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Black Entrepreneur Experience
Hosted by Dr. Frances A. Ince, Chief Encouraging Officer · EN
Black Entrepreneur Experience uncovers the brilliance, boldness and business acumen behind successful Black Entrepreneurs all over the globe. It is a show created for aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners or startup founders. Black Entrepreneur Experience can be any strategy, wisdom, idea that will ignite, empower and provoke more African Americans (Blacks, African Diaspora) to join the entrepreneurial journey. Invoking a movement to stimulate our communities to move towards business ownership and the entrepreneurial mindset .
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BEE 559 Reframing Nonprofits: Innovation & Impact with Veronica & Ashley
Yesterday00:41:38Summary readyWhat if nonprofits could operate like innovative, high-impact businesses? Veronica Simpkins and Ashley Green, registered nurses, IBCLCs, and black entrepreneurs, share their journey building Latched Support, a $1.3M nonprofit improving maternal and infant health through culturally responsive, community-based care. In this episode, they discuss how nonprofits can embrace innovation, problem-solving, and fun while achieving serious impact. Entrepreneurs, social innovators, and mission-driven leaders will gain insights on turning passion into scalable programs without losing creativity or energy. Website YouTube Facebook
SummaryBEE 547 Building a Luxury Brand Later in Life: Eula Smith
1w ago00:38:11Summary readyStarting a business later in life can be your greatest advantage. Eula Smith, founder of EMarie Travel, launched her luxury travel accessories brand in her 50s after decades in fashion leadership and retail consulting. From Nordstrom leadership roles to advising retailers worldwide, Eula brought global expertise in private-label development, product strategy, and brand positioning to build EMarie Travel intentionally, without chasing trends. Her brand's signature travel blanket has been featured on Oprah's Favorite Things three years in a row and is sold directly to consumers, select retailers, and hotels. In this episode, she shares insights on entrepreneurship later in life, sustainable growth, and turning decades of experience into a thriving business.
SummaryBEE 548 Building Generational Wealth & Legacy with LaVaisha Davis
2w ago00:37:37Summary readyIf you're building wealth and values—from the boardroom to the kitchen table—this episode is for you. LaVaisha Davis, known as The Wealth Architect, breaks down how families can move beyond income and start building true generational wealth. We dive into financial literacy, legacy planning, and the mindset shifts needed to create lasting impact for future generations. This conversation will challenge how you think about money, purpose, and what it really means to leave a legacy.
SummaryBEE 546 Marriage Leadership & Desire: AD "The Kingmaker" Dunbar
3w ago00:43:13Summary readyHigh-performing men often lose attraction at home—not because they stop caring, but because they stop leading. AD Dunbar, known as "The Kingmaker," helps elite CEOs, founders, and executives ($200K–$2M+) restore desire, polarity, and masculine leadership in their marriages—without therapy, emotional negotiation, or "chore play." We discuss how reframing marriage as a leadership arena can reignite intimacy, strengthen authority at home, and balance professional success with personal fulfillment. If you're a high-achiever ready to reclaim attraction and connection in your marriage, this episode provides actionable strategies you can implement immediately.
SummaryBEE 545 Wealth & High-Value Clients: Neal Oates Jr. on Business Growth
4w ago00:40:36Summary readyEntrepreneurs and professionals: ready to elevate your business and attract high-value clients? Neal Oates Jr., founder of World Renowned Coaching & Consulting and best-selling author of The Affluent Negroes, shares his proven strategies for wealth creation, authority building, and personal brand elevation. From keynote insights to real-world coaching, Neal dives into how minority business owners and professionals can increase revenue, work with high-net-worth clients, and position themselves as leaders in their industry. If you want to grow your influence, attract premium clients, and create lasting wealth, this episode is packed with actionable insights you won't want to miss.
SummaryBEE 544 ADHD, Burnout & Business: Brain Strategies for Entrepreneurs, Dr. Nicole Murray
Apr 1500:40:03Summary readyEntrepreneurs: what if the key to business success is understanding how your brain works? Dr. Nicole Murray, neuropsychologist and business owner, shares how understanding ADHD, executive dysfunction, and burnout can transform the way you lead, make decisions, and grow your business. We cover brain-based strategies for productivity, leadership, financial decisions, and creating systems that work with your brain, not against it. If you're an entrepreneur feeling overwhelmed, this episode gives actionable insights to operate with more clarity, resilience, and alignment in life and business.
SummaryBEE 543 Building a Movement Through Tech & Community with Anthony Edwards, Jr.
Apr 800:39:43Summary readyWhat does it take to turn a simple idea into a national movement? Anthony Edwards Jr, co-founder of EatOkra, shares how he built a platform connecting over 500,000 users to 9,500+ Black-owned restaurants across the country. In this episode, we break down building a mission-driven business, scaling a tech platform, and creating real economic impact through community. If you're an entrepreneur looking to grow with purpose and build something bigger than profit—this conversation is for you.
SummaryBEE 542 The $895M Community Wealth Blueprint | Byron Brazier
Apr 100:42:55Summary readyJ. Byron Brazier is challenging one of urban America's biggest assumptions: that growth requires displacement. With his $895M Woodlawn Central project, he's showing how development can create community wealth, preserve culture, and expand opportunity—without erasing the people who built it. In this episode, you'll learn: • How to build without displacement • Why culture is a powerful economic asset • A real blueprint for Black-led development
SummaryBEE 541 From Military & FBI to Tech CEO: Malcolm K. "M.K." Palmore on Building Security-First Leadership That Scales
Mar 2500:41:01Summary readyIn this episode, we sit down with Malcolm K. "M.K." Palmore, Founder and CEO of Apogee Global RMS, whose leadership journey spans the military, the FBI, and senior executive roles in the tech sector. M.K. brings a rare perspective on what it truly takes to build resilient, security-first cultures without slowing innovation or growth. His experience leading in high-stakes environments has shaped a leadership philosophy grounded in discipline, clarity, accountability, and long-term vision. In this conversation, we explore: • How to build security-first organizations that still scale rapidly • Leadership lessons from the military, the FBI, and executive tech roles • Transitioning from public service to entrepreneurship • Creating resilient systems in times of uncertainty • What Black founders can learn about authority, credibility, and strategic growth This episode delivers practical leadership wisdom for founders, executives, and emerging leaders ready to build strong, scalable, and secure businesses.
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BEE 558 Protect Your Business the Right Way: Matthew Fornaro on Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs ~ Innovative Thinker
Mar 1800:36:49Summary readyIn this episode of the Black Entrepreneur Experience, we sit down with Matthew Fornaro, a business law attorney serving Florida for over two decades, dedicated to helping founders navigate the legal side of entrepreneurship. After years at large law firms and now leading his own practice, Matthew has supported countless small business owners with: • Choosing the right legal structure • Drafting and understanding contracts • Protecting intellectual property • Navigating regulatory challenges • Resolving real estate disputes He also mentors rising entrepreneurs and teaches in programs like the Kaufman Foundation's FastTrac NewVenture, empowering founders to build strong legal foundations from day one. In this conversation, Matthew demystifies complex legal topics and shares practical, actionable advice to help entrepreneurs protect their ideas, minimize risk, and grow with confidence. If you're launching, scaling, or restructuring a business, this episode will help you understand your rights and build smarter. Subscribe, leave a review, and share with a founder who needs this guidance.
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