From Chains to Links

From Chains to Links

The world moves because of Black innovation and creativity. But in a world where innovation has been sold as a narrative of the elite, the white and the male, how do we reclaim the truth about innovation, technology and access to wealth? How do we design spaces where Black people live out their birthright as innovators? When will Black creativity work for Black beyond survival and scarcity? And against us, to divide us or solely for the benefit of systems not designed to respect or protect us? What are the cultural and indigenous practices, rituals and inventions that will transform our collective struggle into mass abundance? From Chains to Links is a groundbreaking innovation podcast uniting the vast experiences of Black thought leaders who dream abundantly and use their space to create more wealth pathways for Black entrepreneurs. This podcast intentionally acknowledges Black people as the drivers of economic and social change—building upon their complex relationship with capitalism, political movements and the advancements of technology, social media and the digital economy. A true experimentation of truth-telling and fellowship, From Chains to Links will inspire you, make you laugh and make you cry, while challenging you to think bigger, find your tribe and take your rightful place in the broader movement for Black liberation. This podcast goes beyond traditional entrepreneurial topics by exploring the intersection of culture, identity, and business. Hosted by entrepreneurs, social scientists and activists Dr. Kelly Burton and Ifeoma Ike, Esq., each episode of From Chains to Links features vulnerable and engaging conversations with prominent Black entrepreneurs, luminaries and artists across industries who see the power in sharing journeys, hacks and data to build a safer and more equitable business landscape. A living room parlor vibe, no topic is off-limits: from the definition of success, to impact of trauma, to the role of movements in a digital world. Space is given for the diversity of thought which has always existed in Black communities. A product of the Black Innovation Alliance, From Chains to Links is a bridge to valuable resources for aspiring Black entrepreneurs and provides practical advice, strategies and actionable insights to help listeners navigate the complexities of starting and scaling their own businesses. Don’t miss out on the provocative space providing tools, innovation and joy through the greatest invention of all: Black love. Join us as we celebrate the resiliency, creativity, and innovation of Black entrepreneurs, and contribute to a more inclusive and thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Episodes

October 31, 2024 41 mins

In this episode of From Chains to Links, we welcome pioneering startup founder Tiffany Norwood and Jaret Riddick, a research engineer with over 20 years in the defense industry. Together, we dive into the evolution of Black people in tech, the relationship between racial equality and national security, and the vital role of imagination and dreaming in ensuring that Black people fu...

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In this episode of From Chains to Links, we sit down with Katrina Gamble, a political and movement strategist and social scientist, to explore what research reveals about how Black people view the state of our political systems. We explore what Black voters want and need, how to keep political momentum going after elections, and the critical importance of investing in movements beyond just "get out the vote" efforts. It's a powerfu...

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Join Kelly and Ify in a lively, fast-paced episode of From Chains to Links, where they go back and forth with podcast regular political commentator and NYT bestseller Bakari Sellers. The trio dives into everything, from the crucial difference between pepper sauce and hot sauce to serious discussions about the U.S. Supreme Court, elections, and civil rights. Along the way, they tease, laugh, and unapologetically talk shit. It's a pe...

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Bonus episode featuring From Chains to Links' Hosts Kelly Burton and Ifeoma Ike, with nuggets around the unique experience of being Black, creative and an entrepreneur. Hosts invite the audience to think about the "whole Black entrepreneur" and how this podcast seeks to spark new social conditions where we can fully live out innovation--from ideation to failure to repair to growth. And do so with loving networks and circles of oppo...

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The Civil Rights Movement is not the only Black movement, but it stands out with distinction for many reasons, including the way activism was more visible, thanks advancements in television usage and access which made the realities of segregation and brutality towards Black lives hard to ignore. Movements have proven to be both inspiring and have yielded some gains, but debates around how effective they are can prove to be emotiona...

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The Digital and Innovation Economy is in the midst of a technological revolution—one in which Black people have the best chance of not only getting in the water, but on the front side of the wave. Emerging Black technologists face new terrains as pioneers among pioneers, as well as old habits and beliefs which aren’t welcoming to the possibilities of an inclusive digital landscape. Nevertheless, breakthroughs happen, thanks to trai...

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The saying “it takes a village to raise a child” doesn’t explicitly factor in how much that village will cost. The price of just “being Black” is expensive. And for many creatives, innovators, and entrepreneurs, the cost of growth and expansion is unaffordable. Although one of the brief responses to the murder of George Floyd was a slight uptick in public and private commitments, data reveals that funding to Black entrepreneurs sti...

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The height of the COVID-19 pandemic made folks aware of a very rare fact: our modern understanding of vaccines is because of an underknown man named Onesimus. Sold into slavery and gifted to a Puritan Minister, it was observed that Onesimus was unscathed by ravenous smallpox, taking the lives of colonizers in the late 1700s. Onesimus shared how in his home country on...

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July 10, 2024 37 mins

We’re celebrating the middle of our launch season with a special conversation with our very own co-host Ifeoma Ike, author of The Equity Mindset. Ifeoma shares why she developed a gumbo of interviews, practical tools, and disruptive strategies to support those invested in building spaces where marginalized communities are ignored and harmed. Providing a vulnerable account of writing with a disability, maneuvering the publishing wor...

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Society makes it hard for Black people to imagine liberation or freedom outside of our experience in White America. Because so much of our existence is a product of resistance and survival, even our creative spaces consciously and subconsciously speak to a relationship with oppression or designing solutions to issues Black people didn’t create. But if we could imagine a “state of nature” outside of racism or white supremacy—one tha...

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How much do we really credit Black people with the innovation of freedom and liberation? The significance of the Underground Railroad is not only how it freed enslaved Black people, but how leaders like Harriet Tubman and unknown conductors innovated safe, trusting and liberatory pathways and spaces for Black bodies. From Chains to Links is joined by Jeff Lindor Founder, CEO of Gentlemen’s Factory, Inc, for a powerful exploration o...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) has been a staple of corporate America for the past several decades, with peak attention at the height of movements challenging the lack of safety of Black lives post the murder of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor in 2020. At an unprecedented rate, Black leadership was visible across industries and as a result, institutions began confronting generations-old practices which created barriers for m...

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