MWBE Times
Welcome to MWBE Times, Powered by The Ambyn Group. Join us weekly to learn about MWBE certifications and how to leverage them. Listen to subject-matter experts share their knowledge about ACCESSING lucrative contacts and CONNECTING with key decision-makers. New episodes will be released on Thursdays, covering topics that include best practices, compliance, marketing, financing, and more. Twitter and IG @mwbetimes. Inquiries: angelina@amblyn.nyc. Visit us at www.amblyn.nyc.
Episodes
In this enlightening episode of the MWBE Times podcast, host Angelina converses with New York Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, exploring the critical landscape of Minority Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) programs and their transformative potential. The discussion delves deep into the potential ramifications of the new administration's approach to these essential economic empowerment initiatives.
The conversation illumina...
Learn how to effectively reach out to vendors and communities at a university, focusing on Towson University's procurement mission. This mission includes prioritizing best value practices and supporting state programs for minority, small business reserve, and veteran-owned small businesses. Understand how to engage with procurement officers and promote minority- and women-owned businesses. Explore identifying and connecting with di...
In the season three premiere of MWBE Times, host Angelina Ramirez interviews Sonya Smith, State Director for the New York Small Business Development Center (SBDC). This episode explores how entrepreneurs can start, grow, and succeed in small businesses by leveraging vital resources.
Smith discusses the SBDC's role in connecting entrepreneurs with market research, capital access, and innovation support. She highlights partnerships w...
In this episode of the MWBE Times podcast, host Angelina Ramírez has an insightful discussion with Nikki O'Dell, founder of Talentology. They delve into the significance of certifications, networking, and customizing strategies for different clients and industries, while also emphasizing the importance of building respectful and understanding relationships.
Nikki details her company's offerings, which include keynote speak...
In today's MWBE Times podcast episode, Host Angelina Ramírez engages in a discussion with Kesha Rich from the Indiana Department of Administration's Division of Supplier Diversity. Kesha delves into the division's pivotal role in promoting and enforcing certification standards for minority women and veteran-owned businesses in Indiana's procurement landscape. She elaborates on the division's strategic utilizatio...
Episode Bio: In this episode of the MWBE Times Podcast, Host Angelina Ramírez engages in an enlightening discussion with Arnold Jolivet, the Manager of Supplier Diversity for the University of Maryland in Baltimore. Arnold provides a detailed account of his role within the university's supplier diversity program, which is dedicated to ensuring that the minority business community is well-informed about procurement opportunities...
In the latest installment of the MWBE Times Podcast, host and founder Angelina engages in a thorough discussion with Carrita Cloud, the Founder & CEO of Creativity Justified. Throughout the episode, they examine effective strategies Carrita employs to propel her business forward, which include optimizing certifications, fostering meaningful relationships, and delivering top-notch customer service.
Their dialogue ventures into t...
In this captivating podcast episode, listeners are in for a treat as Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn delves into the latest MWBE legislation she's spearheading in New York State.
Throughout the discussion, the Assemblymember explores key topics such as provisions of the new legislation aimed at further empowering certified businesses, the major challenges confronting MWBEs in NYS, and her unique perspective on the ong...
In the latest episode of the MWBE Times podcast, host Angelina engaged in a compelling discussion with Bailey Brouillard, Business Advisor for the SBDC. Together, they explored the pivotal role of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in bolstering small businesses, delving into Bailey's insightful explanations regarding the array of services provided, including business planning and loan packaging.
Their dialogue ventur...
In today's engaging episode of the MWBE Times podcast, hosts Angelina and Joe delved into the fascinating realm of artificial intelligence within the business landscape. Specifically, the duo explored the intricate world of chatbots, shedding light on renowned entities like Chat GPT and Claude A.I.
Angelina and Joe articulated that these chatbots are meticulously crafted to comprehend and generate text with a remarkably human-l...
On today's episode of MWBE Times, host Angelina Ramirez engages in a dynamic conversation in Spanish with Francisco Cabrera (fcabrera@prmsdc.org) and Reina Reyes (rreyes@prmsdc.org) from the Puerto Rico Minority Supplier Development Council (PRMSDC). Francisco, the President and CEO, and Reina, the Director of Corporate & MBE Services, share insights about the PRMSDC, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in Puerto Rico that s...
MWBE Times Podcast Episode: Navigating Entrepreneurship with Anita from Eleven3Seven5
Join us in today's MWBE Times Podcast episode as Angelina, the host and founder, engages in a captivating conversation with the dynamic Anita from Eleven3Seven5.
Anita's Journey: From Brooklyn to Entrepreneurship
Anita unfolds her remarkable journey, born and raised in Brooklyn, venturing into the realm of entrepreneurship. With a backgrou...
New MWBE Times Podcast Episode Alert! Bridging Gaps and Empowering Businesses with Yolanda Maria Martinez
In the latest episode of the MWBE Times Podcast, host Angelina engages in a dynamic conversation with Yolanda Maria Martinez, the Special Secretary at Maryland's Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs.
Exploring Yolanda's Journey:
Angelina and Yolanda kick off the episode by delving into Y...
Host Angelina of the MWBE Times Podcast engaged in a compelling conversation with Michelle Howard, Director of the Small Business Program at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), and Lilia Rivera, the Small Business Analyst for WMATA, in our latest episode.
This episode takes you on a journey through our esteemed guests' personal and professional backgrounds and uncovers their unwavering passion for s...
Don't miss today's MWBE Times Podcast episode, where our host Angelina had an enlightening conversation with Supplier Diversity Specialist, Deon Crayton! The discussion revolved around the significance of various marketing tools for businesses, with a special emphasis on the value of certification. Angelina and Deon underscored that certification, while beneficial, isn't a guarantee of success—it should be part of a la...
New MWBE Times Podcast Episode Alert! Join host Angelina in an insightful conversation with Whitney Morgan, the DBE/Civil Rights Manager for the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority. In this episode, Angelina and Whitney shine a spotlight on the promising opportunities for Minority-Owned Women Businesses (MBWEs) within the infrastructure sector, thanks to the recent multi-billion dollar transportation infrastructure bill. T...
Exciting Podcast Alert: Season 2 Premiere!
In a groundbreaking episode of MWBE Times Podcast, Angelina kicked off Season 2 with an inspiring guest, Lisa Flores, Chief City Procurement Officer and Director of the Mayor's Office of Contract Services for New York City. Lisa's mission to ensure quality and equity within NYC's procurement system, especially for minority and vulnerable communities, is commendable. She ha...
In this enlightening episode of the MWBE Times Podcast, Angelina engages in a discussion with Jaclyn M. Tacoronte, the Founder/CEO of JMTMedia. Together, they touch on the complexities of MWBE certification and the procurement process while uncovering essential best practices. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge as Jaclyn talks about working with the mayor's office, SBS, and elected officials to advocate for the inclusion of Ind...
Tune into the MWBE Times podcast, where Angelina interviews Assemblymember Rodneyse Hermelyn Bichotte. Get ready for an engaging conversation as they discuss important topics including legislative reform, changes to discretionary funding, the importance of expanding your network, partnerships with other MWBEs, to name a few. Tune in for more amazing & insightful conversations!
Website- https://www.tn.gov/generalservices/procurement/central-procurement-office--cpo-/go-dbe.html
For today's episode of MWBE Times, Angelina engages in a discussion with Rafael Borjas, the Diversity Business Liaison for the Governor's Office of Diversity Business Enterprise in Tennessee. The episode explores the complexities of managing diversity certification processing, reviewing, and reporting across various agencies...
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