Becoming The CEO Podcast

The becoming journey has many phases and seasons. Some are better than others but they all help to shape us and help us become who we are destined to be. I had the chance to sit down with fitness trainer and professional athlete Mike Howard. Founder of Underrated Fit; a multifaceted sports and wellness brand here in the South Bronx. We dived into his childhood, his love for his family and most importantly his love for Baseball and ...

Just when you want to give up don't! It's always just at the most unbearable part of our journey where we hit the mark. The tipping point comes when our potential collides with endurance. Endurance is the key ingredient to building an empire from scratch, as the CEO's of our lives and businesses we can't be so easily moved by every challenge that comes against our progress.

Today we are joined by Reinh...

Our first guest of the Season is none other than the Chief of Cheif's Simone Jones .

Today we dive deep into the power of being a good person, the importance of building a great community and the business of being a Notary. As a black woman in  leadership Simone Simone plays a pivotal role in orchestrating the day-to-day
operations within the office. Her commitment to upholding integrity in serving the community ...

Our first guest of the Season is none other than the Chief of Cheif's Simone Jones .

Today we dive deep into the power of being a good person, the importance of building a great community and the business of being a Notary. As a black woman in  leadership Simone Simone plays a pivotal role in orchestrating the day-to-day
operations within the office. Her commitment to upholding integrity in serving the commun...

If we are all being honest we have at some point pretended or attempted to be something we aren't, all to impress others.  In todays episode I share my thoughts on why we shouldn't! I want us all in 2024 to try our very best to be content with who we are and gain actual fruit. Pretending does nothing for anyone, its deceptive to the person doing it and others. And nothing good comes from deception. Our CEO Tip this episod...

Did you think I wasn’t coming back!? For a while I wasn’t lol. It’s been a journey getting back to podcasting. I’ve had to learn and unlearn so many things, but my take away from it all has been to not skip the journey for the becoming. 

The vision I’ve had for Becoming the CEO Podcast has shifted several times. But we’re doing in 2024 and not holding on to the plan with no flexibility. we are pivoting! Today’s episode I shared...

You might be hustling hard but is your work purpose driven? While working can fulfill financial obligations, have you figured out how to both make money and a difference for your community?

Today our Co-Host @Gbabie sits with the founder of @blackgirlscan and Tech Professional @livehumbly_ken Kenisha Dennis is a 1st generation Jamaican-American raised in Queens who has found a way to merge her love for tech and passion for fost...

There aren't many spaces where black men are celebrated. This week we sat down with the pie plug @Tristan owner of the hit Sweet Potato Pies @Trispies.

Tristan is a Young Entrepreneur. Born and raised in The Bronx, raised in a Jamaican household.  He's a HS Social Worker by day, and an entrepreneur 24/7.  Owner of a Graphic Design Company — Geotheories, as well as a Sweet Potato Pie Making Company — TrisPies. Gr...

Welcome back to another BTC Wednesday! This week we are joined by DP Jolly. DP is a proud Brooklyn native and talented photographer. He is the CEO of 31:3 LLC, a son, brother and as he said many peoples uncle. DP began his “Becoming” journey of photography in 2015 and hasn’t looked back since. Though the business has its challenges DP’s faith keeps him centered.

In  todays episode we learn who inspires him, what’s next for...

Even the biggest businesses have had to rebrand and relaunch. It’s apart of the game, it’s just the fun part of having your own business. And if I’m being honest the relaunch takes more than the initial launch nevertheless it must be done. 

COVID has changed our lives, the economy and has birthed millions of Entrepreneurs. Today our Host & Executive Producer @SabrienaC_ caught with us to share how she’s been dealing with ha...

Season 3 is that you? We cannot believe that we are now 3 seasons in, but we are excited!

Today Geralda Emm sat down with the Founder of Woman UnWind. Minajahrae Whynter Martin, is a 26 year old powerhouse of a CEO from the Bronx, New York. Her story and series of real life experiences helped to shape her into the woman she is today. As a child she was the victim of a number of hardships that would have made the average p...

Hey Alexa play Nipsey Hussle Dedication --- You can't be a successful entrepreneur and be inconsistent, You also can't be shy and avoid networking, you can't make excuses for passing up on opportunities to grow you company and you can't surround yourself wit unmotivated people. Theres sho much that goes into the success of a business but during today conversation we learned that CONSISTENCY is the key to your ne...

Consistency is all you need to become successful but how do you remain consistent when all you wanna do is take a nap lol. Pulling this weeks episode together was challenge, I fought constantly with taking this week off or trying my best to create an impactful episode. I am happy that I still managed to get this episode together and I believe after you hear the amazing words of wisdom from the legendary Queen Oprah you will be read...

KNOWING IS ONE THING, BEING IS ANOTHER🤍  After two to three long years of constant transition would you believe me that I’m now starting to feel like myself again. Its like I was here but not here. I launched businesses but used them to distract me from feeling and moving on. I resisted the change knowing I was uncomfortable but I was too scared to leave my cocoon. The things that we go through that hurt us are just our lessons, t...

When we get the brilliant idea we don't often think about the possibility of having too legally protect what we create and share on the internet. We spend hundreds to get websites and logo's created and it sometimes slips our minds that we need to protect those things.

Just last year I had my own wake up call with taking the extra steps to protect m digital content. I was out of that experience I became fascinat...

Money can be a scary thing to think about let alone talk about. This week I’m joined by the financial guru Nyoka Kelly-Campbell to explore ways we can master our money. Some of the things we discussed are: 

• Budgeting 

• Good debt v. Bad debt 

• What it takes to be a conscious consumer

A special thanks to the sponsor of this weeks episode Kelly Fiscal LLC.  If you’re in need of financial guidance, book keeping services and t...

Growing up uptown was always this fun place, between the block parties, cookouts, snowball fights and even fist fight uptown always had a buzz. Home to some of the best restaurants, most talented entrepreneurs and great small businesses; the Northeast Bronx is where its at and will always be! (I know I'm biased lol)

This week I caught up with a friend of mine newly elected Council Member Kevin C. Riley. I met Kevin i...

When you think of starting a company health insurance is not an immediate thought. This week I'm joined by Health Insurance expert Leonicia Williams. We unpack the need yet scarcity that is health insurance, the difference between Medicare v. Medicaid and we even explored how entrepreneurs and young adults should go about finding information regarding health insurance. 

I wanted to explore this topic here at BTC becau...