialEntrepreneur PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, September 16, 2019
The Power of Being Relational | A Nicole Campbell
Being relational drives business. Your brand/business must be about more than just transactions in order for it to thrive. The beauty happens in between the transactions/deals. When you are relational, you step into the spaces between transactions, so to speak, and that step-in is what makes clients come back, makes them choose you, makes colleagues recommend you, and makes people want to work with you. Our featured guest is A. Nicole Campbell. Nicole (Nic) is a mom first, and everything else falls into place because of it. She's an MIT graduate and an attorney who has served in senior leadership positions for two billionaire hedge fund giants. Nic recently transitioned to a new role, having founded Build Up Advisory Group (February, 2019). Her firm specializes in designing and building systems to help nonprofits, philanthropies, social entrepreneurs, and philanthropists thrive. She's working to scale it to create the kind of workplace she's always wanted to work in. Build Up, Inc. is a boutique capacity builder that holistically supports leaders of color and projects and nonprofits led by people of color that serve under-resourced communities. Probably the first of its kind, and hopefully it can serve as a model for other fiscal sponsors. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, September 09, 2019
The Opportunity and Risk of Black Male Achievement | Jim Shelton
When Black males start to achieve, the mobility rates for our community will pick up exponentially. That is the opportunity for us, but it is also the risk, if we don’t. Our featured guest is Jim Shelton. James “Jim” Shelton is Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Blue Meridian Partners. In this role, Jim is investigating new areas where significant focused capital can help solve problems at scale and advising Blue Meridian. Jim is also a founding partner of Amandla Enterprises, Senior Advisor for Education at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and non-resident fellow at the Brookings Institute. Prior to this, he served as President and Chief Impact Officer of 2U, Inc. and was deputy secretary at the US Department of Education (and head of its office of innovation and improvement) under President Obama. There, he served as the Executive Director of the President’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative and served on and led multiple interagency efforts focused on poverty reduction, economic development, entrepreneurship, and increased opportunity, such as the Investing in Innovation Fund, Promise Neighborhoods, and ConnectED. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, September 02, 2019
Changing the Odds for Detroit's Children | Tonya Allen
Instead of helping children beat the odds, our work is about changing the odds for children. Our featured guest is Tonya Allen. Tonya Allen, a serial “idea-preneur,” serves as The Skillman Foundation’s president & chief executive officer. Her two-decade-long career has centered on pursuing, executing and investing in ideas that improve her hometown of Detroit and increase opportunities for its people, especially children, who live in under-resourced communities. In her current role, Allen aligns the complexities of education reform, urban revitalization, and public policy to improve the well-being of Detroit’s and the nation’s children. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, August 26, 2019
Get in the Driver Seat for Your Career | Simone Morris
The driver’s seat is mine. I claim it. I am responsible for my career. I am responsible for the outcomes. No one else. Our featured guest is Simone Morris. Simone Morris is CEO of Simone Morris Enterprises LLC, a thought leader in diversity and inclusion, specializing in directing organizations to leverage inclusion as a core strategy for competitive advantage as well as providing coaching to empower women to get in the driver’s seat for their careers. The firm is also a certified minority and women owned business. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Norwalk, CT. Ms. Morris has a background that includes over two decades in Corporate America spanning information technology, commercial strategy and human resources. She has been recognized for her exceptional leadership skills and holds an MBA from the University of Connecticut. She is a certified coach as well as a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). She is also an adjunct faculty member for the American Management Association. Her key strengths include strategy, leadership, training and project management. She is skilled in creating and delivering training for and to adult learners. She is a member of the Association for Talent Development. Simone’s thought leadership can be found on various platforms (Glassdoor, Leadercast, Smart-Recruiters, Social-hire, and BambooHR) and she is also the author of The Power of Owning Your Career: Winning Strategies, Tools and Tips for Creating Your Desired Career and Achievement Unlocked: Strategies to Set Goals and Manifest Them. CONNECT WITH SIMONE Website: www.simonemorris.com Twitter: @simonemorrisent LinkedIn: Simone Morrise Enterprises LLC Instagram: @simonemorrisent Facebook: Simone Morris Enterprises -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, August 19, 2019
Helping Women of Color Secure Their Seat At The Table | Minda Harts
As leaders and those managing diverse talent, we should understand - How do we invest in women of color? Our featured guest is Minda Harts. Minda Harts is a Workplace and Equity Consultant. She is also the bestselling and award-winning author of The Memo and Right Within. Her third book, You Are More Than Magic for Young Adults, will be released in April 2022. Minda is a Professor at NYU Wagner. She is a frequent guest on MSNBC and featured on ABC News, Forbes, Fast Company, and Time Magazine. Minda is a highly sought-after speaker for companies such as Liberty Mutual, American Family Insurance, Nike, Google, Pepsico, and Salesforce. In 2020, she was named the Top Voice for Equity in the Workplace by Linkedin. Minda hosts a live weekly podcast called Secure The Seat. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, August 12, 2019
A Unique Approach to Community (Real Estate) Development | Marvin Wilmoth
Determine what makes you happy and find a way to make money doing that! Our featured guest is Marvin Wilmoth. Marvin is Managing Principal and Co-founder of Generation Development Group, a boutique real estate development and consulting firm focused on providing housing solutions with the goal of creating transformational communities. Throughout the course of his career, he has been responsible for the financing, development and/or construction of over 1,800 units in multiple states and US territories with a total development cost of approximately $500 million dollars. Marvin is also committed to civic service and was elected in November 2018 as the Vice Mayor and Harbor Island Commissioner for North Bay Village, Florida. Prior to being elected, Marvin served as Vice-Chair of the North Bay Village Planning and Zoning Board and Vice-Chair of the Charter Review Board. He is the recipient of several community awards including Success Magazine’s 2010 Top 40 under 40, 2012 Business Leader Magazine South Florida Movers and Shakers Award, and the 2016 BMe Community Leader Award. Marvin has also participated in several leadership programs including The Miami Foundation’s Miami Fellows Program, Leadership Florida’s Connect Florida Program and The German Marshall Fund’s Marshall Memorial Fellowship. Marvin earned a B.S. in Business Administration and an M.B.A. from Florida A&M University as well as an M.S. in Real Estate Development from Columbia University. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, August 05, 2019
Why Happiness? | Rochelle Gapere
Happiness is a choice! It is an overarching quality of life that is rich in a variety of emotions, even including stress, sadness and disappointment. Our featured guest is Rochelle Gapere. Rochelle Gapere is an Attorney, Happiness Coach and Entrepreneur. Known for bringing her charismatic personality and sheer joy for living to every experience and individual she encounters, Rochelle has mastered the art of living life fully and passionately. The release of her Amazon bestselling book, One Happy Thought at a Time: 30 Days to a Happier You , cements her lifelong practice of adding more happiness to this world by empowering others with science-based tools and techniques that help them lead happier, more fulfilling lives. Rochelle believes in living a life that is engaging at every level and utilizes practical techniques to teach audiences her unique approach to living a happy life. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, July 29, 2019
Finding Balance in Your Passion | Craig The Barber®
Know your why! Why are you passionate about what you're passionate about? And why do you want to make that a career? Our guest is one of those people who inspired me to launch Trailblazers.FM and was one of our very first conversations on the podcast back on on episode 7 , Craig The Barber®. Craig the Barber is Hollywood’s top source for men’s grooming needs, a role he has held for more than 10 years. But the true story is that Craig unknowingly began his journey toward becoming a master barber all the way back at the age of 14 years-old. Craig’s belief that being a well-groomed man does not mean going overboard and that any guy can take charge of his style and appearance with the right guidance. Craig is a true example of how following one’s passion will lead you to never “work” a day in your life because you will always love what you do. As he says himself, “Life is meant to be lived, not worked!” -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, July 22, 2019
How To Pitch Like A Champion | Henry Keculah
Stay confident, and never let “I do not have enough money” prevent you from following your dreams. Our guest is Henry Keculah. Henry was first featured on Trailblazers.FM episode 117 Henry Keculah, Jr., is the founder and CEO of 4.0 Growth Productivity Accountability (4.0 GPA.). Keculah is a first-generation American, and his parents immigrated to the U.S from Liberia. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, July 15, 2019
Navigating The 7 Cs of Deep End Leadership | Shawn Dove
Deep end leaders know that they have a particular calling on their lives and their primary job in life is to discover their unique purpose and mission. Our guest is a part of the Trailblazers.FM family and I'm so happy to have him be part of the 2019 Trailblazers Masterclass series. I'm happy to introduce Shawn Dove. Shawn was first featured on Trailblazers.FM episode 16 . In today's episode Shawn share some inspiration and wisdom about the 7 C’s of deep-end leadership: Calling, Courage, Completion, Credibility, Collaboration, Change and Coaching. Shawn Dove’s leadership mission mantra is “there is no cavalry coming to save the day in our communities. We are the iconic leaders that we have been waiting for; curators of the change we are seeking to see.” He has almost four decades of cross-sector leadership in the fields of youth development, community-building, philanthropy, arts education, leadership development and media literacy. He currently serves as the founder of the Corporation for Black Male Achievement, a consulting and publishing firm that produces community-building engagements and multi-media stories of loving, learning and leading by and for Black men and boys. Shawn is the co-author of I Too Am America: On Loving and Leading Black Men & Boys (January 2022), equal parts memoir, historical account of CBMA and a curated manifesto of various voices in the Black Male Achievement movement. Most recently, Shawn served as the CEO of the Campaign for Black Male Achievement (CBMA), a national intermediary membership organization committed to ensuring the growth, impact and sustainability of leaders and organizations committed to improving the life outcomes for Black men and boys. Launched in 2008 at the Open Society Foundations (OSF) and spinning off into an independent entity in 2015, under Dove’s leadership CBMA leveraged more than $212 million in national and local funds, while connecting thousands of leaders and organizations on behalf of an emerging field of Black Male Achievement. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, July 08, 2019
Becoming More Consistent with Healthy Eating | Concita Thomas:
When we bet on later, everybody loses because later is not guaranteed. The second week of our 2019 summer Trailblazers Masterclass series welcomes back Concita Thomas. Concita is a returning guest of Trailblazers.FM and was first featured on episode 66 . Concita Thomas is a Food & Fitness Strategist behind ConcitaThomas.com . She is on a mission to help busy women on the go, gain freedom from being overweight and unfit while avoiding diet traps and fitness obsessions. She helps by sharing easy to stick to food and fitness strategies, sprinkled with a healthy dose of encouragement and inspiration. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, July 01, 2019
7 Tips to Master Your Mind and Obtain Mental Peace | Chazz Scott
People love to love life when life feels good. But when life sucks, what are you going to do to overcome that struggle? The first guest of our 2019 Trailblazers Masterclass Series is Chazz Scott. Chazz is a returning guest of Trailblazers.FM and was first featured on episode 135 . Charles (Chazz) Scott is a published writer, motivational speaker, self empowerment workshop curator, and an accomplished computer security technologist from Ellicott City, Maryland. He holds both a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Computer Science and a Master’s of Science degree in Cyber Security from Hampton University. Chazz is the Founder & Chief Creative Optimist of Positively Caviar, Inc. based in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. Positively Caviar, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) that focuses on empowering, inspiring, and motivating all human beings, with a special emphasis on youth, to instill mental resilience by way of positive thinking. His team travels across the Mid-Atlantic delivering high-intensity speaking engagements and hosting their signature BUILD Self-Empowerment workshops that are designed to understand and apply the secrets and science behind the human mind. When Chazz is not eradicating negativity, he is hunting hackers as a full-time Cyber Security Engineer at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency defending our Nation’s Cybersecurity infrastructure and satellites. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, June 24, 2019
5 Takeaways That Helped Me Get The Best Job Ever! | Stephen A. Hart
When someone googles you, the results they find are a digital first impression of you ... and what they see will leave them either more or less inclined to hire you. Our featured guest today is yours truly, Stephen A. Hart. Stephen A. Hart is host of Trailblazers.FM, a top interview style podcast that explores stories of today’s successful black professionals. The podcast has featured more than 150 black professionals and has been heard by more than 200,000 from 132 countries around the world. Stephen is a proud graduate of the University of South Florida, Tampa. He resides in Maryland, married to his wife Kristin of 11 years and the #bestdadever to his daughter Layla and son Nigel. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, June 17, 2019
Discover The Keys to Being Unstoppable | Ralph Graves, Jr
You are here for a reason and a purpose. Embrace the process not just the purpose. Our featured guest is Ralph Graves Jr. Ralph D. Graves Jr. serves as Founder and Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Community Church in Millville, NJ. Ralph Graves is a Motivational Speaker, Business Consultant and Author. He is the Founder and Vice President of City’s Hope Community Development Corporation and Founder of Project U. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, June 10, 2019
Begin to See God As A Non-Negotiable | Stephen Chandler
Discover how we can develop the routine and habits that will help us prioritize and grow as Christians. Our featured guest today is Stephen Chandler. Stephen Chandler is the bold, encouraging, life-giving Senior Pastor of Destiny Church. Since its inception in 2011, Destiny Church has grown to a community of thousands of people and is known for its exciting culture and focus on leading entire families to a passionate relationship with God. Stephen has a passion to see people discover their God-given destiny, and has given his life to help others find fulfillment. Stephen and his wife Zai reside in Columbia, Maryland with their two beautiful children Zoe and Roman. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Mon, June 03, 2019
360 Your Life, Relationships and Business | Robert Dawson
No matter where you come from or what your past may look like, anything is possible with faith and a determination to win. Our featured guest today is Robert Dawson. High-Performance Entrepreneur, Dynamic Speaker & Business Consultant, Rob Dawson is internationally known for teaching people how to build successful businesses and bridge the gap between their dreams and their reality. His mission is to motivate, educate, and inspire over 1 BILLION people worldwide to live out their dreams and grow a business that matters. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, May 27, 2019
Blaze your Trail and Protect It | Andrea Evans
Do you understand the different types of intellectual property and your options to protect them? Our featured guest is Andrea Evans. Andrea Hence Evans, Esq. is the founder of an intellectual property law practice, The Law Firm of Andrea Hence Evans. Attorney Evans career path is unique since she worked at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for approximately 5 years as both a patent examiner and a trademark examining attorney after graduating from law school. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, May 20, 2019
Water Restoration by Design. What's in YOUR water? | Troy Rackley
There is a difference between purified water vs restored water. "Just because it's clear doesn't mean it's clean”. Our featured guest is Troy Rackley. Troy Rackley graduated from Ohio University in Industrial Engineering and received his MBA in Australia. He served 20 years hard time with Nestle, Coke, Pepsi, Campbells Soup and Sherwin Williams. In 2008, he began his entrepreneurial journey by starting his own company beginning with Executive Coaching and Manufacturing operations consulting. Through a few consulting projects he re-engineered some water technology that would eventually evolve into his core business. NLP Aqua Solutions was born, and this business aligned with his passion for helping people to customize solutions for clean, fresh and safe water. His business has expanded to healthcare, Agriculture, Aqua Culture, Hospitality as well as residential. NLP Aqua Solutions is a global business with projects in Canada, Amsterdam, Sweden, Europe and all over the USA. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, May 13, 2019
Be Your Own Health Advocate | Dr. Thandeka Myeni
Burnout is an epidemic that is killing doctors and patients alike. Did you know that the number one cause of death for female physicians under 35 is suicide. Yes, Physicians have the highest rates of suicide of any career and female physicians are 250% more likely to commit suicide than any other occupation. Our featured guest is Dr. Thandeka Myeni. Thandeka Myeni, MD, MPH, affectionately known as Dr Thandi, is a board-certified ophthalmologist with double specialty training in glaucoma, cataract surgery and LASIK. Dr. Myeni received her bachelor’s degree from Amherst College and later earned a master’s degree in Public Health from Harvard University. She obtained her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and then completed her medical internship at Boston University Medical Center. Her ophthalmology training began with a residency at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC. She has completed two fellowships, one in Glaucoma at the top-ranked Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, and another in Cataract and Refractive Surgery with Dr. Paul Koch who has consistently been ranked among the top cataract surgeons in the country. While Dr. Myeni was born and raised in the United States, her family is originally from Southern Africa. She spent a large part of her childhood in Swaziland. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, May 06, 2019
From Homelessness to Coaching Multimillionaires | Gloria Mitchell
The human spirit is incredibly resilient and we all have the ability to create the life we want. It's about making mental shifts, implementing proven mental techniques and, of course, taking action (even if you can only see the first step of the staircase). Our featured guest is Gloria Mitchell. Gloria Mitchell went from being homeless to coaching multimillionaires. Along her journey, Gloria overcame a difficult upbringing, an illness that left her short-term memory in the bottom 1% of the population, and a battle with homelessness that once even caused her to resort to sleeping in a Walmart dressing room! For many that is where the story would have ended. But not for Gloria. She went on to obtain an MBA from Stanford University and is now a highly sought-after personal crisis and performance coach who helps high-level entrepreneurs and public figures perform at their highest level and deal with the pressures that come with being at the top. She has spent over 15 years studying human resiliency and her clients include top-earning entrepreneurs, professional athletes and celebrities.
Mon, April 29, 2019
How to Boot Strap and Grow a Successful Business | Maya French
Finding your path in life, staying true to yourself and leaving a lasting positive impact on the world. Our featured guest is Maya French. Maya French is a Co-Founder of Koia, the protein packed, 100 percent plant-based beverage that uses natural ingredients to deliver deliciously nutritious flavors. Maya struggled with food-based allergies, such as being lactose intolerant her whole life, until she discovered the benefits of plant-based proteins when college friend and fellow Koia Co-Founder, Dustin Baker, was testing out recipes in his Chicago kitchen. At this moment, Maya realized her calling was to create a functional product that would contribute to providing consumers with a healthier lifestyle. With only experience in journalism and fashion retail, Maya took a leap of faith into unknown territory to follow her dreams and partnered with Baker to launch Koia. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, April 22, 2019
Fueled By Culture | Marcus Damas
Through experiential marketing we create environments for our clients to touch and feel their consumers and in parallel let their consumers touch and feel them in their environments. Our featured guest is Marcus Damas. Marcus Damas is an Entrepreneur, retired professional basketball player, and devoted husband and father based in New York City. Before playing in Sweden’s professional basketball league for the Solna Vikings, Marcus played Small Forward for the Towson Tigers, Towson University’s NCAA Division 1 team in the state of Maryland, where he is on the top 20 all-time scoring list. Following his basketball career, Marcus returned to New York City to pursue a career in creative leadership as the Founder and CEO of Fueled by Culture. Fueled by Culture is a burgeoning creative marketing agency that specializes in connecting and empowering brands with influencers through innovative content and experiential event programming. FBC clients and partners include Avion, Lyft, Hooch, and Postmates to name a few. Marcus Damas is also a key note speaker at marketing conferences around the world. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, April 15, 2019
America's Favorite Black Business Couple Talks Business, Family and Leadership | Steve & Pasha Carter
Anyone with the right work ethic, leadership skills, and dedication can build a multi-million dollar business. Our featured guests today are Steve and Pasha Carter. Pasha Carter is an NFL Cheerleader turned Multi-Millionaire, who took a $500 investment and turned it into a multi-million dollar empire. She’s an internationally sought after speaker, trainer and Direct Sales Expert. Steve Carter is a Howard University alum who also built a multi-million dollar networking business. Steve now travels the country training and teaching others how to build successful businesses of their own. He’s now one of the most powerful success coaches in the world. Together, this is America’s favorite business couple and I’m so happy to share this conversation with our community. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast #BlackLove #BlackCouple
Mon, April 08, 2019
The 2%: African Americans in Commercial Real Estate (CRE) | T. Dallas Smith
It’s not enough to just be the first or the largest, you have to pave the way for the next. Our featured guest today is T. Dallas Smith. Dallas is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer at T. Dallas Smith & Company. He leads all new business development initiatives. His role includes overseeing all brokerage affairs related to the company and providing chief liaison services to key clients. Dallas began his commercial real estate career in 1982 at Atlanta Air Center Realty under the guidance of Thomas W. Tift as leasing and management representative for the portfolio. In 1989, he became the first African-American broker at Cushman & Wakefield of Georgia. His affiliation with the company opened doors for many minority brokers. In 1995, he pioneered the brokerage division for H.J. Russell & Company, an African-American owned construction and management firm, where he served as VP of the Brokerage Division. Dallas led the company initiative of acquiring 40 parcels of real estate, a full city block in the intercity of Atlanta resulting in a mixture of office, retail and multifamily developments now valued at over $20 million. In 2006, with the blessing of the late Herman Russell, Dallas opened T. Dallas Smith & Company, specializing in tenant representation. T. Dallas Smith & Company has led projects across the country with metrics exceeding more than seven million square feet of commercial property leasing and acquisitions and five thousand acres of land purchases. Since its inception, the team has grown exponentially successfully leading transactions totaling over $15 billion in aggregate value. Dallas is an innovator and thought leader in the commercial real estate community and is intentional about cultivating and developing diverse talent to help shape the commercial real estate industry. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, April 01, 2019
Develop Deep Roots Before You Soar | Stephen A. Hart
"You’re going to have your valley moments. You’re going to fail. You’re going to hit road blocks and delays. When those seasons come about and they will, just keep going. Keep watering the seed you'd planted. Keep giving it good soil and sunshine. And just be patient. Have faith and believe in yourself and what’s to come" Today is a solo episode from your host, Stephen A. Hart. Stephen A. Hart is the founder of Isles Media, LLC, and a Brand Alignment Strategist who guides busy entrepreneurs and leaders through a clear and proven process to build, market and grow their amazing personal brand. Trailblazers.FM, is the #1 interview style podcast, hosted by Stephen A. Hart, that explores stories of today’s successful black professionals. The podcast has featured more than 150 black professionals and has been heard by more than 200,000 from 126 countries around the world. Stephen is a dynamic speaker on the topics of personal branding, entrepreneurship, marketing and podcasting, and is part of the 2016 class of the Black Enterprise 100 Modern Men of Distinction. Stephen has also been featured on the home page of Apple Podcasts, Thrive Global, BET’s Centric TV, and Fortune.com. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, March 25, 2019
Helping Someone During a Time of Crisis | Marisa Renee Lee
Discover this go-to resource that helps when something bad happens to someone that you care about — whether it’s death, a serious illness, divorce, or a miscarriage. Our featured guest is Marisa Renee Lee. Marisa Renee Lee, Co-Founder of Supportal, a platform that makes it easier for you to respond when someone you care about is facing a life-changing challenge, is a cross-sector leader dedicated to engaging the private sector to solve public problems. Marisa previously served as the Managing Director of the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance. Prior to joining MBKA, Marisa served in a variety of roles in the Obama administration including the Deputy Director of Private Sector Engagement and as a Senior Policy Advisor for the Domestic Policy Council and at the Small Business Administration. Marisa began her career in international finance at Brown Brothers Harriman and during her time there, she founded The Pink Agenda, a breast cancer non-profit, in honor of her mother Lisa. Almost a decade later, The Pink Agenda is now a national organization of young professionals committed to raising money for breast cancer research and direct care service programs in partnership with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Marisa has been a featured speaker at several forums including SXSW. Marisa has also written op-eds on grief, race, opportunity, and economic mobility for CNN, Philanthropy News Digest, News One, Huffington Post, and other outlets. In 2017 she was selected as a member of the “Power 100” by Ebony Magazine among other community crusaders she admires. Marisa Renee Lee is a graduate of Harvard College and an avid Green Bay Packers fan. She resides in Falls Church, Virginia with her husband Matt and their dog Sadie. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, March 18, 2019
Turning $5 into a $10 million Black-owned business | Mignon Francois
"Little becomes much when you place it in the master's hands!" Our featured guest is Mignon Francois. Mignon Francois is Black woman Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection (TCC). While crunching numbers and creating the craze are amongst her job requirements, her favorite responsibilities within this role are giving hugs, listening, and mentoring her team and other up and coming entrepreneurs who seek after her grass roots experience. Using her “Follow Your Spirit” approach, Mignon developed an iconic flavor that drew lines and attention to the hip nature of her Historic Germantown neighborhood that hadn’t seen this concept developed prior. The success of TCC thereby became icing on the cake amongst the existing North Nashville restaurateurs that would ignite a new movement to the area for other business concepts that might not otherwise have considered doing business in North Nashville. Since planting its roots in 2008, Mignon’s business savvy has earned her the titles of “Woman of Legend and Merit” by Tennessee State University, “Emerging Business Leader of the Year” and Black Enterprise Magazine “Family Business of the Year Award”. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, March 11, 2019
Helping Thousands of Homeless Women Veterans | Jas Boothe
"Up until 2011, neither the VA or HUD even counted homeless women veterans as a homeless population. They didn't even know that they existed or tracked them!" Our featured guest is Jas Boothe. Fmr. Army Major Jas Boothe is a Chicago Native, Disabled Veteran, Cancer Survivor, Filmmaker and Speaker who gave over 17 years of service to this great nation. Jas Boothe is the President and Founder of Final Salute Inc (www.finalsaluteinc.org); providing homeless women Veterans with safe and suitable housing. Final Salute Inc is the only non-profit in the DC Metro are that specifically supports the unique housing needs of homeless female veterans and their children; there are currently 55,000 homeless female Veterans nationwide. Jas founded Final Salute Inc. due to her life being torn apart by Hurricane Katrina, homelessness and cancer in 2005. Jas was a single mother in the Army Reserves who was headed to Iraq. Due to her efforts and tireless advocacy, Final Salute Inc has raised over 3 million dollars, supported over 5,000 women Veterans and children and provided over 12,600 days of housing since 2011. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, March 04, 2019
Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset | Christina Lewis
"With an eye and vision for the future, I saw that tech was an ecosystem that people of color were not participating in." Our featured guest is Christina Lewis . Christina Lewis is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of All Star Code, a computer science nonprofit that empowers Black and Latino young men with skills, networks and mind-sets to become entrepreneurs and succeed in the technology sector. Christina is a member of the Board of the Reginald F. Lewis Foundation and Chair of the Class of 2002 Associates Committee for Harvard College, her alma mater. She is also on Hunter College’s Computer Science Advisory Board, and is an angel investor and advisor to other entrepreneurs. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, February 25, 2019
The Price, Rewards and Challenges Of Entrepreneurship | David Moody Jr.
Be honest with yourself about what you’re good at doing! C. David Moody Jr. returns to Trailblazers.FM for his second feature on the podcast. David was one of my very first Black-owned business owners on the show, on episode 11 . Charles David Moody, Jr. is the President and Chief Executive Officer of C.D. Moody Construction Company, Inc., a Black Enterprise BE 100s listed company for several consecutive years. David is a graduate of both Morehouse College and Howard University. Today, he runs one of Atlanta's top private companies, responsible for helping build several iconic landmarks. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, February 18, 2019
4 Black Business Legends Who Paved The Way For The Rest Of Us | Alfred Edmond Jr.
Every Black History Month we celebrate our Black athletes, civil rights leaders and artists. But too often we overlook our legacy as Black entrepreneurs, business owners and executives, despite having just as deep a legacy in those areas. Alfred Edmond Jr. returns to Trailblazers.FM for his third feature and second of what we hope to be an annual episode with Alfred sharing stories of our Black business legends. Alfred is the Senior Vice President and Executive Editor-at-Large of Black Enterprise . Some time ago, Alfred brought it to my attention that there's often very little conversation about black legacy in business. That fueled my invitation to him to join us on episode 107 for our first Black business legends episode. That episode has gone on to become one of our most downloaded episodes ever on this podcast. Here are a few of the people who’ve had an impact on the Black community and Black business, and in many cases changed American business in many ways: Barry Gordie Tom Burrell Comer Cottrell Cathy Hughes My ask today is that you’d share this episode with your family, friends and others in the Black community. If you're posting to social, please use the hashtags #blackbusinesslegend and #missionfuel Let’s be reminded of those who paved a path for us. It’s on us to keep these business legends top of mind and ensure they are never forgotten. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, February 11, 2019
The 7 Laws of Wealth | Dr. Dennis Kimbro
What are the laws of creating wealth? Our featured trailblazer is Dr. Dennis Kimbro . Dr. Kimbro has spent his entire career interviewing peak performers all over the world, and gleaning the best ideas, strategies and success principles from their words. He’s heard the same things enough times to know that all people who succeed tend to follow the same path and that all people who have not succeeded yet, tend to fall into the same pit, over and over again. Dennis Kimbro is a best-selling author of five books, writing partner and master trainer for the prestigious Napoleon Hill Foundation, and is on the faculty at Clark Atlanta University School of Business Administration. He is a recipient of the Dale Carnegie Personal Achievement award. I need your help right now to share this episode. Someone you know needs to hear today’s message. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, February 04, 2019
Give The Gift of Legacy | Jay Morrison
Learn key strategies to building wealth and legacy despite an individual's starting point. Our featured trailblazer is Jay Morrison. A successful entrepreneur and business mogul, Jay Morrison is the CEO and founder of several organizations including the historic Tulsa Real Estate Fund, and the Jay Morrison Academy, which was featured on Inc.’s 2018 List of Fastest Growing Companies. Beating the odds after growing up in poverty, dropping out of high school and serving time in prison for drug trafficking, Jay was able to turn his life around by breaking into real estate and becoming one of the industry’s biggest influencers. Jay is truly on a lifelong mission to bridge the wealth gap and provide accessible education and business opportunities to those who need it most. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, January 28, 2019
Your Launch Plan to Financial Independence | Jamila Souffrant
What does being financially independent mean for you? Our featured trailblazer is Jamila Souffrant. Jamila is a podcaster, writer and founder of JourneyToLaunch.com where she shares her journey to reach Financial Independence and helps others do the same. As a money expert who “walks her talk” she helps brave Journeyers; gain clarity around their finances and create an actionable plan to reach their goals. Because of her money habits, Jamila and her husband saved $169,000 in two years and are debt free besides their mortgage. She is also a mom of three young children and currently lives in NYC. Her mission is to teach, inspire and help others reach Financial Freedom & Independence through her platform. The Journey To Launch podcast was named one of “27 Podcasts You Need To Start Listening To In 2018" by BuzzFeed. Jamila is also the resident financial expert on a weekly segment on News12, the most watched local TV news-station in NYC and has been featured in other notable media outlets such as Money Magazine, ESSENCE Magazine, TIME, Business Insider, Refinery29, CNBC & CBS -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, January 21, 2019
How To Build Wealth With Student Loan Debt | Lauryn Williams
Are you ready to discover how we overcome student loan debt and build a life of financial security and wealth? Our featured trailblazer is Lauryn Williams. Lauryn is a 4-time Olympian, 3-time Olympic medalist and the first American woman to medal in both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. While pursuing professional sports Lauryn interacted with not one but two financial advisors that didn’t provide the services she needed. She asked friends what they were doing about their finances and the answers were vague and unsettling. Constantly looking for ways to make a difference in the lives of others she decided to put her Finance degree and MBA to use to fill the gap for young professionals. Eager to learn everything she then pursued the Certified Financial planning certification. Her company, Worth Winning, offers virtual services to help young professionals get the answers to the financial question that matter most to them. Whether that is creating a budget, figuring out a plan for paying off student loans, setting goals for savings or understanding your 401(k) Worth Winning is ready to help with all things personal finance. I need your help right now to share this episode. Someone with student loans needs to hear today's message. In this episode you will learn: What Lauryn learned as she pivoted from track & field to bobsledding to a career beyond athletics What's driving Lauryn in the work she's doing today The challenges that stand in the way of building wealth, when you’ve got student loan debt Ways we can overcome our student loan debt and begin building a life of financial security -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, January 14, 2019
3 Tips for College Grads Who Want To Build Wealth | Anthony ONeal
What are the mistakes we need to teach our children and young adults to avoid? What tips can young people graduating college benefit from knowing that'll help to set the right foundation financially? Our featured trailblazer is Anthony ONeal . At the age of 19, Anthony ONeal was deep in debt, homeless and had little hope for where his life was headed. But after hitting rock bottom, he turned his life around and committed to helping students find and pursue their passions. Since 2015 as a part of the Ramsey Solutions team, Anthony has helped thousands of students make good decisions with their career, money, relationships and education to live a well-balanced life. I need your help right now to share this episode with our parents, students and young adults who need to hear this content and take action today toward creating a plan, following a budget and beginning to lay a foundation for building wealth. In this episode you will learn: The top mistakes students and young adults must avoid The amount of student loan debt an average student is leaving college with 3 tips for college grads to begin to handle a salary wisely and lay the right wealth building foundation Why Anthony recommends moving back home after college for a year Connect with Anthony ONeal: Instagram: @anthonyoneal Twitter: @AnthonyONeal Website: www.anthonyoneal.com Facebook: Anthony Oneal -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, January 07, 2019
How Do Millionaires Spend Their Money? | Chris Hogan
It doesn’t matter where you come from; it doesn’t matter where you start; it’s about us growing and learning things so we can move forward. It's the first episode of 2019 and today we begin a new Wealth Building series. It's the second year we're committing our first six episodes to talk about wealth. The reason we begin here, is that our wealth gap is so wide. So much so, that a recent study said it'll take 228 years, if ever, to get median black households to the level of wealth median white households own today. And if nothing else changes, we're trending to ZERO wealth by 2053. Those warning flags are why I began having more direct conversations about the topic of wealth, in hopes of educating and giving our community some practical advice to help reverse this cycle and begin to close this gap. But I need your help right now to share this episode, because more black families need to hear this content and take action today if we're ever going to effect real meaningful change. Our featured trailblazer is Chris Hogan . Chris Hogan is a #1 national best-selling author, dynamic speaker and financial expert . For more than a decade, Hogan has served at Ramsey Solutions, spreading a message of hope to audiences across the country as a financial coach and Ramsey Personality. Hogan challenges and equips people to take control of their money and reach their financial goals, using The Chris Hogan Show , his national TV appearances, and live events across the nation. His second book, Everyday Millionaires: How Ordinary People Built Extraordinary Wealth — And How You Can Too releases January 7, 2019 and is based on the largest study of net-worth millionaires ever conducted. In this episode you will learn: What the term net worth means? And how net worth determines if you're a millionaire. What 74% of millennials believe about inheritance. Five attributes and habits of millionaires. The #1 thing millionaires used to build wealth. Why Chris encourages paying off your mortgage quickly using a 15 year fixed loan. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast</
Mon, December 31, 2018
20 Actions To Blaze Your Trail in 2019
Today is the last Monday of the year. I am grateful you’re choosing to lend a few precious minutes in this final day of 2018. As we exit one year and get set to begin another, I reflect on all the blessings I’ve received by way of this podcast. Just in 2018 alone, we were blessed to be a blessing, by sharing the journey of dozens of amazing black professionals with almost 100,000 people in 112 countries around the globe. We were also blessed to have a feature on the home page of Apple Podcasts, and in several other media outlets. For some of you, that sounds like a lot and for others it sounds like a little. And that’s fine either way. But I’m especially reminded that none of this happens, if I hadn’t gotten out of my own fears just 3 Christmas’ ago and conducted my very first interview of Donald C. Kelly on Dec 28 2015. I was nervous. I didn’t know if I could be a podcast host. I didn’t know if people would like my idea, or my approach and definitely was concerned about people embracing my voice. To this day, I still don’t like to listen to the sound of my own voice, but I’m thankful you feel differently lol. I wanted to wish you and your family a happy new year and encourage you as this new year begins, to rise above go way beyond and be ready to blaze your trail. Next week we begin our 2nd annual Wealth Series. Kicking off that series is Mr. Chris Hogan of the Dave Ramsey Network. You do not want to miss out on what Chris will have to share. And this series is 6 weeks long and packed with gems. So get set to start 2019 off right. Tell some of your friends and fam about Trailblazers and help them get onboard with the right kinda mission fuel they’ll need for 2019 So instead of blabbing on myself, I thought we could do something fun to take us from 2018 and into 2019. So Mike Slavish, our podcast editor helped us put together this amazing compilation of maybe 20 of the guests we’ve featured in 2018, sharing their response to the question we ask all our guests at the end of each show: And so here’s their response to the question that I know many of you probably have memorized now: What’s one action our Blazer Nation should take this week, that will help them to blaze their trail …
Mon, December 24, 2018
Journey As A Bullying Expert | Dr. Mildred Peyton
Dr Mildred Peyton talks about bullying. Her message is applicable to kids and adults alike. You’ll come away understanding that our pain can drive us to help others or bring about some positive change. Dr. Mildred Peyton is a bullying survivor, expert, and a children’s author of two books, A Bully on the School Bus and Sophia Writes To Her Bully . Despite having a Ph.D. in Human and Social Services (with a concentration in Social Policy Analysis & Planning), a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and Sociology and a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, she still experienced bullying firsthand both on the job and in her role as a mother trying to protect her children. As an expert on bullying, she speaks from her heart and real-world experience. She knows the denial, pain, frustration, embarrassment, guilt, and sometimes even downright rage that consumes you when you or someone you love is being taken advantage of. Dr. Peyton guides her clients as a consultant and trainer through the process of joining her on the other side of establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and school environment to ensure greater success for all. Also included in her work, she provides one-on-one guidance to parents, students, and employees who are experiencing bullying and harassment. Lastly, Dr. Peyton's doctoral research study entitled, Exploring the Meaning of School Bullying Among Parents of Victimized Children , along with hands-on educational training in facilitating focus groups and mentoring programs for students experiencing bullying and harassment are among some of her work which has demonstrated her commitment to cultivating safer schools and helping students. As for workplaces, Dr. Peyton's personal experience working in a toxic work environment inspired her to support and work with employers in creating and maintaining healthy workplace atmospheres where all employees will feel valued and respected.
Mon, December 17, 2018
How to Get Unstuck and Rediscover Your North Star | Denise Harris
Known as the Corporate Ally, Denise Harris empowers executive women to go from plateau to breakthrough. A dynamic and vibrant speaker, Denise Harris will give you the power to amplify your strengths, strategize to win and emerge as the highest version of yourselves. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, December 10, 2018
Transforming His 'Dream' into Jamaica's Largest Music Festival | Scott Dunn
What does it take to create, plan and host an internationally recognized, respected and loved music festival? Scott Dunn is the Managing Director of Dream Entertainment Limited, the company behind Jamaica’s largest and most impactful music festival – Dream Weekend, the country’s biggest Carnival Mas Band – Xodus Carnival and in 2019 will execute the Dream Weekend Cruise – Jamaica’s first owned entire cruise ship charter. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, December 03, 2018
Gold Mind: My 3 Step Success Formula
This year was truly successful in so many ways and I want to highlight the 3 things that aided in my success for 2018. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, November 26, 2018
Building the Bloomberg for Black Professionals | Kori Hale
Kori Hale is CEO of Culture Banx, a company that's redefining business news for minorities. Hale joined Cheddar in October 2016 from CNBC, where she was a producer of its top-rated shows “Squawk on the Street” and “Squawk Alley.” Prior to joining CNBC, Kori was an international producer for Bloomberg TV and a financial correspondent for TheStreet.com. She previously worked at UBS Investment Bank in London and also as an investment banker for Goldman Sachs. Hale received her undergraduate degree in finance from Hampton University and a masters degree in digital broadcast journalism from Syracuse University. She is a board member for Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, November 19, 2018
The New Rules of Entrepreneurial Success | RM Harrison
RM Harrison is business strategist and pivot consultant, helping women entrepreneurs build a path to personal fulfillment in their careers, so they can avoid burnout and sustain the motivation they need to achieve their fullest potential. As the author of "The Pivot Map: Uncovering Your Path to Sustainable Success...", RM literally wrote the book on how to pivot when you've hit an emotional and motivation plateau in business. And when she isn't glued to her laptop, you can find her out scouting for the best eggs benedict dish in her new hometown, Austin, TX. Connect with RM: Twitter: @hellormharrison LinkedIn: RM Harrison Websites: RM Harrison Instagram: _hellormharrison -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, November 12, 2018
From Zero to $10 million in revenue in 4 years | Rohan Gilkes
Rohan Gilkes is a serial entrepreneur who has built several multi-million dollar companies in a few short years. He was recently voted one of the 100 most influential African Americans by the Root and has been recognized by the Obama White House for his work in entrepreneurship. Rohan has developed and presented business case studies for Catholic University and Northwestern University's MBA programs. In addition, he is a regular speaker at startup conferences, and is a member of the Young Entrepreneur's Council. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, November 05, 2018
How to Use Compassionate Curiosity to Find Confidence in Conflict | Kwame Christian
Kwame Christian is a business lawyer, an accomplished Ted Talk speaker and founder of the American Negotiation Institute. Kwame hosts a podcast called Negotiate Anything where he shares powerful persuasion techniques. Buy Kwame's New Book: Nobody Will Play With Me: How to Use Compassionate Curiosity to Find Confidence in Conflict by Kwame Christian Book Description: It doesn’t make sense to give recipes to people who are afraid to get in the kitchen. The best things in life often lie on the other side of difficult conversations. However, fear and anxiety often overwhelm us and prevent us from standing up for ourselves and, as a result, we don’t get what we want or deserve. This book will give you the confidence you need to overcome the psychological and emotional barriers that surround difficult conversations. You’ll cultivate a winning mindset and learn how to consistently put yourself in the best position for success. You’ll learn the the Compassionate Curiosity Framework to approach every difficult conversation, whether at home or at work. Endorsement: "The unique, robust approach offered in this book will give you the confidence and strategy you need to overcome anxiety and get the most out of your difficult conversations." Yvette McGee Brown, Former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Charitable Purpose: 100% of the sales the first week will go to the United Way’s efforts to fight poverty! -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, October 29, 2018
Black Men and Boys Matter
BLACK MEN AND BOYS MATTER. They are assets to our communities and our country. As a nation, we cannot truly prosper when any group of people is excluded and forced to exist on the fringes of society. The well-being of Black men and boys has a direct influence on the strength of our families, communities and our nation as a whole. 2018 MARKS THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY of the Campaign for Black Male Achievement (CBMA). Launched in 2008 as a three-year initiative at the Open Society Foundations, CBMA became independent in 2015, stretching the initiative’s original three-year term limit into a decade of accelerating investments in Black men and boys to unprecedented levels. To build beloved communities across America, where Black men and boys are healthy, thriving and enabled to achieve their fullest potential — this is CBMA’s core mission and rallying cry. There is much to acknowledge in the organization’s decade-long efforts to generate more than $320 million in investment for Black men and boys, while sparking the tremendous growth of an entire field dedicated to Black male achievement to support improved life outcomes for all young men of color. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, October 22, 2018
Young People Deserve the Best of Us | Torie Weiston-Serdan
Investing in young people in a critical way is important. We can't move our work forward if we aren't moving young people forward. Our featured trailblazer is Torie Weiston-Serdan . Torie is a scholar and practitioner with over eleven years of teaching and youth programming experience. She received her Ph.D. in Education from Claremont Graduate University at the age of 30 and has dedicated her life and career to teaching and mentoring young people in her community. She does extensive work with community-based organizations in support of their youth advocacy efforts, specializing in training mentors to work with diverse youth populations; i.e. Black, Latinx, LGBTQ, First Generation College Students and Low-Income Youth. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, October 15, 2018
How to Leverage your Work Experience for Your Future Business | Nicole Walters
After over 10 years as a powerhouse sales executive at Fortune 500 companies, Nicole Walters quit her job live on Periscope in front of 10,000 people to start her own business. Less than one year later, she’d grown The Monetized Life™ into a transformative lifestyle brand and helped hundreds of entrepreneurs generate millions in revenue. Through online courses, consulting and networking, Nicole teaches everyday entrepreneurs how to use the strategies she mastered in the corporate world to build multiple streams of income out of their passions, reclaim financial independence and find provision in their purpose. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, October 08, 2018
Entrepreneurship at the Intersection of Faith, Family, and Politics | Joshua Dubois
Joshua DuBois is one of our country’s top voices on community partnerships, religion in the public square, and issues impacting African Americans. Joshua led the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships in President Obama’s first term and was called the President’s “Pastor-in-Chief” by TIME Magazine. Joshua is the author of the bestselling book, The President’s Devotional: The Daily Readings that Inspired President Obama, a compilation of the devotional meditations he shared with the President and narratives of faith in public life. Today, Joshua leads a consulting firm, Values Partnerships, that develops creative engagement campaigns for diverse sectors and audiences, provides strategic advice on complex issues, and markets and produces films and television programs with meaning and value. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, October 01, 2018
How to Bankroll Your Brilliance and Align Your Purpose with Your Paycheck | Nicole Roberts Jones
Before Nicole Roberts Jones was a best-selling author, international speaker and CEO of Fierce Factor Lab, she was an entrepreneur, who was struggling to make ends meet -- for 17 years! When she finally hired a coach, working with her showed Nicole why she wasn't making money in her business. "Once I got clear on my gift and stopped trying to be like everybody else, things changed," she says. In just one year, Nicole went from making $13,000 a year in her business to making $200,000 a year in her business. Now she teaches other women entrepreneurs and executives her formulas for how to create a blueprint for a profitable business based on their unique expertise, how to align their purpose with their paychecks and make money while they sleep, and how to unapologetically tap into their FIERCE!
Mon, September 24, 2018
Keys to Multi-Million Dollar Business Success | Sterling and Stephen Carter
There are many businesses that begin between siblings. There are many success stories and probably many more untold failures of these types of businesses. If you'd like to learn from a sibling duo that is thriving, you'll want to listen to today's featured guests, Stephen Carter and Sterling Carter of Sterling Staffing Solutions. Sterling Staffing Solutions, headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, and founded in 2011, staffs more than 800 employees and contractors throughout Texas and Oklahoma including rural areas surrounding Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Twin brothers Stephen Levi Carter is CEO and partner and Dr. Sterling Carter is COO and partner. The business has twice won the Gold Stevie Award in the category of Minority Owned Business from The American Business Awards in 2017 and 2018. It also won the Gold Stevie Award in the category of Veteran Owned Business in 2018. The business has been named to the Inc. 2017 5000 list for the second consecutive year. In addition to winning the 2018 Black Enterprise Family Business of the Year award and being a 2017 Black Enterprise Family Business of the Year Finalist, it won the Greater Houston Black Chamber’s 23rd Annual Pinnacle Award and the Greater Houston Better Business Bureau’s 2017 Pinnacle Award. It also won 2018 Greater Houston Better Business Bureau’s Awards for Excellence and 2018 Winner of Distinction Award. The business and brothers have been featured in local to national media reaching millions. The brothers are slated to release a book through ForbesBooks – a publishing arm of the Forbes brand – this fall. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, September 17, 2018
How To Build A Business Around Your Invention ... 15 Years Later | Joshua Esnard
Are you interested in building a business based on your invention or idea? So am I. I interviewed business man Joshua Esnard for this week's episode. Joshua Esnard was formerly a 13-year-old who was sick of his father's haircuts and unable to get to the barbershop. The St. Lucia-native is now the Inventor/CEO of The Cut Buddy, the beard and haircut grooming template, that rode the wave of internet virality to become a #1 Best-Seller on Amazon, featured in GQ and Forbes, and a deal with Daymond John on ABC's Shark Tank last fall. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, September 10, 2018
Give Yourself Permission To Build Your Billion Dollar Brand | Janice Bryant Howroyd
Our featured trailblazer is Janice Bryant Howroyd. She is a businesswoman, entrepreneur, educator, ambassador, author, mentor and Presidential Special Appointee. Janice is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The ActOne Group, a global leader providing customized cutting edge solutions in the human resources industry. She's currently listed at #54 in the Forbes 2018 list of America’s Richest Self-Made Women. In 2014, she was recognized by Black Enterprise as the first black woman to own and operate a billion-dollar company. In May of 2016 Janice received a key Presidential appointment by President Barack Obama as a member of the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Janice has traveled to over fifty countries promoting education and the powerful impact it has on communities around the world. Her accomplishments, both personal and professional, are inspired by her deep faith and her love for her family. She says, “One cannot effectively lead without passionately serving." Janice is a truly remarkable woman who started from the ground up, and is constantly learning and adapting to the world around her. But doing so while remaining true to self. Check out the full episode over at tbpod.com/janicebryanthowroyd Thanks in advance for sharing this episode. It's my prayer this week that this episode gets the reach it needs to reach far and wide. This episode really has the ability to help so many women, black professionals and entrepreneurs on every level. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, September 03, 2018
Obtaining Mental Resilience by Intentional Positive Thinking | Chazz Scott
What are you saying to yourself to overcome your challenges, to push yourself beyond your human potential, to find your purpose and to really push yourself to who you were meant to be? My featured trailblazer is Charles (Chazz) Scott , a published writer, motivational speaker, and an accomplished computer security technologist from Ellicott City, Maryland. He holds both a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Computer Science and a Master’s of Science degree in Information Assurance from Hampton University. Chazz is the Founder of a 501(c)(3) non-profit called Positively Caviar, Inc. in the Baltimore Washington metropolitan area. His nonprofit focuses on empowering, inspiring, and motivating all human beings, with a special emphasis on youth, through the imperative mindset of positivity and optimism by way of digital media and self-empowerment workshops. In this episode, Chazz shares that there is true science that suggests you can change your mental state, your emotions, and instill mental habits, tips and techniques to overcome trials and tribulations. Check out the full episode and show notes over at tbpod.com/chazzscott #Motivation #Science #Podcast #MissionFuel #ChazzScott #StephenAHart
Mon, August 27, 2018
5 Ways To Increase Your Career Confidence | Tiffany F. Southerland
Tiffany F. Southerland is a career coach and founder of Four Corners Coaching, host of How Does She Do It podcast and helps individuals identify their gifts and strengths. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, August 20, 2018
What Makes Great Leaders Great | Keisha Smith-Jeremie [REPLAY]
Keisha Smith-Jeremie shares 3 leadership gems in today's replay. Especially valuable episode for those in corporate leadership. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, August 13, 2018
The Bridge Between Who You Are and Who You Are Serving | Stephen A. Hart
To effectively brand yourself, you must WHO YOU ARE and know WHO YOU ARE SERVING. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, August 06, 2018
How To Develop Your Personal Brand | Stephen A. Hart
Stephen A. Hart is a Brand Alignment Strategist, and helps individuals create their amazing personal brand and an impressive digital footprint. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, July 30, 2018
The Power of Showing Up and Being Relentless | Dre Baldwin [REPLAY]
Dre Baldwin is the world’s only Work On Your Game expert. A 9-year international professional basketball player, Dre teaches Mental Toughness, Self-Confidence and Self-Discipline to athletes, entrepreneurs and business professionals. On YouTube since 2006, Dre’s content has been viewed over 39 million times by 120,000 subscribers. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, July 23, 2018
How to Use Emotions and Identity [Lessons from a 2 year old] | Kwame Christian
Kwame Christian is a best-selling author, lawyer, professor, and the Managing Director of the American Negotiation Institute. He has conducted countless specialized trainings worldwide and is a highly sought after keynote speaker. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, July 16, 2018
3 Timeless Tips To Make The Most of The Rest of Your Year | Minda Harts
We have 6 months left in this year to figure out what the rest of this year will look like for us. How far are you willing to go to get your goals accomplished? What can you do to knock off a couple of things that you wanted to get done by the end of this year? It’s time to take control and get to your desired state! We’ve got a really short but powerful episode for you today. My sista from anotha mista, Ms. Minda Harts is on today. Minda is the host of the Secure The Seat Podcast and co-founder of The Memo . Minda Harts is a Workplace and Equity Consultant. She is also the bestselling and award-winning author. Minda is a Professor at NYU Wagner. She is a frequent guest on MSNBC and featured on ABC News, Forbes, Fast Company, and Time Magazine. Minda is a highly sought-after speaker for companies such as Liberty Mutual, American Family Insurance, Nike, Google, Pepsico, and Salesforce. It’s 10 minutes of greatness! I know you can sit still for 10 minutes. Believe me, it’ll be worth it. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, July 09, 2018
5 Tips To Effectively Sell Yourself | Donald C. Kelly
Our very first guest ever on the Trailblazers.FM podcast, Mr. Donald C. Kelly is back and here for yet another first on the podcast. Today, we are trying something brand new. I've asked Donald to do our very first masterclass style episode, where he's dropping some mission fuel directly with you. For those of you that aren't familiar, Donald C. Kelly is the host of The Sales Evangelist podcast , which has over 800 published podcast episodes and has featured some amazing folks in sales and business. Donald is also a sales trainer, coach, and speaker. And beyond the podcast and business, Donald is a fellow Jamaican and an amazing husband to his wife Cristina. And so thinking about the need we all have to sell ourselves, whether you're in sales, the corporate world or you're a business owner, you've got to know how to effectively sell yourself. So Donald is going to share some tips with you on how you do just that. Hope you enjoy today's episode with our returning guest and featured trailblazer, Mr. Donald C. Kelly. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, July 02, 2018
3 Lessons From 10 Years of Marriage | Stephen A. Hart
This past week, our host Stephen A. Hart and his wife Kristin celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary, and Stephen will share 3 lessons that have helped them to not only survive, but thrive at the completion of their first complete decade of marriage. If you’re single or married, we hope these nuggets of wisdom give you insight and wisdom into things you might want to begin working on or maybe even revive in your current or next relationship.
Mon, June 25, 2018
The 1 Bad Habit We Must Stop Right Now
DO NOT create a product or service or a promotion or offer, or a book or podcast, or even a resume or cover letter, until you understand who you are speaking to. Knowing your audience is essential. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, June 18, 2018
5 Tips to Becoming a Great Father | Stephen A. Hart
Today is Father’s Day and I want to wish my dad and all dads a Happy Fathers Day. To celebrate I thought I’d share a few tips that have helped me pursue my quest to becoming a great father. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, June 11, 2018
The Things I Really Wished I Knew When I Was Younger | Stephen A. Hart
So here’s what’s up, it’s summer and like Outback Steakhouse, we’ve got no rules and it’s just right. So today, I thought to expand on the concept I laid down last week with Think Big, Aim High, Act Bold. But instead of me going for a round 2, I thought to share a couple clips from some other amazing past guests that shared some of the things that I wished I knew when I was younger. Shout out to Dre Baldwin, who actually inspired this episode’s title when he said this. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, June 04, 2018
Think Big, Aim High, Act Bold | Stephen A. Hart
Stephen A. Hart is the Founder of Isles Media LLC. His passion lives in guiding busy professionals and entrepreneurs through a clear process to create, market and grow their personal brand, quickly and effectively. Stephen is also the host of Trailblazers.FM™, the #1 podcast highlighting today’s successful black professionals. Stephen was recognized and selected to the 2016 class of the Black Enterprise 100 Modern Men of Distinction , and has also been seen on the home page of Apple Podcast, BETs Centric TV, and featured on several other podcasts. Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Stephen moved to the U.S. at the age of 16 to attend college. He graduated from the University of South Florida with a B.A. in Business Management and is happily married to his wife Kristin for 10 years and considers himself the best dad ever to their 8 year old daughter and 3 year old son. Stephen's vision and big hairy audacious goal is to guide 1,000,000 professionals through developing their amazing personal brand and online digital footprint. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, May 28, 2018
How Not to Get Wrapped in Failure | Kanika Tolver
Today's featured guest is another amazing DMV blazer, born and raised. I was blessed to have Kanika Tolver on the show. Kanika Tolver is a former government employee turned rebel entrepreneur and Certified Professional Coach. We had a great conversation and I'm excited to hear your thoughts on it, so hit me up as you're listening. You can tweet us up @tbpod and let me know what you're enjoying most in this conversation. That said, let's get set to receive some mission fuel from today's featured guest Kanika Tolver. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, May 21, 2018
Positioned to Win in Diversity Recruiting | Kenneth Johnson
Kenneth L. Johnson is a distinguished Diversity Recruiter and Executive Search professional with 20 years of experience delivering talent-acquisition solutions. In 2017. Kenneth was named to the prestigious Forbes Coaches Council. In 2016, Mr. Johnson was recognized by Black Enterprise Magazine as a BE Modern Man (only 100 people received this honor globally). His dedication to innovative talent-acquisition strategies and quality candidates makes him a highly sought-after strategic diversity business partner and consultant. Kenneth currently serves as the Staffing Consultant Specialist for The Urban League of Philadelphia and is a Forbes Contributor. He has served on several panels and has been featured in Black Enterprise, INC., Solve Magazine, NY Daily News, Monster.com, Fast Company Magazine, Philly.com and The Philadelphia Business Journal. Kenneth is the host and executive producer of The Career Seekers Show on WPPM 106.5 in Philadelphia, PA. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, May 14, 2018
Don't Allow Time to Rob You of Your Destiny | Nathan Cook
Nathan Cook wants to help you see, believe and reach your human potential by transforming how you think. Using powerful, electrifying, and passionate speech and methodology, Nathan’s approach will instantly affect how you see yourself and the world around you. As president of Inspiring Inspirations and TheSuccessBoard.com , Nathan's mission is to empower people to unleash the power within them. As a premier Keynote Speaker, Nathan has engaged audiences at churches, drug recovery meetings, networking marketing companies, and blue collar to white collar events. Audience members love his message because living a life of purpose, meaning, and success is something we all desire. Nathan believes in the idea that what we don't know that we don't know can stifle our growth. Using this concept as a backdrop, he equips his listeners with the knowledge, insight and belief that you can live up to your potential. His ability to skillfully interweave his intriguing life story into the fabric of our daily lives keeps Nathan’s clients coming back for more. You will leave his events with the confidence to live your life as the original you, not a copy of anyone else. His message is simply contagious. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, May 07, 2018
Making Grief Less Awkward | Karen Millsap
Karen Millsap, also known as, The Grief Consultant, began her career in human resources and talent acquisition where she lead countless training, new process, and change initiatives. At a young age, she suddenly became a widow when her husband tragically died which completely changed the trajectory of her life. After experiencing a domino effect of other losses, she became acutely aware of the overall lack of support in our society for grieving people. We are all connected through our struggles, from the death of loved ones, to life-altering illnesses, divorce, even job loss. This realization ignited Karen's desire to turn her pain into purpose and pay it forward to help others. Karen's work has been featured in SHRM Magazine, on Good Morning Washington, MSNBC, and many others! She's also a regular contributor to Arianna Huffington's THRIVE Global community. Karen is a TEDx keynote speaker who inspires audiences to embrace compassion and empathy to help alleviate other’s suffering by becoming advocates for their own adversaries. As the CEO (Chief Empathy Officer) of Egency, Karen’s training firm helps organizations create a human-centric culture with compassion and empathy. She's also the founder of Well Now Global Retreats. Karen received her BA in Communication from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. She is also a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist through the Grief Recovery Institute in Los Angeles, California. Connect with Karen: www.KarenMillsap.com Instagram: @kmiix Instagram: @thegriefconsultant LinkedIn: Karen Millsap Twitter: @GriefConsultant Resources Mentioned: Use your tragedy to change the world | Karen Millsap | TEDxOrlando Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Life's Golden Ticket: A Story About Second Chances The Power of Now: A Guide To Spiritual Enlightenment -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . <
Mon, April 30, 2018
If You Trust The Process You Can Accomplish Anything | Henry Keculah
If you trust the process, you can accomplish anything. That’s the takeaway from this episode and our featured guest Henry Keculah. Henry is the founder and CEO of 4.0 Growth Productivity Accountability (4.0 GPA). Henry is a first-generation American, who's parents immigrated to the U.S from Liberia. Henry mom was unfamiliar with the college readiness process which prevented Henry from taking advantage of opportunities that could have provided him with full rides. Thankfully, Henry was able to turn things around after failing six classes. He ended up graduating from high school with a 2.5 GPA and gaining admissions to top public University of Texas in the state of Texas which isn’t usual. As you’ll hear in just a moment, he was winning scholarships in high school with a 2.3 GPA. In our conversation, Henry reflects on the problem he saw other students facing and how he launched a company of his own with $500 and very little business knowledge and how things are paying off today. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, April 23, 2018
How Corporate Sponsors Can Help Fund Your Dreams and Grow Your Business | Quiana Murray
Business growth strategist Quiana Murray has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs learn how to acquire sponsorship for their businesses, events, products and services. Having left her comfy corporate job to launch her first business (only to watch it all fall flat), she knows the importance of being able to create a business that you not only love, but one that allows you to thrive! Now Quiana uses her experiences and expertise to help entrepreneurs be smart, make more money, increase their influence, and do work they enjoy by offering smart strategies to help them partner with large corporations that will help fund their dreams! -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, April 16, 2018
Leading in the Minority Mentorship Movement | Kenneth Reyes
Allow me to introduce Major Kenneth Reyes. Ken is our very first Latino man and active duty military featured guest on Trailblazers.FM. Ken has served our country for more than 20 years. He’s deployed to support the NATO led Stabilization Force in Bosnia and has also volunteered to fight in Afghanistan as a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. Ken has taught as an Assistant Professor of Military Science for the United States Army Cadet Command at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Stetson University, Bethune-Cookman University (HBCU), and Daytona State College. Today, Ken is currently serving as the Director of Army Human Resources for the 1st Special Warfare Training Center (Airborne) at the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School at Fort Bragg, NC. Among his many awards and decorations, his accolades include the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal. A few of the questions I asked Kenneth: What was it like for you growing up and traveling around the country and the world, as a military dependent? What were some of the most challenging parts of navigating and making it through these lengthy deployments? What do you wish more military men knew about depression and managing their mental health? What fuels your passion to mentor minorities? How do you mentor and guide young men to finding their purpose? What do you teach young men about masculinity? How do you thrive as a husband and father, while still managing your leadership role while your spouse is away on military assignment for years? What are some of the things you try to do and also encourage your wife and others to do to increase their self worth? How has the military helped or hampered your own marriage life? We heard Maxine’s take on relationship resilience and I wanted to get some tips from you on how we as husbands can help our wives and our relationships not only to survive but to thrive? -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, April 09, 2018
Getting Mail To Every Person in Every Prison in America | Marcus Bullock
There is a ton of opportunity that can come out of our prison cells; but only if we help create a culture of second chances. Marcus Bullock is an entrepreneur, justice reform advocate, and public speaker. Following his 2004 release from prison, he launched a painting business and is now CEO of construction firm Perspectives Premier Contractors, which employs other returning citizens. Bullock is also founder and CEO of mobile app Flikshop, a free app that enables incarcerated people the ability to receive postcards in the mail from friends and support organizations. Flikshop ships postcards to over 2,200 correctional facilities around the country, connecting thousands of families to their incarcerated loved ones. Flikshop has become a leader in their industry, and led Bullock to co-found Washington, DC non-profit Flikshop School of Business, a program that teaches persons returning to their community from prison life skills, entrepreneurship, and mobile application development. He is a member of the Justice Policy Institute’s board of directors, has been appointed by Washington, DC’s mayor as a Commissioner for Reentry and Returning Citizens Affairs, and Aspen Institute Scholar. Notable awards that Bullock has won are the 2015 Innovator of the Year (The Daily Record) and 2016 Booz Allen Hamilton Aspen Ideas award (The Aspen Institute). Married with two children, Bullock has given a TEDx Talk and received coverage from CNN, TechCrunch, Black Enterprise, NPR, and the Washington Business Journal. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, April 02, 2018
Navigating the Realms of Music, Education, and Entrepreneurship | Marcus Johnson
Whether on the stage, in the classroom, in the community, or as a father, Marcus Johnson leaves a mark wherever he lands. Musician, Entrepreneur, Professor, Author, Motivational Speaker, he is the consummate dreamer-doer. He believes that investing in the community and in one’s self is the best way to solve some of life’s most pressing questions: Why are we here? What is our purpose? In answering these questions for himself, Marcus has successfully navigated the realms of music, business, education, and entrepreneurship. Marcus spent his undergraduate years at Howard University and went on to earn his JD/MBA degree from Georgetown University. As a graduate student, he partnered with Black Entertainment Television (BET) founder and entrepreneur Robert L. Johnson to start Marimelj Entertainment Group. This entity later became Three Keys Music, an independent record label that produced over 25 albums by several internationally-known artists. As a musician and independent artist, Marcus has released 18 studio albums (seven of which have appeared on Billboard’s Top 10 Contemporary Jazz chart), garnered an NAACP Image Award nomination for Jazz Album of the Year, and has toured the world, performing at various music festivals and venues both domestic and abroad, including shows in Paris, Ghana, St. Lucia, and Bermuda. An entrepreneur, Marcus is CEO and Founder of FLO (For the Love of) Brands, which houses his most recent venture, FLO Wine, LLC, and has enabled him to combine his passion for music with his love of good wine. USA Today recently included FLO Wine on its list of Top 10 Celebrity Wines. As a result of his business pursuits, Marcus was named Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration in 2004 and currently serves as the Entrepreneur in Residence with the Greater Washington Urban League. He currently teaches entrepreneurship at Howard University. He has also had the opportunity to teach on business-related topics at Georgetown University's Center for Professional Development, Bowie State University, and Elmira College. In this conversation, Marcus talks about Flo Wine, and what's driving him today. We discuss his music and the biggest downsides to being a musician. We discuss the impact of the team he has around him, and how he goes about attracting the right people to help his organization grow. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenaih
Mon, March 26, 2018
From Combat Veteran to Wife, Mom and Entrepreneur | Maxine Reyes
Maxine Reyes is a super charged woman that wears multiple hats. When she’s not speaking at schools and mentoring teens, she is leading women’s groups teaching self care and resilience, and inspiring with her platform “Women leading their lives with courage and grace”. She can also be found hosting couples retreats with her husband of 20 years, or volunteering at her daughter’s school. Did we mention that she recently retired in December 2017, after nearly 22 years of honorable service in the Air Force and Army respectively? In a male dominated organization, as a young Captain, Maxine has lead a team of nearly 700, majority of which were men. She was also the commander of Orlando Army Recruiting from 2014-2016. Her leadership and work in the community earned her a Proclamation from the city, naming 14 July 2016 Captain Maxine Reyes Day in the City of Orlando. If that doesn’t say enough, this woman is also a seasoned singer. She has graced stages with dignitaries at home and abroad to include a U.S. President, entertaining troops in the Middle East and NBA opening ceremonies including twice for the Orlando Magic at the Amway Center, the Lions soccer team at the Citrus Bowl, and the city’s Veterans Day Parade. In this conversation, Maxine talks about military life, leadership and life skills, marriage and motherhood and shares some advice for the women, mothers and wives wanting to live their best lives now. You don't want to miss Maxine's ending to this episode, it was a first of its kind on the podcast. Connect with Maxine: www.MaxineReyes.com Instagram: @SincerelyMaxine Facebook: /SincerelyMaxine Twitter: @maxinereyeslove Resources Mentioned: Happily Joint: The Secret to Relationship Resiliency by Maxine and Ken Reyes True Woman 101: Divine Design — An Eight-Week Study on Biblical Womanhood by Mary A. Kassian and Nancy Leigh DeMoss Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/st
Mon, March 19, 2018
Building An Irresistible Brand | Yendi Phillipps
Yendi Phillipps is doing it all! She blazed her trail by winning two national pageant titles for the island of Jamaica, but her accolades didn't stop there. Since then she's become an ambassador, mother, social media influencer, model and is also a creative entrepreneur who has found a way to live a life of purpose, while still monetizing her creative passions. In this conversation, Yendi talks about how the experiences of being a beauty pageant contestant impacted her as a business woman, creative and mother today. She shares what's worked to cultivate her social media influence and grow her personal brand. Despite having nearly a million social media followers, she opens up about how she handles the negative sides of cyber bullying and what helps her to find inner happiness and stay present when there's so much happening around her. Connect with Yendi: Instagram: @Yendizzle Facebook: /YendiPhillips Twitter: @iamyendi Resources Mentioned: Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo and Lynn Vincent The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Warrior of the Light: A Manual by Paulo Coelho -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, March 12, 2018
Leverage The Power of Speaking to Build Your 7-Figure Empire | Cheryl Wood
What holds most people back from sharing their story? In today's conversation, Cheryl Wood and I discuss what holds people back from sharing their story. Cheryl shares what aspiring speakers need to know to get started and shares the four types of speaking engagements. Cheryl Wood is an international motivational speaker, author, and master speaker development coach for women. She is committed to empowering women globally to courageously share their unique voice, story, and perspective. She equips new, emerging, and aspiring women speakers with strategies to MASTER and MONETIZE their message. Cheryl’s compelling story of transitioning from a legal secretary and mother of three who was frantically challenged with creating work/life balance to building her own speaking empire generating over $1million inspires women to take bigger risks and play all out in life and business. Cheryl has been featured on ABC, Radio One, Forbes Magazine, Huffington Post, ESSENCE, Good Morning Washington, and other media outlets. She has delivered keynote presentations for a host of organizations including: Federal Bureau of Investigations, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Agriculture, The United Nations, Federally Employed Women, Virginia Women in Public Finance, and Verizon Wireless. Connect with Cheryl: CherylEmpowers.com Instagram: @cherylempowers Twitter: @cherylempowers Facebook: CherylEmpowers LinkedIn: /in/cherylempowers Resources Mentioned: The Millionaire Messenger: Make a Difference and a Fortune Sharing Your Advice How Successful People Grow: 15 Ways to Get Ahead in Life by John Maxwell Success Tips for Speakers: 50 Tips to to Jump-Start Your Speaking Career by Cheryl Wood -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, March 05, 2018
The Power of Networking, Social Media and Building Authentic Relationships | Cameka Smith
"When building your network or social following, focus on quality not quantity" - Cameka Smith In today's conversation, Cameka and I discuss the power of networking and building relationships. She shares why she launched her business, and how she developed a business strategy to monetize her brand and grow her business. Speaker, trainer and award-winning entrepreneur - these are just a few words that describe Cameka Smith, Founder of The BOSS Network, a community of professional and entrepreneurial women who support each other through conversation, online engagement and event-based networking. Working towards one simple goal, BOSS® is “Bringing Out Successful Sisters” to promote and encourage the small business spirit and professional development of women. Under Cameka’s leadership, The BOSS Network has become one of the fastest-growing women business communities, garnering several accolades such as a Top 50 Website for Entrepreneurs (Inc. Magazine), 10 Best Career Sites for Women (Forbes.com) and one of 9 Twitter Accounts to Enhance Your College Experience (BlackEnterprise.com). In recognition of her achievements, Cameka was listed in Jet Magazine as a 40 under 40 Entrepreneur, named one of the Top 40 Chicago Game Changers by Ariel Investments, The Network Journal listed her one of their 2016, 40 under 40 Business Leaders, and she was presented with a Rising Brand Star award by the Adweek in 2017. Connect with Cameka: TheBossNetwork.org Instagram: @iamcameka @thebossnetwork Twitter: @iamcameka @thebossnetwork Facebook: /iamcameka /thebossnetwork Resources Mentioned: Dr. Cozette White In the Morning: Lyrics of Love and Laughter Crucial Conversations by Stephen Covey The Tipping Point by Malco Build Your Biz Relationships: "7 Steps To Grow Your Professional Network" A few of the questions I asked Cameka: Who are some of the women in your life that you're grateful to have around you and those who have really inspired you? What would people who you know today find surprising about you as a teenager growing up in Chicago? What did you have to give up to glow up? Did you have to shift your mindset, let go of people? What are some of the lessons you've learned about
Mon, February 26, 2018
7 Tips to Blaze Your Trail & Write Your Own Black History | Stephen A. Hart
Every day is black history. Every day, we are writing black history. As I think about how podcasting has allowed me to have an impact on black history in the making, I wanted to share some of my vibranium with you (Black Panther reference here - if you haven't watched it yet, you better get to a theatre near you right now). I'm going to share with you, my top 7 tips that will absolutely help you to blaze your trail and write your own black history. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, February 19, 2018
Black Business Legends | Alfred Edmond Jr
We celebrate athletes, civil rights leaders and others during Black History Month, but there is often very little conversation about black legacy in business. Our guest today is Alfred A. Edmond Jr., Senior Vice President and Executive Editor-at-Large of BLACK ENTERPRISE, responsible for providing brand, marketing and content leadership as a member of the multimedia company’s senior management team. In today's conversation, Alfred and I discuss a few of the black business legends who paved the path for today's generation. Alfred shares their stories, his connection to them and several black business books we should be reading to learn more about these black business icons. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, February 12, 2018
The Truth About Wealth | Patrice Washington
"If you would stop making it all about money, all the money you want will come." Known as America's Money Maven, Patrice Washington is a nationally recognized best-selling author, transformational speaker, and a leading authority on personal finance, entrepreneurship and success for women and youth. Patrice’s wisdom on money matters has been tapped as a recurring voice by national brands such as NBC, FOX News, Black Enterprise, The Huffington Post, Essence Magazine and more. She’s most known as the personal finance voice of the top-rated and nationally syndicated Steve Harvey Morning Radio Show where she hosts her own weekly segment, Real Money Answers with Patrice Washington. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, February 05, 2018
Closing The Black Wealth Gap | Dr. George Fraser
"By 2053... black median families will own zero wealth if current trends continue." Dr. George C. Fraser is the Chairman and CEO of FraserNet, Inc., a company he founded some 30 years ago, to lead a global networking movement for people of African descent. He spent 20 years in leadership positions with Procter & Gamble, United Way and Ford Motor Company before starting his own business in 1987. Dr. Fraser is the author of 6 best-selling books. He has been named as one of the best speakers in America, and President Barack Obama recently awarded Dr. Fraser “The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award”. Today Dr Fraser and I discussed his love/hate relationship with black history month, and what’s required for us as a community to begin to close the wealth gap between African Americans and other groups. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, January 29, 2018
Why It Takes 3 Generations to Build Legacy Wealth | Dr. Pamela Jolly
Why is legacy wealth important to the black community? Dr. Pamela Jolly is the Founder and CEO of Torch Enterprises. She's helped 1000s of entrepreneurs, national non-profits, trade organizations, the Federal Government, foundations and financial institutions. She's a smart and committed woman who's developing data-driven strategies that will help lead us to wealth as a legacy in the African American Community. In today's conversation, we talked about her meaning of the term legacy wealth and why it is important to the black community. We discuss what needs to happen to shift us from looking at this gratification of the now to a perspective further down the road. Lastly, she walks us through the steps involved to chart our path toward legacy wealth and ownership. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, January 22, 2018
Estate Planning is for Everyone | Art Steele
An Estate Plan determines how your assets will be dealt with when you die. Do you have one? Art Steele is an estate planning and intellectual property attorney who has been practicing law for nearly 10 years. She left corporate America to launch her own law firm in 2014 and recently founded ArtSteele.co - an online resource that provides simple legal solutions. In this conversation, Art shares why estate planning is for everyone, especially people of color. And you will be moved by Art's explanation on why it's the single most significant factor determining whether our next generation will have a leg up! -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, January 15, 2018
The 21 Day Financial Mind Shift | Dr. Cozette White
"Start with the mind. We need to change how we think and feel about money!" Dr. Cozette M. White is an acclaimed bestselling author, nationally recognized finance and tax strategist, international speaker and philanthropist. In this conversation, Dr. White shares an exercise we can begin over the next 14-21 days to help us undergo a permanent financial mind shift. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, January 08, 2018
The New Rules To Building Generational Wealth | John W. Rogers Jr.
Of the 525 US Stock Mutual Funds that existed 30 years ago, only 223 are still operating today & only six are run by the same manager. One of those six remaining managers is our guest today, Mr. John Rogers Jr . John W. Rogers, Jr. is Founder, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Ariel Investments , which is the largest minority lead mutual fund in the country. Headquartered in Chicago, the firm offers six no-load mutual funds for individual investors and defined contribution plans as well as separately managed accounts for institutions and high net worth individuals. Together they manage some $12 billion in assets. On this episode we discussed: How John's parents impacted and influenced his goals growing up - How much of John's success in business he credited to his time playing basketball - What's still driving John in the work he's doing with Ariel some 34 years after he started the company - How he balances success and humility - Why John loves leading people - One of his biggest failures - The most important habits or traits that young minority leaders need to develop to become great leaders - the most common financial mistakes we've been making as investors - Stocks that John likes heading into 2018 - How much time John spends each day or week reading and learning and thinking - Books John has read and recommends we read - The One action John thinks we should take right now that will help us on our own journey to blaze our trail Resources mentioned: Video of John Rogers beating Michael Jordan Consuelo Mack WealthTrack Interview Succeeding Against the Odds by John H. Johnson A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton G. Malkiel The Making of an American Capitalist by Roger Lowenstein Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam Grant -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #
Mon, December 18, 2017
The Journey to Trailblazers.FM's 100th Episode
Today, we celebrate an amazing milestone on the Trailblazers.FM podcast, it's our 100th episode! It's been 100 consecutive Monday mornings, going back to February 1, 2016 that I've been publishing a brand new episode at 5 a.m. In today's conversation, we reflected on these 100 amazing reasons to be inspired, motivated, encouraged, and we are reminded of the mission fuel that's now in the library of past conversations, ready to assist others seeking to rise above and go way beyond in blazing their trails. In this celebration episode, we talk with my wife Kristin Hart who shared her perspective on this journey, having been involved from long before this podcast was created and seeing what it's accomplished to this point. We also talked with our most supportive member of the Blazer Nation, our trailblazer Annette Richards , and this episode would not have been complete without our now #1 Most Downloaded Episode guest ever, Mr. Shawn Dove of the Campaign for Black Male Achievement who is also our sponsoring partner. Hands down, one of the best episodes we've created for this podcast to date. There are so many nuggets of wisdom packed inside this hour long celebration. To our listeners, our Blazer Nation, none of this happens without you. If you decided not to download these episodes, we would not be here celebrate 100 episodes, so THANK YOU. And for all our past featured guests of Trailblazers.FM, I extend my truest HART-felt thank you! Your stories are what have helped to shape the fabric of this amazing platform and inspire men and women in more than 108 countries around the world. Recommended Reading: Matthew 9:36 Jeremiah 29:11 -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, December 11, 2017
How to Turn Your Good Job into a Fulfilling Career | Tiffany Southerland
How do you walk boldly in your faith to be able to experience your true purpose and success in life? Our guest today is Tiffany F. Southerland, known across social media as @TiffSouth . In today's conversation, Tiffany and I talk about the importance of us knowing our story, and how that often leads to the discovery of our strengths. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, December 04, 2017
Disrupting Gender Norms and Embracing an All-In Partnership | Tiffany Dufu
Named to Fast Company's League of Extraordinary Women, Tiffany Dufu is today the Chief Leadership Officer to Levo, which is the fastest growing millennial professional network. She's been featured in the New York Times, Essence, O, The Oprah Magazine and she's a sought after speaker on women's leadership. A good friend said Stephen, you've absolutely got to read Tiffany's book. And that's what I did. Tiffany Dufu has authored a book titled Drop The Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less . Hands down, one of the best books I've read this year. It's a book to encourage women to develop the skill to let go, so they can thrive. If you're a married woman with kids, this is a must read. But if you're a husband or a man working alongside a woman, especially with kids and a family and multiple obligations, this book will help you see some things from another perspective. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, November 27, 2017
Public Service Leadership in the Current Sociopolitical Climate | PANEL
Explore our panel discussion with the Campaign for Black Male Achievement's 2017 Building Beloved Communities Leadership Fellows. Our featured guests on the panel include Ashanti Branch, Ronda Alexander and Brandyn Bailey. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, November 20, 2017
5 Ways Mindfulness and Meditation Can Impact Your Life | Prince Daniels Jr.
Prince Daniels Jr. is an author, motivational speaker, inspirational fitness trainer and an expert in the areas of fitness, meditation and holistic health. We talk about several things, including the biggest lessons he learned playing football in the N.F.L. and what stuck with him most that helped to mold him into the man he’s become today. We discussed his pivot from football to where he is today with mindfulness and meditation; and he shares some all around great gems to help us get our minds right. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, November 13, 2017
How To Avoid Being A Victim to Cyber Crime | Dr. Diana Burley
Dr. Diana Burley: Diana is an Executive Director and Chair of the Institute for Information Infrastructure Protection and also a full Professor of Human and Organizational Learning at the George Washington University. She is a globally recognized cybersecurity expert and has written nearly 80 publications on cybersecurity, information sharing and IT-enabled change. In this episode, Diana and I talk about what cybersecurity really is and we talked about who is susceptible to cyber crime and how we can begin to attract and nurture the right kind of people to help us on our cybersecurity teams. I’m really excited for you guys to hear what she has to share, but please do me a favor and help us expand this movement by hitting the share button right now and sending this episode to a few friends and colleagues. Hope you enjoy today’s episode, and I look forward to hearing your comments. Enjoy!
Mon, November 06, 2017
How You Can Truly Live in Peace, Clarity and Power | Sheri Riley
Sheri Riley is a wife, mother, daughter, and entrepreneur. She's a trendsetter in the entertainment industry, and has spent 20 years creating innovative marketing strategies for some of the world’s biggest celebrities and corporations. Her list of clients includes Usher, TLC, Toni Braxton, Converse, NBA, TNT, and many more. In addition, she's an Empowerment Speaker, Life Strategist, and Author, and Sheri helps all around busy individuals, like us, to make choices that lead to less stress, better clarity, and a more fulfilling life. She speaks around the world, sharing her message of "Peace is the New Success". Connect with Sheri: Website: sheririley.com Twitter: @sheririley Instagram: @sheririley Mission fuel inside today's conversation: What unexpected blessing in your life are you most grateful for? What was the big goal for you growing up? What's driving you in the work you're doing today? How did you find your calling as an entrepreneur? What did you have to give up to go up? What's been the most challenging experience you've had growing your business? What prompted you to write this book? What was one of the biggest lessons you learned in the process of writing this book? What is Exponential Living? What does peace mean to you? Why is peace so important? How do you cultivate peace, clarity and courage? -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, October 30, 2017
The Black Man Can Love, Empower and Elevate | Brandon Frame
Brandon Frame is a renaissance man with a social conscience and a global perspective. Brandon founded The Black Man Can, a non-profit dedicated to celebrating, education and inspiring boys and men of color. "Once you make an observation, you have an obligation.” MK Asante Boys and men of color need to see positive images of themselves and have their stories told. Define yourself, redefine the world: The Guided Journal for Boys and Men of Color with empowering words, motivating experiences and insightful quotes. Being a man means being responsible, operating your ego from a place of love not a place of pride and selfish decisions. Being a black man or black boy is not monolithic — we walk and talk in different and varied spaces and narratives. Black men have a responsibility to acknowledge their privileges as men and use it to elevate the voices of Black women and girls. Men have a tendency to suffer in silence but there is an opportunity to create community to heal, foster restoration and build accountability. Can you do a single or double windsor knot? The 1,000 Ties initiative shows Black men and boys how. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, October 23, 2017
Despite Your Current Circumstances, You Are Worthy | Chanel Hampton
Chanel launched Hampton Consulting with a vision of specifically catering to mission-driven clientele. Hampton Consulting’s client roster ranges from the Campaign for Black Male Achievement and President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper Alliance to the Michigan Department of Education, United Way for Southeastern Michigan, the University of Michigan’s Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives, The Skillman Foundation, the White House’s Initiative on Educational Excellence for African-Americans and beyond. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, October 16, 2017
Conversations about our Mental Health | Dr. Michael A. Lindsey
If you can't talk about something, it is out of control. Dr. Michael A. Lindsey is the Director of the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research and McSilver Professor of Poverty Studies at NYU Silver School of Social Work in September 2016. Dr. Lindsey was previously an Associate Professor at NYU Silver. Prior to joining NYU Silver in 2014, Dr. Lindsey was an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland School of Social Work and concurrently a Faculty Affiliate at the University of Maryland Department of Psychiatry’s Center for School Mental Health. Dr. Lindsey is a child and adolescent mental health services researcher, and is particularly interested in the prohibitive factors that lead to unmet mental health need among vulnerable youth with serious psychiatric illnesses, including depression. -- If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel #iamblacksuccess Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart on Twitter and LinkedIn . #BlackExcellence #iAmBlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, October 09, 2017
3 Critical Steps to Achieving Your Goal of Full-Time Entrepreneurship | Nicole Walters
What are the critical steps to move forward toward a goal of full-time entrepreneurship? Nicole Walters explains what inspired her to quit her six figure job in front of 10,000 people on Periscope, then go on to earn a million dollars in revenue within 18 months. She explains her motivation and drive behind the work she's doing today. Best part is she shares some nuggets of wisdom on the 3 steps we must engage to move towards that desire of full-time entrepreneurship. Nicole Walters is a powerhouse. She’s a business woman, an amazing speaker, coach and is a master at teaching others how to build income streams. I know first hand because I became a student of Nicole ’s 1k1day program and it’s the fuel behind my product launch with Brand In Demand™. -- Questions I asked Nicole: Why were you inspired to quit your job on Periscope in front of 10,000 people? How did you make that first million? What's something that people who don't have money, wrongly assume about wealth? What are the critical steps to move forward toward a goal of full-time entrepreneurship? What are the traits that make an entrepreneur a good sales person? What are some non-negotiable daily habits? What's your best advice to parents to raising awesome kids? Share one action our future entrepreneurs should commit to this week, to help them blaze their trail? -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, October 02, 2017
Just Change: How to Collaborate for Lasting Impact | Tynesia Boyea-Robinson
What does "for profit for good" mean? Our featured guest today is Tynesia Boyea-Robinson. Tynesia Boyea-Robinson is the President and CEO of Reliance Methods. She exemplifies cross-sector leadership. In her book, Just Change: How To Collaborate For Lasting Impact , Tynesia shares her experience investing in cities and leaders across the country. The goal of Just Change is to help readers understand what’s working, what’s not working and why, in order to improve their own communities. Tynesia’s experience as an entrepreneur, Six Sigma blackbelt, and technologist uniquely positions her to catalyze a results-driven era of social change. In her previous role as Chief Impact Officer of Living Cities, Tynesia was responsible for ensuring $100M of investment produced outcomes that improved the lives of low income people across the country. Boyea-Robinson received her MBA from Harvard Business School and has a dual degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Duke University. She and her college sweetheart, Keith, are committed to indoctrinating their children, Dylan and Sydney, with a love of Duke basketball and all things geeky and sci-fi. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, September 25, 2017
Explore Self Care Strategies for Today's Modern Women on the Rise | Latham Thomas
What's some advice to us dads who want to help our wives and the mothers of our kids, get and maximize their self care time? Latham Thomas is founder of Mama Glow, a maternity lifestyle company. Latham is also one of Oprah's Super Soul 100 and an author, who just published her highly anticipated second book, " Own Your Glow: A Soulful Guide to Luminous Living And Crowning The Queen Within” which debuts September 26, 2017. In today's episode, Latham shares her mama glow journey, talks about her inspiration for starting and managing a business while being a single parent and we discuss her new book and what women can expect from it. Latham shares her meaning of self care and shares a few self-care practices that we can incorporate in our everyday lives. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, September 18, 2017
Elevate and Accelerate Your Leadership Journey: C.L.I.M.B. | Steve Vassor
How can each of us CLIMB ladders, rocks, and trees in the personal and professional problems and possibilities we all face? Steve Vassor is a proud Dad, husband, mentor/coach, man of faith and action. He enjoys travel, and as a former DJ loves rap, his musical first love. He is a sought-after speaker and facilitator who earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health from Morgan State University, and a Master’s in Social Service Administration from Case Western Reserve University. Throughout his career Steve served, supported, led, organized, trained, planned with and funded youth and community serving organizations and agencies. He served on committees, commissions and Boards focused on improving life chances for children, youth and families and has also launched three social enterprises. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, September 11, 2017
3 Steps To Crushing Your First Public Speaking Opportunity | Stephen A. Hart
We have heard guest after guest, talk about the importance of getting outside your comfort zone and taking immediate action. This August (2017), I forced myself to get comfortable with being uncomfortable, so that I could put a check mark next to some big goals I had for this year, including delivering my first public talk at Podcast Movement. In today's conversation, I share three practical steps that helped me [and can help you too if you apply them] to organize my thoughts, deliver a confident and fun talk, that impacted my audience and has been generating tons of positive engagement almost 3 weeks after. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, September 04, 2017
Becoming a Black Political Change Maker | Michael Alexander Blake
What's the best advice for young Black politicians looking to establish themselves? Michael Alexander Blake is a young and rising politician. He currently serves as both a New York Assemblyman from the 79th district and a Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee. In today's conversation, we discussed the biggest changes in political campaigning, why he's serving in the DNC today and he shares some mission fuel for what the democratic community and other young politicians should begin doing today. Some of the questions I asked: When did you first discover that politics was what you were meant to do with your life? How'd you go about sculpting yourself into someone that Barack Obama would later want as part of his administration? What are the biggest differences in political campaigning now from when you started your career? Why were you inspired to serve in the Democratic National Committee at this stage in your career? What are you hearing from the democratic community that is most challenging to put in place? What's your best advice to young politicians looking to establish themselves? -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, August 28, 2017
Create a Mindset That Persists | Dr Clarence M. Lee Jr.
What are some daily actions you can take to build your confidence and remind you to push ahead? Dr. Clarence M Lee Jr. is a nationally celebrated author, international speaker, and business owner of a personal development brand that conducts seminars on high performance and mental conditioning for teams, organizations and students. He holds degrees in medicine (MD) and business (MBA). A decorated war veteran, Dr . Lee served in the USAF for 10 years with several assignments, his last being a flight surgeon treating aviators and flying the T-38 and U-2 airframes at Beale AFB, CA. Dr . Lee is the author of “ PERSIST - How to Beat the Things That Make Us Quit ” to be release fall of 2017. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, August 21, 2017
Common Mistakes That Derail Good People from Reaching Their Full Potential | Terra Winston
Why is it so important to empower and uplift others around you? Today's featured guest, Terra Winston, is the ringleader of inTerractions and Principal of inTerract Consulting. Terra has dedicated her life to helping her clients unleash the potential of each employee. She is a leadership consultant and executive coach with 20 years of internal and external business consulting experience. Terra has a flexible style that has driven results in boardrooms and on plant floors, for Fortune 100 companies and small start-ups, alike. In today's conversation, we discussed the common mistakes that derail good people from reaching their full trailblazer potential. Some of the questions I asked: How do you cultivate gratitude in your life? What drives you today in the work you're doing? What's the most challenging experience you've had in your walk as a consultant/coach and what did you learn about yourself through that experience? One of your favorite sayings is “Good people do great things”. Terra, what exactly does that mean to you? But why is it so important to empower and uplift others around you? What are common mistakes that derail good people from reaching their full “Trailblazer potential”? What are some keys to getting started for our aspiring trailblazers? What does black girl magic mean to you? Connect with Terra: Twitter: @TerraWinston Instagram: @Terra.Winston Website: www.interractions.com -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, August 14, 2017
Discover The 7 Keys To A Mindset For Success | Natasha Nurse
What's the biggest challenge female entrepreneurs, especially black women entrepreneurs are facing right now? Natasha Nurse is an Adjunct Professor at Nassau Community College, the owner and founder of Dressing Room 8 and also the Lifestyle Editor for Plus Model Magazine . She's a lawyer, business owner, and public speaker, and today she introduced us to her coaching philosophy and discussed what success means and how to develop a mindset for it. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, August 07, 2017
How to Attract, Nurture and Empower Talent | Ericka Dotson
What are some of the foundation pieces new entrepreneurs need to put in place to have a successful startup? Ericka Dotson, Indique Hair co-founder and creative director, was inspired by clients to fill the void in the hair extension industry with a premium, knowledgeable and customer orientated business. In this conversation, Ericka and I discuss how she got into the hair extension business. She shares how she went counter to the advice of her instructors and went straight into startup mode right out of cosmetology school. We talk about her morning rituals and her approach to attract, nurture and empower new talent. She shares how she gets her team on board with her vision and her crazy creative campaigns. Lastly, she gives some wisdom to all our new entrepreneurs on what we can do to help us succeed with our startups. Some of the questions I asked Ericka: 04:55 What got you into the hair extension business? 29:00 What's one of the most challenging experiences you faced in business and what did you learn from that experience? 32:40 What are some of your consistent morning rituals that set you up to win everyday? 33:50 How are you able to attract, nurture and empower new talent within your company? 35:20 As Creative Director, how do you get your team on board with your crazy vision and campaigns? 37:20 What are some of the foundation pieces new entrepreneurs need to put in place to have a successful startup? -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, July 31, 2017
Celebrating Black Men for Their Excellence and Leadership | Alfred Edmond Jr.
Why Black Enterprise created the BE Modern Man initiative? -- Alfred Edmond Jr. is SVP & Executive Editor-at-Large of Black Enterprise. Alfred spoke about his 30+ years at Black Enterprise, he shares some lessons in leadership, the legacy of Black Enterprise and the genesis story behind how the BE Modern Man initiative got going. We talked about the inaugural Black Men XCEL Summit (#BMXCEL), coming this Labor Day weekend to West Palm Beach, Florida to Celebrate the Excellence and Leadership of Black Men. And he shares a special discount code that gets you $100 off registration, so listen out for that and get registered today! -- Some of the questions I asked Alfred: 08:10 What's been your biggest challenge as a leader at Black Enterprise as it relates to the transition to digital? 11:15 What advice would you give to young aspiring editors and journalists wanting to step into the space? 16:15 Why Black Enterprise created the BE Modern Man initiative? 26:15 What is the Black Men XCEL Summit and who is it for? 42:00 What is the biggest thing you see missing in relationships? Get registered TODAY for the Black Men XCEL Summit #BMXCEL: -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, July 24, 2017
How To Win The Pitch on ABC's Shark Tank | Sarah Ribner
Discover the problem that lead Sarah Ribner and her life long friend and partner, creating their product. In this conversation, we discuss what went into them building their pitch and the research required to not only get featured but negotiate a winning outcome with one of the sharks. Sarah shares how they went from doing 500 units prior to the airing, and experienced an almost immediate back order of over 120,000 units. You've got to hear about the challenges they faced and what they did to help calm the customer service headaches that developed as a result. -- Business partners since their lemonade stand in elementary school, Sarah Ribner co-founded PiperWai Natural Deodorant with her childhood friend, Jess Edelstein. Sarah began her journey with wellness almost a decade ago, as a solution to her skin sensitives, allergies and general lethargy. She transformed her health through clean eating, nontoxic personal care products and dedication to an active fitness regimen. Until three years ago, an effective natural deodorant was the missing piece in her quest to lead a healthy lifestyle. Sarah is a recent graduate of Columbia Business School, and a certified aromatherapist. She currently resides in NYC. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, July 17, 2017
How This Black Creative Pitches Her Content, Product, and Self | Squeaky Moore
What are some of the biggest mistakes people are making when pitching? Squeaky Moore is an independent content creator, producer, director, writer, and actress. As a mompreneur, she freelances as a development and pitching consultant and strategist. As a writer, director and producer, Squeaky’s mission is to enlighten, uplift, and inspire. She recently authored a book for content creators after journeying to pitch her film and television projects 100 times. The book, #100Pitches: Mistakes, I’ve Made So You Don’t Have To , is a film and television pitching guide geared towards independent content creators and about her pitching journey, the do’s and don’ts of pitching television and film projects. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, July 10, 2017
Lessons of Fatherhood, Marriage, Relationships, and Entrepreneurship | Paul Carrick Brunson
How do you approach creating and negotiating a win-win situation in large media deals? Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Television Host, Paul Carrick Brunson (@PaulCBrunson) is recognized as one of the most influential small business leaders in the world. The former Investment Banker founded PCBA in 2009, an award-winning matchmaking agency that was acquired in 2016. Appearing as the co-host on Oprah Winfrey Network’s Lovetown, Oprah Winfrey notes, “Paul is much more than a matchmaker!” Debuting in 2017, Paul is hosting and executive producing a primetime docu-series on ABC. Paul also hosts Our World by Black Enterprise, a weekly syndicated network and cable TV show where he interviews today's top newsmakers and business leaders. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, July 03, 2017
How To Use Public Relations as a Business Growth Tool | Jennefer Witter
How important is networking and social media to building and nurturing your personal brand? Our guest for today's episode is Jennefer Witter, CEO/Founder of The Boreland Group Inc. , a New York City-based public relations firm that specializes in corporate and executive visibility. TheStreet.com recognized the agency as one of five black-owned businesses nationwide “making a buzz.” www.theborelandgroup.com -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, June 26, 2017
Cultivating a Curiosity About How Technology Works | Willie Jackson
Welcome to a double milestone episode. Today, I'm so excited to share that we have made it to episode 75 and reaching our 50,000 th download!! In today's discussion, he shares his experiences living in Buenos Aires Argentina and some advice for those of you who might consider an immersion experience similar to that. We also talked a good bit also about business and technology and his journey creating and growing Abernathy. -- Willie Jackson is an inclusion strategist who empowers thoughtful organizations and the leaders who run them. He is the founder and publisher of Abernathy, President and CEO of Equity Impact Group, and a frequent writer and speaker on the topics of workplace equity, global diversity, and multicultural millennial leadership. Willie currently serves as Technical Lead of Seth Godin’s altMBA program, a 4-week online workshop for high-performing individuals who want to level up and lead. Previously, Willie served as the Director of Web Optimization at W3 EDGE, a Boston based interactive web development and marketing agency. In this role, he supported users of products such as W3 Total Cache, a popular web performance framework for WordPress. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, June 19, 2017
The Intangibles Every Social Entrepreneur Needs | Aaron Walker
How did you come about learning the essential skills needed to become a successful entrepreneur yourself? Aaron T. Walker , CEO & Founder of Camelback Ventures, is on a journey to live in the spirit of his baseball hero, Jackie Robinson , who said “ a life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives .” With this ethos, Aaron taught ninth grade English in West Philadelphia, put together deals for companies large and small as a lawyer, and supported new ideas to improve education as a portfolio director for the NYC Fund for Public Schools. Aaron is humbled to say that he graduated from the University of Virginia and Penn Law School. He also knows that this doesn’t entitle him to anything and is ready to earn his keep. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, June 12, 2017
The Power of Tenacity, Fearlessness and Hard Work | Dorinda Walker
What makes women tenacious, fearless and hard working leaders? Dorinda Walker (Vice President of Consumer Strategy and Key Initiatives within Multicultural Marketing for Prudential’s U.S. Businesses) opens up about her difficult childhood and what fueled her passion to help and lead others. She shares wisdom on the skills and attributes that make women great leaders and gave advice to help women build their self confidence and self worth. This conversation is an absolute must listen episode for all. Some of the questions I asked Dorinda: 06:45 You've shared that you had a difficult street life as a teenager. Tell us about that? 08:20 What helped you to transition and navigate those difficult experiences and move forward? 10:00 How were you introduced to Faith? 13:05 What's driving you with Prudential today? 13:40 Why do you love leading people? 14:40 What do you wish more C suite leaders would see in women and a more diverse consumer base and employees? 15:45 What are some of the skills/attributes that you believe make women great leaders today? 17:20 Could you share one of the biggest challenges you've faced as a leader at Prudential? 18:50 What helps you today to remain calm with chaos happening all around you? 20:00 What advice would you give to women listening to help them build their self confidence and self worth they need to thrive? 21:17 What are your thoughts on women who worry about achieving their corporate dreams, while still wanting enough time and energy to raise a family and enjoy a complete life? 22:18 How do you empower and nurture your kids to dream big dreams and to take the necessary actions to pursue them? -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, June 05, 2017
How To Get Past the Fear of Starting New Initiatives | Dr. Roshawnna Novellus
Known as the Wealthy Yogi, Dr. Roshawnna Novellus is the co-founder of Bootstrap Capital and Host of Startup Funding. She is passionate about helping business owners get ready to attract funding. Dr. Novellus has been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, WSJ, and Rolling Out. She has also completed the Pipeline Angels Fellowship, a Kauffman program in angel investing. Roshawnna serves on the Commission on Women for the City of Atlanta, and was honored as one of the Women Who Means Business by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Don't miss our conversation about the mindset around finances and budgeting. Learn how Dr. Novellus gets past the fear of starting new initiatives and business ventures. We also talk about her podcast and her new business conference and the mission behind these new platforms. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, May 29, 2017
This Black Dermatologist Migrated To The U.S. and Lived Out Her Impossible Dream | Dr Rosemarie Ingleton
Dr Rosemarie Ingleton is often referred to as the dermatologist to the stars. She's the go-to authority on all-things dermatology in the media, as well as in New York City social circles and industries such as fashion, beauty, music, and the arts. She is featured regularly on television shows such as Good Morning America, Dr. Oz, The Today Show and The Doctors, and in magazines such as Glamour, Vogue, People Style Watch, InStyle, Elle, Essence, Town and Country and Real Simple. In today's interview, we discussed her journey from her early years growing up in Jamaica, through her migration to the United States and how she lived out an impossible dream of becoming a dermatologist and business owner in Manhattan. A few of the questions I asked Dr. Ingleton: Let's talk about the challenges you had starting your business... as I understood it, you had no money, no formal business plan and no business training? What were the necessary foundation pieces for your success back then? I'd love to understand your day to day and what you're doing today that helps to set you apart and continues to fuel this success you're experiencing? Could you talk about some good processes or practices for us to follow while we navigate our 'rough' years? Why living a healthy lifestyle and taking care of your skin is so important to you? -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, May 22, 2017
Why We Need More Women of Color in Both Business and Politics | Lauren Bealore
Lauren Bealore is the Corporate Relations and Events Manager for the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, a national political lobbying organization that focuses on protecting conservation issues by holding elected officials accountable. Lauren is also an appointed and elected official, serving as a City Commissioner for the City of Southfield’s Total Living Commission and Precinct Delegate for Precinct 19 of the City of Southfield. In today's interview, we discussed the shifts that are happening that seem to be stifling the voice of black women in politics. We also discussed the impact that race, gender and ethnicity might play in politics as we look out a decade from now. -- Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Stephen A. Hart at Twitter and LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, May 15, 2017
Educate a Girl and Change the World | Dr. Myiesha Taylor & Haley Taylor Schlitz
In today's interview, we discuss why awareness is so important for women of color in medicine, Dr. Taylor shared advice on informing and educating our children, and also discussed the secret to the investment they made in Haley that propelled her to now succeed in college at 14 years old. Today I talked with Dr. Myiesha Taylor and her daughter Haley Taylor Schlitz. Dr. Taylor is a board certified emergency medicine physician. She's the founder of the Artemis Medical Society, an organization of over 3,700 women of color physicians. Haley is a 14 year old college student majoring in Chemistry, with a goal of obtaining a medical degree like her mom. -- All Black stories on this podcast are made available for free. Our ask - please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps other Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, May 08, 2017
10 Secrets to Your Best Marriage Ever | Stephen A. Hart
The media, especially celebrities on reality shows, downplay the value of marriages. Society today would have you prioritize self before all else. But I'm feeling a calling on my heart today to remind everyone listening, including myself, that nothing is more important in a marriage than the relationship between husband and wife. For today's episode I wanted to highlight the impact and the importance that a healthy marriage plays in blazing new trails. -- All Black stories on this podcast are made available for free. Our ask - please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps other Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, May 01, 2017
Your Inheritance Doesn't Define Your Legacy | Indigo Ocean Dutton
Indigo Ocean Dutton, a business consultant, community leader, founder and author, returns to Trailblazers.FM to discuss why she believes black families, especially entrepreneurs, are suffering from generational persecution of slavery and Jim Crow that are impeding our success today. We discuss the 5 poison seeds planted in our families under persecution and she shares some crucial tips to free ourselves of these destructive hidden patterns. -- All Black stories on this podcast are made available for free. Our ask - please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps other Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, April 24, 2017
Simplify Your Approach To Fitness To Make It Feasible, Sustainable and Effective | Concita Thomas
Easy to stick to food and fitness strategies sprinkled with a healthy dose of encouragement and inspiration. Concita Thomas is a Food & Fitness Strategist on a mission to help busy women on the go gain freedom from being overweight and unfit while avoiding diet traps and fitness obsessions. She helps by sharing easy to stick to food and fitness strategies sprinkled with a healthy dose of encouragement and inspiration. She is a Jersey girl living in Dallas, Texas with her husband, 7 year old son and 2 year old daughter. When she isn’t coaching, writing, or spending time with her family, you can find her reading and sipping on a great cup of coffee. -- All Black stories on this podcast are made available for free. Our ask - please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps other Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, April 17, 2017
Living Long and Energized to Accomplish the Plan For Your Life | Dr. Jason Littleton
Tips to help navigate our busy lives and be a little more disciplined about fitness and eating habits. Dr. Jason Littleton is a board-certified family physician offering convenient concierge healthcare. Additionally, Dr. Jason is author of WellSpring: The Energy Secrets to Do the Good Life, an in-demand motivational health speaker, and frequent guest commentator on national television programs and in national print publications. He emphasizes personal attention, prevention, and smart lifestyle choices for optimal health, wellness, energy, and so much more. He's been featured in Ebony Magazine, InTouch Magazine, has been awarded the title of one of Orlando's Top Doctors. -- All Black stories on this podcast are made available for free. Our ask - please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps other Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, April 10, 2017
5 Ways To Move Mental Mountains | Christina Johnson
Christina Johnson (VH1 personality, celebrity interior designer, and life coach) has overcome a great deal of adversity including her battle with graves disease, domestic violence and struggling with self-esteem, Christina found passion and purpose to launch Life Coaching By Christina Johnson, a program to empower women to love themselves, forgive their past and to put themselves first. -- All Black stories on this podcast are made available for free. Our ask - please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps other Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, April 03, 2017
The Dangers of Raising Black Children in Default Mode | Nick Chiles
Nick Chiles is one of the nation’s foremost chroniclers of African-American life, culture and celebrity—both as a bestselling author and an award-winning journalist. He has co-authored several New York Times best sellers with icons like Bobby Brown, Rev. Al Sharpton and Kirk Franklin. As a journalist, Nick has won over a dozen major journalism awards, including a 1992 Pulitzer Prize as part of a New York Newsday team. 05:30 What are some of your hidden talents beyond writing? 09:29 If you could do it all over again, would you have taken a different academic path or are you satisfied with the route you followed? 11:08 Take us back with you for a moment to a time when you really failed at something you were working on and it was a complete mess. Tell us how you handle that experience and the lessons learned? 15:53 What are the biggest gaps between what authors should be doing and what they are actually doing? 19:43 Beyond the accolades and awards, how else has your career created value in your life? 23:51 You've got kids much older than my own and I'm curious to hear your thoughts and feedback on raising black children today? 31:01 Share a couple great reads that have truly inspired you? 35:19 Share one action our aspiring Trailblazers should take this week to blaze their trail? -- All Black stories on this podcast are made available for free. Our ask - please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps other Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, March 27, 2017
Canadian World Champion and Two Time Olympian | Perdita Felicien
Perdita Felicien is a two-time Olympian, 10-time National Champion and the only Canadian woman to win a World Championship gold medal in track and field. During her career as a 100-metre hurdler she earned numerous honours, including Canada’s Athlete of the Year, Keys to the City of Pickering, and the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal. -- All Black stories on this podcast are made available for free. Our ask - please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps other Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, March 20, 2017
Discover 3 Things That Make Great Leaders Great! | Keisha Smith-Jeremie
Keisha Smith-Jeremie is the Chief Human Resources Officer for News Corp, the largest news and information services provider in the English-speaking world with over 25,000 employees globally. In addition to her role as Chief Human Resources Officer, she has global responsibility for Corporate Security, Philanthropy and Global Environmental Impact. Keisha is also a Hudson Institute certified Executive Coach and the founder of Aerial View Life & Career Coaching. -- All Black stories on this podcast are made available for free. Our ask - please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps other Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, March 13, 2017
What Happens When Women of Color Are Prepared For Their Seat At The Table | Minda Harts
Minda is the founder of The Memo LLC, a premiere career development platform for women of color. The Memo helps women of color prepare for their seat at the table with education, community, and access. In 2016, she was nominated as a Change Maker at The White House State of Women Summit. -- All Black stories on this podcast are made available for free. Our ask - please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps other Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, March 06, 2017
Life Experiences of a News Correspondent | Linsey Davis
Linsey Davis is a correspondent for ABC News, filing reports for World News, Good Morning America, 20/20 and Nightline. She has covered major news stories around the globe, including the Boston Marathon bombing, the Nairobi Mall massacre, and President Obama’s return to Kenya as president. Her coverage ranges from the 2016 presidential election to social injustice, to various natural disasters, including the earthquake in Haiti and multiple hurricanes. -- All Black stories on this podcast are made available for free. Our ask - please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps other Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Tue, February 28, 2017
1 Year of Bold, Black & Beautiful Trailblazers
Black History Month might end on Feb 28th, but we don't believe that's a reason to stop celebrating black history. In fact, we have celebrated our everyday black trailblazers each and every week for the past year. We have explored and highlighted these amazing individuals and how they are helping shape modern history. Join us on this special podcast episode to celebrate our podcast's one year anniversary and the best lessons we have captured from these first 53 bold, black and blazing professionals, entrepreneurs and creatives. -- All Black stories on this podcast are made available for free. Our ask - please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps other Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, February 27, 2017
Hidden Figures: 3 Black STEM PhD {Spelman} Women discuss How To Become More Visible Figures | 57
In today's special feature episode of the Trailblazers podcast, we engaged in a panel conversation with three Spelman College alumnae: Dr. Monica F. Cox, Dr. Carlotta Berry and Dr. Rochelle Williams. They discussed being among some of today's most accomplished hidden figures, how to build a supportive community for black women and ways to start being #VisibleFigures in STEM. 05:31 Provide an overview of the movie and share what Hidden Figures was about. 06:17 Which character did each of you identify with most from the movie? 09:30 You all attended Spelman College and had a love for engineering. Could you speak to that? 11:49 What stood out most for each of you in the movie? 17:18 What specific scenes resonated most? 22:39 Was there anything else that continues to talked over and non-STEM venues? 25:07 Do you black men also question your role as engineers? 34:23 How important is community for women who are the first and maybe the only in their professions? 35:46 What are the main takeaways from the movie, from a STEM perspective? 38:20 Are black women in STEM hidden? 44:30 Do you think that engineering is any more hidden than the other sectors of STEM? 49:00 How do black women in STEM become more visible? 50:57 What can we do to change the public image of STEM to increase the number of girls and young children of color who go on to pursue careers in STEM? 54:56 How do we educate the public on what you women have been contributing to STEM and why it's important to have that diverse perspective and experiences? 01:00:34 What's next for the world's hidden figures? How do we continue this conversation after this award season and movie have passed? 01:04:14 How can we build community around this initiative and ideas we've discussed?
Mon, February 20, 2017
A Candid Chat About Money, Credit and Financial Planning | Tonya Rapley
Tonya Rapley is a nationally recognized millennial money expert and founder of the award-winning site, My Fab Finance. She was deemed the "New Face of Wealth Building" by Black Enterprise magazine and was selected as a Modern History Maker by TV One. Her mission is to help millennial women break the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck and look fabulous while doing it. Episode Outline 03:10 What are you most grateful for right now? 03:30 What got you interested in Finance? 04:15 What was the back story for putting this brand in place? 06:25 What MyFabFinance does today? 08:00 What steps did you take to build your personal brand over the past several years? 11:25 What have you had to give up to grow up? 14:00 The biggest misconceptions people have about their credit and finances? 21:20 What's the best wisdom you'd like to impart to those willing to listen? 23:20 Why black people struggle with investing for the next generation? 33:20 What's one action we should take this week to blaze our trail? -- All Black stories on this podcast are made available for free. Our ask - please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps other Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, February 13, 2017
The Mindset Needed To Succeed As A Black Entrepreneur | Devin Robinson
Devin Robinson (known to many as Professor Devin) talks with us today about the plight of black-owned businesses and shares why he believes that the knowledge and resources needed to succeed are different for black entrepreneurs than for others. Devin is a business and economics professor and author of eight self-help books. Devin's Episode Outline 02:16 What are you most grateful for right now? 03:32 What ignited the desire to become an entrepreneur? 08:00 Talk about Entrepreneurship being the 21st Century Civil Rights Movement 10:33 What is the biggest barrier to business ownership? 13:38 What were some challenges and failures along your path and what did you learn from them? 19:35 Devin shares the 4 steps that any aspiring entrepreneur should take to lay the right foundation for success 26:19 How do you go about finding the right people to bring into your organizations? 29:57 What's one thing you wish you'd known before starting your entrepreneurial journey? 34:25 Share one action our future trailblazers should commit to this week to help them blaze their trail? -- All Black stories on this podcast are made available for free. Our ask - please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps other Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, February 06, 2017
America's Racial Justice Movement | Wesley Lowery
Wesley Lowery is a Pulitzer Prize–winning national reporter for the Washington Post who covers law enforcement and justice. He was the paper’s lead reporter in Ferguson, Missouri, covering the Black Lives Matter protest movement, and was a member of the team awarded the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting for coverage of police shootings. His reporting has previously appeared in the Boston Globe, the Los Angeles Times, and the Wall Street Journal. Wesley's Episode Outline: 05:06 Did growing up and attending Shaker Heights High School and Ohio University have an impact your decision to become a journalist? 07:30 Why did you write this book [They Can't Kill Us All]? 09:10 Why did you accept the request to go to Ferguson? 12:10 What was it like for you, as a young reporter, trying to simply do your job and report on what had been happening, when those officers arrested you? 13:40 Did you feel a greater sense of connection to the people in Ferguson and what they'd been experiencing then? 16:00 What's been your biggest frustrations with the media, as it relates to racial justice movement? 18:26 As best you can, could you explain why you believe the black lives matter movement was started? 23:10 What good do you believe has come from this movement so far that might not have otherwise? 26:30 What should we be doing collectively within not only the black community, but also as a nation, to improve the national reception to the social injustices we are seeing? 28:00 Thoughts on how the Trump Administration will help or hurt this movement? 29:42 Do you plan to remain as actively involved in the coming years? -- All Black stories on this podcast are made available for free. Our ask - please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps other Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, January 30, 2017
Why It's Cool To Love Science, Bears and Lions | Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant
Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant is a large carnivore ecologist with the American Museum of Natural History. She is a pioneer among black women who have attained a Ph.D in her field, where she studies the American black bear, African lions in rural Kenya and Tanzania, and grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Dr. Wynn-Grant has attained 3 degrees, including a Masters degree from Yale University and a Ph.D from Columbia University. Don't miss this inspiring story from this extraordinary trailblazer. Rae's Episode Outline: 02:00 What are you most grateful for? 03:12 Growing up in California 03:36 Was becoming a scientist a passion of yours as a kid? 05:00 Why did you decide on becoming a wildlife biologist? 08:21 Are you in danger with your work? 11:34 How much of your time is spent doing actual field work? 15:43 What's been one of the biggest lessons you've learned? 17:42 Tell us about an amazing discovery within your research? 20:45 What are some of the biggest hurdles preventing POC from pursuing careers in science? 25:10 What would you suggest to young men, women and parents of youth, with an interest in science? 35:30 What's one action we can all take this week to help us blaze our trail? -- All Black stories on this podcast are made available for free. Our ask - please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps other Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, January 23, 2017
The Power of Showing Up and Being Relentless | Dre Baldwin
Dre Baldwin teaches Mental Toughness, Self-Confidence and Self-Discipline to athletes, entrepreneurs and business professionals. On YouTube since 2006, Dre's content has been viewed overover 39 million times by 120,000 subscribers. A Penn State alum, Dre coaches, speaks, blogs has a daily podcast, is writing several new books and programs, and still published to YouTube. Dre has appeared on 3 TED stages and written 11 top-selling books. Dre's Episode Outline: What are you most grateful for in your life right now? What ignited this path for you and why that niche? Is there anything you wish you knew before you began this journey you're on? Tell us about a time when you fell short of a goal or objective of yours? Tell us what you're most passionate about doing in your day to day? How are you using social media today to empower others? How can we get started to share what we know? What advice would you give to the aspiring trailblazer wanting to rise above? How do you make decisions to separate the essential from the non-essentials? Five books that inspired Dre most? What is your why, what's pushing you? What's one action we should commit to this week to blaze our trail? -- All Black stories on this podcast are made available for free. Our ask - please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps other Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, January 16, 2017
How to Create The Life You Want and Desire | Tiffany Stewart, Ph.D
Dr. Tiffany Stewart is national speaker, professional coach and mentor, trained licensed therapist and tenured associate professor of counseling. She works with individuals, teaching them step-by-step, how to create the life they want and desire. Her passion is to help individuals who may be stuck in some area of life, to tap into their power and give themselves permission to step into their purpose and create the create life they want to live. -- All Black stories on this podcast are made available for free. Our ask - please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps other Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, January 09, 2017
6 Parts to an Investable Business Plan | Cheree Warrick
Cheree Warrick writes business plans and creates financial forecasts for companies seeking funding from banks and angel investors. Cheree’s goal is to help 1,000 companies receive over $1 Billion in financing. She has helped clients from various industries (including dog daycare, restaurant, driving school, and catering company) raise the capital they need for growth. She has also coached or written business plans for close to 100 entrepreneurs. Cheree’s Episode Outline: - What are you most grateful for right now? - What ignited your passion for business and finance? - What happened in that experience that made you realize there was something more to it? - What makes your heart sing in this work that you’re doing? - What are the parts of a solid business plan? - What are some of the obvious pitfalls that cause business plans to miss their mark and not be funded? -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, January 02, 2017
The Impact of Food On Our Health & Legacy | Bryce Fluellen
For over 20 years, Chef Bryce Fluellen has utilized his culinary skills to make a significant impact in the community. As Director of Operations for Magic Johnson Enterprises where he was responsible for the company’s growth in under-served, urban areas all across the country to present day as the first Chef hired by American Heart Association to run Kids/Teens Cook with Heart, a healthy cooking and nutrition program that has positively impacted over 1,000 children and adults throughout Los Angeles County. Bryce is also the founder of KIDS AT THE TABLE, a pop-up dinner that engages underserved teens in critical conversation that affects their everyday lives over a delicious wholesome meal. Since late 2015 the dinners have impacted over 300 teens! Bryce's Episode Outline: What ignited the spark for you to become a chef? What were some of the lessons you learned from owning your own catering company? What's one thing you wish you knew or applied before starting your own business? Why is what you're doing fulfilling your passion and purpose as a chef? Was health and wellness always important to you? What inspired you to author a book? What would you tell someone wanting to author a book of their own? What's one action our aspiring trailblazers should take to help them blaze their trail this week? -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, December 26, 2016
Canada's Beauty Guru, Revlon Spokeswoman and TV Personality Grace Tartaglia
Grace Tartaglia was one of Canada's beauty gurus, with a regular presence in millions of homes through her longstanding guest expert position on City TVs City Line. Grace was known for her ability to create a women's best self by allowing her natural beauty to shine through. Grace was nominated for numerous prestigious awards within her profession, and she was honored as a spokes person for the Princess Margaret hospital #NoHairSelfie campaign that raised the largest amount ever for one haircut totaling $740,000! UPDATE: It is with great sadness and heavy hearts, that the family of Grace Natalie Tartaglia must announce that on Thursday, November 22, 2018, Grace lost her fight after a long and courageous battle with cancer. https://covenantfuneralhomes.com/tribute/details/19/Grace-Cargill-Tartaglia/obituary.html -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, December 19, 2016
Activate Your Vision | Lucinda Cross
Lucinda Cross is a Master Coach, best-selling author, award winning speaker, TV personality, spokesperson and energetic teacher of personal and professional development. Lucinda is the creator and founder of the popular brands Activate!™ and Activate Your Life Today!™ and is the President of Activate WorldWide Inc. In today's episode we talk about creating and taking action on your vision and goals, using vision boards. Lucinda's Episode Outline: What will it take for us to be able to rebuild, restore and reinvent? What is a vision board? How will a vision board actually help us achieve our goals? What do we need to begin creating a vision board? What strategy did you implement this year that helped you achieve your biggest goals? What will help us take action, despite that fear standing in our way? What tips or wisdom will help us get out of planning mode when the vision board is done, to begin to Activate the results we so badly desire? -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, December 12, 2016
Barriers to Success for Black Boys and Young Men of Color | Marisa Renee Lee
Marisa Renee Lee is a leader dedicated to engaging the private sector to help solve public problems. Lee serves as the Managing Director of the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance (MBK Alliance), a nonprofit born out of President Obama's call to action to address the barriers to success that boys and young men of color (BYMOC) disproportionately face along the life path. Through her work with MBK Alliance, Lee leads a collaborative, cross-sectoral movement that unites business, philanthropy, nonprofit, and community leaders, to increase pathways of opportunity for black young men of color. Marisa's Episode Outline: We discuss the Pink Agenda that's raised over $2 million for cancer research Marissa and I discuss the MBK Alliance, what's being done in this organization and how it truly impacts young black men and boys of color Explains the MBK Alliance's Opportunity Summits and it's impact recently in the city of Detroit How is MBK Alliance partnering with corporations and institutions? How the country's racial income gaps impact our future and economy What cities are the MBK Alliance focusing in on? How can we take part in the work of the MBK Alliance? -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, December 05, 2016
Trailblazing Approach to Recruiting and Leadership | Kevin Turpin II
Kevin Turpin II is the President of National Journal. Kevin is one of D.C.'s up and coming trailblazers that's helping lead one of Washington's most established and trusted media brands that serves government and business leaders in the nation's capital. In his various roles with National Journal, he's had exposure to product development, strategy research, digital and marketing. In today's conversation, we unpack some of his tips and wisdom around hiring and leading people. And we also discuss some of the most important things that go into doing product development. It's a power packed episode, sure to provide you some inspiration and knowledge, that you'll be able to apply in your own career or business. Kevin's Episode Outline: Kevin shares the story of how we won a car at a Georgetown basketball game in 2002 Discussion about Kevin being promoted twice in one year What sacrifices have you had to make, especially as a young African American man, to propel you to become President of National Journal? What have you learned about hiring and leading people and what's been your approach? What have been some of your failures and what have you learned from them? Shares advice for those looking to develop a new product How do you plan to shift strategy to achieve your future goals and leave your mark on National Journal and the people you've been blessed to now impact? Excluding National Journal, what companies or businesses do you admire the most and why? -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, November 28, 2016
Life lessons from Grammy, Emmy and Dove Award Winning Producer Shannon Sanders
Today we welcome 2 time Grammy, Emmy and Dove award-winning producer Shannon Sanders. He's a talented producer, a profound songwriter and an amazing musician and knock-your-socks-right-on-off singer. He’s currently President of the Nashville Chapter of the Recording Academy. Shannon's Episode Outline: How did you get your start producing and writing music for others most notably John Legend, Heather Headley and your Grammy Award winning work with India Arie? What have been one of those biggest lows for you, and what did you learn from it? What's been your most satisfying moment in music? What is your purpose or mission going forward? What motivates you today? Do you believe there is some sort of pattern or formula to becoming a successful entrepreneur? Is there wisdom you'd want to share on achieving long term success in business? -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, November 21, 2016
The Pursuit of Less but Better | Stephen A. Hart
At the time of this episode going live, we're days away from Thanksgiving 2016 here in the United States. It's usually a time that allows us to reflect on all the many things we are grateful for. I think now more than any time in our past, it's a holiday that is so necessary. It seems that more and more noise and news enters and exits our minds daily, and even this week, the media and corporations would want your thoughts on football and Black Friday promotions, but I want to get away from the material and the money and the noise for just a little while. For a couple minutes, I'm going to share some of the events that have happened that really moved us all in 2016. I'm sure there are many more too, but I wanted to share those that came to mind, so we can all spend this time, and throughout this week and this season, in a mode of reflection. In 2016, we survived! We made it past what was hopefully the worst of the Zika virus. Some survived the bombing in Brussels and the shooting in Orlando, Florida. And though we can each think of a handful of viral reports of people that were shot and killed by police, the Washington Post has a database that shows that number as of today, at a tally of 844 people that were shot and killed by police in 2016. That's a very startling number. Our friends in Haiti, Cuba, the Bahamas and throughout the Southeast US, got hit by a very strong Hurricane Matthew. More than 1,000 people lost their lives in that storm alone. In 2016, we witnessed the passing of Trailblazers and legends in Muhammad Ali and Prince. And of course, we all look at the results of this election and for many like myself, we look at the end of a run by one iconic trailblazer in Barack Obama and his family. We should all be so grateful for the job he has done for our country. I know many voiced their frustrations at the job our government has done over these past eight years, but as I look at where we came from at the beginning of this administration in 2009, I'm especially happy that he was able to get as much done in that time. And I hope to someday soon, have him on this show to share some of that journey with our listeners. -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: <a href='https://twitter.com/stephe
Mon, November 14, 2016
From Homelessness to Successful Recording Artist | Damien Horne
Although he was previously homeless in two different cities (LA and NY), he has shared the stage with the likes of everyone from Faith Hill and Big & Rich to John Legend. He’s even a part of a country music group The Farm (along with doing solo work too). When he’s not on the road as an artist, he’s working alongside The Salvation Army and Boys & Girls Club to share his story of being one of 12 children, the first to graduate from high school and avoiding being a victim of the streets. One of his latest projects is EncourageInspireMotivate.com. Episode Outline At what point growing up did you realize you'd build a career in music? Share a personal road block you experienced? What happened and how you overcame it What's been the biggest lessons you have learned about yourself based on your success? What's really worked for Damien to this point? Tell us about your involvement with Redemption Songs Stories? What do you actually do to push yourself to new and higher heights and keep from getting caught in comfort zones?? Damien shares insights into how we can be an inspiration and motivation to others in our own communities, schools and workplace -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, November 07, 2016
4 Smart Ways To Build And Grow Relationships | Rana Campbell
Rana Campbell is a marketing strategist, freelance writer, content creator, and podcast host who helps creatives and lifestyle entrepreneurs. She is the host of the Dreams In Drive podcast that was launched in January 2016. Rana is a native of Orange, NJ and is a recent graduate of Princeton University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Rana's work has been featured on MadameNoire, Blavity, Huffington Post, and Princeton Alumni Weekly. Rana's Episode Outline: Why did you decide to study Sociology at Princeton University? What was the experience like attending an Ivy League university as a black woman? Take us through the transition from a degree in Sociology to a career in Marketing? What is it about being a creative professional that inspires and motivates you to keep going? How are you able to be deliberate and content with the choices and decisions you make, given the challenges of competing priorities? What fueled the idea for Dreams in Drive? What are some of the lessons you've learned about building relationships? Have you been able to apply some of these tips to building and sustaining relationships? How has being the host of Dreams in Drive helped you in your everyday interactions and growth? -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, October 31, 2016
Build and Grow A Successful Law Firm | Candice S. Cook
Candice Cook Simmons is the Managing Partner at The Cook Law Group, PLLC and the Founder of the media company Namaskar Media. She is an attorney, published writer, filmmaker, noted philanthropist, and business strategist in the technology, entertainment, and corporate sectors. Candice's Episode Outline: What you are most grateful for in your life right now? What was the problem you experienced that fueled your vision to create your businesses? What are some of the biggest mistakes you made putting your business together? How do you find people to bring into your organization that truly care about the organization and see the business model from your vantage point? Are there potholes new entrepreneurs should be looking for that we're oblivious to when getting started in business? -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, October 24, 2016
The Art of Negotiation | Kwame Christian
Kwame Christian is a business lawyer and founder of the American Negotiation Institute. He is passionate about teaching entrepreneurs and business professionals the art of negotiation so they can get better deals and advance their careers. He is regularly invited to give negotiation seminars and consults with individuals and companies to create and implement powerful negotiation strategies. He also hosts a podcast called Negotiation for Entrepreneurs where he interviews successful entrepreneurs and shares powerful persuasion techniques. Kwame's Episode Outline: You're a first generation Caribbean American yes? Where's your family from? Where'd you grow up? Was law something you were always inspired by and aspired to do as a kid? You worked with another law firm before beginning your own practice? What was something you feared on your entrepreneurial journey that you had to overcome to experience the growth needed to step out on your own? Is there anything you wished you'd known in hindsight before you started the business? What is your definition of negotiation? Why is negotiation one of the most important skills an entrepreneur needs to develop and utilize to experience massive success in their business? How can we get better at negotiating in and for our businesses? How have you used negotiation to help advance your business and career? -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, October 17, 2016
Build & Grow A Successful Hair Care Brand | Miko Branch
Miko Branch is the co-founder and CEO of Miss Jessie’s LLC, the company behind the premium hair care product line, Miss Jessie’s, that exclusively caters to the diverse spectrum of all curly hair types. Miko founded the company with her sister, Titi, and they named it after their beloved and fiercely independent “do-it-for-yourself,” and “tell-it-like-it-is” paternal grandmother – Jessie Mae Branch. As the visionary behind the Miss Jessie’s brand, Miko revolutionized the hair care industry and became a leading pioneer of the natural hair movement by creating and marketing high performance and high quality hair care products. Miko quickly changed the conversation about hair and hair care by declaring that Miss Jessie’s products were not exclusively for a specific ethnic group but rather were for all types of textures and curls regardless of ethnicity. As a result, the Miss Jessie’s product line includes a variety of products for every type of texture and curl from wavy to coily. Miko’s finger print is evident in every aspect of the Miss Jessie’s brand from the packaging and marketing to the colors and smells of the award winning products, including favorites like Baby Buttercreme, Pillow Soft Curls, Curly Pudding, Quick Curls, Leave In Condish and MultiCultural Curls. Miko's Episode Outline: What was the problem that you or maybe Tito experienced that fueled your vision to create Miss Jessie's? Do you recall some of the creative strategies you both used back then to operate on minimal cash flow? What was your initial thoughts around the marketing message for your product line? How do you find people to bring into your organization that truly care about the organization the way you and Tito do? Share with us one of your major fears, road blocks or challenges? What advice would you give to the young black aspiring entrepreneurs listening? As a mother, how has being an entrepreneur affected your family life? What are some of your routines that keeps you pushing yourself to those new and higher heights? -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn <br
Mon, October 10, 2016
How To Isolate Your Target Market So You Work Less And Earn More | Ike Anderson
Ike Anderson has been a “serial entrepreneur” since age nine, when he enlisted the ‘power of duplication’ with several other boys, creating a direct sales candy company that grew into an international business with an evolutionary distribution model, before he was 15. In the same spirit, Ike is now the CEO and founder of UpStart Internet™ , a niche Internet Marketing and Digital Advertising Agency that serves clients in creating their vision with laser-focused accuracy by maximizing online user experience and strategy. He oversees the day-to-day operations and manages the agency's Search Engine Optimization architecture, and a top-notch team of creative, and analytical staff. Ike’s lifelong commitment to developing transparent and focused professional relationships has allowed business to grow, almost exclusively, by word of mouth and has supported the acquisition of six other companies to ensure the best of all services to his clients. Coupled with knowledge, intuition, and skill, Upstart Internet, under Anderson’s leadership, fulfills the demands of an ever-evolving global marketplace and Internet with an inspired vision for success, further expansion and a meticulous plan for its fulfillment. With a vision of collaboration and huge belief that “we are always better together” infused in everything he does, Ike and his team are making global impact for their clients and the not-for-profit corporations he mentors. Ike's Episode Outline What was the problem that you discovered that fueled your vision and allowed you to start UpStart? Why focus UpStart on lawyers? Why that niche first? Have you expanded to other professions? And what other professions have worked well for your model? Why Ike at one point got rid of 20% of his clients Where did capital come from to get the agency off the ground? What kind of creative strategies do you recall having done in the early stages of your business that worked for you? What have been some of your failures and how have you learned from them? [**Dont Miss This**] What have been some #EpicLessons? What does your business focus on beyond Pay Per Click & Google based ads? How long have you been running UpStart? What's 3 pieces of advice you'd want to give a college student who aspires to be an entrepreneur? Is there a pattern or formula to being successful as an entrepreneur? How do you define success? How do you go about finding employees that care about your company the way you do? How has being a business owner affected your family life? Ike explains why we must become business owners and not business operators -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the va
Mon, October 03, 2016
Turning Your Past Experiences Into Future Strengths, Blessings and Opportunities | Tiffany Southerland
Tiffany F. Southerland is a lawyer by training and change agent at heart. She attained 3 degrees from 2 different Ivy League universities, before starting her career as an attorney at an AMLaw 100 law firm in Philadelphia. She transitioned from practicing law to a career in higher education as Associate Director of Admissions, Diversity and Inclusion at a law school and later returned to the law firm where her career began as Manager of Professional Recruitment. Tiffany's Episode Outline Did you envision becoming a lawyer, coach or speaker at an early age? What is like being a black woman with multiple degrees from two different Ivy League schools? How can young girls best position themselves to get accepted to an Ivy League university? Why did you choose the educational path of studying Human Development and Social Work, before going to law school? Did your educational path inspire the trifecta of writing, speaking and coaching? Why did you decide to do a TEDx talk? What was the reception to your TEDx talk? What steps did you take and are still working on to continue to become a great public speaker? How can someone wanting to do a TEDx go about securing that opportunity? Do you have coaches and mentors who help guide you and hold you accountable to your own goals? What's on your vision board for the next 10 years and beyond? What's something small you've done this month that you're proud of? Why is volunteering so important to you and giving back of your time, talents, and treasures? Impart an inspiring parting message that will help our community to blaze their trail -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, September 26, 2016
Tapping into Our True Potential in Life and Business | Rahfeal Gordon
Rahfeal Gordon has come a long way from his hardships of being homeless in the streets of Newark, New Jersey – U.S.A. He is recognized as one of the top international speakers and advisors for world leaders and entrepreneurs who are impacting the world. For over a decade, Rahfeal has been leveraging the core fundamentals that promote productivity and impact. He provides in-depth strategies and key insight into the environmental and physical circumstances that impact an individual's personal and business performance. In 2008, Rahfeal launched RahGor Motivations & Publishing, a company that provides global speaking platforms, management, consulting, and book publishing services for individuals who have powerful stories, testimonies or expertise in a particular field. He has written fourteen (14) published books that focus on personal development and global leadership. Following the establishment of the RahGor brand, Rahfeal was tapped to be a featured entrepreneur in the AMC Theaters distributed film, TEN9EIGHT, produced by Award-winning producer Mary Mazzio. Recently, Rahfeal released his new book entitled, “SKYSCRAPER: GOING BEYOND YOUR LIMITS TO REACH GREATNESS.” He became the Global Ambassador of the International Hub in Oslo, Norway, which houses and provides resources for start-up entrepreneurs from 21 different countries. Rahfeal also co-founded the Voices for World Peace organization - A platform that brings together a diverse group of global leaders and youth to work in solidarity to eradicate issues such as extremism, terrorism, and inequality by sharing ideas and creating strategies to bring peace and unity to areas of conflict around the world. Rahfeal's Episode Outline Why were you homeless and what was it like to be on the streets with no place to call home? Take us through the transition from being homeless to a global leader and entrepreneur? What are you creating through your influence and platform? How can we tap into our true potential in life and business? Is there a difference between joy and happiness? One of the biggest mistakes you've made as an entrepreneur? Describe the changes of a transformation that we must go through to pivot, plan and pursue our purpose and passion? When we look out 10 years, what should we expect from you? -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond a
Mon, September 19, 2016
The Importance of Taking One Step Forward | Nicole Campbell
Nicole McClaren Campbell is an educator, entrepreneur and professional speaker. Driven by a passion for empowerment, she represented Jamaica at MIT’s Junior Summit and was selected to address then UN Secretary General Kofi Annan at just 13 years old. She was subsequently featured in local and international media, including CNN and Nickelodeon and was chosen as one of "20 Teens Who Will Change the World" by Teen People Magazine. She is a graduate of the St. Andrew High School for Girls, and completed her high school studies at Phillips Academy 'Andover' in Massachusetts, before going on to earn an undergraduate degree in Economics from Princeton University in 2006. Nicole also studied at Stanford University’s Summer Institute and the University of London, where she earned a Masters Degree in Globalization and Development. Nicole returned to Jamaica immediately to join the Ministry of Education where she served as Senior Policy Analyst to the then Minister of Education, now Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. At 25, Nicole resigned from the Ministry to start AIM Educational Services - with just two students. Nicole cites her decision to tap into her passion for human development in education as one of the best she’s made. Today, AIM sees hundreds of students and delivers an average return of over 5000% to parents – results Nicole attributes to a strong, motivated team whose focus remains on possibilities, not problems. She recently started the AIM Higher Foundation with a mandate to identify, develop and empower promising low-income students so that they too can access unlock their potential through access to tertiary education. Nicole's Episode Outline What is it about academia and being an educator that's so fascinating to you? Are you able to give your students more than the knowledge to prepare for college? Are you able to relate some of your experiences to them as well? What's been the biggest thing you've identified as holding your students back from achieving their maximum potential? Are you challenged with helping your students to develop their soft skills? As an entrepreneur, what's the biggest mistake you've made and how did you overcome it? Do you have coaches and mentors that help guide you and your business forward? What's your support system like? What is your advice to an aspiring entrepreneur wanting to plan, grow, and succeed on their journey? What can we look forward to from you on your vision board for the next 10 years and beyond? Nicole imparts an inspiring final word to help us blaze our trail How will the world be different because you pursued what you were most passionate about? -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast direct
Mon, September 12, 2016
Buying vs Building Your Next Business | Ace Chapman
Rescuing small businesses is all the rage on television. Whether it's Jon Taffer with Bar Rescue, or Tabitha Coffey's Salon Takeover. Despite the fact that none of them do it, these TV shows are fueling interest in a new trend. Move over Real Estate Flippers, Ace Chapman is building a nationwide group of business flippers. Ace Chapman bought his first business at 19 with some savings from a summer job and caught the business buying bug. He leveraged $3,000 he saved working the summer before college into buying a business for $70,000. Over the last 16 years he has bought 40 businesses. Everything ranging from a Mortgage Company to a Clothing Retailer. And right now he is seeing an explosion in the market for businesses under $2,000,000. "There are millions of Baby Boomer business owners who will bring their business to market in the next decade so they can retire. During the recession, many baby boomers wanted to sell their company but decided to hold off until better economic times." At the same time many entrepreneurs are realizing the risks associated with starting from scratch are too high and are deciding to buy an existing profitable business instead. Business sales saw a spike in 2013. While we saw a 68% increase in 2013 according to BizBuySell.com, business brokers expect 2014 to be even bigger. And while private equity firms are well positioned to take advantage of this increase in inventory, very few are paying attention to what Ace calls the Micro-Private Equity Market. Ace began working with first time business buyers and helping them find, do due diligence, and finance small business acquisitions. "I have had a lot of people who find me and ask to invest in my deals. I'd rather show you what I am doing than take your money and have to split my returns." Since starting his network of business buyers, he has helped members close deals all over the country. From 2 Sylvan Learning Centers in Seattle, to a software company in Pittsburgh and from a fitness gym in Huntsville, to a Catholic retailer in South Dakota, these were all deals done in recent months by the network. Episode Outline 05:25 Why is buying a business more profitable than building a business from scratch? 08:15 How can someone buy an existing business with no money down? 13:30 Ace describes his revenue sharing model with his clients 14:20 How can you grow a business, then sell it for maximum value? 17:00 What's one of the biggest mistakes you've ever made buying or selling a business? -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Bla
Mon, September 05, 2016
The Barbershop Books Program | Alvin Irby
Alvin is the Founder of Reading Holiday Project, Inc. and Chief Reading Inspirer at Barbershop Books Barbershop Books is a community-based literacy program that creates child-friendly reading spaces in barbershops for boys ages 4-8. Alvin and the Barbershop Books brand look to leverage the cultural significance of barbershops in Black communities to help black boys identify as readers. This innovative approach connects black men and families to black boys Alvin Irby, an elementary teacher turned comedian / social entrepreneur, is a southern transplant living in New York City. In 2013, Irby founded Reading Holiday Project Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit literacy organization, and created Barbershop Books , a nationally recognized literacy program that places child-friendly reading spaces in barbershops. This innovative program has been featured on NBC, CBS, Black Enterprise Magazine and CNN. In addition to performing stand up and managing Barbershop Books, Irby gives motivational talks to middle and high school students and delivers keynote talks about cultural competency, early literacy, Black Male Achievement, and social entrepreneurship at national conferences across America. Episode Outline Was being a teacher your dream as a child? What inspired your desire to teach? What inspired Barbershop Books? Where do you turn to for mentorship, coaching and support? Was the transition from your full time as a teacher to Barbershop Books a long process? What have been the biggest lessons you've learned about yourself through this transition from teacher to founder of the Reading Holiday Project? What do you do to get out of your own head with fears when the fear begins to creep in? What advice would you give to a teacher who has an entrepreneurial idea? How do you define success? What are you most grateful for right now? What is on your vision board for Barbershop Books for the next 5 years and beyond? -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn <a href='https
Mon, August 29, 2016
Making A Bigger Difference in the Florida State Senate | Ed Narain
Representative Edwin “Ed” Narain is a dedicated member of the Tampa Bay community and has served in various civic leadership roles for more than two decades. I've known him personally for almost 20 years from our time working together in Student Government at the University of South Florida (USF). In November 2014, Ed was elected to the Florida House of Representatives as the State Representative for District 61 and he is presently running for the Florida State Senate District 19 race, with hopes of making a bigger difference for his community, city and the state of Florida. Episode Outline What are you most grateful in your life right now? Was there a specific moment when you realized what you were born to do? What have been some of the biggest things you learned about yourself since taking the State Representative seat? How do you find the right people for your team? How do you prepare for really big moments speaking publicly? How do you remain in a confident and positive mindset throughout the pressures of an election season? What's one of the biggest mistakes you've made as a politician and leader? How do you make time for your wife and children, in the midst of this busy election season? What are some of the key attributes someone should be looking at Ed Narain for? Why Ed and why now? An inspiring message from Ed Narain on the 3 Fs, taking action and just doing it! -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, August 22, 2016
The Power of Positivity | Cornell Thomas
Cornell Thomas is the perfect example of turning a loss into a win. Two weeks away from playing professional basketball in Europe, Cornell suffered a career ending injury that derailed his dream. Growing up with adversity his whole life allowed Cornell to get past “Why Me” and focus on “What Now”. In this episode, I asked Cornell: What happened during the years between 2003 and 2010? What was that valley like between basketball and coaching? What has been the most amazing thing that's happened since you started the Power of Positivity movement? Do you think most people today are unhappy with themselves and their lives? Tell us about your Positivity Summit and what you are trying to create with and through this event? What do you do to keep pushing yourself to new and higher heights with your work? How were you able to get your family to buy into your big entrepreneurial dreams? How do you define success? -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, August 15, 2016
Build Your Own Brand, While Working a 9-5 | PhaonSpurlock
Phaon Spurlock is the Founder of Luxurious PROTOTYPE Online Men’s Lifestyle Magazine and Owner of BKLYN LEAGUE Men’s Apparel, Accessories and Home Goods. Episode Outline What was your dream as a child? What have been the biggest lessons you've learned about yourself while working in your corporate marketing gigs, that carried over and helped you create the magazine and your new brand, BKLYN LEAGUE? What was the big opportunity you saw most other fashion entrepreneurs missing, that sparked the idea and led you to creating BKLYN League? How do you impose life balance, eating right, exercise and the other important elements of a healthy life, when you're required to work an extra 6-8 hours some days to make your entrepreneurial dream a reality? -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, August 08, 2016
Why Your Brand Identity is So Valuable | Maurice Cherry
Maurice Cherry is the founder and principal at Lunch, a multidisciplinary studio in Atlanta, GA that helps creative brands craft messages and tell stories for their targeted audiences, including fostering relationships with underrepresented communities. Past clients and collaborators include Vox Media, NIKE, Mediabistro, Site5, SitePoint, and The City of Atlanta. In this episode, we discussed a lot and I asked Maurice several questions, including: What are you hoping to create through your brands? What are you most passionate about when building these platforms? What have been some of the biggest lessons you've learned? Are you able to monetize the podcast? What have you been doing in your business in the past 6 months to 1 year that have brought you to the success you're experiencing today? Is it still important that we establish a solid brand identity? Why?? Share a road block, challenge or fear you had and how you overcame it to move forward Share a couple lessons that someone listening who is wanting to pivot needs to know to grow and succeed on their journey? What can we look forward to with you in 10 years and beyond? -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, August 01, 2016
How To Gain Access To SBA Guaranteed Loans, Local Resources & Advisors | Tameka Montgomery
Tameka Montgomery was appointed by President Obama to lead the Office of Entrepreneurial Development at the U.S. Small Business Administration. In her capacity as Associate Administrator, she was charged with driving programs and policies that support national entrepreneurial training and education programs such as Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers, Regional Innovation Clusters, ScaleUp America, online education and the national SCORE mentoring program. In this episode, we discussed a lot and I asked Tameka several questions, including: Could you tell us a little about what it is that you do in your day to day at SBA? What have been the biggest lessons you have learned about yourself during the term of this appointment? Could you maybe dispel the myth about SBA providing direct funds and loans, and maybe explain a few of the ways the SBA is able to assist a startup & existing business with getting access to capital? What % of SBA guaranteed loans are going to minority and women owned businesses? How can we go about gaining access to SBA guaranteed loans / funding? How can we connect with local Small Business Development Centers? Are these local centers and agencies independent of the Small Business Administration? The costs of working with business advisors through SBA and their partner resource agencies The scope of the resources available to individuals locally across the U.S. Tell us about some of the biggest mistakes you've seen entrepreneurs making as it relates to marketing their business? Are Small Business Development Centers able to assist with the market research needs of business owners? What are some effective strategies that you and your team have been able to work with businesses across the country and help them not only experience staying power, but help them grow steadily over time? What would be 2 or 3 fundamental lessons you'd want me to take hold of in the process of that pivot to entrepreneurship? How can I begin to lay the right foundation to grow and succeed on my entrepreneurial journey? What's next for you? Are there any big goals and plans on your vision board that you'd care to share with us? -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at <a href='http://tbpod.
Mon, July 25, 2016
Personalized Pedriatric Care Right Into Your Home! | Dr. Christi Hay
Dr. Christi Hay, MD MPH is a board certified general pediatrician. She attended Stanford University for undergrad and University of Virginia for medical school. She's worked in academia as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics for The George Washington University, and also worked in private practice for several years. A few years ago she left a busy practice to begin Palisades Pediatrics, and she now focuses her time on providing personalized pediatric care to her patients right in their very own home. In In this episode, I asked Dr. Hay several questions, including: What ignited the desire to be a doctor and to focus on pediatrics? What are some of the big lessons you learned while working at Children’s? Tell us a little more about Palisades Pediatrics? Where did you get business guidance to pivot to where you are now? Do you have a support system and people who help to hold you accountable today? How do you fight through the self doubt and challenges that come, how do you push through that? Before starting your practice, did you actually do research to see if potential patients would like home visits? What are a couple fundamental steps other doctors need to know to lay the right foundation for setting up their own practice? -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, July 18, 2016
How Losing 150 pounds Inspired a Life and Career Transformation | Melissa Carter
Melissa Carter is the founder of IGNITE WITH MELISSA, LLC. She holds an MBA and is a former music industry corporate executive turned Life Empowerment and Strategy Coach. After years of morbid obesity preventing her from tying her own shoes, depression, failed relationships, and a core belief system of not being "good enough," Melissa embarked on a 150-pound weight loss journey that inspired a career and life transformation. In this episode, I asked Melissa several questions, including: What are you most grateful for right now? What ignited a desire in you to want to get into the music industry? What are some of the big lessons you learned while working with these music brands? How do you explain what's inside you, that allowed you to get up each day with positive gratitude and fight the natural urges ... that ... most of us have to remain in the place of comfort... eating what we love to eat ... making a 1,000 excuses why we can't change our outward appearance? Talk about your support system that helped you through your dark valleys? What are you doing today as a Holistic Life Coach and what does your day to day look like? You're having a bad day, bad week, bad month. You're facing business challenges, family issues, someone you know is ill, life is happening ... right ... How do you handle your clients and your work and push through those moments when life is happening? Do you think that despite losing your relationship and the pain of going through other loss, you gained clarity and revealed your purpose? -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, July 11, 2016
Pursuing A Passion for Real Estate | Koki Adasi
Koki Adasi is a motivated and dedicated real estate agent. In 2008, Koki was recognized by REALTOR Magazine as one of the thirty most talented, up-and-coming realtors in the U.S. In 2009 he provided real estate expertise on CNN's The Situation Room and NPR, and in 2010 he appeared on an episode of HGTV's television show House Hunters. Since that time Koki has lent his expertise to several different media outlets including: Washington Post, Washingtonian Magazine, The Gazette and Real Estate Radio. Learn more about Koki: Kokiisthekey.com In this episode, I asked Koki several questions, including: 01:30 What are you most grateful for right now? 03:15 Why are you passionate about the work you're doing in real estate? 06:00 What have been some of the biggest lessons you've learned as a real estate agent? 07:15 How do you define success? 09:00 What have been some of the basics steps you've been practicing in the last 6 months to a year, that have helped you pave the way for the success you're now experiencing? 11:20 Why are people choosing to do business with Koki & Associates? Why do you think they're paying you and your team for your services versus choosing to work with another agent? What sets you apart? 15:00 Tell us a story about one road block, challenge, or fear that you experienced? What happened and what did you do to overcome it and move forward?? 18:30 Do you have coaches or mentors today who help to guide you & your business and hold you accountable toward achieving your goals?? 20:10 At what point did you decide on seeking out coaches & mentors? Why do you think you are able to produce at a higher level because of your coach & mentors?? ; 21:45 Koki shares his amazing journey & lessons learned from basketball -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, July 04, 2016
How This Black Scientist Started Her Own Consulting Business | Marquita Qualls Ph.D
Dr. Marquita M. Qualls has over 25 years of leadership experience in consulting, coaching, and motivating people who want to produce order out of their chaos. Though a scientist by training, she commands a masterful understanding of the human aspects needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment. She founded Entropia Consulting, a small management consulting firm that focuses on helping individuals become more productive and effective leaders. In this episode, I asked Dr. Qualls several questions, including: What was your dream growing up? What inspired you to pursue a degree in Chemistry? What are some of the biggest lessons you learned about yourself during your years with Glaxo? Tell us about your transition from Glaxo to starting your own consulting business? What is the exact problem your clients are having and how are you able to help provide a solution through your coaching services? Share one of your road blocks that caused you to have to take a major detour. What happened and how did you overcome it and get back on track? How do you learn to love doing hard work you don't want to do? Why is learning a super power? What does successful leadership look like? What can we look forward to with you? Are there any big dreams and goals on your vision board for the next 5-10 years and beyond that you'd care to share with us? -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, June 27, 2016
Angel Investing and Raising Capital From Alternate Sources | Lorine Pendleton
Lorine Pendleton is a seasoned business development executive with extensive experience in the legal, internet/new media and entertainment industries. She is the US Director of Business Development for the largest global law firm in the world. She is also an active angel investor who invests and advises women and minority-led companies. In this episode, I asked Lorine these questions: What was your dream as a child? Did you always have dreams of being a lawyer? What are the biggest things you learned about yourself in your time at Londell McMillan PC? Why transition from being a practicing attorney to your present role with Dentons? Do you have mentors today? When did you begin learning about the process of being an investor? Explain what an angel investor is and does? What are the most important metrics that you're looking for as an angel and that help you decide whether you're going to take action and invest with a founder? How do you keep from falling into and getting stuck in comfort zones with work? What do you do to push yourself to new and higher heights? Share a couple fundamental lessons that black women and minority founders need to know, to grow their business and raise funds. What can we look forward to with you? Are there any big dreams and goals on your vision board for the next 10 years and beyond that you'd care to share with us? -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, June 20, 2016
From $23/hr contractor to $300k business owner | Indigo Ocean
Indigo Ocean Dutton is the founder of Aspiratech, Awaken Business Consulting, and Phone Buddies Peer Counseling Community. She is the author of Being Bliss and Micro Habits for Major Happiness. Indigo and I discussed: Any significance or meaning to the name Indigo Ocean? Her life's story leading up to her time spent in Bali What provided the winning mindset to achieve so much after leaving Bali How she went from being a 1099 business consulting contractor making $23/hr, moved up to $75/hr and then jumped ship to running her own show and getting a $300k contract inside of 2 years What gets her out of her comfort zone and reaching for new and higher heights She shares two (2) effective foundation steps every new entrepreneurs must get right -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, June 13, 2016
From CPA to CEO of Her Own Lifestyle Business | Kelly Leonard
Kelly Leonard is a speaker, trainer, award-winning CEO, and former Fortune 500 Vice President. A certified public accountant (CPA-inactive) and corporate trainer with over twenty-five years serving government, non-profit, private and public industries [including Fortune 100], Kelly has an innate ability to connect with diverse audiences across disciplines. Some of the questions I asked Kelly: Was being an entrepreneur and business woman your dream as a kid? What were some of the big lessons you learned about business and about yourself [as a CPA]? Take us through the transition from CPA to CEO of your own company? How did that unfold and over what period? Are there any rituals or routines that help to sharpen your mind and keep you grounded? Is Taylor Leonard Corporation more of a lifestyle brand? Could you share with us one of your road blocks that caused you to have to take a major detour. Tell us about that challenging time, what happened and how you were able to overcome it and get back on track? How has family had an effect on shaping the business woman that you are today? Why is LinkedIn so valuable for those that learn to use it effectively? What could we put into practice today to make LinkedIn more effective for us? -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, June 06, 2016
Pursuing A Passion for Playwriting | Keion Jackson
Keion Jackson is an Author and Senior Writer for Hallmark Cards. He's also a playwright, having written and produced his first play, Gumbo House, that debuted in theaters in Kansas City, MO in March 2016. In this episode, we discussed: His dream as a kid growing up in Port Allen, Louisiana What Keion does in his day to day as a Senior Writer at Hallmark Cards What inspired him to write his first play, Gumbo House What he learned about himself in his first independent project with the play What he does to keep from falling into comfort zones as a writer, having written for different mediums Tips on how to avoid writer's block and produce something original, creative and worth reading How faith influenced his career How he got involved writing about faith and authoring a book for Hallmark Cards -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, May 30, 2016
Cultural Engagement Activation Strategies for Brands & Advertisers | Tiffany Hardin
Tiffany Hardin developed Gild Creative Group, a consultation firm providing cultural engagement activation strategies for brands & advertisers. In this episode, we discussed: What provided her a winning mindset on such a big stage What inspired her to start her own consulting firm Gild Creative Group and what she does as the Cultural Engagement Strategist Mentors that are helping guide her forward How family affected her entrepreneurial journey Some of the biggest lessons she learned while building Gild Fears of failing to achieve set goals or responsibilities that follow How she keeps herself from falling into comfort zones with her work 2 things Tiffany is working on right now as part of her future vision/goals -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, May 23, 2016
Living Your Life with Passionate Intention | Dr. Jason Carthen
Dr. Jason Carthen is a former NFL football player for the New England Patriots and a highly sought-after international speaker in the areas of leadership, motivation and identifying your purpose in life. He has delivered his own unique brand of inspiration, passion and practical ideas to people in over 1000 audiences worldwide. In this episode, we discussed: Dr. Jason's dream as a kid Lessons learned playing under New England Patriots Coach Bill Parcells Difficulty letting go of football and pivoting to the next chapter of his life Mentors that guided him through his transitional years after football What Dr. Jason attributes to his tremendous success today How family factors into his entrepreneurial endeavors What Dr. Jason does to keep pushing forward to new and higher heights Steps someone starting over or pivoting needs to know 4 foundations for success -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, May 16, 2016
Become a Gold Digger | Shawn Dove
Shawn Dove serves as the CEO of the Corporation for Black Male Achievement (CBMA), a national membership organization dedicated to ensuring the growth, sustainability and impact of leaders and organizations focused on improving the life outcomes of America’s Black men and boys. In this episode, we discussed: Shawn's dream as a young black child Who Shawn describes as his most valuable mentor growing up in New York CBMA's back story and what he does in his day to day role The biggest lessons he learned about himself in the process of growing CBMA How great leaders can continue to have vision and be successful Shawn's blind spots as a leader Why it's so important to lead with generosity in your relationships What to do when speaking publicly, to make ourselves unforgettable What he'd do if he were the head of our nation's educational system The effects of being a husband and father of 4 children on his career journey Shawn's inspiring poem: "Discover your G-Spot and Become a Gold Digger" -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, May 09, 2016
Standing On Your Acres of Diamonds | Stephen A. Hart
Stephen A. Hart shares a unique and timeless story and discusses the 5 core themes evident in the first fourteen interviews of the Trailblazers.FM podcast. It was on my heart today to share a story with you all to set the stage for what I wanted you to take away most from today's episode. This story was originally told by a man by the name of Dr. Russell Herman Conwell, and he told this story more than 6,000 times all around the world. Dr. Conwell went on to become the founder of Temple University in Philadelphia. Each of you are standing in your own acres of diamonds. Together, we have heard so far from 14 trailblazers who are each experiencing success in their own lives. They are each successfully mining their own acres of diamonds. If we can extract some wisdom from those interviews and have the patience to intelligently and effectively explore how that can be applied to the work we are doing today, we will most definitely find the riches we seek, whether financial or intangible or both. As Earle Nightingale once said on this very topic: "Before we go running off to what we think are greener pastures, let's make sure that our own is not just as green, or perhaps even greener. while we are looking at other pastures, other people are looking at ours." Somewhere within the work you are doing today, there lurks an opportunity which could bring you everything you could possibly want for yourself and your family. I hope that these past 14 weeks have blessed you, as much as it's been a blessing to me. I would never have guessed that in the first 3 months of this podcast, we would have had an opportunity to talk with so many brilliant and amazing trailblazers who have pushed through their biggest failures and challenges to experience success. -- All Black stories on this podcast are made available for free. Our ask - please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps other Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, May 02, 2016
Silicon Valley Founder Helping Others Founders | Clarence Wooten
Clarence Wooten is a serial internet entrepreneur who has been creating and building Internet startups since 1998. Back then he co-founded and was CEO of ImageCafe.com, an online superstore of pre-fabricated websites for small businesses. ImageCafe was acquired for $23 million by Network Solutions/Verisign in November 1999, 7-months after launch and just before the dot com bubble popped. After being an entrepreneur based in Maryland his entire career, Clarence moved to Palo Alto, CA in early 2011 -- to the heart of Silicon Valley, with the goal of doing it bigger and better. In pursuit of this goal, he recently founded VentureFund.io where he serves as CEO; and co-founded Progressly where he serves as Chairman. In this episode, we discussed: What Clarence does in his day to day roles at VentureFund.io and Progressly Why he's enjoying the work he's currently doing Who inspired his direction to go into business and investing The biggest lessons he learned as a business owner over nearly 20 years in business A story about an early roadblock on his career journey that almost tanked his business and how Clarence pushed through When he began learning about the investor side and the process of becoming an investor Explained what VentureFund.io is and does Clarence defines "startups" Explained the Traditional (TVR) and Traction methods for raising assets for your startup What might be contributing most to businesses that are failing How he keeps pushing himself to new and higher heights -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, April 25, 2016
Pursuing a Passion for Growth Marketing | Everette Taylor
Everette Taylor, Founder and CEO of MilliSense, also leads Growth and Marketing at Microsoft. Previously, Everette was the Chief Marketing Officer for Sticker Mule, and also started the business website GrowthHackers. In this episode, we discussed: Everette's inspiration to begin his own marketing firm Who mentored him in his formative years in business Some of the lessons he's learning right now while building MilliSense He talked about a past challenge with GrowthHackers and what he did to overcome that We discussed why product market fit is so important to young businesses He shared some insight on growth hacks for social media What small business owners can begin to do to build their social media communities We also talked about how he stays motivated and keeps from getting stuck in comfort zones What is on Everette's vision board for the next 10 years? -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, April 18, 2016
This Black Computer Scientist Built A High-Tech Hair Brand | Candace Mitchell
Candace Mitchell, CEO and Co-Founder of Techturized, Inc., is a 2016 Forbes 30 under 30 recipient, and a business woman that's pushing hard to make her signature brand, Myavana, a household name among women of all ethnicities. Candace Mitchell is Co-founder and CEO of Techturized Inc., a high-tech hair company based in Atlanta, GA. Their first product, Myavana, is a personalized hair care service that recommends products and services based on scientific analysis of consumer’s hair type and texture. In this episode, we discussed: What inspired her to go from a degree in Computer Science, to getting into entrepreneurship and starting her own business How Candace transitioned from a full time in corporate to making her startup a full time commitment How business and personal mentors have help her grow and keep on track How Candace went about getting capital to start the business and her advice to other entrepreneurs on preparing for that Candace discusses the process of knowing your market through customer discovery She shared a failure in business that helped her growth as an entrepreneur and leader Getting into the 2016 Forbes 30 under 30 and what that's meant for her brand How she's managed to market the brand in cost effective ways What young girls and women with an interest in STEM can do to equip themselves for success -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, April 11, 2016
10 Lessons to Growing a Mega Successful Black-Owned Business | David Moody, Jr.
Meet The Award Winning CEO behind One of the Nation’s Largest Black Owned Construction Firms. C. David Moody, Jr, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of C.D. Moody Construction Company, Inc., a Black Enterprise BE 100s listed company for several consecutive years. Mr. Moody is a graduate of both Morehouse College and Howard University. Today, he runs one of Atlanta's top private companies, responsible for helping build several iconic landmarks. In In this episode, we also discussed: Mr. Moody's experiences at both Morehouse College and Howard University His plans and preparation before going into business for himself The 10 lessons he learned while navigating the challenges and failures of running a business How he overcame challenges of construction What he attributes to his success and the success of his business What is success for him approaching 60 years of age How he got his family to buy into his big dreams 18:00 - What contributes to the high percentage of businesses today that are failing 21:00 - What new business owners need to know to lay a better foundation to grow and succeed in business 22:30 - Mr. Moody being abused as a child 23:30 - How he fought through the decades of fear and finally got to a point where he could share his secret with the world 29:20 - His goals for Moody Speaks 32:10 - An inspiring message of HOPE Mr. Moody was so humble and inspiring throughout this talk. Here is a man who has accomplished so much, yet he came across as someone who felt blessed, and still appears to be hungry and eager to keep pushing toward his goals. I especially loved his input on his idea of success as he nears 60, and how that's different than what he considered success in his 20s, 30s, 40s. Of course, this interview covered so much more than business, and I was delighted that I had this opportunity to help him share his platform for reaching out to the survivors of childhood abuse. I learned a great deal in the process, and I firmly believe that this interview can and will help business professionals, business owners, survivors of abuse, and so many more. -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A
Mon, April 04, 2016
Pioneer for Black Women in S.T.E.M. | Monica F. Cox Ph.D.
Dr. Monica Cox is a Professor and the Inaugural Chair in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University. Her research is focused on the use of mixed methodologies to explore significant research questions in undergraduate, graduate, and professional engineering education; to explore issues of intersectionality among women, particularly Women of Color in engineering; and to develop, disseminate, and commercialize reliable and valid assessment tools for use across the engineering education continuum. In 2011, she became the first African American woman to earn tenure in the College of Engineering at Purdue University In 2008 she also earned a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), which is the highest honor bestowed by the US Government on outstanding scientists and engineers. Monica is the Founder and CEO or Prepared to Be A Pioneer, where she serves as a speaker and consultant. In this episode, we discussed: The point she recognized her interest in S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Her early stage mentors, including her parents and professors at Spelman College Her strategic approach to attaining the degrees she did and her desire to become a University President since the age of 19 We spoke about her new job at Ohio State and what her day to day there is like right now We talked about perseverance and how she was able to push ahead through some of her road blocks as a pioneer How often she looks at her goals and tracking them We talked about what we as a community and for those of us as parents, can begin doing to expose our children to S.T.E.M. -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, March 28, 2016
This Black Founder is Disrupting the Warranty Business | Clarence Bethea
Clarence is the Founder & CEO of Upsie, which is a free mobile app that now gives us the power of making warranty decisions directly to the consumer. Clarence has worked with several startups and Fortune 500 companies & previously helped launch other ventures. He had this frustrating laptop warranty experience, and realized there was a significant opportunity to reinvent the warranty industry. And so using his wealth of business knowledge and new found passion for improving the warranty experience, he worked to make warranty purchasing simple, fun and educational for consumers. In this episode, we discussed: What inspired Clarence to get into entrepreneurship What he was doing prior to Upsie and how his prior failure helped his start with Upsie His process to go about raising funds to get Upsie started Talked about a fear he had getting Upsie going and how Clarence overcame it How he's been able to bring brand awareness to Upsie The effect of family on his life and business How Clarence keeps motivated and out of comfort zones Why it's important to volunteer & give back -- All Black stories on this podcast are made available for free. Our ask - please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps other Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, March 21, 2016
Choosing Your Board of Directors, Mentors and Sponsors | Tyvi Small
Tyvi Small is the Director of Diversity & Community Relations at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. His advice will help you with building diverse connections, overcoming fears, developing relationships and he also shares the importance of blooming where you are planted and mentoring & sponsoring others in our community. Tyvi graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications and a Master's Degree in Education He's currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Prior to his time in Knoxville, he was the Education Coordinator and Assistant to the Mayor for the City of West Palm Beach, FL Tyvi is also very involved in his community: He serves on the board of directors of the Knoxville Area Urban League and Leadership Knoxville He's an active member and board member of the Knoxville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. He's also a board member of the Development Corporation of Knox County. In this episode, we discussed: What Tyvi does within his role at the University His advice on getting a board of directors, mentors and sponsors An example of how his sponsor, Phyllis Nichols, helped his growth by connecting him with others of influence Tyvi's fear of public speaking and how he overcame it Lessons he learned from Susan Packard, Co-Founder of HGTV at the Women in Business Summit The two people he'd most like to have dinner with, alive or from the history books How the decision to attend college turned into a defining moment on his journey Dr. Samuel Wright's influence on us both attending the University of South Florida Some of the things Tyvi does to keep from getting stuck in comfort zones Setting, writing and looking at your goals and getting accountability partners to realize your goals Fundamental lessons to lead his team Why it's important to volunteer & give back -- All Black stories on this podcast are made available for free. Our ask - please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps other Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #Bla
Mon, March 14, 2016
Pursuing A Passion for Barbering | Craig The Barber®
Craig Whitely, known to the world as Craig The Barber® is the founder of Burke Avenue. Craig the Barber® is Hollywood’s top source for men’s grooming needs. He's worked with several prestigious salons and barbershops in the Los Angeles area where his clientele grew to include many of Hollywood’s most famous faces and names He's lent his services to events such as Diddy’s annual 4th of July “White Party” and Michael Jordan’s Celebrity Golf Tournament. He's a frequent contributor to Men’s Health magazine. Craig has served as the spokesperson for two global brands, Lab Series by Estee Lauder and Philips Norelco, He creates, produces and hosts exclusive how-to videos for eHow™ Style. He is a contributing educator to the Paul Mitchell Schools and he has flown around the world to consult with corporations. TheMensRoom.com, is a site dedicated to the art of barbering and style for men. Without a doubt, a very accomplished professional and an all around great person, who I'm excited to have had, to share some of his wisdom with us. In this episode, we discussed: When he first discovered his desire to become a master barber Why he didn't pursue barbering straight out of college Something he feared on his journey that he had to overcome to experience growth in his business and what he did to overcome those fears The point he moved from being a barber in a shop to becoming a registered trademark & grooming expert How/why he built themensroom.com and his social media community His routines and daily rituals A failure on his journey, how he overcame it and got back on track What social media has done for his brand How he keeps from getting stuck in a comfort zone How he manages goals & holds himself accountable to achieving goals -- All Black stories on this podcast are made available for free. Our ask - please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps other Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, March 07, 2016
Overcoming Your Fears To Grow Your Brand | Dalen Spratt
Dalen Spratt is the Co-Founder and Owner of Loren Spratt, a company that specializes in both film and fashion. He's most notable for his role on Destination America's hit show, GhostBrothers. In this episode, we discussed: What was Dalen's passion and dream as a kid? What inspired fashion and film? Dalen talks us through the Loren Spratt process Some of the people that inspired Dalen to get into fashion What inspired his involvement in film Big lessons he learned earlier on his journey when he was failing A fear on his journey he had to overcome and how he overcame it to grow his brand A defining moment on his journey How family affected his business/career How he keeps from getting caught in comfort zones along the journey How he pushes himself to get his goals achieved An inspiring message to motivate us -- All Black stories on this podcast are made available for free. Our ask - please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps other Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, February 29, 2016
Being an Entrepreneur, Military Spouse and Indie Shop Owner | Lakesha Cole
Lakesha Cole is a business woman, mother of 3 and Marine Corps spouse and was selected as the 2014 Military Spouse of the Year® for her entrepreneurial prowess, volunteer efforts, and her support of the military community. She really does represent the millions of past and present military spouses who continue to thrive in a wartime environment, and dedicate their lives and families to service and giving back. I really enjoyed my talk with Lakesha, given her very unique story ... she is the CEO and owner of She Swank Too, which is a curated online children's boutique for girls. This dream-to-reality of owning a boutique started as an idea six years ago and today her brand has traveled to customers in all 50 states and four countries and as we'll cover in a few minutes, it lead to the opening of her first successful pop-up shop in Okinawa, Japan where she and her family are currently stationed. She was selected into the Military Entrepreneur Program by Inc. magazine and also featured on The Today Show with Kathie Lee & Hoda. She's been published in Military Spouse Magazine and also featured by Ebony as The Coolest Black Family in America, No. 59 In this episode, we discussed: The actions she took as a new entrepreneur to bring her idea to reality Why she started an online business How she grew and moved her business from California to Virginia, then to Japan All the difficulties and challenges of moving her business overseas How social media helped her business What she did after losing nearly 90% of her customer base and having to hit the reset button -- All Black stories on this podcast are made available for free. Our ask - please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps other Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, February 22, 2016
How Bold Actions and Awkward positions Helped Him Grow | Pat Flynn
So I won a raffle at Traffic & Conversion Summit, and my prize: 15 minutes in an open booth conversation with Pat Flynn of The Smart Passive Income. Freak out moment for sure! I was only podcasting for 3 weeks at this point and totally went fan boy. Hear my voice crackle and my nerves come through in this excited moment to have a conversation with someone I truly admire and respect as a dad, husband, business man and podcast godfather. -- All Black stories on this podcast are made available for free. Our ask - please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps other Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, February 15, 2016
Building A Thriving Psychology Practice | Dr. Nekeshia Hammond
On today’s episode, my friend Dr. Nekeshia Hammond gives us some great insights into how she built her practice over the past seven years, while also multi-tasking her role and responsibilities as a wife, mother and an entrepreneur. Dr. Hammond is a licensed psychologist, speaker, and author, as well as the owner of Hammond Psychology & Associates, P.A., a private practice dedicated to helping children, teens, families, and adults. She has owned her business for the past seven years, and she has enjoyed helping numerous families. -- All Black stories on this podcast are made available for free. Our ask - please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps other Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Mon, February 08, 2016
Pursuing Your Purpose & Passion | Dwayne Watkins
“Are you going to keep living that nine to five or are you going to step out and trust God and pursue what you know is your purpose and your passion.” In this episode we talk with Lifestyle and Wedding Photographer, Dwayne Watkins . Dwayne is a published and award winning, International Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer. Dwayne captures emotions in a wedding that will have you feeling like you were actually there. The colors, the feeling, and the energy come alive in every photo he captures. Beyond his accolades, Dwayne is an amazing person that I knew would be a terrific guest for this show because of his drive, his ambitious but humble character, and just being an all-around great guy. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSSED: The people that inspired him to get into photography Daily rituals that help to sharpen his mind The big lessons learned as a photographer and business man Why wedding photography is the hardest style of photography you can choose The reasons he credits with experiencing success -- All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
Mon, February 01, 2016
The Importance of Selling Yourself | Donald C. Kelly
Donald C. Kelly is the founder and host of The Sales Evangelist podcast. He has interviewed 200+ sales leaders and serves a worldwide audience of sales professionals. He has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, Huffington Post, and Yahoo Finance to name a few. Donald is a successful sales coach and the creator of the TSE Hustler's League that has helped train and equip sales professionals and entrepreneurs with the tools and confidence needed to find more customers, close deals and earn the money they deserve. Donald is also an energetic public speaker and well known figure among podcasters, having hosted the Podcast Movement conference for the past two years. Donald has been an inspiration and podcast mentor to me, inspiring me and silently nudged me to pursue this podcast to get published. It felt absolutely right and an honor to have him be our first guest, to share a very important lesson that every future trailblazer must have the ability to do ... sell yourself! You've got to know how to tell your story in a manner that makes you valuable to others. In this episode, I asked Donald questions like: What's behind the negative mindset toward 'sales'? Share one truth that has held constant throughout your sales journey? What are 3 effective skills we can begin to hone to become better at selling ourselves? What advice would you like to impart to those people new to business? -- All Black stories on this podcast are made available for free. Our ask - please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it helps improve our ranking in the various podcast directories and helps other Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals find us more easily. Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that listening to these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, go out today and find a way to rise above, go way beyond and keep blazing your trail. Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #BlackMen #BlackWomen #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackLeader #BlackPodcast
Trailer · Mon, February 01, 2016
Welcome to the Trailblazers.FM Podcast!
Trailblazers.FM is a podcast on a mission to accelerate the rise of successful Black trailblazers: Black business owners, founders, corporate leaders and creatives from within our own community. With Trailblazers.FM, you’ve got access to 200+ stories of Black success in your pocket. You’re now empowered to extract the knowledge, resources and tools from these accomplished professionals and gain the know-how, confidence and motivation you need to blaze your very own trail. All our stories on this podcast are made available for free. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review our show, as it improves our ranking in the podcast directories and helps others find us more easily. Also, please share our content with others you think it may impact most. We believe that someone listening, might be moved to make significant changes in their lives... both now and well into the future. Thank you! Join our community at TBPod.com And connect with Stephen A. Hart: Twitter | LinkedIn
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