The BLK Directory Podcast With Diamond Young

What if you could cut through the fog of scaling your business and step into a successful senior executive role with more confidence than ever before? This week, I'm thrilled to chat with the incredible Laurel Rutledge, a seasoned entrepreneur, coach, and chief navigation officer who has made it her mission to guide women-owned businesses and up-and-coming senior executives towards success. Drawing from her own rich journey in...

Imagine embarking on a remarkable tech journey, shifting gears from being an IT aficionado to becoming a Pinterest maestro. That's the journey our guest, Precious Rogers, has taken - and she's keen to share. This episode is a deep dive into Precious’s fascinating life story, from her tech-savvy beginnings to the unexpected turns that led her into the world of Pinterest marketing. 

Precious, who began her journey ...

I've had the privilege to sit down with Natakey Page Owens, the Founder of the Pamela D. Page Foundation (PDP), for a moving and illuminating conversation. Natakey, a survivor of Domestic Violence, bravely recounts her personal journey and how the tragic loss of her mother to Domestic Violence inspired her to create the foundation. PDP is committed to providing essential resources to survivors while raising awareness about the...

Have you ever faced a huge setback that you had to step back and start from scratch? I, Diamond Young, host of the BLK Directory Podcast, know that feeling too well. Kicking off our third season, bear it all – the trials, the tribulations, and the triumphs. When I lost my job at Twitter and our app crashed, I found myself in a whirlwind of uncertainty. Yet, instead of losing hope, it was a journey of reinvention, a dive into entrep...

Check out the latest episode with Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Life Coach Shavannah Moore who helps leaders around the globe become the elevated version of themselves. She helps them activate their gift by providing them with the tools to master their mindset and crush their goals. Shavannah has been featured on The Rachael Ray Show, Dr. Oz Show, Amazon Prime, CBS, WRAL's Tarheel Talk, G105, Power 95.5, Women's Radio Networ...

Hey!! I'm back from my trip to London, so it's time to catch up. In this episode, I am sharing some great news with you about BLK Directory Podcast being nominated for Black Podcasting Award; talking about my travel experience and how it's hard sometimes to get back on track; and also sharing my thoughts on new term I came across - "silent quitting".

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Hey!! I'm back with a quick solo episode before my trip to London. Before hitting the new month I want to discuss the results of Q3: things I enjoyed and things I need to focus more on. This episode serves as a light check-in.

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In this episode, we're spending time with Kendra Woolridge who is the Founder and CEO of Janet & Jo, a D.C.-based luxury nail lacquer company. With lacquer names such as Change Agent and Courage, it comes as no surprise why Janet & Jo. has become known as an inspirational clean beauty brand, both here and abroad.

Janet & Jo (@janetandjo) has been featured and applauded by notable press outlets and beauty brands incl...

In today's episode, I'll be catching up with my girl Yetti and exploring the world of being a successful black woman DJ and how to find your way in a new space.

About Yetti:

By day, Yetti Obasade works as a design engineer, but at night she moonlights as DJ Fibonacci. A new face on the turntable scene here in the bay; she was born and raised in the Midwest. Her style brings an eclectic and soulful blend ...

In this episode, I welcome back my mom, Tricia B. We talk about what it takes to be a single mompreneur while raising 3 children and also being a caregiver for 14 years. Tricia B is a hair stylist who started her career in her teenage years, went through many obstacles, and kept going on no matter what.
 
"In my early twenties, I was already a full-time mom of 3, going through a divorce and moving to another state. I ...

Hey! In this episode I have a few updates for you.  Learn about the projects I’ve been working on  recently: hiring new team members, planning a trip to London, and teaching how to podcast on Crowdcast.

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Welcome back to another episode of the BLK Directory Podcast and today's episode will be a replay of episode #2 where I have the pleasure of interviewing Pastry Chef David Benton. Owner Pastry Chef David Benton started Sugarsweet Cookie + Cake Studio in 2009 baking in his duplex kitchen in East Oakland. Sugarsweet became a sought-after success making it one of the busiest online bakeries in the Bay Area.

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Hey!! I'm back with a quick solo episode where I discuss my trip to Chicago, not being afraid to share what you're doing with others and an update on my TikTok journey. 

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Come on through Episode #6! In this episode, we're spending time with Donald Boone. He's a 3-time founder, self-taught coder, and the CEO of BoxedUp, an on-demand equipment rental marketplace disrupting the 335 billion dollars sharing economy. A BizTech leader with over 13 years of startup and fortune 100 experience, Donald most recently led a team at Amazon’s B2B marketplace, responsible for scoping, building, and scalin...

Hey!! I'm back with a cool interview episode that I did with Jonathan Jones. I met Jonathan at the BLK Pod Festival and I had such a great time connecting with him. In this episode, we discuss podcasting, character flaws, and the road to becoming a speaker. 

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2-Time TEDx Speaker, Best-Selling Author, and Your Podcast Mentor

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Hey!! I'm back with a fun and quick solo episode where I discuss BLK Directory's Birthday,  the importance of first impressions, the impact of keeping your word, and family time. This episode serves as a light check-in.

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I'm back with a new episode where I share a recap of my experience at the BLK Pod Festival and share 6 key takeaways from the event.  I was selected for a scholarship to attend this event in Atlanta and I walked away with so much insight into the Podcast industry.

The festival had many sessions to attend and speakers to hear from - it was AMAZING!! 

I loved hearing about leveraging your data, pitching your br...

Welcome back to another episode of the BLK Directory Podcast and today's episode will be a replay. I really enjoyed sitting down with Marina Banks to have a legal 101 session. Marina, known through social media as “The Legal Queen”, is a licensed attorney focusing on business law and intellectual property. Attorney Banks is a two-time HBCU grad, having earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Dillard University in New Or...

I'm back with a solo episode where I share both a few personal and business updates with you all. I spend some time talking about how I cope with anxiety, mindset shifts, and some important housekeeping items.

I also share the special announcement with you all! Be sure to check out this episode.

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