Black To Business

Name: Chip Dizard Business Name: Chip Dizard Studios Current Title: Owner/Lead Creative Location: Laurel, MD Educational Background: Undergrad from Coppin State University   About Chip:  My name is Chip Dizárd (pronounced Diz Hard).  Weddings are my passion; photographing, filming,  producing and distributing them are the way I choose to express that. I love to create a visual experience by telling a story through images. This gives the audience a chance to relive the emotion and sensation of an event. I feel most alive when I feel the camera in my hands. When I point at a subject, the subject becomes alive. What I love most is holding my camera and being the DP, director of photography, just like in work. My cameras are my tools; wedding and event photos are my form of artistic expression. When I’m not filming a wedding, working on editing or teaching other videographers I love going to movies, which, I suppose, is not a surprise. I also like playing golf,  and of course, being with my family.   DURING THIS

Name: Jotaka Eaddy Business Name: The Full Circle Strategy Current Title: Founder and CEO Location: Washington DC     About Jotaka:  Jotaka Eaddy is an award-winning strategist, advocate and connector who Forbes Magazine describes as the “Olivia Pope of Silicon Valley.” With more than 20 years of experience in policy, advocacy, and movement building, Jotaka is a highly sought after speaker and strategist whose accomplishments include: her trailblazing election as the Univeristy of South Carolina’s first Black Woman Student Body President, her groundbreaking work that led to the abolition of the juvenile death penalty in America though the 2005 landmark US Supreme Court decision in Roper Vs Simmons, and her pivotal leadership as Senior Advisor to the NAACP where she led Initiatives to expand and defend voting rights through state legislative wins and executive orders, all before her bold and successful transition to the C- suite of Silicon Valley and the private sector.   As the Founder and CEO of Full Circle

Name: De’Von Truvel Business Name: Play Black Wall Street Current Title: Founder and Director of Curriculum Development Location: Riverside, CA Educational Background: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from UC Davis Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from the University of South Florida   About De’Von:  De’Von Truvel is a Game Designer and Author who inspires you to dream through the untold stories of Black History. In 2017 De’Von created Black Wall Street The Board Game to increase financial literacy and Black history knowledge in a fun way. He plans to continue to find innovative ways to inform his community as a game designer, author, filmmaker, and educator. His motto; “Remember, Relearn, Rebuild.”   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: The process of expanding from products to offering services Why knowing your zone of genius brings more opportunities Why having multiple offers is good for business The importance of customer discovery How to pivot after a setback The history of Tulsa’s Black Wall

Save your seat for our LIVE Masterclass CLEAR VISION: How To Get Clarity In Your Business & Finish The Year Strong! –> blacktobusiness.com/clearvision   Name: Monique T. Marshall Business Name: Black To Business Current Title: Chief-In-Charge Location: Brooklyn, NY Educational Background: Howard University   About Monique: Monique T. Marshall is an Entrepreneur, Thought-Leader, and Influencer.  As the Chief-in-Charge of Black to Business, a platform providing Black entrepreneurs with the resources and connections to start and grow their businesses. Monique has furthered this mission through her podcast, speaking engagements, and workshops. After graduating from Howard University with a BBA in Supply Chain Management, the Georgia native relocated to Brooklyn, NY to continue the greater mission of increasing the number of successful Black startups.   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Why investing in yourself is important for your business The power of saying No Why it takes more than money to be successfu

Name: Monique T. Marshall Business Name: Black To Business Current Title: Chief-In-Charge Location: Brooklyn, NY Educational Background: Howard University   About Monique: Monique T. Marshall is an Entrepreneur, Thought-Leader, and Influencer.  As the Chief-in-Charge of Black to Business, a platform providing Black entrepreneurs with the resources and connections to start and grow their businesses. Monique has furthered this mission through her podcast, speaking engagements, and workshops. After graduating from Howard University with a BBA in Supply Chain Management, the Georgia native relocated to Brooklyn, NY to continue the greater mission of increasing the number of successful Black startups.   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: What it means to have a thriving business Why business isn’t one-size-fits-all How having a plan plays a role in your success Tips for finding your target audience   For complete show notes and resources mentioned for this episode go to: https://blacktobusiness.com/118-2/ Do you

Name: Monique T. Marshall Business Name: Black To Business Current Title: Chief-In-Charge Location: Brooklyn, NY Educational Background: Howard University   About Monique: Monique T. Marshall is an Entrepreneur, Thought-Leader, and Influencer.  As the Chief-in-Charge of Black to Business, a platform providing Black entrepreneurs with the resources and connections to start and grow their businesses. Monique has furthered this mission through her podcast, speaking engagements, and workshops. After graduating from Howard University with a BBA in Supply Chain Management, the Georgia native relocated to Brooklyn, NY to continue the greater mission of increasing the number of successful Black startups.   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: What business systems are and why they’re important How to decide what tasks you should create systems for What tools you need in your business to work smarter How to become more efficient in your business How to crate and organize your business systems For complete show notes an

Name: Monique T. Marshall Business Name: Black To Business Current Title: Chief-In-Charge Location: Brooklyn, NY Educational Background: Howard University   About Monique: Monique T. Marshall is an Entrepreneur, Thought-Leader, and Influencer.  As the Chief-in-Charge of Black to Business, a platform providing Black entrepreneurs with the resources and connections to start and grow their businesses. Monique has furthered this mission through her podcast, speaking engagements, and workshops. After graduating from Howard University with a BBA in Supply Chain Management, the Georgia native relocated to Brooklyn, NY to continue the greater mission of increasing the number of successful Black startups.   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How being consistent affects the success of your business How consistency creates clarity What you should care about in your business Ways to build your customers' trust Why success is subjective How to track your success   For complete show notes and resources mentioned for this

Name: Robert Lewis Business Name: Black Cooperative Investment Fund Current Title: President/Board Chair Location: Los Angeles, CA Educational Background: Howard University, Washington, DC                                      Master of Social Work, May 1996                                             Concentration: Management and Administration   About Robert:  Robert Lewis is the President/Founding Board Chair of BCIF. Robert has more than 25 years of professional experience working in philanthropy and the nonprofit human and social services sector. He is a firm believer in the power of economic mobility to transform Black communities throughout the U.S. and beyond. Robert brings various perspectives to his work: investor, “no box” critical thinker, service provider, and concerned citizen. These qualities position him as a unique, compelling, and unapologetic voice for the Black community.   In the philanthropic sector, Robert has been responsible for grantmaking for companies such as L.A. Care Health Plan a

Name: Dr. Avis Jones-Deweever Business Name: Media to Millions Current Title: Media to Millions Marketing Mentor & Business Elevation Strategist Location: Oxon Hill, MD About Dr. Avis: Dr. Avis is an award-winning author, global speaker, media commentator, and multi-7 figure CEO. Dr. Avis scaled her first business to six figures in less than 9 months. She later scaled from multi-six figures to her first seven figures in just eight months. She currently works with bold and ambitious coaches and consultants who are looking to aggressively grow their businesses to revenue levels that match their extraordinary genius.    Specifically, Dr. Avis helps her clients understand how to package, price, and position their genius into high-ticket offers and leverage media and digital marketing strategies to magnetically attract ideal customers and drive massive revenue to their bottom lines. Along the way, she frequently helps clients greatly accelerate their revenue acquisition, some even achieving six-figure months,

Name: Rock Hunt Business Name: Rock Your Business LLC Current Title: CEO Location: Trinity, North Carolina   About Rock: I fully believe in the phrase. If you don't have a pipeline, then you have PIPEDREAM. Building a business without a system is like rowing a boat with a hole in the bottom.   So I help people plug up the hole. I help people create automation and systems to get leads within their pipeline to take real action.   If you're always searching for new leads, but can't nurture the ones within your system, then you have a problem.   Here's how Rock can help you: ✅Creating engaging email campaigns ✅Developing easy-to-duplicate workflows ✅Furnishing your SMS marketing strategy ✅Automating your onboarding practices ✅Creating and developing SOPs ✅Establishing a highly converting sales system.   These are the things that businesses need to stay relevant and profitable.        DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: What is email marketing?  The importance of email marketing  Which type of business should use e

Name: Dr. Dennis Kimbro Current Title: Educator, New York Times Best-Selling Author, and Expert on Leadership, Wealth, and Success Location: Atlanta, GA Educational Background: B.A. degree from the University of Oklahoma and an M.A. and doctorate from Northwestern University, where he studied wealth and poverty among underdeveloped countries.   About Dr. Dennis Kimbro: Few individuals impact the day-to-day management of organizations and institutions as Dr. Dennis Kimbro. A tireless educator, best-selling author, and Business school professor, Dr. Kimbro is universally characterized as an authority on leadership, wealth, and success. As one of today’s top business speakers, he has documented and shared his principles and insight on peak performance with thousands of followers around the globe.   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: The habits of Black Self-Made Millionaires The importance of mindset in building wealth The difference between a successful and unsuccessful person  The importance of maintaining you

This week is a solo episode with Monique T. Marshall, the Founder and Chief-In-Charge at Black To Business. She’s taking you behind the scenes of how she manages to stay organized and avoid overwhelm as she has grown the business. Do you love the show? Show your support→ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blacktobusiness    DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How to set boundaries in your business Tools to keep you organized Ways to minimize overwhelm by reducing the tools you use in your business Why seasons are important for your business What to do when you can’t afford to outsource How to plan for success in 2023 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Buy Me A Coffee Clickup Loom Zoom Lastpass Undock Calendly   STAY CONNECTED:  Black to Business:  Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn   Thank you so much for listening! Please support us by simply rating and reviewing our podcast!

Name: Katonya Breaux Business Name: Unsun Cosmetics, INC. Current Title: Founder Location: Los Angeles   About Katonya: Katonya B. Breaux is the founder and President of Unsun Cosmetics, Inc. a Los Angeles-based cosmetics company dedicated to providing both beauty and skin protection to women of all skin tones.   Born in New Orleans, Breaux grew up in Los Angeles as the seventh of eleven brothers and sisters but returned to New Orleans where she obtained a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Arts Administration. She stayed in New Orleans for 20 years, running a construction company she started just prior to finishing graduate school. In 2013, Breaux returned to Los Angeles to be nearer to her family and to launch an idea she had been working on, her cosmetics company UNSUN.   “I have worn sunscreen diligently since my twenties,” says Breaux. “Initially it was to prevent the little black moles on my face that were so prevalent with the women in my family. However, as I matured and became more health-conscious, I

Name: Adryanauna Tuggle aka. Marketing By Monrae Age: 28 Business Name: Millionaire Mob University Current Title: CEO Location: Atlanta     About Marketing By Monrae: Marketing By Monrae is the Dean and President of Millionaire Mob University. She’s a 2x Published Author and Digital Marketing Maven.   Starting in 2013 as a Sophomore in College Monrae opened her marketing agency Rare Necessity Brand Management with the intention of assisting them with making marketing simple.   Immediately after opening the agency, she discovered her passion for campaigns and her unique ability to use the combination of data and creativity to make her clients money.   After graduating, she went on to work with celebrities and companies where she continued to develop her skillset for all things marketing and increased their revenue to well over 300% within the first 90 days of working together with implementing her Million Dollar Marketing System.   In 2019 Monrae discovered that CEOs were not equipped with the knowledge to suc

Name: Makhosi Nejeser Age: 33 Business Name: The Royal Shaman LLC Current Title: CEO/Founder, The Royal Shaman, Spiritual Advisor To High Achieving Entrepreneurs     About Makhosi: Makhosi Nejeser, known as “The Royal Shaman”, is the world-leading African Shaman specializing in energetic alignment and human potential. She mentors high-performing individuals to create powerful transformations amplifying their wealth and impact. Called a Spiritual Guide For Empire Builders, Makhosi turns entrepreneurs into conscious leaders.   Teaching thousands in her online communities to connect with their best self, those working with her see incredible growth personally and professionally. Makhosi has been referred to as “The Get Sh*t Done Shaman” and as a "productivity shaman" for her ability to motivate and enlighten.   She is a fully initiated South African Sanusi, Zulu Shaman, and is trained in Ancient Egyptian Spirituality through the Dogon Mystery School. Using integration, expansion, and evolution, Makhosi shows dis

Name: Sarah Monroe Age: 27 Business Name: Impactful Courses Current Title: CEO | Course & Curriculum Strategist Location: Richmond, VA   About Sarah: Sarah Monroe is a Course & Curriculum Strategist that helps her clients get tremendous results. After taking one too many courses that overpromised and underdelivered - it was time for her to be the gap between what her clients wanted to offer, and helping them actually offer that plus more.   Sarah does this by combining her corporate training experience, psychology degree, and 10+ years of design experience to create transformative courses and online programs for her clients. Her agency, Impactful Courses Co., helps established business owners and content creators turn their expertise into a profitable and scalable course. As a result, her clients consistently have more impact and income while being less stressed and saving time.   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How to create an online course from start to finish Steps to take before creating a cou

Name: Diana Morris Business Name: Diana Morris Coaching Current Title: Clarity Coach Educational Background: Boston College, B.A. Communication, 2011 Vanderbilt University, M.Ed. Higher Education Administration, 2014     About Diana: Diana Morris is a clarity coach, speaker, and writer committed to helping people make the most of the life they have been gifted. Through her signature Define, Align, Decide framework, 1:1 programs, workshops, presentations, & online courses, she gracefully guides her clients and students to find the clarity and certainty they need to create fulfillment in all areas of their life including work, home, and their relationships with themselves and others. Diana’s coaching style has been described as Oprah meets Iyanla Vanzant, which she finds most flattering.    DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: The impact of mindset on reaching your goals  How to make your own way to success The importance of showing up for yourself How to identify and overcome fears How to make life-changing

Name: Vernon J. Age: 35 Business Name: EquityCoin Current Title: CEO Location: Irvine, CA Educational Background: Seton Hall Univ.   About Vernon: From Brooklyn, New York by way of Los Angeles, Vernon J. is the Founder of EquityCoin, the first digital token on the blockchain backed by affordable housing. Since 2005, Vernon has dedicated his life to community-building through multifamily acquisitions and asset management, facilitating over $180 million worth of real estate transactions around the United States.   Giving back has always been a major part of Vernon’s career. Some of the community programs he co-founded in the last decade are Healthy NYC, Young Masterminds Initiative, NY for Seniors, Mastermind Connect, and EastNewYork.com, all of which are thriving today. With over 15 years of experience in the multifamily real estate industry, five years of immersive global Blockchain exposure, six continents traveled, and a growing affordable housing portfolio, Vernon looks forward to using his contacts and br

Name: Keisha Blair Business Name: Keisha Blair, Holistic Wealth Current Title: Award-winning author, economist, entrepreneur, wife and mother-of-three Location: Ottawa, Canada Educational Background: She is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and has an MSc in public policy from Carleton University in Ottawa.   About Keisha: Keisha Blair is a trained economist with extensive experience in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. She was part of the Prime Minister's delegation to the World Economic Forum in 2018 and the East-Asia (ASEAN) Summit in Singapore. She led events such as the Most Powerful Women Summit in Montreal, Canada, and the Fortune Global Forum. She is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and has an MSc in public policy from Carleton University in Ottawa. She has been profiled in The New York Times and is a contributor to the New York Observer an

Name: Jourdan Guyton Business Name: Vera Jean Media Current Title: CEO Location: Los Angeles     About Jourdan: Jourdan is a Content strategist & Coach living in Brooklyn, New York! With over 10 years of experience in the entertainment industry, her love for content is Indescribable. In 2019 Jourdan sold a comedic web series she co-created to BET and jumped all the way into content creation.    Fast forward to when the pandemic hit in 2020, Jourdan was forced to pivot and created her own business from scratch. Named after her grandmother, Vera Jean Media, specializes in content strategy and social media marketing for small business owners.    Jourdan began teaching other female entrepreneurs her strategy for audience growth and increased revenue. Less than two years later, Jourdan has generated multiple six-figures in the business and has grown her Instagram audience to +75,000 amazing humans.   Her true passion is helping women showcase their true authentic selves through their content to make more money