The Kickback With Keri: Black Entrepreneurship & Business Spotlights
There are more Black-owned businesses in America than ever before. Finding them, supporting them, and building one is a different conversation entirely. The Kickback With Keri is a podcast hosted by Keri Henderson, a small business consultant and community builder with 15 years of experience in procurement, small business content marketing, and consulting. Keri built this platform because she believes Black-owned businesses deserve more than a moment of visibility. They deserve a community that shows up for them. In each episode, Keri kicks back with Black entrepreneurs, founders, and small business owners to get into small business strategy, business insights, and what it actually takes to grow a Black-owned business - finding customers, overcoming barriers, closing the racial wealth gap, and building generational wealth in Black communities. We’ll tackle questions like: How do I find Black-owned businesses to support? What grants are available for Black small business owners? How do Black entrepreneurs get funding without investors? How to start a business with no money as a Black entrepreneur? How to build generational wealth in the Black community? What are the best Black-owned beauty brands? How to grow a small Black-owned business on a limited budget? Where can I find Black-owned brands to shop online? Whether you're shopping Black-owned brands or building one of your own, the show spotlights businesses across beauty, food, fashion, and lifestyle. If you are building a Black-owned business, trying to figure out how to fund or grow it, or looking for Black-owned brands to add to your life, this show is for you. Follow The Kickback With Keri wherever you listen.
Episodes
#46 When it feels like nothing changes no matter who you vote for, it’s easy to tune out. But voter apathy comes at a cost. When we stop participating, we give up opportunities to shape our communities and hold elected officials accountable.
In this solo episode, I break down why voting matters, how to make your vote count, and how local elections affect your daily life from school curriculum and voting laws to data centers, u...
#45 You hit the promotion, the client, the goal, and you’re more exhausted than ever.
Radiance Davis is the founder of FlyFitLawyerChick and a women’s leadership and wellbeing advisor. In this episode, we discuss burnout, boundaries, and how ambitious women can redefine success without wearing themselves thin.
Radiance shares practical strategies for managing your time and energy, setting boundaries, prioritizing rest, an...
#44 Ever scroll past a brand’s controversial post and feel yourself getting pulled into the argument? That reaction may be exactly what they’re counting on. So how do you build a brand people trust, protect your intellectual property from copycats, and avoid getting played by brands that profit from your outrage?
In this Kickback Briefing, I break down the controversial Converse ad and the rise of rage bait marketing, th...
#43 Why do Black-owned businesses cost more and why do customers question the price? In this episode, we're talking about Black-owned business pricing, the real cost of running a small business, and the complicated expectations around “support Black businesses.”
Why are Black-owned brands criticized for charging what their products are actually worth while consumers often accept higher prices from large corporations and ...
#42 Thinking about how to start a podcast that actually lasts past episode 3?
In this episode, I'm kicking back with Remi Roy, the founder of Podground, the premier learning and networking platform for independent podcasters. We’re breaking down why so many podcasters quit after the first three episodes, what to do BEFORE you launch, how PodGround supports independent podcasters, the best resources for your podcast setup and e...
#41 Can you have a corporate career AND a business? Travel advisor Kimberly Smith of Pursuit Travel Company says you don't have to choose.
In this episode, she shares how she built her travel advisory business and social clubs while working full-time in marketing, and why building a business alongside a 9-to-5 can be a more sustainable approach to entrepreneurship.
Kim shares the corporate skills she brought into her business, clears...
#40 What do you do when life changes all at once? Navigating a major life transition can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to find clarity, protect your peace, and keep showing up for everyone who depends on you.
Alicia Holliday, a faith-rooted pivot coach, speaker, and content creator, helps Millennial and Gen X women navigate major life transitions and discover their next chapter through her Peace in the Pivot...
#39 We were taught code switching was necessary to survive corporate America. But happens when that's not enough?
In this Kickback Briefing episode, we're talking about former NFL Player & Analyst Ryan Clark's firing from ESPN, ESSENCE Ventures investment in REVOLT, and YouTube's new offer to keep creators from going to Netflix.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why code switching and conforming doesn't guarantee job security
- The impo...
What was supposed to be a 5-6 week pause, turned into a much needed two month break.
In this bonus episode, I'm sharing why I took a two-month break from podcasting and what the break taught me about podcast consistency, creative burnout, and building slowly.
As a creator building a podcast with a full-time job, I've had to rethink what consistency looks like for me. I also learned that taking a break doesn't necessarily mean losing ...
Tired of coming out of pocket to fund your business?
Grant funding is one of the most overlooked income sources for small businesses and solopreneurs. Most grants offer a way to fund your business without going into debt.
This bonus episode highlights five platforms that offer grant funding opportunities and resources to help your business grow.
Platforms:
#38: Creators have the power and Hollywood is taking notice. KevOnStage's new deal with Tubi proves it.
There was a time when shows couldn't get the green light without studio backing. These days, creators aren't waiting for an industry to validate them.
Instead, they are creating their own content and building their audiences and studios and streaming platforms are knocking on their door.
This week we’re breaking down comedian ...
We’re all trying to make healthier food choices; shopping organic, buying local, and choosing more plant-based options. But what if “plant-based” doesn’t automatically mean healthy?
In this hot take, Chunky Vegan founder Camille Hardy unpacks common myths about plant-based foods, the rise of processed ingredients in foods many of us grew up eating, and why spending more on organic food could actually save you...
#37: She had the idea that would change her life and did nothing with it for three years.
Angelique Warner was in the middle of nursing with a house of 18 kids when a vision came to her. A baby carrier designed to support breastfeeding, postpartum mobility, and mother-child bonding.
She saw it clearly. Then let it pass.
It wasn't until her youngest was starting preschool that she finally put pen to paper and turned that vision into a ...
#36: After testing 30 brands of human and synthetic hair, there was only one brand that tested negative for heavy metals.
Only one. Dosso Beauty.
Consumer Reports recently released a second braiding hair report.
Not only were the brands tested human and synthetic hair. Some of them were labeled as “non-toxic.”
At a time when so many women are looking for healthier beauty options, we trust that if a brand says they are non-t...
#35: Ownership is the real currency.
When it’s yours they can’t take it away from you.
In this week's Kickback Briefing episode, we’re breaking down BET’s new creator partnership with media entrepreneur JASON LEE, Fear of God’s surprising company reset and what The Doux's latest investment deal reveals about scaling a Black-owned business. This episode we discuss:
- The blueprint for content creator own...
As a business owner or someone who juggles multiple hats, if you’re not careful, you’ll run yourself into the ground. In this Hot Take, Kobi Co. owners Kobi Gregory and Tasha Harris share the self care practices that keep them grounded as well as lessons learned about boundaries when working with family.
Listen to the full episode here.
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#34: In this episode, Keri kicks back with Adrienne Randle, creator Evryday Black Magazine, shares why she ended her popular Black-owned shopping guide to launch an indie bi-monthly magazine that centers everyday Black people, not celebrities. Adrienne opens up about her lifelong dream of running a magazine, the unexpected pivot that began with a holiday shopping guide after pausing her product business and the real challenges of p...
#33: Nicole Murphy is a tech founder, speaker, and advocate for collaborative entrepreneurship. She is the Founder and CEO of Barter Black®, a membership-based bartering platform built for Black entrepreneurs to exchange products and services.
In this episode, we break down how entrepreneurs can use bartering and community to start, grow and scale their businesses without relying solely on cash. She shares how she turned an idea bor...
#32: In this episode we’re talking about the controversy surrounding Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Trick Daddy, Cardi B’s sold-out hair care launch, and Issa Rae’s latest move into TikTok micro-series. Each story teaches powerful lessons in branding and marketing.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why the AKAs booking Trick Daddy was a failure
- The importance of knowing your audience and brand alignment
- Why Cardi B...
When it comes to your skincare, you could be doing more harm than good. In this hot take, licensed esthetician Cameron Cooper breaks down some of the most common skincare mistakes people make every day. From expensive eye creams to overly complicated routines, he reveals the myths that might actually be harming your skin instead of helping it. We discuss why sunscreen isn’t seasonal, why skincare marketing often leaves men ou...
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