Black To Business

During this episode we discussed the importance of entrepreneurship and wealth building for  athletes. We touched on the role that athletics plays into the households within the black community and what the future looks like. Krystal also shared her own personal journey which led to her writing her first book. Name: Krystal Beachum Age: 26 Current Title: Founder/CEO of Student Athletes Unite & Licensing Intern at the NFLPA Location: Washington, DC Krystal Beachum, author of "For The Other 98%" and Founder of Student-Athletes Unite took her passion for student-athletes and entrepreneurship to the next level by filling the gap in the college athletics industry. Her company is committed to helping student-athletes create business and career opportunities.

During this episode we discussed if a college degree matters in entrepreneurship, why you have to become obsessed with your business, and managing and allocating your energy in business. Drake also provides information on how Inflc Media performs a social media analysis and uses analytics to create a custom strategy to grow your brands presence. Name: Drake Reaux Age: 26 Current Title: President and Founder Location: Dallas, TX Drake Reaux is the founder of Inflc Media a new breed of social media agency that helps small & mid-level businesses, celebs, and personal brands to find their social media voices and build their digital brands. He also recently purchased and became Co-Owner of Dapper Deals Club, an online designer fashion accessories brand that is inspired by city life, modern art, and music bringing elegant pieces to life. Founded with the vision to serve the men's and women's entrepreneur fashion market. Dapper Deals Club is now a global renowned brand consistently introducing new, yet classic p

During this episode we discuss how to brand your business successfully. Amanda shares some affordable tools for building your brand successfully, common mistakes brands make, plus more. Age: 30 Current Title: Tech Publicist & App Entrepreneur Location: Chicago, IL Amanda Spann is marketer and serial app entrepreneur on a mission to help fellow founders build and accelerate their brands. She produces marketing driven resources and programming through her consultancy Spann & Company in addition to being the Co-Founder of Tiphub, an impact driven innovation community for entrepreneurs in Africa and the African Diaspora and the hosts of Diaspora Demo Day, the largest startup showcase for black entrepreneurs outside of the continent of Africa. Amanda has been honored as one of Business Insider’s 30 Most Important Women In Tech Under 30, BET’s Blacks on the Brink of Greatness, and as one of 5 future leaders in technology by Black Enterprise Magazine.

During this episode we discussed wealth in the black community, student loans, and credit. Tonya also shares her journey to financial freedom and becoming a Certified Financial Education Instructor. Age: 32 Location: Brooklyn, NY Current Title: Founder, My Fab Finance & Co-Founder FOAM Enterprises, Inc. Education: BA Public Administration and MA Urban Policy & Affairs, Financial Education Instruction Certificate

During this episode Marquelle discusses how his project, The New Stereotype, celebrates and highlights the many diverse layers of black life through fashion, film, and photography. We also spoke about the influence of black culture in the fashion industry and living your life on your own terms. Name: Marquelle Turner Age: 29 Location: Doha, Qatar Current Title: Creative Director - The New Stereotype & Menswear Buyer - Galeries Lafayette via Ali Bin Ali Group Education: Fayetteville State University - Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing (2009), NC State University - Master of Global Innovation Management (2014), SKEMA Business School - Master of Science, Global Luxury Management (2014)