Give'em The Business
A show about Black Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders sharing their stories of adversity and success. Give'em The Business shines the light on the untold and true life adventures of some of Black America's best-kept secrets.
Episodes
Veronica Woodruff, CEO and Founder of Travelsist — the innovative travel tech company redefining the airport experience.
From a bold idea sparked by her own travel challenges to building a platform that's making airports more accessible, inclusive, and stress-free, Veronica shares the grit, vision, and strategy behind her entrepreneurial journey.
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In this milestone edition of Give'em The Business, we take a powerful walk down memory lane—revisiting the gems, grit, and game-changing insights from our first 20 episodes. From startup struggles to multimillion-dollar triumphs, Black entrepreneurs have shared their unfiltered truths, tested strategies, and bold visions for the future.
Damola Ogundipe, Founder and CEO of Plural, joins Give'em The Business to share how he's transforming civic engagement through technology. From his early days navigating entrepreneurship to building a platform that empowers communities with policy data, Damola breaks down the challenges of scaling a mission-driven tech company, raising capital, and staying grounded in purpose. This episode is a m...
Karl Gorman, founder of GLH, is on a mission to make quality housing accessible while building pathways to generational wealth. In this episode of Give'em The Business, Karl shares how GLH is tackling the affordable housing crisis with innovative development strategies rooted in community, equity, and impact. From breaking ground to giving back, Karl's story is a powerful example of how business ...
Kenneth Duncan is making history as the founder of Renegade Golf, the first Black-owned company to produce a USGA conforming golf ball. In this episode of Give'em The Business, he shares how he combined passion, precision, and purpose to disrupt one of the most exclusive industries in sports. From product development to building a lifestyle brand that speaks to...
At just 24 years old, Ryan Wilson co-founded The Gathering Spot—a private club redefining community, culture, and connection for Black professionals. In this episode, he shares how he raised millions, scaled nationally, and stayed true to his mission. A masterclass in purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
Dr. LaKeysha Hallmon, founder of The Village Retail and author of No One Is Self Made, shares how she built one of the nation's leading platforms for Black-owned businesses. From her Mississippi roots to national impact, she breaks down what it means to build legacy, lead with purpose, and grow through community.
We sit down with Kamal Grant, the culinary mastermind and founder behind Sublime Doughnuts—a brand that's turned fried dough into an art form and made Atlanta a sweeter place in the process.
From his early days as a Navy veteran with a dream, to studying at the Culin...
A conversation with Bryan Rand, Founder & CEO of Rand & Co Holdings, a values-driven private investment firm committed to backing companies that create lasting impact.
From cutting his teeth on Wall Street to building a firm rooted in operational excellence and community empowerment, Bryan shares how he went from capital markets to becoming a strategic partner for entrepreneurs across industries. We explor...
We sit down with the incomparable Miguel Wilson—fashion designer, entrepreneur, and founder of the Miguel Wilson Collection, a luxury menswear brand known for dressing grooms, groomsmen, and some of the biggest names in entertainment and sports.
From building his brand from the ground up to launching the Miguel Wilson Wedding Experience and founding the Black Tie Experience & Ride to the Olympics, Miguel s...
Featured on Blue Collar Millionaires we sit down for a conversation with Darnell Lee, who escaped a life of hustle and danger to establish a multi-million dollar transportation services company.
From the housing projects of Elm Grove in Ft. Smith Arkansas, Mark Wilson learned valuable lessons of embracing risk and harnessing talent that would make him a successful entrepreneur of call center companies twice over.
After the passing of Dr. William Pickard in June of 2024, Give'em The Business is replaying the original podcast from 2021. A conversation with the founder of General Automotive Alliance and author of Millionaire Moves: Seven Proven Principles to Entrepreneurship
A conversation with CEO and co-founder of the multi-cultural marketing agency Ten35.
From sharecropping to the executive suite. A fascinating conversation with Jesse Tyson, retired President of ExxonMobil InterAmericas and former CEO of National Black MBA Association.
A conversation with the founder of Global Automotive Alliance and author of Millionaire Moves: Seven Proven Principles to Entrepreneurship
A conversation with Michael Russell, the CEO of H.J. Russell & Company, about running a construction and real estate empire as well as growing up the son of a Civil Rights icon.
A conversation with Adrienne Lance-Lucas, Founder of Inheritance Capital Group a Private Equity Real Estate Investment Firm with more than $200 Million in assets under management.
A conversation with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leader Dr. Damon Williams on the what this moment in America requires of change agents and advocates for equity.
A conversation with founder of Texcel Communications, Bud Atkins. Bud discusses entrepreneurship in Cleveland OH, getting a late start on his path to business and the leap from Corporate America to small business owner.
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