Black Businesses Matter
Black Businesses Matter is a weekly podcast show on the impact of collaborating and advocating for Black Businesses to drive impact. It is hosted by Larvetta L. Loftin. Founder of The L3 Agency, a full service influencer marketing and communications agency. Hear from investors, thought leaders, supply chain leaders, DEI practitioners and business owners on why engaging minority businesses should be a social responsibility when black businesses are the largest employers of black people. Each episode will provide inspiration and actionable tools to help you become culturally sensitive in growing your business or brand. Each episode are about 30 - 45 minutes in length to help you to pledge to support Black businesses EVERY DAY in EVERY WAY and REIMAGINE #blackbusinessesmatter.
Episodes
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Episode 114:
Guest Name: Dr. Carmen Bell-Ross
Guest Business: SP Grace
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In this episode of the Black Businesses Matter Podcast, we chat with Dr. Carmen Bell-Ross, the Founder of SP Grace, a management solutions company dedicated to delivering high-quality, results-driven strategies for businesses, schools, industries, and local c...
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Episode 113:
Guest Name: Lorè Enjoli
Guest Business: All Butter’d Up
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In this episode of the Black Businesses Matter Podcast, we chat with Lorè Enjoli, the Founder of All Butter’d Up, a luxury skincare brand specializing in oil-based, non-greasy body care products that empower busy women to prioritize self-care through thoughtful...
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Episode 112:
Guest Name: Deida K. Massey
Guest Business: Bixa Beauty
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In this episode of Black Businesses Matter Podcast we chat with Deida K. Massey is the Founder and CEO of Bixa Beauty; a vegan friendly product line that empowers individuals by celebrating beauty through the richness of cultural diversity, ethical practices, an...
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Episode 111:
Guest Name: Sanja Noble
Guest Business: Premier72
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In this episode of Black Businesses Matter Podcast, we sit down with Sanja E. Noble, Director of Treasury Operations, where she manages multi-billion-dollar budgets annually. Sanja is also the founder of Premier72, a firm dedicated to helping Baby Boomer business ow...
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Episode 110:
Guest Name: Sarah Ware
Guest Business: Ware Realty Group
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In this episode of Black Businesses Matter Podcast, we sit down with Sarah L. Ware, Principal and Designated Managing Broker of Ware Realty Group. With over twenty years of experience in real estate, Sarah has made her mark across various sectors of the industr...
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Episode 109:
Guest Name: James Parker with Surprise Guest
Guest Business: 1921
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In this episode of Black Businesses Matter Podcast, we sit down with James Parker, the CEO and Founder of 1921 Coworking, Inc. and 1921 Incubator, NFP. Named to honor the historic Black Wall Street of Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1921 is the first tech and manufa...
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Episode 108:
Guest Name: Kudzai Blessing Mutasa
Guest Business: Kudzai B. Mutasa Fine Art
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In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, we sit down with Kudzai Blessing Mutasa, the CEO and artist behind Kudzai B. Mutasa Fine Art. Based in Chicago, Kudzai creates impactful work that celebrates diversity and inspires fut...
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Episode 107:
Guest Name: Katrice Matthews
Guest Business: Sable Law Group
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In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, we sit down with Katrice Matthews, CEO of Sable Law Group, a full-service law firm in Chicago specializing in real estate, estate planning, and wealth generation. With over a decade of experience, Ka...
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Episode 106:
Guest Name: Larvetta L. Loftin
Guest Business: The L3 Agency
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In this special episode of Black Businesses Matter, we launch our second annual Women’s History Season with none other than our host, Larvetta L. Loftin, founder of The L3 Agency. Reflecting on 25 years as a woman entrepreneur, Larvetta shares...
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Episode 105:
Guest Name: Rick and Carin Nesbitt
Guest Business: Vintrendi Wine Company
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In this episode of the Black Businesses Matter podcast, we sit down with Rick and Carin Nesbitt the CEO and CFO of Vintrendi Wine Company Illinois’ first black-owned and operated winery.
In this episode of the Black Businesses Matte...
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Episode 104 :
Guest Name: Melinda and Delfondo Herron
Guest Business: 103 Collective
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In this episode of the Black Businesses Matter* podcast, we sit down with Melinda and Delfondo Herron, co-founders of 103 Collection, a trailblazing clean beauty brand designed for sensitive skin. Since its launch in 2015, 103 Coll...
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Episode 103 :
Guest Name: Tonia Evens and Tamera Fair
Guest Business: The Purple Turtle Series
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In this episode of the Black Businesses Matter podcast, we chat with Tonia Evens and Tamera Fair, co-authors and co-owners of The Purple Turtle Series. Together, they sought to bring classrooms to life through the magical a...
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Episode 102:
Guest Name: Yvonne McNair
Guest Business: Captivate Marketing Group
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In this episode of the Black Businesses Matter podcast, we sit down with Yvonne McNair, CEO of Captivate Marketing Group, who specializes in designing exceptional events and marketing programs that forge powerful connections between trend...
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Episode 101:
Guest Name: Kevin Davenport
Guest Business: The Ideal Candidate
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In this episode of the Black Businesses Matter podcast, we sit down with Kevin Davenport, CEO and Founder of The Ideal Candidate, a transformative soft skills training program designed to prepare the next generation of the workforce. Kevin h...
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Episode 100:
Guest Name: Qiana Allen and Taylor Mason
Guest Business: Culture’s Closet and Taylor’s Tacos
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In this very special 100th episode of the Black Businesses Matter podcast, we speak with two inspiring entrepreneurs, Qiana Allen and Taylor Mason, founders and CEOs of Culture’s Closet and Taylor’s Tacos, respectively.
Qiana...
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Episode 99:
Guest Name: Noelle Curtis
Guest Business: Bisi Blvd
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In this episode of the Black Businesses Matter podcast, I sit down with Noelle Curtis, the founder and CEO of Bisi Blvd. With over three decades of experience in business development across industries such as consumer goods, personal care services, real ...
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Episode 98:
Guest Name: Elle Davis
Guest Business: The Ellevate Group
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In this episode of the Black Businesses Matter Podcast, LaTrice "Elle" Davis shares her journey as a seasoned non-profit leader with nearly 25 years of experience in leadership development, program design, and strategic partnership building. As the Foun...
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Episode 97:
Guest Name: Renee Hastings
Guest Business: Executive Help Now
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In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, we sit down with Renee Hastings, President and CEO of Executive Help Now, a virtual assistance service agency. Renee shares her fascinating journey, beginning with her childhood in an Amish community ...
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Episode 96:
Guest Name: Larvetta Loftin
Guest Business: The L3 Agency
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In this episode of Black Businesses Matter , host Larvetta Loftin reflects on the journey of the podcast, celebrating its past seasons and key milestones. She shares her personal story of starting in radio and how it has come full circle with her h...
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Episode 95:
Guest Name: Dice Grandberry,
Guest Business: Blue Aura
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In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, we speak with Dice Granberry, Co-Owner of Blue Aura, a trucking company founded in Chicago by Dice and his wife.Dice discusses the powerful influence of mentorship in his life, starting with his father, who ...
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