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Pay Me In Plane Tickets304: Samella Watson - Bleisure State of Mind: Samella Watson's Global ShiftIn this episode, we dive deep into the innovative world of Samella Watson, a true visionary reshaping the landscape of modern travel and entrepreneurship. Samella Watson doesn't just travel; she orchestrates a symphony of cultural exchange and professional synergy. As the architect behind BLCK, she's weaving a vibrant tapestry where homes become portals, and networks bloom across continents. Imagine a world where the lines between work and wanderlust blur, where "bleisure" isn't a buzzword, but a lived reality, curated with intention and a deep understanding of community. Samella's vision transcends mere accommodation; it's a revolution in how we connect...
2025-03-1454 min
Beyond The WealthThe Home Exchange MARKET GAME CHANGER You Never Knew Existed!How Samella Watson Is Bringing Back The Home Exchange Market
In this inspiring episode of the Beyond the Wealth Podcast, host Andres Sanchez sits down with Samella Watson, founder of BLCK, a revolutionary home exchange marketplace redefining travel. Samella shares her journey as a solo entrepreneur, leveraging faith, purpose, and AI to build a business that empowers people to travel without limits.
Bloc is more than a platform—it's a community-driven movement aimed at making travel accessible, seamless, and affordable. By blending work and leisure into what she calls "bleisurely" living, Samella is helping people achieve the ultimate work-life ba...
2024-12-0334 min
Technically SpeakingEp. 3: From Hospitality Tech to Home Exchange: Samella Watson on Building a Travel RevolutionIn this episode of Technically Speaking, we sit down with Samella Watson, the visionary founder of Theblck and Sebiya, to discuss her entrepreneurial journey, the evolving landscape of hospitality, and the future of home exchange.Samella opens up about her entrepreneurial evolution, from founding Sebiya, a hospitality tech startup, to launching Theblck, a peer-to-peer home exchange platform that’s revolutionizing the way creatives and remote workers travel. Theblck offers a unique model where members swap homes for lodging, making travel more affordable and accessible. With a mission to democratize travel and encourage work-life balance, Samella is focused on buildin...
2024-11-0726 min
The Leadership LoungeEp. 3: From Hospitality Tech to Home Exchange: Samella Watson on Building a Travel RevolutionIn this episode of Technically Speaking, we sit down with Samella Watson, the visionary founder of Theblck and Sebiya, to discuss her entrepreneurial journey, the evolving landscape of hospitality, and the future of home exchange.Samella opens up about her entrepreneurial evolution, from founding Sebiya, a hospitality tech startup, to launching Theblck, a peer-to-peer home exchange platform that’s revolutionizing the way creatives and remote workers travel. Theblck offers a unique model where members swap homes for lodging, making travel more affordable and accessible. With a mission to democratize travel and encourage work-life balance, Samella is focused on buildin...
2024-11-0726 min
The Conscious Entrepreneur | Leadership, Self-Awareness & MindsetEP 59: Shifting on Purpose“For me, every time I fasted, the goal was to gain clarity on a specific aspect of the entrepreneurial journey—like the calling, who I understood God needed me to be,” says Samella Watson, tech entrepreneur and founder of BLCK. She joins Alex Raymond in this episode to share how faith and spirituality have been key to her growth, both personally and in business. Fasting, in particular, has been her way of quieting the external noise to gain focus and reaffirm her purpose as an entrepreneur.
Samella opens up about how this practice helped guide her dur...
2024-10-2135 min
Tarik TalkSamella Watson at Detox Gallery NYC (Season 10, Episode 6)Meet Samella, a seasoned veteran with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, now leading the charge in service and innovation. With a proven track record of delivering exceptional results and an unstoppable drive, she's reshaping hospitality and affordable tourism through her brainchild, BLCK (pronounced 'block').Through innovative technology, Samella is transforming the way people travel, connect, and explore the world around us. Her mission? Unlocking a lifestyle of 'bleisure' for all.But Samella's impact goes beyond entrepreneurship; it's rooted in empowering others to integrate technology into their daily lives. Her journey as a tech fou...
2024-09-1513 min
The Unicorn FindersBLCK - A Members-Only Home Exchange PlatformWe are joined by Samella Watson who is CEO and Founder of BLCK. BLCK (block) is bringing something new to the market by creating a members-only home exchange platform designed to help the black travelers community save more on lodging while joining a community of like-minded people.
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2024-01-3030 min
Live Let Thrive PodcastEpisode 186: Improving Guest Experience w/ Sebiya CEO Samella WatsonThis week we interview the CEO of Sebiya, Samella Watson. Sebiya is a program that enhances the guest experience for your guests by putting all of your add ons for your listing in one easy-to-find location.
Samella's Info:
IG: @samiam407
IG: @sebiya.io
LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!!
www.speakpipe.com/LIVELETTHRIVE
Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM
Myka's Info:
FB: www.facebook.com/myka.a.artis
IG: @sharebednbreakfast
IG: @mykaartis
Airbnb listings:
www.sharebnb.com
Myka's Consulting:
1-on-1 Consulting - Clarity.fm/sharebnb
Timeshare Course - gum.co/qErMd
Become An Airbnb Host - www.airbnb.com/r...
2021-12-3052 min
Live Let Thrive PodcastEpisode 186: Improving Guest Experience w/ Sebiya CEO Samella WatsonSend us Fan MailSamella Watson built Sebaya after 17 years in hotels showed her how properties leave money on the table once guests check in. Her platform lets short-term rental hosts white-label an app that sells excursions, kayak rentals, grocery pre-stocking, and local services - hosts keep the commission, travelers never know Sebaya exists. One host nets an extra $100 per booking just from a kayak she now offers through the app.
Samella bootstrapped with no tech background, found her CTO valet-parking across the street, and launched MySierge (later rebranded Sebaya) just before COVID hit. The...
2021-12-3052 min
Grit and GrindEp 2 Creating a new travel experience with a digital concierge with Samella WatsonAfter 10+ years working in the hospitality industry, Samella had seen her fair share of inefficiencies. One in particular that she couldn't get over was the guest experience. There was a gap between the guest and the host that desperately needed to be bridged. Think of My-Cierge as your very own digital concierge that enables the curation of your travel and stay experience by your host. Simply put, Your host now has the power to offer you more than just a place to sleep. My-Cierge specializes in creating experiences, providing real-time communication and helping streamline hosts day-to-day operations.
Wh...
2020-03-251h 02