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Very Necessary DecisionsMarvin Francois: Credit Specialist & Founder of TakeOff FinancialMarvin Francois is a credit specialist and Founder of TakeOff Financial where he provides services to those seeking advice on building personal and business credit. In this interview, we discuss the importance of leveraging personal credit when obtaining business credit in efforts to grow your business. Marvin emphasizes the significance of building relationships with banks and credit unions to access funding. He also provides resources for finding the best banks and credit unions for business credit. Marvin shares his personal experience of making necessary decisions in his career, such as moving out and leaving his father's business, in order...2024-09-061h 05

Very Necessary DecisionsLola Adewuya | Building a Pandemic-Proof Creative Brand StudioLola Adewuya is the Founder and CEO of the Brand Doula, a creative agency/brand development studio that works with one-of-a-kind companies and leaders to activate bold missions. Lola shares her journey of starting her own company that focuses on serving women of color and women-owned businesses. She discusses the importance of building a positive company culture and treating both employees and contractors with respect. Lola also talks about how her business thrived during the COVID-19 pandemic, with an increase in inquiries from individuals starting new businesses. She highlights the need for ongoing support for black entrepreneurs and the...2024-09-0652 min

Very Necessary DecisionsSeth Carrington | Founder of Survey PlugSeth Carrington is the founder of Surveyplug, your connect to making extra income with minimal effort from your phone and home. In this interview, he shares his journey from working a government job to starting his own business. He explains how anyone can use paid surveys to make extra money, regardless of their age or location. Seth proceeds to walk us through his story of how he started teaching others about paid surveys and how he made $1,500 overnight from a Zoom call. . . In this episode, we briefly speak about: (1) Starting and Operating a Survey Business (2) Finding Paid Survey Opportunities a...2024-08-241h 14

Very Necessary DecisionsBrittany Antoinette | Founder of the Idea Girl & Not So CEOBrittany is the Founder of The Idea Girl a boutique design practice for fashion, beauty, and wellness brands. Specializing in brand strategy, Since 2017, Brittany has worked alongside bright-eyed founders to take their business ideas out of notepads and get them onto shelves. With helping launch over 100+ brands and campaigns for startups and major figures, her work has helped clients acquire retail placement and press by the likes of Sephora, West Elm, Urban Outfitters, Macy’s, Vogue, Forbes, and many more. She wishes to further her mission through Not So CEO, a creative business school for founders and creatives to lea...2024-08-241h 17

Very Necessary DecisionsErica Knox on Establishing a Mogul Mindset and Building Your Personal BrandErica Knox, Corporate Communication & Social Impact Leader at BET and Transformational Speaker, is challenging you to rise to the occasion and develop a 'Mogul Mindset'. Through her work in Communications, Erica challenges companies to develop brands that promote the good and wellbeing of the customers they serve. Erica also works diligently with rising leaders to find the confidence necessary to create the life they want for themselves. . . In this episode, we briefly speak about: (1) Building a Fruitful Career in Communications and Social Impact (2) How to Climb the Corporate Ladder 2024-06-191h 04

Very Necessary DecisionsYanique Williams on Being a Venture Investor and How to Navigate the 2024 Job MarketAs a founder, you can leverage your success to help other business owners thrive. Yanique Williams has effectively unlocked the path to doing so. As the Founder of Young Ambitious One, she created a platform that helps rising leaders accelerate their career growth. Now, through her new company Ambitious Global, she is on a streak of leveraging venture investments to support other entrepreneurs. This can be your journey, too! Take a listen and learn how she masters it all. . . In this episode, we briefly speak about: (1) The Business Model Behind Building a Career Platform (2) Approach to Successfully Becoming a...2024-06-111h 08

Very Necessary DecisionsBrian "Boss" Valmond, Founder of Valtown Entertainment, on Building a 350,000+ Follower Media BrandInterested in building your own mission-driven media company? This interview is for you. Juju sat down with Brian "Boss" Valmond, Founder of Valtown Entertainment to discuss what it takes to truly build a media company that sparks curiosity in its audience. Valtown Entertainment provides a non-biased journalistic approach to gang and kingpin culture, as well as, its impact on black culture and celebrity culture. Through his consistency over the past 5-6 years, Brian has been able to amass a following of over 350,000 across various social platforms. . . In this episode, we briefly speak about: (1) Building a media business focused on...2024-06-0449 min

Very Necessary DecisionsJacques Bastien on Building a ‘Creative Business’ Empire Worth 7 FiguresCreatives are entrepreneurs, too! Curious on how you can potentially build a 'creative business empire' making significant impact in your communities of interest? Jacques has the answers. Juju sat down with Jacques Bastien, Founder of Shade, Nappy.co, Dahlia & Friends, and Chery Capital, to discuss how he has built his businesses and the many obstacles he faced throughout his past 15 years of entrepreneurship. . . In this episode, we briefly speak about: (1) Building a ‘creative business empire’ worth 7 figures (2) How creative entrepreneurs and influencers should approach diversifying their income (3) Leveraging AI for Success in the Gig Economy (4) Giving yourself grace and prio...2024-06-041h 25

Very Necessary DecisionsEric Green, Founder of VYLN | Building an Audio Tech Company, Gaming Industry, Access to FundingInterested in building your own tech company specifically in the software and hardware space? This interview is for you. Juju sat down with Eric Green, Founder of VYLN. VYLN is a tech company building the future of audio with its advanced technology catered to gaming, music, production and more. So far, Eric has raised $510,000 for his company and his now on a pursuit to raise a next round of $3.5 million. . . In this episode, we briefly speak about: (1) VYLN and its business model (2) How to leverage business accelerators to fund your business (3) Breaking down different types of funding (grants, VC, A...2024-05-211h 00

Very Necessary DecisionsSo, What's This Podcast About?In this episode, we briefly speak about: (1) What is the Very Necessary Decisions Podcast? (2) What Types of Guests Will We Have? (3) The Likelihood of Business Success (4) Venture Capital Stats Showcasing Lack of Access to Capital (5) What is 'Productive Complaining'? . . Welcome to our new and improved podcast, Very Necessary Decisions. Very Necessary Decisions, hosted by Founder & CEO of Hue Capital, Jerlisa "Juju" Fontaine, is a weekly podcast capturing the critical, yet necessary business strategies that industry experts and thought leaders have used to accelerate their company's...2024-05-1406 min

Very Necessary DecisionsVery Necessary Decisions (Season 1 Trailer)Very Necessary Decisions, hosted by Founder & CEO of Hue Capital, Jerlisa "Juju" Fontaine, is a weekly podcast capturing the critical, yet necessary business strategies that industry experts and thought leaders have used to accelerate their company's growth and, of course, their own career growth. Whether these are senior leaders/executives at Fortune 500 companies and startups and/or founders leading their own businesses, we have a line up of multi-faceted interviewees across numerous industries ready to put you on to the game!2024-05-0701 min

The Hue Capital PodcastIzuchukwu Ibe | Becoming an Orthopedic SurgeonIzuchukwu Ibe is an Orthopedic Surgeon & Assistant Professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Ibe specializes in the treatment of Sarcoma, Cancer and Complex Orthopedic problems. His passions include efficiency in healthcare delivery, providing service to underrepresented communities and mentoring the next generation. If you thought being a Surgeon was enough, Izu still continues to contribute to the medical ecosystem by operating his podcast called, The Sarcoma Insight Effect.To any student, student athlete, or young professional seeking motivation to take on the challenge of pursuing a role as a physician, this is the interview...2021-11-0439 min

The Hue Capital Podcast4 Tips for Community-Building | Miguel Makes, Principal Product Designer @NPRInterested in learning more about building an online/in-person community? Let's solve that for you. In this episode, Miguel will be providing us with insight on what it takes to create and sustain a movement of impact when it comes to community-building. Companies and organizations have been prioritizing the development of community around practices, products, services and more. This is your chance to gain an understanding of its importance and how to build. Check out this interview with Miguel Makes, Principal Product Designer at NPR. _____________________________________ Miguel is an Experience Design Strategist, educator, and ent...2021-10-1716 min

The Hue Capital PodcastMiguel Makes | From UX to Product DesignMiguel is an Experience Design Strategist, educator, and entrepreneur from New York. He currently serves as Principal Product Designer at NPR and formerly, Director of Product Design & Strategy at NYC & Company. Miguel specializes in Inclusive Design, Design Strategy, and Design Process with a passion for Digital Equity, Gov Tech, and Civic Design. Miguel has been an educator for the past two years having taught at GA and currently teaching at CareerFoundry. He recently founded Inclusion Design Lab, an educational platform for UX beginners focusing on teaching Inclusive Design methods and principles. He is also the founder of Ri...2021-10-1731 min

The Hue Capital PodcastAcing the Product Manager Interview | Nkem Nwankwo, Product Lead @ AttentiveInterested in learning more about this "Buzz Role", Product Manager? Let's solve that for you. A Product Manager is the person who identifies the customer need and the larger business objectives that a product or feature will fulfill, articulates what success looks like for a product, and rallies a team to turn that vision into a reality (Atlassian).Interesting Stats:Glassdoor puts a product manager position as the 4th best job in the United States for 2020. The job portal currently has about 12,173 product manager listings. In the U.S., interest in product management has doubled...2021-10-1726 min

Dream ShakerzDream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 3-27-21In this episode, we'll be connecting with Jerlisa (JuJu) Fontaine, the CEO of MilleniVision, to learn more about her entrepreneurial journey, her path traversing the spaces of healthcare and professional development, and her perspective on how MilleniVision plans to re-imagine professional development for BIPOC students. As always, we'll also cover opportunities for minority students and much more! Tech Learning Summer Internship @ SpotifyInternship Location: New York City, NYLink: https://bit.ly/3wcWjePAndroid Firmware Engineering Summer Internship @ PelotonInternship Location: New York City, NYL...2021-03-301h 08

The Hue Capital PodcastNkem Nwankwo | From Software Engineer to Lead Product ManagerCheck out this amazing interview with Nkem Nkwanko, Lead Product Manager at Attentive. Nkem is truly an inspiration not only for his strides in tech, but for his impact on those pursuing careers in business and tech through authorship. Nkem is a lifelong tech enthusiast and currently a Lead Product Manager at Attentive. After starting his career as a software engineer at John Deere, he quickly transitioned to product, where he has been since. Nkem has a BS in Computer Engineering from Georgia Tech as well as an MBA from University of Michigan. He is also the author of...2021-03-2731 min

The Hue Capital PodcastAngelina Howard | From Sr. Product Manager to Head of Black ERG at AmazonAngelina (she/her/hers) is currently a Senior Product Manager (PM) at Amazon where she drives product features and roadmap prioritization for Digital Software & Video Games (DSV). She owns the domain/roadmap for customer discovery which includes the customer shopping journey from search, product detail page, and checkout. Angelina transitioned into product management in 2015 and has been passionate about not only increase accessibility in all products, but also increasing the knowledge and representation of product management. Outside of her PM role, she is the President of the Black Employee Network (BEN), an Employee Resource Group (ERG...2021-03-1050 min

The Hue Capital PodcastChristine Michel Carter | Media & Marketing Executive to #1 Global Voice for MomsCheck out this inspiring interview with the #1 Global Voice for Moms, Christine Michel Carter. In this episode, we discuss her career trajectory as a Media & Marketing Executive/Founder whom has leveraged her powerful voice, data-driven marketing abilities, and writing/storytelling skills to inspire working moms across the globe. ______________________________________________________ Best-selling author Christine Michel Carter is the #1 global voice for working moms. Christine’s voice transpires across miles into the heart, mind, and soul of moms everywhere. Women in the United States, Canada, Africa, Australia, France, the UK, Spain, China and India love he...2020-09-2141 min

The Hue Capital PodcastMica Le John | From Arts Educator to Tech FounderMica Le John is CEO and Co-Founder of 2SWIM, a social messaging app with an emphasis on close connections and private communities. A graduate of the New School, she holds a B.S. in Liberal Arts, and completed the Riggio Honors Program for Writing and Democracy. She also holds a Certificate in Design Management from Ryerson University. As a writer, educator, technologist and STEAM advocate, Mica's work uses an intersectional lens to explore the relationships between technology, art, and social justice. As an organization nerd, she has consulted with tech and DTC startups...2020-09-1438 min

The Hue Capital PodcastNathalie Molina Niño | From Global Tech Entrepreneur to InvestorCheck out this amazing interview with LatinX Author, Global Tech Entrepreneur and Investor Nathalie Molina Niño, as we discuss, her entrepreneurial journey that started at just 20 YEARS OLD; This lead to a career of authoring a book and leading investments that provide Women & People of color with the funds/resources necessary to succeed as entrepreneurs. Nathalie Molina Niño is an entrepreneur, builder capitalist (at O³) and tech globalization veteran focused on high-growth businesses that benefit women and the planet. She is the author of LEAPFROG, The New Revolution for Women Entrepreneurs (Penguin Random Hou...2020-09-0146 min

The Hue Capital PodcastDr. Nadia Lopez | Education Innovator & Brooklyn School FounderCheck out this amazing interview with Brownsville, Brooklyn School Founder Dr. Nadia Lopez, as we discuss, her journey as an educator and school founder, while, also dissecting the Future of Education in a COVID, virtual world. Dr. Nadia Lopez is an educator, TED Speaker, author, advocate, and Founder of Mott Hall Bridges in Brownsville, Brooklyn. This school opened in 2010 to introduce young students to STEAM which is an acronym for science tech engineering, arts and math. In 2015, after one of her students went viral after being featured on Humans of New York...2020-08-2447 min

The Hue Capital PodcastCarlos Gil | From Master Marketer to Author & International Keynote SpeakerCarlos Gil is the author of The End of Marketing: Humanizing Your Brand in the Age of Social Media and AI, international keynote speaker, and award-winning digital storyteller with over a decade of experience leading social media strategy for global brands including LinkedIn, Winn-Dixie, Save-A-Lot and BMC Software. A first-generation Latino, Gil’s work has been featured by CNNMoney, Harvard Business Review, Mashable and Social Media Examiner in addition to dozens of trade publications. Presently, Gil is the CEO and Founder of Gil Media Co., a full-service digital marketing firm based in Los Angeles, which wo...2020-08-0348 min

The Hue Capital PodcastNurse Noel | From Nursing to Health Media ExpertCheck out this amazing interview with Nurse Noel, an ICU/Trauma/ER Nurse and Media Health Expert, as we discuss building a health career from the clinical setting to THE BIG SCREEN! Nurse Noel is a Health professional/RN with a primary focus in ICU, trauma and ER for over 23 years, as well as, a professional writer with over 25 years experience . She has proudly merged her 2 loves for health and entertainment to create the career she has now, where she has been on some of your favorite platforms including The Breakfast Club, Hot 97, Fox, CNN and more! Nurse...2020-07-2738 min

The Hue Capital PodcastLatoya Westbrook | From Banking & Fintech to UX ResearchCheck out this amazing interview with Latoya Westbrook, UX Researcher at Facebook and Founder at Wealthly! Throughout our conversation, we explore not only her career transition into UX, but also her inspiration for starting her own entrepreneurial journey. Learn more, below: LaToya Westbrooks is a Senior UX Researcher who is passionate about eliminating users’ pain points and understanding their needs in order to design sustainable, human-centered solutions. LaToya has built the discipline of User Research at several start-ups in NYC from the ground up, demonstrating its value company-wide. LaToya is currently at Facebook on the St...2020-07-2041 min

The Hue Capital PodcastWho is Juju? What is Hue Capital?Ayee! If you are here right now, it is because you have an interest or passion for business, tech, and culture. In this first recording, you will have the chance to learn more about the purpose of Hue Capital, as well as, gain a better understanding of who I am and how I even got to this point. This is where I welcome you to the family and just know, that I have no intention of ever letting you go! Let's grow evolve, together!2020-07-0214 min

The King Bently Podcast020 | Finding A Balance (w. Jerlisa Fontaine)Jerlisa Fontaine is the CEO of MilleniVision Networks and former UAlbany Student Association President. You can keep up with the latest MilleniVision events on their Instagram page @Millenivision.ntwks.2019-03-111h 21