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BlackxecutiveS3 EP 01 - Never outworked: Nurturing creativity in music w/SVP of Marketing for Def Jam Jeff BurroughsIn this episode, we chat with Senior Vice President of Marketing for Def Jam, Jeff Burroughs. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because this man’s resume is long y’all long. The episode will cover: Creating a work-life circle of balanceNurturing creative ideasThe timelessness of true artistryJeff is the Former Vice President of Sony (Sew-knee) Music Entertainment, Former Executive President of Bad Boy Entertainment, Former Head of Commercial Relationships for some of America’s favorite fan crazed shows like the X Factor a...2021-12-1254 min
BlackxecutiveSeason 3: TrailerWe're back! Get a quick update on what to expect for Season 3 dropping Monday, August 30th. 2021-08-0201 min
All Black MattersSo You're a Writer in Tech? (ft. Jas from Blackxecutive Podcast)In this episode, Jas from the Blackxecutive Podcast gives us a deep drive into what it’s like to be writer in tech. From where her passions derive to how she has made a name for herself, we explore the field of technology in a whole new way. Come along for the ride!! CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram : https://www.instagram.comallblackmatterspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.comallblackmatterspod CONNECT WITH BLACKXECUTIVE: Website: http://www.Blackxecutive.com Thanks for tuning in ☺️--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: http...2021-05-2343 min
BlackxecutiveS2 EP 14 Handle your damn business with IP Attorney Lyvonne Jones, Esq. on trademarks and other legal tipsAttorney Lyvonne Jones didn’t see herself as an attorney early in life, but her path to Intellectual Property Law was inevitable. In this episode, The Creator’s Law Firm Attorney Lyvonne discusses the importance of black women entrepreneurship, important legal tips to having a legally sound business as a creative, and the different layers of a trademark and copyright protection. Timestamps: 0:00 - Stepping out of your comfort zone and walking in your calling 12:00 - Twice as good: landing a job as a black attorney19:00- Creating a lawyer that cater...2021-04-261h 04
BlackxecutiveS2 EP 13 - Handle your damn business with MBA, Finance, Cody Kelly through smart business & investmentsCody Kelly, MBA, Finance, keeps it real about what it takes to handle your damn business as a mature business owner. From his beginnings in Chicago to his role as VP, Cody gives a down-to-earth perspective of a corporate journey. In this episode, Cody talks about nurturing your entrepreneur and intrapreneur callings, the power of mergers and acquisitions, and the realities of climbing the corporate ladder. View the full show notes: www.blackxecutive.com/episodes/codykelly Check out books recommended on this episode:The Experience Economy https://amzn.to/3spECpaThe...2021-04-191h 10
BlackxecutiveS2 EP 12 - Spiritual art: Juxtaposing nudity and illustrations to create striking digital pieces w/UK artist Nariscia HenriquesArtist Nariscia is all about being intentional in her art, from every detail within her creation process, to the final product, Nariscia uses her spirituality to guide her artistic expression. In this episode, Narisicia talks about artistic expression as a spiritual journey, the importance of setting an environment for the creative process, and being inspired by a variety of muses. Her digital pieces combining nude bodies with creative illustrations create striking expressions of visual art embedded with intention down to the binary code.Timestamps:3:08 - Creative journey and spiritual journey intertwined; art as evolution of spiritual...2021-04-0559 min
BlackxecutiveS2 EP 11 - Diversify as a serial entrepreneur with trucking, janitorial, and moreIn this episode, serial entrepreneur Carlos Harden talks about his journey of learning to balance entrepreneurship with family life. Carlos shares how he started his janitorial business, investment group, and trucking company. He talks about the power of group investing and managing your risk in entrepreneurship. There are also some great gems on starting kids early with stocks and the importance of ownership. Read the full show notes here: https://www.blackxecutive.com/episodes/carlosdhardenPurchase Mastery by Robert Greene https://amzn.to/3w6IaiZ Contact Carlos: Carlosdharden@gmail.com2021-03-2950 min
BlackxecutiveS2 EP 10 - Spies in Disguise 3D Modeler Andre Rodriguez from serving time to Dreamworks, BlueSkies Studio and teaching at SVA New YorkWhen a young Andre Rodriguez had the opportunity to learn 3D Modeling while serving time, he picked up a skill that would shape the course of his career and his life. Now a successful Environments Artist for big-name animation giants like Pixar, Blue Sky Studios, and Dreamworks, Dre has films like Spies in Disguise, Megamind, How to Train Your Dragon, the Madagascar films, Rio 2, and more racked up on his resume. He continues to inspire the youth by teaching at prestigious visual arts programs and mentoring the youth. In this episode, Dre shares his journey, landing witty, insightful advice...2021-03-221h 04
BlackxecutiveS2 EP 09 Stay ready: BlkWmnAnimator on her career in 3D Modeling & teaching animationBlkWmnAnimator Deborah Anderson found her passion and stuck with it as a 3D Modeler, Teacher and Speaker. When she took an unrelated teaching job in South Korea, she walked into an opportunity that set off her career in animation. In this episode, she talks about her experiences teaching youth and adults animation, working with Digital eMation, a premier animation studio in Seoul, South Korea, and creating for Family Guy, The Cleveland Show, Batman: The Brave and The Bold, Scooby-Doo, and the LeBrons. Her range of teaching experience from training employees in the oil and gas industries to teaching young...2021-03-1552 min
BlackxecutiveS2 EP 08 - Artist AJ Moore from animation to painting, balance creating for work vs yourself without losing yourselfArtist AJ Moore shares his journey from sketching to animation to painting and more in this episode on finding the balance between creating for the love of it and creating for monetization. AJ talks making a living as an all-around artist, drawing boundaries between work and pleasure, making black stories with black characters, and carefully managing your leisure time. Read full show notes: https://www.blackxecutive.com/episodes/artistajmoore Timestamps:0:00 Journey from animation to painting13:09 - Art for the sake or art vs art for the grind30:50 How to make a living vs...2021-03-081h 38
BlackxecutiveS2 EP 07 - Jas on side hustle lessons: selling on eBay, poshmark, Personal training, and local modelingTap in for my first solo episode of the season. I’ll talk about a few of the side hustles I’ve dabbled into in my twenties: what each entailed, pros, cons, and what I would do differently in the future. We’ll talk about my journey selling clothes on eBay, Poshmark, and traveling consignment shops, and my whirlwind adventure into the world of personal training and fitness modeling. Time stamps1:40 Flipping clothes: Selling on ebay, Children’s traveling consignment shops, Poshmark, 1:55 Selling clothes on eBay5:49 Traveling consignment shops Rhea Lana and Duck D...2021-03-0157 min
BlackxecutiveS2 EP 06 - Finding your passion in nonprofit with SHEChicago Founder Dominnica T. WashingtonEducator Dominnica Washington expanded her passion for the youth outside of the classroom when she founded the nonprofit SHEChicago to mentor girls and teens in the area. Her background as an English major and desire to self-publish her own line of books for brown and black children, helped her not only monetize her craft, but inspired her to teach others in the community, including the youth, to do the same. In this episode, she talks merging nonprofit passion and business, impacting youth of color with strategic business education, and creating a publishing company to educate the community. ...2021-02-221h 03
BlackxecutiveS2 EP 05 - Use Product Management skills to start a creative agency w/Designer, PM Rod PrideFrom Designer to Business Analyst to Product Manager, Entrepreneur Rod Pride talks about his creative journey to the business side of the tech and marketing industries in his professional career and to his creative agency, We Brand Culture. In this episode, Rod talks balancing business with creativity to be a well-rounded creative and taking his product management to his own creative agency. We also talk about ClubHouse, the current “in” app, from a product perspective. Timestamps:5:55 - Balancing business and creativity to be a well-rounded creative15:00 - Collaborating with creatives as a Product Manager18:22 - tak...2021-02-1558 min
BlackxecutiveS2 EP 04 - Make your memoir a storytelling masterpiece w/Story Podcaster Shay PotterWhen Shay Potter woke up one night with some things heavy on her heart, she didn’t know it would turn into an 8-month long journey of telling her story growing up as an LGBTQ+ adolescent in the 90s on her podcast Crack This Shxt Open. In this episode, Shay talks about finding the bravery to tell her story, putting together a solid team, and the emotional labor of working through her life’s story for a public medium. Markers12:20 min - Story development and collaborating with a team17:24 min - Managing emotions when writing a me...2021-02-081h 01
BlackxecutiveS2 EP 03 - Own your unconventional style and take risks w/Artist Nel P Arts (Bonus story on presenting art to Big K.R.I.T.)In this episode, I interview the hometown homie Nel P Arts, a talented painter whose created pieces for Big K.R.I.T., Bankroll Freddie, and, most famously, her Nipsey Hussle chalk art featured on The Shade Room. In this episode, Nel talks about documenting history through art, creating with multiple media, being an unconventional painter, and a hilarious story of presenting her painting to rapper Big K.R.I.T. while toothless. Markers: Intro - Inspiration, working with various media, and intimacy in creative expression16:54 - Documenting history through art24:00 - Love, trap, an...2021-02-0158 min
BlackxecutiveS2 EP 02 - Economist Dom Hardaway on $15 min. wage increase, Biden's economy, Universal Basic Income, and automationEconomist Dominic Hardaway is on a mission to keep economics simple for the black community. From his Keep It Simple Podcast to his Clubhouse rooms, Dom is straightforward about what information is need-to-know for the black community to make strategic economic moves in the Biden Administration and the future. Dom talks the realities of a $15 minimum wage, preparing for Biden's economy, Universal Basic Income, and job automation. Order Freakonomics: https://amzn.to/3iJjg2DContact Dom @dapperdomo on Twitter / @djdapperdomo on InstagramLeave feedback: feedback@blackxecutive.comMusic:Found by Shaolin Dub2021-01-2552 min
BlackxecutiveS2 EP 01 - Shatter POC media stereotypes w/Martin Ekechukwu CEO of WHTWRKSWith acumen in analytics and business, CEO of WHTWRKS Martin Ekechukwu found his way into the creative industry of the music business pushing forward brand strategy for some of the biggest names in business, including working alongside A-list DefJam legends like Sean Diddy Combs and Janet Jackson. From music strategy to advising major brands like Burger King, Nissan, and Dorito’s #Black Lives Matter campaign, Martin’s business acuity for authentic representation in branding has crafted his career as a POC branding guru. In this episode, Martin talks about finding a business partner who’s the yin to your yang...2021-01-181h 06BlackxecutiveSeason 2: TrailerGet a sneak peek into what's in store for season two dropping January 18th on YouTube, Blackxecutive.com, and wherever you stream. 2021-01-1101 minBlackxecutiveSeason 1 Recap: 5 Most Popular + We international baby!This short and sweet episode provides a recap of the most popular episodes and most countries listening in to Blackxecutive every week. If you're new to the Blackxecutive fam, this episode is a good place to start and work your way backward. We want to hear from you! Take a moment to answer 5 questions to better improve your experience: https://forms.gle/haQDEtmLRCfGQQZ18 Podcast music:Found by Shaolin Dub / Ketsa Commercial use licenseFaith by YoitraxFaith by yoitrax | https://soundcloud.com/yoitraxCreative Commons Attr...2020-12-1423 min
Blackxecutive013 - Jumpstart your next business venture with serial entrepreneur Antwon DavisAs a young kid, Antwon took interest in the stock market. He had his mind set on bringing something to the table he hadn’t yet seen represented in his family. Today, Antwon is a successful serial entrepreneur with business ventures across real estate, B2B technology, marketing, and other passive sources of income. In this episode, Antwon talks taking advantage of your Black American privilege, testing a business idea for market-need and scalability, and building a virtual black Wallstreet. Podcast music:Found by Shaolin Dub / Ketsa Commercial use licenseFait...2020-12-071h 10
Blackxecutive012 - Bypass Hollywood gatekeeping and become an independent filmmaker with Ryan BarnesWith the tools and technology at our disposal in 2020, there’s no longer a need to please the Hollywood gatekeepers to become a filmmaker. Film Director, Ryan Barnes, shares his journey from graphic designer to film director in this episode. Ryan talks about accumulating equipment as procrastination, sharing our unique lived experiences on screen, and collaborating with a team working to execute a vision. Podcast music:Found by Shaolin Dub / Ketsa Commercial use licenseFaith by YoitraxFaith by yoitrax | https://soundcloud.com/yoitraxCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License2020-11-301h 10
GIRLS CHRONICALLY ROCK PODCASTCreate a brand that sparks a movement-By Jasmine Clarke-BlackxecutiveWhen Keisha Greaves was diagnosed with a chronic illness at the height of her college studies, she found herself immersed in a journey of self-acceptance. Little did she know she would soon create a brand that would not only uplift her spirits but create a movement for those across the world experiencing the same. In this episode, Founder and CEO of Girls Chronically Rock, Keisha talks about coming to terms with her chronic illness, continuing her dreams of pursuing fashion, and being an activist for black disabled lives.
Keisha Geaves, Founder and CEO of Girls Chronically Rock
2020-11-2350 min
Blackxecutive011 - 401k, Taxes, and Investments, Oh my! Creativity, finances, and kids with Financial Educator Kevin YoungSet your kids up to be successful creative entrepreneurs by teaching them the finances now. Financial Educator Kevin Young shares his techniques as a creative teaching financial literacy to children and adults. From cultivating creativity in your kids to creating a plan for your financial freedom, Kevin provides an overview of finances and the creative entrepreneur. Podcast music:Found by Shaolin Dub / Ketsa Commercial use licenseFaith by YoitraxFaith by yoitrax | https://soundcloud.com/yoitraxCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License2020-11-2358 min
Blackxecutive010 - Use your big boss voice: Embrace your natural tongue and work through creative blocks with UX/UI Content Designer, JasTo celebrate the 10th episode of Blackxecutive, host, Jas takes the hot seat and invites former guest, Tae Ebison, to probe her into deep questions about her creative career and professional path. Facing the very real potential of being a “starving artist,” Jas took her childhood dream of being a writer and merged it with her love of tech and advocacy to find her ideal career, adaptable to corporate or entrepreneurial settings. In this episode, Blackxecutive host, Jas, talks about breaking language rules, embracing your natural language, creation processes, and being the voice in the room. MusicF...2020-11-161h 04
Blackxecutive009 - Pioneer LGBTQ+ and Black Representation to fight for accessibility for underrepresented communities with Yogi Ericka EastIn this episode, Yogi, Photographer, and Designer Ericka East shares her experience as a black, lesbian creative paving space for black and LGBTQ+ yogi practitioners. She took the “try everything” route and turned her creative talents into a set of career options that keep her fulfilled. Oftentimes pioneering in spaces, she challenges the status quo and pushes for accessibility for underrepresented communities. Ericka talks being a curious creative, trying things that challenge you, and showing up to show out.2020-11-0950 min
Blackxecutive008 - Emmy Award Winner Marcus Eubanks on taking back the media with journalistic integrityEmmy Award Winning Creative Mark Eubanks took his journalism career to different heights when he fused his passion for videography and photography with his passion for community issues. Throughout his multi-decade career, he’s used creative work from documentaries to news coverage to shed light on important historical moments in the black community. In this episode, Marcus talks about having journalistic integrity, illuminating black history, and doing work that resonates with your soul.Intro and Outro Music: Found by Shaolin Dub / KetsaTransition music: Faith by Yoitrax https://soundcloud.com/yoitrax Music under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unp...2020-11-021h 11
Blackxecutive007 - Seek opportunities to increase your visibility with UX/UI Designer Tae EbisonFrom being seen by potential clients to being seen as an influencer, educator, and performance driver, Tae talks about the importance of visibility as a black creative in entrepreneurship, corporate environments, and in shaping legacy,2020-10-261h 05
Blackxecutive006 - Make your disability your ability in business with CEO of Girls Chronically RockStart a movement for a cause. Founder and CEO of Girls Chronically Rock, Keisha talks about coming to terms with her chronic illness, continuing her dreams of pursuing fashion, and being an activist for black disabled lives.2020-10-1950 min