Episodes

  • Black Tech - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow with Theresa Merritt-Watson

    Black Tech - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow with Theresa Merritt-Watson
    Oct 14 2024
    Theresa Merritt-Watson is a well known organizer, teacher, and volunteer in the Chapel Hill area of North Carolina. She has organized college fair bus trips for prospective college students for many years and she has been very involved in her church and its outreach activities. Theresa has written two books – Guide for Teenage Parents and Black Tech – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrowand she has led numerous seminars and tutorials for non-profit groups and charities. Additionally, Theresa has served as a Board Member for the Chapel Hill, NC Board of Adjustment, served as a Board Member for the Chapel Hill, NC Sustainability Task Force Committee, been a candidate for the Chapel Hill – Carrboro, NC City School Board, served a Board Member for the Carrboro, NC Planning Board, served as a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and served as a Board Member for Habitat for Humanity. Theresa has six great adult children and is a native of North Carolina. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Shaw University, a Master in Business Administration degree from the University of Arizona, a Master in Education degree from Temple University and is currently a doctoral student at Temple University.

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    43 mins
  • Angelo Ellerbee - CEO/Founder Double XXPosure Media Relations

    Angelo Ellerbee - CEO/Founder Double XXPosure Media Relations
    Sep 13 2024
    Angelo Ellerbee is an institution. The public relations maverick has worked with and guided the careers of icons and ingenues, legends and leading actors, and has built a legacy that continue to flourish decades after he began. He began his stellar career working in the fashion industry--designing styling, and hosting shows as fundraisers to combat the global issue of HIV/AIDS. Found himself in the world of publicity and artist relations, working with the late, great James Mtume, super producer and jazz impresario. In 1985, Mr. Ellerbee founded Double XXposure Public Relations, working with artist and record labels to champion the careers of such luminaries as Frankie Beverly, Kool Bell, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Dionne Warwick, Roberta Flack and reggae giants like Shabba Ranks and Patra, while also shaping the careers of supermodels and burgeoning business titans and industry leaders. He will discuss his career, new book "Before I Let You Go, and Street Naming. Join us on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 4 pm EST. Use the link or dail in to speak with our guest live (516) 418-5778.

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    49 mins
  • It's Never Too Late To Get Into Real Estate w/Dr. Teresa R. Martin, Esq.

    It's Never Too Late To Get Into Real Estate w/Dr. Teresa R. Martin, Esq.
    Aug 21 2024
    Dr. Teresa R. Martin, Esq. had a weekly episode with us a few years back and we are so happy to have her with us once again. An attorney for women real estate entrepreneurs and a profit acceleration strategist for business leaders, Teresa leverages her decades of experience as a business and investment consultant; business owner; partner; entrepreneur; real estate investor; and legal advisor, to help women business owners grow and scale their small business with innovative legal and consulting services that are focused on increasing their returns in their businesses. Whether you want to build business credit, grow business income, or master your assets, Teresa helps crystalize your vision and shape exisitng businesses into highly successful ventures with a profitable built-in exit strategy. So please join us to learn, ask questions and get industry insight. Monday, August 20, 2024 at 8:00pm Dial-in: (516) 418-5778

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Dr. Susan Simmons-Stevenson CEO/Founder - Lifecycle Network - HR & Coaching Firm

    Dr. Susan Simmons-Stevenson CEO/Founder - Lifecycle Network - HR & Coaching Firm
    Jul 27 2024
    Dr. Susan Simmons-Stevenson is the visionary CEO behind Lifecycle Network, a distinguished Human Resources & Consulting Firm established in 2006. Recognized for her transformative leadership, Dr. Simmons-Stevenson's commitment to empowering communities led her to found Americans Thrive in 2018, a pioneering Workforce Development & Training Agency dedicated to bridging the employment skills gap and fostering sustainable job opportunities for underserved populations affected by the justice system. Hailing from Alcolu, South Carolina, Dr. Susan earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from Intercontinental University, followed by an MBA and Master of Human Resource Management from The Keller Graduate School of Management. Her outstanding contributions have been honored with dual Honorary Doctorates in Business Leadership and Humanitarianism as of 2023. With a wealth of corporate HR leadership experience across various industries, Dr. Susan's expertise lies in her innate ability to connect individuals, exemplified in her role as CEO of The Lifecycle Network. Over two decades, she has cultivated relationships, matching skilled employees with leading employers in sectors such as healthcare, logistics, finance, and technology. Notably, securing Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical as her inaugural client marked a significant milestone in her entrepreneurial journey. Please join us to learn more and celebrate this amazing business owner. Friday, July 26, 2024 @ 8:00pm Dial-in: (516) 418-5778

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    47 mins
  • Candles 4 The Culture with Founder/Owner Demetria Fitzgerald

    Candles 4 The Culture with Founder/Owner Demetria Fitzgerald
    Jul 22 2024
    In 2017, Demetria relocated from Virginia to Atlanta, eager for a promising job opportunity after years as a middle school teacher. However, the job proved to be a toxic environment, prompting her to resign and pivot towards entrepreneurship. Drawing from her family's legacy of creativity and a newfound passion for candle making, she launched Candles 4 the Culture in 2019. Candles 4 the Culture embodies values of authenticity, community, and quality craftsmanship. The products not only enhance physical spaces but also nurture emotional well-being, reflecting the pride, self-worth, and nostalgia of Black American experiences. Since its inception, Candles 4 the Culture has grown from an online presence to opening a Brick and Mortar location in Atlanta during the pandemic, expanding its collections and gaining recognition in programs like Beygood and Goldman Sachs' One Million Black Women: Black in Business. What sets Candles 4 the Culture apart is its focus on providing tailored self-care solutions for millennial Black women, offering scents inspired by beloved cultural icons that deeply resonate within the community. Join us to learn more about Candles 4 the Culture and Demetria's vision for its future. July 22, 2024 at 4:00pm Dial-in: (516) 418-5778

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    30 mins
  • Love You, Bye Yoga with Joi

    Love You, Bye Yoga with Joi
    Jul 6 2024
    There is a journey that we have all been on from the moment we a removed from the womb. The journey is a continuance of the journey our ancestors were on. Oftentimes, we are not sure why we are doing what, we are doing. I belive we are completing the assignement that was given to those before us. I was all up in my head in deep thought about this concept of purpose and reason, and then I attended a networking event/summit. I was in the company of may journeymen and journeywomen. It was simply amazing. It woud not know be like me if I didn't find amazing people to showcase. The first is Shekinah Joi Hudson, she is the founder of Love You, Bye ®️ a Chicago Based Yoga studio that is 420 Friendly, we will learn more on that. She's going to share her passion and the reason why she is on this particular jouney through Yoga. Please join us to learn more about the practice and how she is using it to heal and chill. Friday, July 5, 2024 Dial-in: (516) 418-5778. Join and learn.

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    41 mins
  • "Now What?" Documentarian Sherri Patterson

    "Now What?" Documentarian Sherri Patterson
    Jun 15 2024
    ...NowWhat?! the documentary/docuseries speaks directly to how many trials in life can bring some of us to consider (if for some, only for an instant), to just end it all. Leaving family, friends and community to ask, and/or exclaim, ...NowWhat?!, what do we do now? I had my first ...NowWhat?! moment 38 years ago, and it's still as present today as it was then. It never left my heart or mind. The pain has lessened allowing me to remember that my brother Tracy lived a lot longer and accomplished a lot more than the day he died. Therefore, I cannot/will not wrap his whole life up in the day he died and not remember the 18yrs he lived. Join us to learn more as our guest Sherri Patterson shares the story and journey that led her to create this amazing docuseries. You are sure to learn something new. The dial-in number is (516) 418-5778.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • The Time Has Come Today - James "D-Train" Williams

    The Time Has Come Today - James "D-Train" Williams
    Apr 27 2024
    When you think of D-Train songs like Something's On Your Mind, You're The One For Me, Keep On and Oh How I Love You are the songs that come to mind. But James Nelson Williams, "D TRAIN" has consistently been making hits and having a presence in the entertainment industry in so many different ways. He started his singing journey as a young child and is still going strong. I would love to tell you all I know; but that would not be fair. I want this amazing man to share his journey and how he keeps the music coming. He will also share his new single. You don't want to miss this. Please join us on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 8pm. If you would like to ask questions dial-in to (516) 418-5778.

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    1 hr