Build Your Fort With Lentheus Chaney
Join Lentheus Chaney for candid conversations with entrepreneurs, innovators and dreamers about finding purpose and happiness in doing work they love.
Episodes
Anthony Veneziano discusses his experience with cardiac rehab and the positive impact it has had on his physical and mental well-being. He highlights the progress he has made in terms of strength and feeling more secure after his heart attack. Anthony also emphasizes the social element of being in a group setting with others who have experienced similar health challenges. He appreciates the supportive and laid-back nature of the st...
This conversation discusses Marquis Parson's experience with a heart attack at the age of 36. We discuss his family history of heart disease and his journey to find purpose through his organization, The Beat it Foundation. Marquis speaks about the loss of his brother, who died from heart disease at age 37. He also shares his fears and anxieties related to his health. Marquis advocates for education and awareness about heart he...
Jay Bailey, president and CEO of the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, joins me in this informative episode of the Build Your Fort Podcast. Bailey delves deeply into his passion and drive to support black business owners, both of which are fueled by his own entrepreneurial background and Herman J. Russell's legacy. He speaks passionately about RICE and how it differs from traditional business incubators by providing...
I'm on the phone with Jameka early Sunday morning, preparing her for our upcoming interview. I smile as I hear her children's joyful laughter in the background. This sets the tone for our relaxed conversation. We talk about sex and sexuality as a disabled person, as well as some awkward moments she’s encountered when a non-disabled person expresses how inspirational she is.
Jameka also voices a desire for the disabled comm...
Changing lives is what Karen Hatcher and her team at Sovereign Realty & Management are all about. Karen founded her real estate agency on the premise of helping others grow wealth through real estate.
Karen is the 97th President of the Atlanta REALTORS Association, a 112 year old institution and the largest local real estate board in the State. She is the first African-american female and first African-american owned b...
Can you imagine starting a company with your significant other? And not just any company, but one that sells tea from all over the world. Brooklyn Tea may have started out small, but the company has grown rapidly since its inception. Founded by husband and wife team Jamila Wright and official Tea Sommelier Alfonso Wright, Brooklyn Tea was a passion project for the couple even when they were just dating. Their love bonded them in bu...
Shayna Marshall has many titles that all translate to her self-described title of Serial Entrepreneur. She operates two insurance agencies, a gym and multiple co-working spaces. Shayna admits that her success has been sustained by doing work she enjoys, work that empowers others and work that generates recurring revenues. Listen in as we discuss her path to entrepreneurship.
Allstate.com/shaynamarshall
Susan Pryor has been investing in Real Estate for 30 years and after a career in the software industry, she now runs the Georgia branch of Benchmark Mortgage.
Her company has a heart for veterans and they go out of there way to make sure their veteran clients realize their dream of home ownership.
Listen in has Susan shares her mortgage lending experience and gives priceless advice to veteran and civilian real est...
Olivia Westbrooks is a mother, wife, and owner of her own design firm. When her first attempt at entrepreneurship didn't work out the way she planned, she took a step back into corporate America for an opportunity to come back stronger and better. Now, as the leading force behind Oliva Westbrooks Interiors and a sought-after consultant, she leads fearlessly while inspiring others along the way.
https://www.oliviawestbrooks...
Vocalist Shameia Crawford grew up in the church as was born to sing. Both her father and grandfather were pastors so Shameia felt limited in her ability to step outside of the church and sing for the world. As chance would have it, Shameia had the opportunity to sing internationally and with the blessing of her father, she broke free from the stigma sing secular music had hasn't look back.
shameia.net
Author and speaker Chris Lee is a motivator and survivor who is pursuing his passions. An accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury in 2007 turned Chris's life upside down. Addiction, depression and poor physical health complicated things even further. Learning about holistic health, the law of attraction and energy healing helped Chris to turn things around. Listen is as we chat about overcoming childhood sexual assa...
Growth requires you to take an honest look at where you are today, make necessary adjustments and prepare for the next level regardless of what others may think.
I am grateful, humbled and honored to have had the opportunity to spend precious time with some amazing guest during Season 1 of Build Your Fort Podcast.
I also want to say thank you to all the amazing listeners for taking the time, whether you're a...
Imagine finding out, as an adult, that you have siblings that grew up just a couple blocks away and you never knew they existed!
That’s what happened to me a few short years ago when Loreal Banks and Christina Chaney were introduced to me as my sisters.
I have the pleasure of having Loreal, the youngest of my sisters, on this weeks episode of Build Your Fort Podcast.
Loreal, aka Head Goddess in Charge, i...
Lifestyle personality and content creator, Rosalynn Daniels, is a wife and mom of three who is following her dreams. Acknowledging the absence of digital creators who looked like her, Rosalynn founded her company, Brown Hands Media, as a means to take control of her brand and make a difference. Her hard work and constancy has paid off in a big way with multiple global brands that she represents.
rosalynndaniels.com
Kelli Kelley is a multi-talented entrepreneur, wife and mother of two. She started her career in the fashion and beauty industry and eventually found her niche in digital marketing at the helm of her own Digital Marketing Agency. Join us for a real and open discussion about business, life lessons, the importance of therapy and overcoming imposter syndrome.
brndmethod.com
Melissa and her Annette Roche grew up helping their mother do hair – initially at home and then in her African braid shop. Their entrepreneurial drive came from those formative years that has now blossomed into a million dollar brand that the two co-founded more that 10 years ago. Listening as Melissa and I talk about their path to success and legacy in addition to many tips that she shares for other budding entrepreneurs.
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In this episode on Build Your Fort Podcast, I wrap up 2021 with a lively conversation between myself and Michael Crawford, host of the Mad Lucrative Podcast. Mike, also know as Magnedo or Nedo in the music industry, is a Grammy award winning music producer, husband and proud father of two little girls. Mike knows the up and downs of the music industry first hand and is on a mission to build multiple streams of income while helping ...
As with many musicians, Victor Jackson pores his entire soul into his music. After loosing his brother, enduring a bad breakup, and the pandemic, Victor is living authentically in life and through the songs on his current EP, MAN.MUSE.MAGIC. Join us for conversation about family, God's love and being all that we are meant to be.
mrglamrocksoul.com
After working full-time as a therapist and actress, Ivory Shields dedicated herself to her own personal healing and in the process found her purpose in helping others heal from their traumas. Ivory assists with breaking through the boundaries that are limiting people and get them ready to leave their impact on the world.
Soulaudacity.com
Ariane Turner is a skincare expert, educator and self proclaimed wellness junkie with more than 20 years in the beauty industry. She spent much of that time on set as a makeup artist for major productions and tended to the skin issues of her clients. When all studio productions were shut down this gave Ariane to focus of her health and follow her passion of creating her own skin care line.
https://www.lookgoodlivewell.com
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