Black Wall Street Today with Blair Durham

Black Wall Street Today with Blair Durham

The Black Wall Street Today Show is a Black Business and Entrepreneurship radio show and podcast hosted by Virginia Tech alumnae Blair Durham, co-founder and co-President of Black BRAND, and occurs live in the studios of the historic and prestigious HBCU Hampton University. This interview styled show is a media hub for everything Black business, politics, culture, and news. The podcast is produced by Hampton University alumnae Seko Varner, from Positive Vibes Inc., using selected audio from the radio show and other Black BRAND events. info@blackbrand.biz http://Blackbrand.biz

Episodes

August 20, 2025 32 mins

In this powerful episode of "Black Wall Street Today," we sit down with Dr. Natalie Halloran, a distinguished educational and business leader and a key figure at Till Hall Enterprise. With over three decades of experience in strategic leadership and organizational improvement, Dr. Halloran shares her expert insights on building sustainable growth and equity within the Black business community.

We dive deep into how Dr. Hal...

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In this insightful episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Kaila, a talented videographer and graphic designer who works behind the scenes with the creative agency Create and Elevate. We started by delving into her origin story, learning about her journey into the world of creative services and what drew her to help businesses from a creative agency perspective.
Our conversation explored the unique dynamic of her work with...

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Let's talk about money - April Littlejohn on BWSTWBD

Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Want to contact Blair or Brian or Black BRAND? Info@BlackBRAND.biz . The Black Wall Street Today (BWST) radio show is focused on all things Black entrepreneurship and hosted by Virginia Tech alumnae Blair Durham, co-founder and co-President of Black BRAND. The BWST podcast is produced by using selected audio from the radio show and other B...

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Building on the Legacy of Black Wall Street Through Arts & Youth Empowerment with Tanya Shadley of TRS Productions & TRS Kids.

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Tanya Shadley, the visionary CEO behind TRS Productions and TRS Kids. Discover how Tanya, an accomplished actress, writer, and director, is harnessing the power of performing arts to empower the next generation and revitalize communities, drawing parallels...

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Today's episode features a discussion with a guest from American Classic Agency, an organization that aims to help families protect their income and get out of debt. The interview covered the guest's background, the company's mission, and a special recruiting event.

Brandy shared that agents with American Classic Agency do more than just sell insurance—they help clients with powerful financial strategies. A key part of t...

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Edward Fairley on Black Wall Street Today with Blair Durham.


Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Want to contact Blair orBrian or Black BRAND? Info@BlackBRAND.biz . The Black WallStreet Today (BWST) radio show is focused on all things Black entrepreneurshipand hosted by Virginia Tech alumnae Blair Durham, co-founder and co-Presidentof Black BRAND. The BWST podcast is produced by using selected audio from theradio show and othe...

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Join us for a powerful and insightful conversation recorded live from the historic Black Wall Street, where we sit down with Cheryl Poe, a leading education expert and founder of Advocating 4 Kids, Inc. Cheryl dives deep into the critical intersection of neurodivergence, education, and racial equity, exploring the unique challenges and incredible resilience of Black and Brown neurodivergent children. We tackle the dynamics of the c...

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What's the best way to cap-off another successful Black BRAND RealCon? A panel discussion led by Blair Durham featuring Kit Lockett, Diondra Gray, Hope Sinclair, and Seko VArner..

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Leadership Adaptability and Efficacy: Dr. Pat emphasizes the importance of adaptability for leaders, highlighting awareness, diligence, accommodation, proficiency, and transience as key elements He introduces the Leader Efficacy Model, a quadrant-based approach to mentoring and growing leaders within a business.

Enjoy the final section of Dr. Pat's presentation at the Black BRAND Summit, focusing on leadership and business acume...

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Blair Durham of Black BRAND discusses Legacy Day and the organization's mission to narrow the racial wealth gap. The organization is using a 150-year plan driven by data and partnerships with institutions like Virginia Tech to address key pillars that influence wealth. These pillars include health, education, media, technology, policy, justice, and affordable housing. Durham emphasizes the importance of community-driven efforts...

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Beverly Grandison, from Infinity Empowerment, discusses how to get the BEST health with science-backed and data-driven information.

Beverly Grandison's presentation at Legacy Day emphasizes proactive health management and community empowerment. She shares her personal health journey overcoming multiple sclerosis through holistic methods, advocating for food as medicine and the importance of mental and spiritual well-being. Gran...

https://www.hrgreenbook.com/listing/bd-smith-financial-services.html "Do you want to vacation more, buy a house, and build wealth for future generations? We empower parents to take control of their finances with a custom financial plan. That way, you can live your dream life every day". - Bri Smith of B.D. Smith Financial - https://bdsmithfinancial.com/ The Struggle Ends with you! Create a custom financial plan that unloc...

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Tim Armstrong from Omnicruit on Black Wall Street Today with Blair Durham. Omnicruit LLC is a professional international nurse recruiting firm dedicated to placing highly qualified foreign and domestic registered nurses and other healthcare professionals into positions within United States healthcare facilities. We are a Minority-owned, multinational team of professionals working together to serve our clients by combining our exper...

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https://www.wearekusp.com/ Blair chats it up with the phenomenal Jay Boone of Keeping Us Secure & Prosperous. They provide holistic programs & services to help relieve the stressors related to gun violence & food disparity in underserved Black communities.
*Food Education Classes
*Family mutual aid resources
*Weekly Luv Bag for the hungry
*Supporting causes https://www.hrgreenbook.com/listing/keeping-us-secu...

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https://www.1stclassrealestate.com/agent-profile/janet-freeman-106007235 Whether it's finding you a home, finding the best loan, or helping you getting the most out of selling your home Janet is here to guide you in this big investment. I provide comprehensive real estate service to home buyers and sellers. In this episode, Blair speaks to the highly accomplished real estate agent, Janet Freeman.

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https://dennisws.com/about

Latitia McCane is the founder and driving force behind Dennis Workforce Solutions and leads the Hampton Roads Apprentice School. With a passion for helping individuals and businesses reach their full potential, Latitia brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the world of workforce development.


Having navigated various industries and roles throughout her career, Latitia understands the intricat...

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Talking about the business of "All things hair-loss" with Angie Boyd on Black Wall Street.

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Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Want to contact Blair or Brian or Black BRAND? Info@BlackBRAND.biz . The Black Wall Street Today (BWST) radio show is focused on all things Black entrepreneurship and hosted by Virginia Tech alumnae Blair Durham...

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All things Juneteenth (In Hampton Roads, Virginia) with Tanya Rollins Shadley.


Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Want to contact Blair or Brian or Black BRAND? Info@BlackBRAND.biz . The Black Wall Street Today (BWST) radio show is focused on all things Black entrepreneurship and hosted by Virginia Tech alumnae Blair Durham, co-founder and co-President of Black BRAND. The BWST podcast is produced by using selected audio fro...

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The C-Suite Strategist Dr. Pruden blows up the spot on Black Wall Street Today! Check in!

Dr. Karen Hills Pruden is an executive coach and leadership development expert. With a passion for empowering women leaders, Dr. Karen is committed to helping women unlock their full potential, achieve their goals, and create a life they love. With her dynamic coaching services and deep expertise, Dr. Karen has helped countless women elevate ...

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Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Want to contact Blair or Brian or Black BRAND? Info@BlackBRAND.biz . The Black Wall Street Today (BWST) radio show is focused on all things Black entrepreneurship and hosted by Virginia Tech alumnae Blair Durham, co-founder and co-President of Black BRAND. The BWST podcast is produced by using selected audio from the radio show and other Black BRAND events. BWST is the media outlet for...

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