Black Icons And Innovators

Black Icons And Innovators

Adina Collins hosts a bi-weekly audio experience featuring influential black contributors, who influence American society, from the past, the present, and the future. Such contributors include leaders in their field, such as Ray Charles, Byron Allen, Master P, and Angel Rich. Each episode is a wonderful production designed to help emerge your senses into these stories. The goal is the educate you with engagement that is memorable, so you can be informed, inspired, and hopefully these stories can be shared. Please subscribe, review, and share. This show is produced by: Adina Collins with Fortitude Financial Consulting, Kevin Offley with One Eleven Studios, and Ahmad Rashad with Power 77 Radio Executive Producer: Ahmad Rashad Contact Us: www.fortitudefinc.com www.power77radio.com www.power77studios.com

Episodes

July 6, 2021 15 mins

Adina Collins talks about a renowned NASA physicist, inventor and leader in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) that revolutionized how we view and consume digital content globally

Dr. Valerie L. Thomas is an expert scientist that refused to allow difficult professional challenges to stop her from advancing and being creative in her career.  

Dr. Thomas’s love of learning, natural curiosity and love of mechanics a...

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Earl Graves, Sr. is a great publishing entrepreneur, businessman, and philanthropist

He is the founder of Black Enterprise magazine and multi-media businesses

He has influenced black business owners and black corporate managers and executives' advancement.


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In this episode, host Adina Collins interviews Sheila C. Johnson, an influential business owner, philanthropist, and the co-founder of BET (Black Entertainment Television) cable network.

Sheila is the first African American female billionaire and is also the first African American woman to own 3 professional sports teams.  

As an innovative entrepreneur, Sheila had the courage to marry her passions in music, entertainment, a...

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Adina Collins speaks about Fredrick McKinley Jones - the inventor of many innovations including refrigeration that has change the world - forever.

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Today's episode features Prince Donnell and Dana Chanel Morris, a millennial couple who have been in the tax preparation, beauty distribution, and mobile app space since 2014.

They discuss their entry into entrepreneurship, the pull of God in their lives, and creating multiple streams of income from one business idea.


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How do you start a business from scratch? Are you willing to take the risks; the same risks as the Bronner Brothers.

The international known brand, The Bronner Brothers are an inspiration to all Americans, who desire to start a business from the very bottom along with motivational advice of never giving up and remaining humble.

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Have you ever wondered what the importance and purpose of ownership is in business?

In this episode, host Adina Collins talks about legendary comedian, entertainment mogul, and billionaire Byron Allen. We'll discuss the excellent contributions that African-Americans have made in business throughout multiple industries.

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Could you put your business at risk to help make an impact for social change in America?

This episode features Jesse B. Blayton, Sr., first black owner of a radio station, WERD in Atlanta, GA.

Adina Collins explores this American Icon in hopes to inspire you to think bigger about your business and how it can be used to influence a community, a country, the world.

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There are many hacks, tips, and tricks used to improve on personal and business credit However, if you truly want to understand the importance of improving your credit along with a solution that you can apply today, then listen to this inspirational episode about Angel Rich.

Adina Collins explores Rich’s early beginnings in the finance sector as she finds her passion to solve the problem of financial illiteracy poverty in Ame...

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Do you fall into the belief that some Americans can only be financially successful as an athlete, a music professional, or clothing lines?

To overcome limiting beliefs about a culture, it is important to study the history of success that occurred prior to the narrow-minded way of thinking.

Tulsa's Black Wall Street is a great example, showcasing high-level business intelligence of Americans pursing happiness and financial in...

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Are you struggling to overcome obstacles in your business? Do you feel like circumstances are holding you back?

It is known that, if you look at your past, then you can make better decisions for your future. Well, do you believe that philosophy for your own business?

Let's take a look at the business and musical genius of Ray Charles as Adina Collins analyzes his life. His story will motivate you to take actions and overcome...

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