• Episode 24 (Martel Matthews) - Master Minds With James Allen
    Mar 9 2023

    CEO of Good Feeling Hemp, Martel Matthews, joins the Master Minds Podcast for episode 24. Martel Matthews is a serial entrepreneur with a track record of success. In the past 10 years he has focused his energy on building business relationships, creating organizational structures and developing business systems.   Martel has a passion for empowering the black community, educating the youth, and exploring techniques for mental engineering. He is Co-Founder & CEO of Good Feeling Hemp and the co-owner and COO of The New Black Wall St. Prior to launching into full time entrepreneurship Martel was working in corporate America. During his time in corporate America, Martel won multiple awards as a sales leader and for outstanding manager performance from companies such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, ADP, and OYO Hotels.    Born in Houston, Tx but raised in Missouri City, Tx  Martel has a love and appreciation for the values of the Lone Star State. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Marketing from the prestigious Trinity University. He was a captain on the Trinity Tigers football team, awarded as a McNair Scholar, and Vice President of Black Male Initiatives.   He is currently active in the Texas business market through BNI Houston, Non-Profit organizations, and Entrepreneur connection groups. In his leisure time he enjoys yoga, meditation, and reading books that enlighten his mind. His personal goal is to help bring empowerment to minority communities in America by creating organizations that focus on providing business and health education and training.    


    Instagram:  @BlackWall.st  @martelmatthews

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 23 (Johnathan Mark) - Master Minds With James Allen
    Feb 23 2023

    Welcome to the Master Minds podcast with James Allen! In this episode, we have a special guest, Johnathan Mark, the co-founder of Trill On Wheels in Houston, TX. Trill On Wheels is a unique party bike experience that is inspired by Houston's thriving art, car, and historic hip hop scene. Today, we'll discuss Johnathan's journey to entrepreneurship, his love for Houston, and the inspiration behind Trill On Wheels.

    Johnathan Mark shares his background in the tech industry and his experience working at Pandora and Uber.

    He talks about his passion for entrepreneurship and his decision to leave the corporate world to launch Trill On Wheels with his wife.

    Johnathan discusses the challenges of launching a business and how he overcame them, including the importance of networking and building relationships.

    He shares his love for Houston and how Trill On Wheels showcases the city's unique identity and culture.

    Johnathan talks about his role as a father and how he balances his responsibilities as a parent and an entrepreneur.

    He shares his mindset as an entrepreneur and his vision for building a legacy through Trill On Wheels.

    In this episode of Master Minds with James Allen, we had the pleasure of talking to Johnathan Mark, the co-founder of Trill On Wheels in Houston, TX. Join us as we explore Johnathan's journey to entrepreneurship, his love for Houston, and the inspiration behind Trill On Wheels. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the challenges and rewards of launching a business and the importance of balancing work and family life. Tune in now to hear from one of Houston's most innovative entrepreneurs!


    For more info on this one-of-a-kind experience, go to TrillOnWheels.com

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    50 mins
  • Episode 22 (Kelli Saulny) - Master Minds With James Allen
    Feb 16 2023

    Join us on this episode of Master Minds as we welcome Kelli Saulny, a New Orleans native and seasoned professional in supply chain and operations management. With 15 years of experience, Kelli has an impressive background, including a Bachelor's and MBA from FAMU and being a founding team member of Carol's Daughter. In this episode, we will hear Kelli's amazing story and dive into her current role as Managing Partner with Corridor Ventures, a VC fund launched to unlock innovation in the US Southeast.


    Join us next time on Masterminds as we continue to bring you inspiring stories from industry leaders and experts. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review!


    Kelli Saulny - kelli@corridorvc.com

    Corridor Venture Capital - www.corridorvc.com

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    56 mins
  • Episode 21 (Chris Clark) - Master Minds With James Allen
    Dec 9 2022

    Real estate investor, Chris Clark, joins The Master Minds Podcast to discuss how he's built a million dollar business in 2 years.  In addition, we discuss how to approach a potential mentor, manifesting the life you want, balancing entrepreneurship with life as a new father, and much more! 

    Don't forget to like and subscribe to catch weekly conversations with business owners.  

    #MasterMinds #Entrepreneurship #Business #Money #Leadership #Houston #Dallas #RealEstateDevelopment #realestate   

    Master Minds With James Allen @themastermindspodcast  

    Chris Clark @Chris_Swavey       

    Silver Kei Homes @silverkeihomes  

    James Allen @mr_jamesallen      

    Souther House Buyers LLC @southernhousebuyersllc

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Episode 20 (Jermaine Phillips) - Master Minds With James Allen
    Nov 10 2022

    State Farm Agent and Financial Advisor, Jermaine Phillips, joins joins The Master Minds Podcast for episode 20.  In this episode Jermaine discusses how transitioned from professional basketball to becoming an insurance agent.  In addition, Jermaine drops gems around building wealth, the importance of financial literacy, tips of how to navigate through this recession, and much more!

    Don't forget to CLICK THE LIKE BUTTON and SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST!  New episodes of Master Minds with James Allen drop every week.


    Master Minds With James Allen

    @themastermindspodcast


    Jermaine Phillips Agency - State Farm

    @agenphillips_


    Website: agentphillips.com

    Phone: 281.759.2558


    James Allen

    @mr_jamesallen


    Southern House Buyers

    @southernhousebuyersllc 

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Episode 19 (Kaitlin Guerin) - Master Minds With James Allen
    Nov 4 2022

    Creator and Owner of Lagniappe Baking, Kaitlin Guerin, joins the Master Minds Podcast for episode 19.  In this episode we discuss the challenges of launching a new company, balancing the artistic side with being a business owner, cultivating a grassroots movement, and much more!

    Don't forget to CLICK THE LIKE BUTTON and SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST!  New episodes of Master Minds with James Allen drop every week.


    Master Minds With James Allen

    @themastermindspodcast


    Lagniappe Baking

    @lagniappebaking


    Kaitlin Guerin

    @__K.guerin 


    James Allen

    @mr_jamesallen


    Southern House Buyers

    @southernhousebuyersllc 

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Episode 18 - Master Minds With James Allen
    Oct 20 2022

    The multi passionate entrepreneur, Sukaina Rajani, joins the Master Minds podcast for episode 18.  In this episode, Sukaina discusses her journey to building the Houston staple that is MACARON by Patisse.  In addition, she discusses the launch of her inspirational athletic brand, DBS (Don't Be Scared); also, we talk about her exclusive coaching group, Life Launch Insider's Club.  

    For one month free of Insider's Club access, go to https://www.thebizlaunchpad.com and use promo code: MASTERMIND


    Sukaina Rajani: @sweetsukaina

    Don't Be Scared: @dbsliving

    MACARON by Patisse: @macaronbypatisse

    Master Minds With James Allen: @themastermindspodcast

    James Allen: @mr_jamesallen

    Southern House Buyers LLC: @southernhousebuyersllc


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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 17 - Master Minds With James Allen
    Oct 6 2022

    Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Braden Real Estate Group, Nicole Handy joins the Master Minds Podcast for episode 17.  Nicole discusses recent interest hikes and the impact on the real estate industry.  She also shares how she got started in real estate and why her team found the need to start Braden Real Estate Group.  Nicole also shares game on how to build a strong culture; hiring and retaining top talent.  Don't forget to CLICK THE LIKE BUTTON and SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST.  New episodes of Master Minds With James Allen drop weekly!

    Master Minds With James Allen 

    @themastermindspodcast


    Nicole Handy

    @mrsnikkihandy


    James Allen

    @mr_jamesallen


    Southern House Buyers LLC

    @southernhousebuyersllc

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    52 mins