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Are you fully aware of the legal implications surrounding your business? Whether big or small, I promise you that this episode with Liku Amadi Esquire, Founder of Anasa Law Firm, will provide you with some invaluable knowledge. We debunk the myth that legal services are only exclusive for large-scale businesses and discuss how you can leverage your…
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What if you could cut through the fog of scaling your business and step into a successful senior executive role with more confidence than ever before? This week, I'm thrilled to chat with the incredible Laurel Rutledge, a seasoned entrepreneur, coach, and chief navigation officer who has made it her mission to guide women-owned businesses and up-an…
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Imagine embarking on a remarkable tech journey, shifting gears from being an IT aficionado to becoming a Pinterest maestro. That's the journey our guest, Precious Rogers, has taken - and she's keen to share. This episode is a deep dive into Precious’s fascinating life story, from her tech-savvy beginnings to the unexpected turns that led her into t…
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I've had the privilege to sit down with Natakey Page Owens, the Founder of the Pamela D. Page Foundation (PDP), for a moving and illuminating conversation. Natakey, a survivor of Domestic Violence, bravely recounts her personal journey and how the tragic loss of her mother to Domestic Violence inspired her to create the foundation. PDP is committed…
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Have you ever faced a huge setback that you had to step back and start from scratch? I, Diamond Young, host of the BLK Directory Podcast, know that feeling too well. Kicking off our third season, bear it all – the trials, the tribulations, and the triumphs. When I lost my job at Twitter and our app crashed, I found myself in a whirlwind of uncertai…
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Check out the latest episode with Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Life Coach Shavannah Moore who helps leaders around the globe become the elevated version of themselves. She helps them activate their gift by providing them with the tools to master their mindset and crush their goals. Shavannah has been featured on The Rachael Ray Show, Dr. Oz Show, Ama…
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Hey!! I'm back from my trip to London, so it's time to catch up. In this episode, I am sharing some great news with you about BLK Directory Podcast being nominated for Black Podcasting Award; talking about my travel experience and how it's hard sometimes to get back on track; and also sharing my thoughts on new term I came across - "silent quitting…
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Hey!! I'm back with a quick solo episode before my trip to London. Before hitting the new month I want to discuss the results of Q3: things I enjoyed and things I need to focus more on. This episode serves as a light check-in. Please leave us a 5-star rating + review if you've enjoyed this podcast. This will tremendously help me reach more people a…
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In this episode, we're spending time with Kendra Woolridge who is the Founder and CEO of Janet & Jo, a D.C.-based luxury nail lacquer company. With lacquer names such as Change Agent and Courage, it comes as no surprise why Janet & Jo. has become known as an inspirational clean beauty brand, both here and abroad. Janet & Jo (@janetandjo) has been f…
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In today's episode, I'll be catching up with my girl Yetti and exploring the world of being a successful black woman DJ and how to find your way in a new space. About Yetti: By day, Yetti Obasade works as a design engineer, but at night she moonlights as DJ Fibonacci. A new face on the turntable scene here in the bay; she was born and raised in the…
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In this episode, I welcome back my mom, Tricia B. We talk about what it takes to be a single mompreneur while raising 3 children and also being a caregiver for 14 years. Tricia B is a hair stylist who started her career in her teenage years, went through many obstacles, and kept going on no matter what. "In my early twenties, I was already a full-t…
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Hey! In this episode I have a few updates for you. Learn about the projects I’ve been working on recently: hiring new team members, planning a trip to London, and teaching how to podcast on Crowdcast. Please leave us a 5-star rating + review if you've enjoyed this podcast. This will tremendously help me reach more people and create an impact. Have …
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Welcome back to another episode of the BLK Directory Podcast and today's episode will be a replay of episode #2 where I have the pleasure of interviewing Pastry Chef David Benton. Owner Pastry Chef David Benton started Sugarsweet Cookie + Cake Studio in 2009 baking in his duplex kitchen in East Oakland. Sugarsweet became a sought-after success maki…
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Hey!! I'm back with a quick solo episode where I discuss my trip to Chicago, not being afraid to share what you're doing with others and an update on my TikTok journey. Short Form Video Editing Resources CapCut InShot Please leave us a 5-star rating + review if you've enjoyed this podcast. This will tremendously help me reach more people and create…
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Come on through Episode #6! In this episode, we're spending time with Donald Boone. He's a 3-time founder, self-taught coder, and the CEO of BoxedUp, an on-demand equipment rental marketplace disrupting the 335 billion dollars sharing economy. A BizTech leader with over 13 years of startup and fortune 100 experience, Donald most recently led a team…
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Hey!! I'm back with a cool interview episode that I did with Jonathan Jones. I met Jonathan at the BLK Pod Festival and I had such a great time connecting with him. In this episode, we discuss podcasting, character flaws, and the road to becoming a speaker. About Jonathan 2-Time TEDx Speaker, Best-Selling Author, and Your Podcast Mentor Jonathan Jo…
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Hey!! I'm back with a fun and quick solo episode where I discuss BLK Directory's Birthday, the importance of first impressions, the impact of keeping your word, and family time. This episode serves as a light check-in. Please leave us a 5-star rating + review if you've enjoyed this podcast. This will tremendously help me reach more people and creat…
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I'm back with a new episode where I share a recap of my experience at the BLK Pod Festival and share 6 key takeaways from the event. I was selected for a scholarship to attend this event in Atlanta and I walked away with so much insight into the Podcast industry. The festival had many sessions to attend and speakers to hear from - it was AMAZING!! …
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Welcome back to another episode of the BLK Directory Podcast and today's episode will be a replay. I really enjoyed sitting down with Marina Banks to have a legal 101 session. Marina, known through social media as “The Legal Queen”, is a licensed attorney focusing on business law and intellectual property. Attorney Banks is a two-time HBCU grad, ha…
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I'm back with a solo episode where I share both a few personal and business updates with you all. I spend some time talking about how I cope with anxiety, mindset shifts, and some important housekeeping items. I also share the special announcement with you all! Be sure to check out this episode. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a rat…
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Welcome back to a new episode! In the cohost chair, we have Jasmine Brown back with us. We had a chance to catch up and talk about self-care, making time for family, shifting into a more positive mindset, being okay with serving others, and the importance of not letting others project their fear onto you. Jasmine Brown is the definition of a Millen…
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Welcome back to another episode of the BLK Directory Podcast and today's episode will be a replay. As our platforms continue to grow, it's important to us to make sure that you know the true essence of BLK Directory and our mission by checking out our very first episode. I had the pleasure of having my mom join the show as cohost. In this episode, …
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Welcome back everyone to a new episode of the BLK Directory Podcast. Today we have Brianca Johnson in the guest chair and she's sharing major gems about the pros and cons of leaving your 9-5 to go into full-time entrepreneurship. We talk about what success looks like, finding your quit number, time capacity, the possibility of building a business t…
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Check out the latest episode with Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Life Coach Shavannah Moore. Shavannah has been featured on The Rachael Ray Show, Dr.Oz Show, Amazon Prime, CBS, WRAL's Tarheel Talk, G105, Power 95.5, Women's Radio Network and so many more media outlets around the World. She has worked with Top Influences who have appeared on The OWN Net…
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This week I'll be sharing a bonus clip with you where Marcus Bowers and I go deeper into how brick and mortar business can expand into more places. This was recorded after we wrapped up the full interview but I wanted to share it with you all. If you missed the original episode please go back and check it out. Let's just say major gems were dropped…
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I'm back with a new episode where we are talking about all things beauty. I have Jazmine Alvarez, CEO of Pretty Well Beauty as a guest. Pretty Well Beauty, founded by Jazmin Alvarez, a 14 year veteran of the fashion and beauty industry, is the answer to functional and approachable clean and sustainable beauty. Having seen first-hand the direct rela…
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Welcome back to a new episode! In the cohost chair, we have Jasmine Brown back with us. We had a chance to catch up and talk about black businesses, navigating the hair industry, elevating and pivoting in business. Jasmine Brown is the definition of a Millennial Boss. She is a serial entrepreneur who is using social media as her vehicle to take fai…
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In this episode we have Marcus Bowers, Co-Founder of She's Happy Hair, in the guest chair. She's Happy Hair is the #1 Virgin Hair Supplier in the US and is a veteran-operated, black-owned business that recognized a void in the hair industry. There was a huge demand for high-quality, yet affordable human hair extensions, that many companies failed t…
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Welcome back to episode #22. Join me for a January check-in. In this episode I discuss: Creating a home podcast studio Upcoming yoga events Surviving COVID + health update Going back to the drawing board in business The power of relationships and sharing what you're doing with others Learning how to approach people "shoot your shot" with a plan whe…
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Have you ever considered creating a podcast? Are you interested in learning more about our process? Or maybe you already have a podcast, but you're not sure if you built it in the right way. In this episode, I break down how I was able to create this podcast within 30 days which received over 300+ downloads within the first 60 days of launching. I …
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Ngozika O’keke is a marketing consultant turned socially conscious fashion designer now based in Los Angeles, CA. After 11 years of print modeling, she began designing for her clothing label, Exquisite Designs by Ngozika while working on a Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing. Using rich colors to create wearable art, Ngozika fuses her Nigerian …
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Lauren Triplett is an LA-based, digital marketing consultant helping start-ups, non-profits, and BIPOC-owned businesses create a unique connection with their audience. BiteSized has worked exclusively with minority/women-owned businesses, non-profits, and churches because she wants to give back to her community and empower start-ups with the tools …
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We're back with episode #18 and we will be sitting down with Lauren Michelle to discuss all things social media and digital marketing. Lauren Michelle, the owner of Elle Branded, is a creator and brand strategist who is taking the digital space by storm. Elle Branded Media is a full-service brand management firm. They specialize in building clients…
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Kimberly Joy is truly giving us life! From the Military to the scrubs, not to mention the beauty of Kim's world captured through photography! Listen in as we talk about transitioning through life when you have multiple gifts, going against the fear, and being prepared for greatness. You don't want to miss this unforgettable interview! During this e…
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I'm back with a fun solo episode where I do a deep dive into being intentional. We will do a Q3-Q4 check-in with what I have been up to and spend some time on ways to be intentional with your goals, relationships, and health. Check us out in the app store: iOS App Store Google Play Store Learn about BLK Directory Have a question or topic for us to …
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In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with the Founder of Tiny Hearts Remembered, Danielle Nicole. Tiny Hearts Remembered, Inc. provides acceptance, comfort, recognition, understanding, support, and healing to women who experienced pregnancy and infant loss. Tiny Hearts Remembered, Inc. was birthed from Danielle's tragic loss of having a…
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In today's episode, I'll be catching up with my girl Yetti and exploring the world of being a successful black woman DJ and how to find your way in a new space. More About Yetti By day, Yetti Obasade works as a design engineer, but at night she moonlights as DJ Fibonacci. A new face on the turntable scene here in the bay; she was born and raised in…
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Lucky #13 is here and on this episode, we will be spending some time with Chef Rome. He will walk us through his journey into the culinary industry and what it really means to be self-taught and self-made. About Chef Rome Whether he is offering guidance to a client struggling with weight issues, an athlete desiring to gain muscle, or a novice who s…
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Episode 12 is here and we're talking to Adriana about the importance of expanding our minds through travel. In this episode, we'll be getting into how expanding your territory can help you grow as a person and serve your local community. As the Founder and CEO of Travepreneur, Adriana Smith experienced both good and bad traveling, thus deciding tha…
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Welcome to episode 11 where we are sitting down with Marina Banks to have a legal 101 session. Marina, known through social media as “The Legal Queen”, is a licensed attorney focusing on business law and intellectual property. Attorney Banks is a two-time HBCU grad, having earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Dillard University in New Orl…
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Episode 10 has arrived and on this episode, we're spending time with Lisa Brooks. During this episode, we'll be getting deeper into topics around dating and relationships. Events by Mona Lisa is a boutique event planning company that specializes in weddings, events, and brand activations – you dream it, they plan it! Events by Mona Lisa believes in…
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We're back with episode 9 and I hope you're ready! During this episode, we'll be getting deeper into topics around dating and relationships. Jasmine Brown is the definition of a Millennial Boss. She is a serial entrepreneur who is using social media as her vehicle to take faith, fitness, and finances to new heights. She’s the creator of Get Fit Wit…
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Episode 8 is here and you may want to grab a glass for part 1! During this episode, I'll be having a little girl talk with Jasmine Brown and Micha Jordan. Jasmine Brown is the definition of a Millennial Boss. She is a serial entrepreneur who is using social media as her vehicle to take faith, fitness, and finances to new heights. She’s the creator …
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Lucky #7 is here! In this episode, we're spending time with Kendra Woolridge. Kendra Woolridge is the Founder and CEO of Janet & Jo, which is a D.C.-based luxury nail lacquer company, that was founded on a mission to educate and inspire. With lacquer names such as Change Agent and Courage, it comes as no surprise why Janet & Jo. has become known as…
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Come on through Episode #6! In this episode, we're spending time with Donald Boone. He's a 3-time founder, self-taught coder, and the CEO of BoxedUp, an on-demand equipment rental marketplace disrupting the 335 billion dollars sharing economy. A BizTech leader with over 13 years of startup and fortune 100 experience, Donald most recently led a team…
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Episode #5 has arrived and this time we're talking visual creatives with Gardy Swengbe, owner of Swengbe Productions. Gardy is a multimedia producer and video editor with a demonstrated history of shaping content for social platforms. He’s currently producing content for NBA on TNT and NBATV as a member of WarnerMedia Studios’ Creative Services Spo…
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Episode #4 here and we're spending time with Imara Allen, 1 out of 4 of the creators of Black Grl Things. Imara takes us through the journey of how and why the page was created. She also shares how they were able to stand out on Instagram and grow a community of over 95K followers. In this episode, we discuss: What's Black Grl Things? (1:50) Creati…
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We're back with episode #3 where we have Danielle Skeen, CEO of Caption It, &Noire, and The Star Boutique, Inc., in the virtual guest chair. Danielle is a woman who wears many hats and she will give us an inside look at balancing her corporate job and 3 successful businesses. In this episode, we discuss: How did you find your way into entrepreneurs…
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Welcome back to episode #2 where I have the pleasure of interviewing Pastry Chef David Benton. Owner Pastry Chef David Benton started Sugarsweet Cookie + Cake Studio in 2009 baking in his duplex kitchen in East Oakland. Sugarsweet became a sought-after success making it one of the busiest online bakeries in the Bay Area. In this episode, we discuss…
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Welcome to the very first episode of the BLK Directory Podcast. I'm your host Diamond Young and you may want to buckle up. This episode was recorded on June 4, 2021, aka our anniversary. This episode captures the true essence of BLK Directory and our mission. My mom, Tricia B., hops in the driver's seat for this episode and interviews me. In this e…
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