Black Entrepreneur Experience

What happens after you successfully build a company and experience an exit?

For entrepreneur Su Sanni, it meant taking what he learned from one venture and applying it to a new problem: affordable transportation in communities underserved by public transit.

In Episode #583 of Black Entrepreneur Experience, Dr. Frances  sits down with Su Sanni, CEO of Dollar Ride, a mobility company focused on making affordable transportation more accessible, particularly in transit deserts.

Su shares the story of his first company, WeDidIt, a technology platform for nonprofit fundraising that was acquired by Allegiance Fundraising Group i...

What happens when losing your job becomes the catalyst for building your own business?

In Episode #582 of Black Entrepreneur Experience, Dr. Frances sits down with Myoshia Boykin-Anderson, founder of AnTech Solutions, an IT consulting and strategy company that helps entrepreneurs and small businesses work smarter, not harder.

Myoshia shares the story of being laid off in 1998 as a single mother with no savings—and how she turned that devastating moment into an entrepreneurial opportunity. After contacting the 63 clients she had previously served, she continued following up month after month until one client finally said, "As a...

What happens when everything falls apart—and you decide to build something anyway?

In Episode #581 of Black Entrepreneur Experience, Dr. Frances sits down with Casanova Brooks, an award-winning real estate agent, investor, speaker, podcaster, relationship builder, and entrepreneur.

Casanova shares the powerful story of how he went from growing up on the South Side of Chicago and navigating major life challenges to building a career in real estate and entrepreneurship.

His journey includes leaving college, working in sales, discovering the power of relationships, and learning that the people you serve and the relationships yo...

What happens when two investment bankers leave a 20-year career on Wall Street to build a purpose-driven beverage company?

In Episode #581 of Black Entrepreneur Experience, Dr. Frances sits down with Asim Khan, former investment banker and co-founder of ZYN, a beverage company inspired by the ancient wisdom of turmeric and holistic wellness.

Asim shares the personal "aha moment" that led him and his brother to leave finance and pursue entrepreneurship. After witnessing their father experience severe diabetic nerve pain during a family trip to Pakistan, the brothers began researching turmeric and curcumin and ultimately developed...

What happens when it's time to transition a business you've built?

In this conversation, Gloria Washington-Mines shares her experience building and successfully transitioning a profitable beauty salon. Her story offers valuable insight into entrepreneurship, business ownership, growth, change, and the decisions that come with moving into the next chapter.

This conversation remains relevant for business owners today because building a successful company is only part of the journey. The bigger question is what happens when circumstances change, priorities shift, or it's time to determine what comes next.

Listen in for a thoughtful conversation...

Building Businesses Beyond the Business with Max Luger

What happens when an entrepreneur doesn't limit themselves to just one business?

In this episode, we sit down with Max Luger, Founder & Creative Director of The Content Campus, a creative incubator agency focused on helping turn ideas into opportunities.

Max's entrepreneurial work extends across multiple ventures and creative projects, bringing together content, business development, real estate, and new ideas.

We explore the thinking behind building multiple businesses and opportunities while staying focused on creativity, growth, and execution.

Max is joined in...

Turn Your Story Into Visibility, Stages & Revenue with Taurea Vision Avant

What if your story could become more than a book? What if it could become a platform for greater visibility, new opportunities, stages, media, and revenue?

In this episode, we sit down with Taurea Vision Avant, a two-time TEDx speaker, bestselling author of 15+ books, and founder of BookRich Profits Club™.

Over the past decade, Taurea has helped more than 11,000 authors and entrepreneurs turn their stories into stages, media, and revenue.

Taurea brings a powerful perspective on the connection between books, pe...

Episode 577: From Burnout to a Balanced Real Estate Business with Lesa Frye

What happens when success in real estate comes at the expense of your time, energy, and the people you love?

In Episode 577, we sit down with Lesa Frye, founder of Embrace Joyful Living Coaching, LLC, who helps experienced women in real estate who are exhausted and overwhelmed create sustainable, profitable businesses without sacrificing themselves or the people they love.

Lesa brings a powerful perspective to the conversation: building a successful business doesn't have to mean constantly running on empty.

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What happens when a leader stops waiting for permission and starts building something that genuinely serves people? This week, Becky Stonebarger, owner of The Beacon Center, joins us to share the vision, the work, and the heart behind what she has built.

Becky's story is one of purpose meeting action — and her approach to leading and serving her community carries powerful lessons for every entrepreneur and leader who has ever felt called to build something that truly matters.

What You'll Learn:

Ashley Brooke Creative Studio has spent the past decade proving that meaningful storytelling creates lasting brands.

In this episode, we explore how the studio became a trusted creative partner for companies including Meta, Google, Spotify, Hulu, Sony Pictures TV, and Coachella. We discuss building a business without relying on a large digital presence, staying authentic in a competitive creative industry, and why culture-driven storytelling continues to outperform trends.

We also discuss their recent Netflix collaboration with Strong Black Lead, creative leadership, award-winning design, and what the future looks like for modern branding.

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What if financial success isn't about making more money—but understanding the systems behind it?

In this episode, financial educator, licensed real estate professional, independent publisher, and author Dr. Lisa shares how credit, homeownership, and financial literacy shape long-term financial outcomes. We discuss the hidden rules that influence wealth, common financial misconceptions, and practical steps anyone can take to build a stronger financial future.

Whether you're buying your first home, rebuilding your credit, or looking to create generational wealth, this conversation offers practical guidance and inspiration.

It Was Never Just About the Numbers  is a...

How do you protect everything you've worked so hard to build?

In this episode, Dr. Frances Arleen Ince  sits down with Jeffrey Hines, State Farm Agent in Oak Park, Illinois, to discuss protecting families, businesses, and legacies through thoughtful planning and trusted relationships.

Jeffrey shares lessons from years of serving clients, leading within the Austin Chamber of Commerce, and serving as National Strategic Chair for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Together, they explore leadership, community, preparation, and the importance of protecting what matters most.

Whether you're a business owner, parent, professional, or community l...

What does it actually take to build a business worth buying? This week, operator CEO, advisor, and founder of Acresis, Steven Pivnik, joins us for a masterclass on exits, scale, and the decisions that separate founders who cash out from founders who burn out.

Steven has guided founders through 33 exits totaling over $1.1 billion — and his own journey from two failed startups to leading an international company of 200 employees and ultimately a strategic exit to a four-billion-dollar competitor is the kind of story every entrepreneur needs to hear at least once.

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How well do you really know yourself — and how much is that blind spot costing you in your business and your life? This week, author and coach Dr. Ernest Duncan Jr. joins us to unpack the powerful framework at the heart of his book, The Third Mirror.

Dr. Duncan brings a coaching perspective that challenges entrepreneurs and leaders to look beyond the surface and confront the reflections most people spend a lifetime avoiding — because that is where real growth lives.

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What is really standing between you and the results you've been working toward? This week, Certified Life Mastery Consultant and transformational speaker Pamela Moyo joins us to explore the inner work that drives outer results — and why clarity is not just a feeling, it's a strategy.

Pam works with professionals, entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven individuals to shift limiting beliefs, gain real clarity, and create meaningful success through vision-driven strategies that actually work.

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What if you could build a real business in just two hours a week? This week, author and entrepreneur Ken Chester joins us to share the system behind his book, Two-Hour Entrepreneur — and reveals the one word that quietly destroys more businesses than lack of funding or skill ever could.

As the founder of TechMobility Productions, a Black-owned multimedia firm in Des Moines, Iowa, Ken brings both the strategy and the lived experience of building something real.

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What happens when educators stop seeing themselves solely as teachers and start thinking like CEOs?

Dr. Erica Jordan-Thomas joins the podcast to discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, and helping educators transform their expertise into thriving businesses.

We discuss:

• The identity shift from educator to entrepreneur
• Why educators are natural business leaders
• Building a sustainable consulting business
• Breaking burnout cycles and finding purpose
• Equity, representation, and leadership in entrepreneurship
• The 7-FigurED™ Framework

Whether you're an educator, entrepreneur, or leader looking to create greater impact, this conversation offers practical insights and inspiratio

What separates businesses that grow from those that struggle?

In this episode, marketing strategist and founder Janelle Jones shares practical strategies entrepreneurs can use to clarify their positioning, strengthen their messaging, and create sustainable business growth.

We discuss:

• Why positioning matters more than most business owners realize
• Common marketing mistakes entrepreneurs make
• How to communicate your value clearly
• Creating a scalable business model
• Strategies for long-term growth and success

If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or consultant looking to attract more clients and grow with confidence, this episode is...

What if fashion could do more than make a statement?

What if it could restore dignity, reduce waste, create jobs, and directly impact communities in need?

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Manny Jackson, founder and Sustainable Fashion Architect of Thread Haus — a Los Angeles-based circular fashion ecosystem transforming textile waste into functional, tech-enabled apparel while building workforce opportunities for underserved communities.

Manny isn't just creating clothing.
He's building an entirely new system for how fashion can serve people and the planet.

After experiencing housing insecurity himself and la...

What if everyday traders finally had access to the same kind of market intelligence hedge funds have used for decades?

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jamar James, founder of DCG Trader, to unpack how AI is completely reshaping the future of trading — and why the old way of learning markets is broken.

Jamar isn't another social media "guru" selling screenshots and hype. He built an AI-powered trading ecosystem designed to help ordinary people think and execute like professionals. His platform, the DCG Mastermind Scout, delivers institutional-style market reports, sector rotation scans, and ac...

What if nonprofits could operate like innovative, high-impact businesses?

Veronica Simpkins and Ashley Green, registered nurses, IBCLCs, and black entrepreneurs, share their journey building Latched Support, a $1.3M nonprofit improving maternal and infant health through culturally responsive, community-based care.

In this episode, they discuss how nonprofits can embrace innovation, problem-solving, and fun while achieving serious impact. Entrepreneurs, social innovators, and mission-driven leaders will gain insights on turning passion into scalable programs without losing creativity or energy.

Starting a business later in life can be your greatest advantage.

Eula Smith, founder of EMarie Travel, launched her luxury travel accessories brand in her 50s after decades in fashion leadership and retail consulting. From Nordstrom leadership roles to advising retailers worldwide, Eula brought global expertise in private-label development, product strategy, and brand positioning to build EMarie Travel intentionally, without chasing trends.

Her brand's signature travel blanket has been featured on Oprah's Favorite Things three years in a row and is sold directly to consumers, select retailers, and hotels. In this episode, she shares insights...

If you're building wealth and values—from the boardroom to the kitchen table—this episode is for you.

LaVaisha Davis, known as The Wealth Architect, breaks down how families can move beyond income and start building true generational wealth. We dive into financial literacy, legacy planning, and the mindset shifts needed to create lasting impact for future generations.

This conversation will challenge how you think about money, purpose, and what it really means to leave a legacy.

High-performing men often lose attraction at home—not because they stop caring, but because they stop leading.

AD Dunbar, known as "The Kingmaker," helps elite CEOs, founders, and executives ($200K–$2M+) restore desire, polarity, and masculine leadership in their marriages—without therapy, emotional negotiation, or "chore play."

We discuss how reframing marriage as a leadership arena can reignite intimacy, strengthen authority at home, and balance professional success with personal fulfillment. If you're a high-achiever ready to reclaim attraction and connection in your marriage, this episode provides actionable strategies you can implement immediately.

Entrepreneurs and professionals: ready to elevate your business and attract high-value clients?

Neal Oates Jr., founder of World Renowned Coaching & Consulting and best-selling author of The Affluent Negroes, shares his proven strategies for wealth creation, authority building, and personal brand elevation.

From keynote insights to real-world coaching, Neal dives into how minority business owners and professionals can increase revenue, work with high-net-worth clients, and position themselves as leaders in their industry.

If you want to grow your influence, attract premium clients, and create lasting wealth, this episode is packed with actionable insights you...

Entrepreneurs: what if the key to business success is understanding how your brain works?

Dr. Nicole Murray, neuropsychologist and business owner, shares how understanding ADHD, executive dysfunction, and burnout can transform the way you lead, make decisions, and grow your business.

We cover brain-based strategies for productivity, leadership, financial decisions, and creating systems that work with your brain, not against it.

If you're an entrepreneur feeling overwhelmed, this episode gives actionable insights to operate with more clarity, resilience, and alignment in life and business.

What does it take to turn a simple idea into a national movement?

Anthony Edwards Jr, co-founder of EatOkra, shares how he built a platform connecting over 500,000 users to 9,500+ Black-owned restaurants across the country.

In this episode, we break down building a mission-driven business, scaling a tech platform, and creating real economic impact through community. If you're an entrepreneur looking to grow with purpose and build something bigger than profit—this conversation is for you.

J. Byron Brazier is challenging one of urban America's biggest assumptions: that growth requires displacement.

With his $895M Woodlawn Central project, he's showing how development can create community wealth, preserve culture, and expand opportunity—without erasing the people who built it.

In this episode, you'll learn:
• How to build without displacement
• Why culture is a powerful economic asset
• A real blueprint for Black-led development

In this episode, we sit down with Malcolm K. "M.K." Palmore, Founder and CEO of Apogee Global RMS, whose leadership journey spans the military, the FBI, and senior executive roles in the tech sector.

M.K. brings a rare perspective on what it truly takes to build resilient, security-first cultures without slowing innovation or growth. His experience leading in high-stakes environments has shaped a leadership philosophy grounded in discipline, clarity, accountability, and long-term vision.

In this conversation, we explore:

• How to build security-first organizations that still scale rapidly
• Leadership lessons from the m...

In this episode of the Black Entrepreneur Experience, we sit down with Matthew Fornaro, a business law attorney serving Florida for over two decades, dedicated to helping founders navigate the legal side of entrepreneurship.

After years at large law firms and now leading his own practice, Matthew has supported countless small business owners with:

• Choosing the right legal structure
• Drafting and understanding contracts
• Protecting intellectual property
• Navigating regulatory challenges
• Resolving real estate disputes

He also mentors rising entrepreneurs and teaches in programs like the Kaufman Foundation's FastTrac NewVenture, empowering founders t...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Kenneth "Dub" Washington, the credit and funding strategist helping entrepreneurs fund their dreams without spending their own money.

Unlike traditional credit experts who sell done-for-you services, Dub teaches entrepreneurs how to rebuild, restructure, and leverage their personal credit profiles so banks fund their vision — often at 0% interest.

You'll discover:

• How to access 0% interest funding ethically and strategically
• The exact steps to structure personal credit the right way
• Funding sequences entrepreneurs can use — even with limited capital
• Why coaching beats credit repair services for long-ter...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with award-winning musician, radio host, beauty-tech executive, and author Cliff Beach to discuss discipline, reinvention, and building success on your own terms.

After being eliminated from American Idol in 2003, Cliff refused to let that moment define him. Instead, he built a thriving executive career while sustaining a six-figure side hustle as an independent soul artist. With nearly two decades of live performance experience in Los Angeles, he has performed everywhere from intimate venues to TEDx Napa Valley and has earned multiple accolades including the John Lennon Songwriting Contest Winner and...

In this episode, we sit down with Myisha Moore, founder of Saint Enzo — a luxury modern Lambrusco designed to rival Champagne in quality and sophistication.

Launched in August 2025, Saint Enzo's first release sold out within minutes online. Retailing at $80, the wine is produced entirely in Italy using 100% organic Lambrusco Grasparossa, with zero additives or cellar manipulation — challenging outdated perceptions of Lambrusco and restoring it to its historic prestige.

Myisha, a brand management leader with experience across Nike, BlackRock, Ferrari, and Christian Louboutin, identified a white space in the wine and celebration market. Partnering with Armon Moor...

In this impactful episode, we sit down with Amber Scarboro, owner of A Different Connection LLC, a dedicated home group agency committed to providing quality, compassionate care.

Amber shares:
• What inspired her to start a home group agency
• The realities of leading in the care industry
• How she builds a strong, supportive team
• The importance of dignity, structure, and compassion in group care
• Advice for aspiring healthcare and agency entrepreneurs

This conversation offers valuable insight into leadership, service, and the responsibility of caring for others in a home group setting.

Whe...

Tyreal Lewis is proof that purpose evolves.

Starting his career in entertainment marketing, Tyreal founded RealStreet Promotions, where he worked alongside some of the biggest names in pop culture — including Rihanna, Kanye West, and The Kardashians. His ability to build brands and create cultural impact positioned him as a powerful force in the entertainment industry.

But after facing personal health challenges, Tyreal made a bold pivot.

He stepped into the world of holistic health and natural wellness, launching Sea Moss and Natural Herbs — a company focused on sustainable healing, herbal remedies, and high-quality sea...

Relationship coach Karen Williams joins Changing Lives, One Relationship at a Time after her recent podcast appearance to dive deeper into what truly builds healthy, lasting relationships.

In this episode, Karen shares insights inspired by her work and teachings, including:
• Emotional awareness and growth
• Breaking unhealthy relationship patterns
• Communicating with clarity and intention
• Creating stronger, more fulfilling connections

If you're ready to approach relationships differently, this episode is for you.

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Why do stellar students get rejected from top-tier schools? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Carmen Bell-Ross, the Black woman entrepreneur and leadership consultant behind The College Smarter™ Method.

Recently featured in Fast Company, Dr. Carmen shares how she transitioned from building a consultancy...

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Can AI create a more equitable future? In this episode, we sit down with Roger Roman, Co-Founder & COO of LegalEase. Backed by Techstars, Google, and Slauson & Co., Roger is at the forefront of the "Justice-Tech" movement.

We explore his ambitious goal to process 1 million expungements by 2030...

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Transition from employee to owner. This episode features Azgari Lipshey, a specialist in corporate exits. She shares her SBA-compliant system for launching businesses that earn $25K+ monthly in just 90 days. We dive into the mechanics of funding, autonomy, and building intergenerational wealth.

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How do we move from public assistance to a legacy of wealth? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Joaquin Wallace, a Wells Fargo Living History Makers Award recipient and the visionary behind a Welfare to Work model that transitioned thousands into white-collar careers.

Dr...