In this episode, Bobby Blast aka DJ BLAST will be joining us to talk about how he developed his successful services company. Rooted in the melodies of Afrobeat and inspired by the culture of Hip Hop, DJ BLAST is an evolving festival, concert, and nightclub DJ. From diversifying his talent by working with fellow Nigerian artists such as Burna Boy and WizKid to curating crowds for Nas, Trey Songz, Ella Mai, and Pitbull - BLAST can do it all. After graduating from Texas Tech University in 2015, BLAST moved across the country to Seattle, WA to both work at Microsoft and take on the challenge of shifting the culture so that everyone could experience music beyond what local radio stations could provide. The Lagos-native has entertained thousands in all capacities all from the center of the stage. Ranging from Afrobeat concerts to Hip-Hop festivals, BLAST has the ability to show both his deep African roots as well as his southern upbringing. Find DJ BLAST Online: DJ BLAST's WebsiteDJ BLAST’s InstagramDJ BLAST’s TwitterDJ BLAST’s Facebook Cool stuff discussed during the episode that you should further explore: Design Programs that DJ BLAST was leaning into prior to evolving to his focus on music: Premiere, After Effects, PhotoshopBook: The Art & Science of Respect: A Memoir by James PrincePodcast: Earn Your Leisure – Media Company for the Culture focused on business and investmentsWebsite: Business Insider – Keeps DJ BLAST abreast of the latest in Business, Technology, Culture, etc through this siteTool: io – Website that DJ BLAST uses to run BLASTography, it can do a variety of things including invoicing and contractingQuotes: “Do not tell yourself ‘no’ ”, “Fail fast” Keywords: Legacy Hustle, LegacyHustle, Black Owned Business, Entrepreneurs, Hustler, Business, Black, AfroBeats, DJ, Photography, Black Designer

In this episode, Erayna Gamble blesses our stage. Eryana is a speaker, mental wellness champion and founder of Hooky Wellness— your one-stop for burnout relief. Personal experience gave her deep empathy for the challenges in the relief journey and set her on a mission to create practical burnout support that meets you where you are. She has a 15-year career building innovative consumer products across workspace design, consumer goods, and the tech industry. Erayna has an MBA from Indiana University, is a Global Wellness Institute initiative member, a contributing writer for Well+Good with guest appearances across publications including NPR Life Kit, Thrive Global, & Architectural Digest. We had some sound issues on my line towards the end of the recording, please ignore the robotic voice and focus on the gems that Erayna is dropping, thanks for your grace! Find Hooky Wellness Online: Hooky Wellness' WebsiteHooky Wellness’ Instagram Cool stuff discussed during the episode that you should further explore: Book: Start at the End by Matt WallaertBook: The Mom Test by Rob FitzpatrickPodcast: Speak Your Way to Cash by Ashley KirkwoodMagazine: FastCompany – World’s leading business media brand, with an editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, world changing ideas, creativity, and design.Tool: Canva – Erayna uses it for presentations or graphicsTool: Typeform – Erayna uses this to develop quizzes and surveys for use with clientsQuotes: “Do it afraid” and “Do it with abundance in mind”

In this episode, we’ll be hosting the accomplished Dr. Christopher Gay. Dr. Gay is an accomplished, board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain specialist in Anchorage, AK. Originally from North Carolina, he attended Duke University for his undergraduate work and subsequently earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After completing his residency and fellowship training at New York’s Presbyterian Hospital at Columbia University, he practiced as part of a large pain practice in Northern Virginia before moving to Alaska in March of 2015 to found the Alaska Center for Pain Relief Inc. He continues to enjoy living in the Pacific Northwest with his family. Find Alaska Center for Pain Relief Online: Alaska Center for Pain Relief's Website Cool stuff discussed during the episode that you should further explore: Spinal Cord Stimulation – Cutting edge service that Dr. Gay’s practice offersMedical Practice Loans – Dr. Gay shared his experience when he was exploring the community where he could open a practice of how a banker stopped by his hotel to introduce themselves and develop a relationship with him. It’s important that you shop rates and compare options.Knocking Doors – Dr. Gay spoke about the importance of getting out there and meeting providers or potential patients, may it be out at actual medical offices or in the community at events hosted by medical organizations such as American Cancer Society, etc.Book: Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanBook: Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David GogginsTool: Upwork – A website that Dr. Gay uses to identify freelancers for the businessQuote: “Good, better, best, never let it rest, until your good turns to better, and better turns to best” – Teacher from Dr. Gay’s pastQuote: “Don’t be afraid to fail, but always have a contingency plan” – Dr. Gay

In this episode, we’re joined by Kamilah Campbell of The Pink Locket. Kamilah was born in Kingston, Jamaica and immigrated to the United States in the early 80s. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in International Trade with a concentration in English-Speaking Caribbean countries. Kamilah spent nearly 5 years working in Media and Entertainment at Viacom while completing her MBA focused on Media & Entertainment from Metropolitan College of New York. The Pink Locket was established in 2008, when it first launched its store on Etsy. Coming from a culturally rich background my inspiration comes from art, shapes, city landscapes and even my customers. The Pink Locket's jewelry pieces have been featured on various movies, television shows and media outlets such as Design Sponge, Etsy’s Editor features, Essence.com, Buzz Feed, Huffington Post, The Grio, Hallmark Channel, Lifetime TV and Netflix. Find The Pink Locket Online: The Pink Locket’s WebsiteThe Pink Locket’s TwitterThe Pink Locket’s PinterestThe Pink Locket’s InstagramThe Pink Locket’s TumblrThe Pink Locket’s YouTube Cool stuff discussed during the episode that you should further explore: Etsy – Kamilah was an early adopter of Etsy, don’t be scared to identify new routes or paths of exposure for your business401(k) Loans – Kamilah spoke about leveraging this as an option to fund the business initiallyFamily & Friend Support – There’s always reticence to incorporate family or friends, Kamilah embraced that in a way to train and teach the generations coming behind her.FlexibilityBook: The Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoBook: Trading in the Zone: Master the Market with Confidence, Discipline, and a Winning Attitude by Mark DouglasPodcast: Snap Judgement – A podcast focused on telling incredible storiesPodcast: Carry on Friends – A podcast focused on the Caribbean American experiencePodcast: InvestED – The podcast that teaches you how to invest with your valuesTool: QuickBooks – Accounting software to help keep your business finances straightTool: Facebook Business – Can create a lot of ads on Facebook and InstagramTool: Facebook Groups: Meta Elevate HQ and Traffic Sales & Profit w/Lamar Tyler

For today's episode, we'll be talking to Kyle Maloney of Tech Beach Retreat. Kyle is a Technology Entrepreneur. In the last decade, Kyle has Co-Founded five Technology Driven Companies in the industries of Building Sustainability, Healthy Food, Local Business Search, Technology Business Convening and Digital Marketing. He has helped to raise over USD 10 Million in Funding across his ventures in the Caribbean. Kyle's companies have been written about in global publications like Forbes, Essence and Inc. Magazine and The Huffington Post. Kyle is also a NextGen Board Member of the Inter-American Development Bank (Trinidad). Find TechBeach Retreat Online: Tech Beach Retreat's WebsiteTech Beach Retreat’s InstagramTech Beach Retreat's FacebookTech Beach Retreat’s TwitterTech Beach Retreat’s LinkedIn Cool stuff discussed during the episode that you should further explore: Inter-American Development Bank (Trinidad) – An organization that Kyle is a NextGen Board Member of and working hard to influence strong projects that will have an impact on Tech Innovation in TrinidadBook: Think and Grow Rich: A Black Choice by Napoleon HillBook: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James ClearProductivity Tools – Kyle has so much going on with the different companies and ventures, his productivity is super important to him. He regularly tests productivity tools and shared a whole bunch for you to explore!Tool: Trello – Collaborate, manage projects, and reach new productivity peaks.Tool: ClickUp – All of your work in one place: tasks, docs, chat, goals, and more.Tool: Notion – Customizable workspace for the way you and your team works.Tool: Superhuman – Fastest email experience ever createdChefMade – Kyle’s sister’s is a chef who started a planned meal subscription service, check it out if you’re in T&T.   Keywords: Legacy Hustle, LegacyHustle, Black Owned Business, Entrepreneurs, Hustler, Business, Black, West Indies, Caribbean, Accelerators, Incubators, TechBeach, Innovation

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Ashli Esteves-Nelson, Marika Esteves-Smith, and Reggie Nelson are the co-owners of Brown Butter Creations. This tremendous trio came together as a family unit to bring their vision and dream to life, fusing the culinary expertise of Marika with the business savvy of Ashli and Reggie. Our guest, Ashli is a graduate of Hampton University and worked for Pratt and Whitney for over 15 years before deciding to leave corporate America to establish this Legacy Hustle with her co-owners. She’ll share the journey Brown Butter Creations is a bakery in Glastonbury, CT that specializes in custom cakes, homemade desserts, and breakfast pastries. The business began in 2018 as an online bakery and over the years experienced significant growth through their pop-up shops. Recently they transitioned into a brick-and-mortar store that opened at the end of 2021. Brown Butter Creations is located at 353 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury, CT Find Brown Butter Creations Online: Brown Butter Creations' WebsiteBrown Butter Creations' Instagram Cool stuff discussed during the episode that you should further explore: The Amistad Center for Art & Culture – A dope museum in CT that anyone in the area should check out. This was where they got their start in June of 2018, at the Juneteenth Gala there.reSET – This is a food incubator program that the Brown Butter Creations team participated in. They are based out of the Hartford area and are focused on this region. If you aren’t in CT, but interested in a food business, be sure to Google “food incubator programs” to see what’s near you.Hands on Hartford – As the Brown Butter Creations team shared, they started online and due to CT regulations needed to bake their goods in a licensed kitchen, Hands On Hartford had a licensed shared use kitchen that they were able to leverage during the time before they had a brick and mortar location, where they would pay for the use by the hour.Cottage Food License – In some states, like CT, they may allow certain food businesses to operate out of a home, when the pandemic struck Brown Butter Creations was able to stay afloat by operating out of their homes. The link takes you to CT, but be sure to look online for one pertinent to your state you want to operate in.Pitch Competitions – By participating in a pitch competition, Brown Butter Creations received a lot of resource guidance from the hosting org. They shared a lot of grant opportunities.Tool: Square – Brown Butter Creations leverages Square for a number

Excited for this episode, Irnise is someone I met many years ago, who I’ve always held in high regard. She’s created a phenomenal business, which honestly might even be able to help you! Irnise uses her experience, training, and change management skills to develop cost-effective plans of action for her clients. She works with healthcare organizations and service-based businesses struggling to become sustainable or profitable. She identifies the key issues and uses the change management process to build a strategic plan that will help her clients go from struggle to stride and become sustainable and profitable in their business. Irnise uses this process to address Implicit Bias, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and planned structural or cultural changes that may impact large amounts of people within the organization. As a graduate of Howard University and the Howard University School of Law, Irnise serves as an architect of social change for both the clients she does in her private practice and her organizational training. Irnise hopes to empower more people and organizations to embrace change and use it as a tool to become more effective and efficient. Irnise currently resides in College Park, GA with her husband and two sons. Irnise enjoys traveling and reading business development books that help spark new ideas for her clients. Find Irnise Online: Your Nurse Lawyer’s WebsiteLaw Office of Irnise F Williams, LLC’s Website66-Day Business Bootcamp InfoYour Nurse Lawyer’s YouTubeYour Nurse Lawyer's Instagram Cool stuff discussed during the episode that you should further explore: Healthcare Business Starter Kit – With Irnise’s knowledge around both the legal world and healthcare, she has created a business starter kit so that healthcare entrepreneurs can get started on the right foot66 Day Business Bootcamp – Irnise has developed a bootcamp to help entrepreneurs from “struggle to stride,” it provides a comprehensive understanding of building a sustainable and profitable business.What it means to be “Resource Rich” – Focus on what you have, amplify where you have strengths and lean into leveraging those when you may not have certain resources (i.e. short on capital but have a strong network willing to help you in different ways)Book: The 1-Page Marketing Plan: Get New Customers, Make More Money, and Stand Out From the Crowd by Allan DibTool: Canva – Irnise uses this for a lot of her recording, she finds it super easy and very effective

David Turner is a self-described “serial entrepreneur”, having owned/operated several businesses since the mid 1990’s. In 2008 David had a conversation that would literally change his life. An acquaintance asked him if he knew anything about the hospice business, and while the answer was no, his interest peaked and he began a career path that would lead to developing several hospice programs in Metro Detroit, for larger health care concerns, and ultimately starting his own hospice in 2014. David made the decision to take his business model, end of life care focused on traditionally underserved segments of the population, to Nashville in 2021 and looks to expand into other select US markets in the coming years. The mission of David’s national brand, Heart and Soul Hospice, is to increase information, access and utilization of quality end of life care, while simultaneously expanding the presence of people of color in ownership and senior leadership in the hospice industry. David attended Michigan State University, and is an avid golfer and tennis player. He and his wife Ann, have 2 young adult daughters and currently split time between Detroit and Nashville. Find Heart and Soul Hospice Online: Heart and Soul Hospice WebsiteUS News and World Report: Black-Owned Hospice Seeks to Bring Greater Ease in Dying to Black FamiliesBlack Enterprise: Black-Owned Hospice in Nashville Helps Underserved Black Communities Caring for Ailing Family Members Cool stuff discussed during the episode that you should further explore: CNS - The original business that Dave and his partners started back in 2014Heart & Soul Hospice - The new hospice business that launched with a Nashville openingBook: Think and Grow Rich: A Black Choice by Dennis Kimbro and Napoleon HillBook: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R CoveyBook: Success Runs in Our Race by George C FraserResource: Black Enterprise - Dave uses this site/publication to stay in the know with the latest in Black business Resource: The Root - Dave uses this site to stay in the know with Black news, in general

Kiesha Garrison is a professional host, interviewer, and speaker whose work focuses on personal development, self-love and affirming Black women. She currently hosts YOU Better!, a podcast about self-discovery and self-love that also explores the challenges of our social conditioning. Her overarching mission is to share stories and guide experiences that shift mindsets and lead us to healthier relationships with ourselves and others. A dynamic and versatile speaker, Kiesha has decades of experience guiding audiences through both in-person and virtual events for learning, development, and entertainment. Her skill as an emcee and moderator has led to Kiesha becoming known as a reliable and impactful host for global events at Microsoft.  She has led events such as Ability Summit and Global Business Development Summit as well as their first-ever fully virtual Microsoft Ready Conference and Include 2021, a groundbreaking global, digital event focused on diversity and inclusion. She has also had the honor of conducting celebrity interviews with icons such as Will Smith, Ang Lee, & Lenny Kravitz for the Microsoft internal show Outside In, delivering in-depth conversations that highlighted the wisdom of the show’s guests while making seamless connection to cultural learning objectives for Microsoft. Kiesha has also appeared as a host and emcee for numerous organizations including the Women in Tech Regatta, Miami Book Fair literary festival, and Dress for Success Seattle.  As a believer in the power of storytelling to shift hearts and minds, Kiesha also has also taken many stages as a narrator and as a stand-up comedian. A fresh and witty voice in the world of hosting and public speaking, Kiesha Garrison is a vibrant and strategic talent masterful at providing the context, cohesion, and energy necessary to enhance every aspect of the audience experiences she leads. Kiesha is a Certified Professional Life Coach and a proud graduate of Spelman College with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics (Summa Cum Laude). Find Kiesha Online: Kiesha Garrison WebsiteKiesha’s YouTube ChannelKiesha’s LinkedInKiesha's TwitterKiesha's InstagramYou Better! Podcast Cool stuff discussed during the episode that you should further explore: Gem Drop LLC is made up of: Kiesha Garrison CoYOU Better!Another Black Girl Brand Coach Toni – This is the person that Kiesha worked with to get her Brand identity set up, as she focuses on Black brands.Tool: Calendly – Productivity hack! Kiesha uses this tool to make setting up meetings a breeze.Standard Operating Procedures / Handover Documentation – As you scale your business, it helps to document processes so that as you hire people or your team changes, there is a clear way on how to execute tasks so that people aren’t starting from square one, if activities fall into their role scope.Support Groups – Kiesha leans into the power of creating small groups where she can be vulnerable with a trusted circle, enabling support systems and structures to manifest through loving circles

We literally and figuratively have a treat for you in this episode as we learn about “Tarts & Tails”, a boutique pet bakery. Rayna, the founder, is originally from Baton Rouge, LA but currently resides in the Dallas metro area. Rayna takes us on the journey of how she established Tarts & Tails and some of the things that were barriers to beginning her journey and how she’s navigated them. Rayna lives by the daily mantra, “It is personal AND it is business.” Rayna pivots between her HR 9-to-5 and Tarts & Tails seamlessly and will share some of that in this episode as well. Rayna along with the entire Tarts & Tails family believes that giving back to the community is imperative. For every purchase made, Tarts & Tails will donate 1 bag of biscuits to a local non-profit animal shelter or program. We hope that you take away some great advice you can apply to your own entrepreneurial walk and find some time to support Rayna’s as well! Find Tarts & Tails Online: Tarts and Tails' WebsiteTarts and Tails' FacebookTarts and Tails' TwitterTarts and Tails' Instagram Cool stuff discussed during the episode that you should further explore: Business Plans – Rayna touched on the importance of creating a business plan so that you could ensure that you are clear on where you are trying to goOptimus Business Plans – Rayna connected with a local full-service business plan development and consulting company to help her pen her business planBusiness Templates – I’ve shared the US Small Business Administration’s “Business Plan” website as there are some great templates here if you don’t want to go down the path of hiring a consultantWorld Wide Deb – Rayna transitioned from one website designer to another and found an absolute gem in Deb WatersChamber of Commerce – Rayna recommended reaching out to your local chamber of commerce in your local community, as they are a good resourceWomen of Color and Capital – Rayna has used them as a resource by attending a variety of seminars and encourages all to check them out as wellTool: fiverr. – Rayna leveraged this to identify freelancers to help with her marketing

In this episode, Gil Perkins (dba Sage Salvo) walks us through Words Liive, The Opus, and his journey as an “edtech entrepreneur” focused on elevating the level of reading proficiency across the US. Sage puts passion and vigor into everything he does, and he does not disappoint in this episode filled with gems and wisdom. Armed with a patent-pending algorithm to convert song lyrics into literacy tools, Sage developed a digital platform as a service (PaaS), called The Opus, to facilitate the mass collaboration between music artists and classrooms for automating lesson plans for literacy instruction. Words Liive is organized around a ‘Literacy Moonshot’ goal to get 2/3rds of the nation’s students to grade-level reading proficiency by 2045. Through its beta stage, Words Liive has already serviced over 4,000 educators and parents. Available in program format as well, Words Liive offers a ‘Reading Hackathon’ program for schools looking to boost student literacy performance. Sage has worked hard to experience several prestigious incubators, accelerators, labs, fellowships, pitch competitions, and summits. Sage is a 2021 Aspen Institute Tech Policy Fellow. Sage has also been selected as a 2021 Elite 200 GSV Cup Startup, a 2021 4.0 Schools Alumni Coach, 2020 AfroTech World Finalist, 2020 Harvard Alumni Launch Lab Accelerator Fellow, 2020 Education Pioneers Fellow, 2018 AT&T Aspire Entrepreneur, 2018 Lean-Lab Fellow, 2017 Clinton Global Initiative – Social Entrepreneur, and 2017 Camelback Ventures Fellow. Sage has been featured four times at the South by Southwest Conference where Words Liive was named among the Top 3 new EdTech start-ups. In 2019 and 2017, Sage was honored as a selection into the US Delegation of Entrepreneurs to represent the U.S. at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in The Hague, Netherlands and in Hyderabad, India; respectively. Sage also presented at the TEDx MidAtlantic Conference and was a Keynote speaker at the IB (International Baccalaureate) Americas Conference. Leveraging his new technology, Sage has also partnered with Harvard University’s Hip-Hop Archive to build a new application for their research. Ever expanding with his goal to expand community education, Sage has designed, facilitated, and taught Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation programs for Howard University, Georgetown University, Montgomery College, and Prince George’s Community College. Most recently, Sage was elected to the Harvard Kennedy School – Washington DC Alumni Council, where he helps lead efforts on local official advising, local education reform, voting security, and food insecurity. Sage has also authored opinion pieces in the Washington Post and EdSurge. He’s been fe

In this episode, Walla not only provides insights about how she was able to start Birthright AFRICA but speaks at length about its mission and the important work that they are doing as they continue to grow. We recognize that this is longer than the typical episode, but it was hard to leave any of it on the editing room floor. We promise that this will be an outlier Walla and I go all the way back to my grad school days. Walla is the Co-Founder and CEO of Birthright AFRICA which is committed to providing a free educational trip to Africa for youth and young adults of African descent ages 13 - 30 in the US. She has over 16 years of management and leadership experience in both the private and public sectors and has spent the last 10 years supporting various college and career readiness initiatives in both the K-12 and Postsecondary education spaces that prepare students with skills required in the 21st century global economy. Walla has served as an Interim Executive Director Program Director, Internship Coordinator, and Strategic Consultant to small and large educational non-profits in NYC and Washington, D.C. She received her MBA in strategic management and social entrepreneurship from Indiana University after working as a Financial Associate at Goldman Sachs & Co. Walla participated in both the Education Pioneers and Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) Fellowships and was selected as one of the Most Influential People of African descent (MIPAD) in 2018. She was born in Sudan and raised there as well as Sweden and Uganda before immigrating to New York City. Find Birthright AFRICA Online: Birthright AFRICA's Website – Interested in becoming a donor, corporate partner, or educational partner please be sure to check out the website and reach out!Birthright AFRICA's FacebookBirthright AFRICA’s InstagramBirthright AFRICA’s LinkedInBirthright AFRICA’s YouTube Cool stuff discussed during the episode that you should further explore: Management Leadership for Tomorrow – Program that helped prepare Walla for the MBA process and journeyEducation Pioneers – Program that helped Walla grow her understanding of the world of education and programmatically how to approach Birthright AFRICA’s setupKelley School of Business – Business school that Walla attended. Fun fact: Walla and Sheed met here in the same graduating class100 Black Men – NY Chapter – Organization that partnered with Walla during Birthright AFRICA's early yearsHow I Built This Podcast – Walla loves this podcast , Guy Raz does a phenomenal job interviewing business legends to talk about "How I Built This". Fun fact: Sheed was inspired to start Legacy Hustle, in part, because of this podcast.

Tyrone, Dujon, and the rest of the Definition Theatre ensemble are working hard to bring more underrepresented stories to the forefront in Chicago’s theatres. Established in 2012, Definition Theatre has not only been successful in creating and sharing these stories but recently received a $1.6 million seed grant from the City of Chicago to build their own theater and community center on the South Side. In this episode, you’ll hear insights on how they navigated this journey, while currently holding full time jobs and careers outside of Definition Theatre. Tyrone is the founding Artistic Director of Chicago’s Definition Theatre, he is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has studied abroad at Shakespeare’s Globe. As a first generation Jamaican-American, Tyrone is passionate about equity and inclusion in the fine arts and has completed advanced anti-racism training to lead change in our community. Select theater credits on and off stage include: Definition Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare, Goodman, Steppenwolf, Writers, Old Globe, Berkeley Rep, Milwaukee Rep, and Stage 42 (off-broadway). Tyrone is currently adjunct faculty at DePaul University and the University of Illinois - Chicago while also serving on the Board of Directors for the League of Chicago Theaters. He is also a proud member of the NAACP, SAG-AFTRA, SDC, and represented by Grossman & Jack Talent. Dujon is the Director of Development for Definition. In addition, he serves as the Global Program Manager for Accenture's Black Founder's Development Program. Led by Accenture Ventures, the new initiative will help improve Black communities’ ability to create wealth for those who previously did not have a seat at the table and enable the next generation of innovation. Dujon has traveled, worked, and studied in 50 countries and is passionate about connecting technology, culture, and education within communities. Find Definition Theatre Online: Definition Theatre's Website – Make certain you donate towards the building fund!Definition Theatre's InstagramNews Articles Chicago Tribune – Definition Theatre gets $1.6 million for new home on South SideUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign – Definition Theatre expected to Break Ground 2023 Cool stuff discussed during the episode that you should further explore: How to Start a Nonprofit – Tyrone spent time talking about ALL the paperwork, check out this resource that has the basicsBlack Enterprise – Dujon loves checking this outlet as a source for staying informed on Black excellenceAmerican Theatre – Tyrone taps into this resource to stay current on the latest in American TheatreTheatre in Chicago – Tyrone ensures he keeps a finger on the pulse in his backyard as wellDonor Perfect – Website that Definition Theatre uses to stay engaged with their donor communityGoogle Workspace – The Definition Theatre team stays connected and can collaborate using this resource

Phil Terrill is a dynamic and engaging individual, who has never shied away from a challenge, never met a stranger, and is always down for discussions on how to make the world a better place for others. We met one another during my time at Microsoft and Phil is one to watch as he leans in with his Legacy Hustle. Phil is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SoleSafe. Prior to SoleSafe, Phil has worked at a number of firms including Microsoft, The Burks Companies, and MillerCoors. Phil resides in Saint Paul, Minnesota with his wife Rita. Find SoleSafe Online: SoleSafe’s WebsiteSoleSafe Instagram Cool stuff discussed during the episode that you should further explore: Collision Course – Book by Phil TerrillTechstars – Accelerator that SoleSafe is currently partnering with, extensive network of mentors, founders, potential fundingCapTable – Capitalization TableHello Alice – Website that helps entrepreneurs through the stages of launch, fund, growth, and management it includes a grants directory.Insuretech – The category that SoleSafe sits in as it disrupts the Insurance industryVenture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist – Book by Brad Feld & Jason MendelsonEarn Your Leisure – Amazing media company that has rapidly built strong programming to teach different ways to grow wealth

Rudley Kelly is an amazing friend, father, and a stand-up brotha. I’ve known Rudley since our undergrad years, his intelligence, willingness to pour back into others, and his passion for constant learning and progress made him a no brainer as one of my first guests. In addition to his great characteristics, Rudley also happens to be a realtor, author, and a real estate investor. Rudley shared a lot of knowledge in this episode. Founded in 2015 in collaboration with his wife, Chenda, their business K1 Home Solutions is a professional, full service real estate investing firm that buys and sells properties throughout Georgia, Connecticut and Ohio. In addition to buying and selling real estate, K1 Home Solutions is a huge advocate for educating the youth on real estate investing. Rudley and his 7-year-old son Jayden have written and published a children’s book entitled “Real Estate with My Daddy”. Find K1 Home Solutions or Rudley Online: K1 Home Solutions’ WebsiteBusiness Phn: 404-877-8088Email: info@K1HomeSolutions.comK1 Home Solutions on FacebookRudley on InstagramRudley on Facebook Cool stuff discussed during the episode that you should further explore: Real Estate with My Daddy – Rudley & Jayden KellyINROADS – Organization that enables underrepresented youth to prepare and access opportunities in Corporate AmericaSome of the things Rudley tapped into beyond savings: HELOCSolo 401KPrivate MoneyHard Money Lenders Fortune Builders – Organization that deepened Rudley’s knowledge in the realm of real estateBooks: Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert KiyosakiThe Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM) – Hal Elrod YouTube University: Bigger Pockets Tools Rudley Leverages for his Business: Bigger PocketsMLSYouTube Neuro-linguistic Programming

A.V. and I went to undergrad together, she’s always been someone who possessed incredibly powerful and magnetic energy mixed with a strong dash of fearlessness to try just about anything. I was super excited to sit down and talk with her about her Legacy Hustle journey, as well as to pick her brain so that we could better understand some of the secrets to her success. A.V. is a DIY expert and creator of Avdoeswhat.com. What began as a traditional Do-It-Yourself blog has grown into a lifestyle platform that includes crafts, upcycled furniture and pop culture.  As a digital host for HGTV Handmade along with appearances in Forbes, Bustle, The Pioneer Woman, and BuzzFeed. A.V. is determined to help thrifty millennials realize “Life is better when you Do-It-Yourself!”  A.V.  is also the co-creator of University of Dope, an exciting-thought provoking card game that celebrates Hip Hop culture. The first of its kind. A.V. can be found in and around New York City, especially in your favorite karaoke bars. Find A.V. Does What and University of Dope Online: A.V.’s WebsiteA.V. on InstagramA.V. on FacebookA.V. on YouTubeUniversity of Dope’s WebsiteUniversity of Dope InstagramUniversity of Dope FacebookUniversity of Dope YouTubeUniversity of Dope TwitterInterested in hiring University of Dope for a live/virtual event? Email: Events@UniversityofDope.com Cool stuff discussed during the episode that you should further explore: In case you aren’t familiar with Cash CabImportance of Therapy for EntrepreneursSome of A.V.’s “career” inspo: Debbie Allen

Legacy Hustle Podcast Showcases Black Legacy Makers & Inspires Future Entrepreneurs Legacy Hustle is a show that will highlight and amplify the stories of black entrepreneurs and their products/services in an effort to inspire and educate you, our listeners, who I'll refer to as "Legacy Hustlers". Through this medium, we'll go on a voyage with our guests learning not only about their business but things like their motivations, challenges they've had to overcome, useful resources they tap into, and how they've persevered while pursuing their ambitious goals. Be sure to explore ways to support our guests so that the Black community thrives, and their legacy potential can be fully realized beyond their wildest dreams. Join us every other Wednesday as we highlight people from the African & Black diaspora who've embrace their gifts and talents by breathing life into their passions, ideas, and dreams to bring amazing impact to the world, their Legacy Hustle.