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I Am Black Success®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...2020-01-0612 min
I Am Black Success®10 Actions To Blaze Your Trail in 2020Do 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 2019-12-3019 min
I Am Black Success®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...2019-12-231h 05I Am Black Success®You're Standing On Your Own Acres of Diamonds | Stephen A. HartToday, 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 ma...2019-12-1612 min
I Am Black Success®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...2019-12-0934 minI Am Black Success®From Success to Significance | Stephen A. HartToday, 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...2019-12-0256 minI Am Black Success®5 Takeaways for Building a Dynamic Podcast and Personal Brand | Stephen A. HartMany 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...2019-11-2527 min
I Am Black Success®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...2019-11-1842 min
I Am Black Success®Monetize Your Message | Maya EliousMessaging 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 prog...2019-11-1128 min
I Am Black Success®The Long-Term, Intergenerational Real Estate Asset Class | Tawan DavisI 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...2019-11-0445 min
I Am Black Success®The Journey of an Entrepreneur Never Stops | Raymond McKenzieAs 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, a...2019-10-2835 min
I Am Black Success®Steps To Build, Transform and Scale Your Black-Owned Business | Jeresha "Sherri J" WhiteIt 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...2019-10-2146 min
I Am Black Success®Navigating the Ultimate Entrepreneurial Pivot | Tammeca RochesterNo 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 T...2019-10-1434 min
I Am Black Success®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...2019-10-0739 minI Am Black Success®Build, Grow, and Expand the Legacy Wealth Perspective of Black Men | PanelThe 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...2019-09-3039 min
I Am Black Success®Keeping Young Black Men and Boys Safe, Healthy and Hopeful | Anthony SmithCities 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...2019-09-2333 min
I Am Black Success®The Power of Being Relational | A Nicole CampbellBeing 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...2019-09-1639 min
I Am Black Success®The Opportunity and Risk of Black Male Achievement | Jim SheltonWhen 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 Bro...2019-09-0925 min
I Am Black Success®Changing the Odds for Detroit's Children | Tonya AllenInstead 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...2019-09-0238 min
I Am Black Success®Get in the Driver Seat for Your Career | Simone MorrisThe 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 a...2019-08-2637 min
I Am Black Success®Helping Women of Color Secure Their Seat At The Table | Minda HartsAs 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 s...2019-08-1931 min
I Am Black Success®A Unique Approach to Community (Real Estate) Development | Marvin WilmothDetermine 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 s...2019-08-1243 min
I Am Black Success®Why Happiness? | Rochelle GapereHappiness 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...2019-08-0546 min
I Am Black Success®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 barbe...2019-07-2930 min
I Am Black Success®How To Pitch Like A Champion | Henry KeculahStay 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 117Henry 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 gene...2019-07-2227 min
I Am Black Success®Navigating The 7 Cs of Deep End Leadership | Shawn DoveDeep 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.Sha...2019-07-1545 min
I Am Black Success®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...2019-07-0817 min
I Am Black Success®7 Tips to Master Your Mind and Obtain Mental Peace | Chazz ScottPeople 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 Cybe...2019-07-0133 minI Am Black Success®5 Takeaways That Helped Me Get The Best Job Ever! | Stephen A. HartWhen 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 So...2019-06-2425 min
I Am Black Success®Discover The Keys to Being Unstoppable | Ralph Graves, JrYou 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 asp...2019-06-1738 min
I Am Black Success®Begin to See God As A Non-Negotiable | Stephen ChandlerDiscover 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...2019-06-1025 min
I Am Black Success®360 Your Life, Relationships and Business | Robert DawsonNo 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...2019-06-0336 min
I Am Black Success®Blaze your Trail and Protect It | Andrea EvansDo 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 t...2019-05-2727 min
I Am Black Success®Water Restoration by Design. What's in YOUR water? | Troy RackleyThere 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...2019-05-2044 min
I Am Black Success®Be Your Own Health Advocate | Dr. Thandeka MyeniBurnout 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 Amh...2019-05-1341 min
I Am Black Success®How to Boot Strap and Grow a Successful Business | Maya FrenchFinding 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...2019-04-2926 min
I Am Black Success®Fueled By Culture | Marcus DamasThrough 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...2019-04-2229 min
I Am Black Success®America's Favorite Black Business Couple Talks Business, Family and Leadership | Steve & Pasha CarterAnyone 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 th...2019-04-151h 03
I Am Black Success®The 2%: African Americans in Commercial Real Estate (CRE) | T. Dallas SmithIt’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 lea...2019-04-0849 minI Am Black Success®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...2019-04-0124 min
I Am Black Success®Helping Someone During a Time of Crisis | Marisa Renee LeeDiscover 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...2019-03-2525 min
I Am Black Success®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 Hist...2019-03-181h 09
I Am Black Success®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...2019-03-1135 min
I Am Black Success®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...2019-03-0447 min
I Am Black Success®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 buil...2019-02-2529 min
I Am Black Success®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...2019-02-1837 min
I Am Black Success®The 7 Laws of Wealth | Dr. Dennis KimbroWhat 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 mas...2019-02-1158 min
I Am Black Success®Give The Gift of Legacy | Jay MorrisonLearn 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...2019-02-0428 min
I Am Black Success®Your Launch Plan to Financial Independence | Jamila SouffrantWhat 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 chil...2019-01-2834 min
I Am Black Success®How To Build Wealth With Student Loan Debt | Lauryn WilliamsAre 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 d...2019-01-2142 min
I Am Black Success®3 Tips for College Grads Who Want To Build Wealth | Anthony ONealWhat 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...2019-01-1429 min
I Am Black Success®How Do Millionaires Spend Their Money? | Chris HoganIt 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 to...2019-01-0729 min
I Am Black Success®How to Get Unstuck and Rediscover Your North Star | Denise HarrisKnown 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 #iamblacksuccessPlease 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...2018-12-1735 min
I Am Black Success®Transforming His 'Dream' into Jamaica's Largest Music Festival | Scott DunnWhat 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 #iamblacksuccessPlease help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these in...2018-12-1058 minI Am Black Success®Gold Mind: My 3 Step Success FormulaThis 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 #iamblacksuccessPlease 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...2018-12-0315 min
I Am Black Success®Building the Bloomberg for Black Professionals | Kori HaleKori 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 Syr...2018-11-2636 min
I Am Black Success®The New Rules of Entrepreneurial Success | RM HarrisonRM 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.2018-11-1954 min
I Am Black Success®From Zero to $10 million in revenue in 4 years | Rohan GilkesRohan 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...2018-11-1242 min
I Am Black Success®How to Use Compassionate Curiosity to Find Confidence in Conflict | Kwame ChristianKwame 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 ChristianBook 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. How...2018-11-0531 minI Am Black Success®Black Men and Boys MatterBLACK 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 li...2018-10-2917 min
I Am Black Success®Young People Deserve the Best of Us | Torie Weiston-SerdanInvesting 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...2018-10-2229 min
I Am Black Success®How to Leverage your Work Experience for Your Future Business | Nicole WaltersAfter 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.--2018-10-1534 min
I Am Black Success®Entrepreneurship at the Intersection of Faith, Family, and Politics | Joshua DuboisJoshua 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 Partne...2018-10-0843 min
I Am Black Success®Keys to Multi-Million Dollar Business Success | Sterling and Stephen CarterThere 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...2018-09-2451 min
I Am Black Success®How To Build A Business Around Your Invention ... 15 Years Later | Joshua EsnardAre 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.--2018-09-1749 min
I Am Black Success®Give Yourself Permission To Build Your Billion Dollar Brand | Janice Bryant HowroydOur 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 me...2018-09-1044 minI Am Black Success®5 Ways To Increase Your Career Confidence | Tiffany F. SoutherlandTiffany 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 #iamblacksuccessPlease 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 An...2018-08-2727 minI Am Black Success®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 #iamblacksuccessPlease 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.2018-08-2037 minI Am Black Success®The Bridge Between Who You Are and Who You Are Serving | Stephen A. HartTo 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 #iamblacksuccessPlease 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....2018-08-1328 minI Am Black Success®How To Develop Your Personal Brand | Stephen A. HartStephen 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 #iamblacksuccessPlease 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 Tw...2018-08-0631 minI Am Black Success®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 #iamblacksuccessPlease 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...2018-07-3040 minI Am Black Success®How to Use Emotions and Identity [Lessons from a 2 year old] | Kwame ChristianKwame 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 #iamblacksuccessPlease 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.c...2018-07-2320 minI Am Black Success®3 Timeless Tips To Make The Most of The Rest of Your Year | Minda HartsWe 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 t...2018-07-1610 minI Am Black Success®5 Tips To Effectively Sell Yourself | Donald C. KellyOur 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...2018-07-0925 minI Am Black Success®The 1 Bad Habit We Must Stop Right NowDO 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 #iamblacksuccessPlease 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. 2018-06-2513 minI Am Black Success®5 Tips to Becoming a Great Father | Stephen A. HartToday 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 #iamblacksuccessPlease 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. B...2018-06-1817 minI Am Black Success®The Things I Really Wished I Knew When I Was Younger | Stephen A. HartSo 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.2018-06-1120 minI Am Black Success®Think Big, Aim High, Act Bold | Stephen A. HartStephen 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 th...2018-06-0409 minI Am Black Success®How Not to Get Wrapped in Failure | Kanika TolverToday'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...2018-05-2846 minI Am Black Success®Positioned to Win in Diversity Recruiting | Kenneth JohnsonKenneth 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...2018-05-2136 minI Am Black Success®Don't Allow Time to Rob You of Your Destiny | Nathan CookNathan 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, an...2018-05-1436 minI Am Black Success®Making Grief Less Awkward | Karen MillsapKaren 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...2018-05-0733 minI Am Black Success®If You Trust The Process You Can Accomplish Anything | Henry KeculahIf 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 an...2018-04-3028 minI Am Black Success®How Corporate Sponsors Can Help Fund Your Dreams and Grow Your Business | Quiana MurrayBusiness 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...2018-04-2343 minI Am Black Success®Leading in the Minority Mentorship Movement | Kenneth ReyesAllow 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 cu...2018-04-1634 minI Am Black Success®Getting Mail To Every Person in Every Prison in America | Marcus BullockThere 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...2018-04-0934 minI Am Black Success®Navigating the Realms of Music, Education, and Entrepreneurship | Marcus JohnsonWhether 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...2018-04-0238 minI Am Black Success®From Combat Veteran to Wife, Mom and Entrepreneur | Maxine ReyesMaxine 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...2018-03-2655 minI Am Black Success®Building An Irresistible Brand | Yendi PhillippsYendi 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...2018-03-1945 minI Am Black Success®Leverage The Power of Speaking to Build Your 7-Figure Empire | Cheryl WoodWhat 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 compe...2018-03-1239 minI Am Black Success®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 SmithIn 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...2018-03-0531 minI Am Black Success®7 Tips to Blaze Your Trail & Write Your Own Black History | Stephen A. HartEvery 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...2018-02-2626 minI Am Black Success®Black Business Legends | Alfred Edmond JrWe 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 sh...2018-02-1944 minI Am Black Success®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...2018-02-1251 minI Am Black Success®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 “Th...2018-02-0547 minI Am Black Success®Why It Takes 3 Generations to Build Legacy Wealth | Dr. Pamela JollyWhy 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...2018-01-2938 minI Am Black Success®Estate Planning is for Everyone | Art SteeleAn 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 w...2018-01-2255 minI Am Black Success®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 #iamblacksuccessPlease help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories...2018-01-1538 min
I Am Black Success®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...2018-01-0838 minI Am Black Success®The Journey to Trailblazers.FM's 100th EpisodeToday, 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...2017-12-1856 min