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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 455 How to Exit Corporate & Earn $25K/Mo with Azgari Lipshey
Jan 1400:38:33Summary ready🔗 Always Available: Secure Your Legacy Now As referenced in the commercial roll, the DIY Legacy Planning Toolkit offers the best contingency plan for your home life. Grab the simple roadmap right now to secure your legacy: ➡️ DIY Legacy Planning Toolkit: Secure Your Legacy Now Transition from employee to owner. This episode features Azgari Lipshey, a specialist in corporate exits. She shares her SBA-compliant system for launching businesses that earn $25K+ monthly in just 90 days. We dive into the mechanics of funding, autonomy, and building intergenerational wealth. Key Takeaways: The step-by-step "Corporate-to-CEO" roadmap. Navigating funding and SBA compliance. Strategies for high-revenue business autonomy. Connect with our guest: Azgari.com
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BEE 531 Dr. Joaquin Wallace: 7 Stages of Generational Wealth & The Welfare to Work Model
Jan 700:42:10Summary ready🔗 Always Available: Secure Your Legacy Now As referenced in the commercial roll, the DIY Legacy Planning Toolkit offers the best contingency plan for your home life. Grab the simple roadmap right now to secure your legacy: ➡️ DIY Legacy Planning Toolkit: Secure Your Legacy Now How do we move from public assistance to a legacy of wealth? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Joaquin Wallace, a Wells Fargo Living History Makers Award recipient and the visionary behind a Welfare to Work model that transitioned thousands into white-collar careers. Dr. Wallace discusses his trademarked philosophy, "Generational Wealth Begins with Generational Knowledge®,"and breaks down his Seven-Stage Generational Wealth Model©. Inside this episode: Psychological Healing: How to overcome the "Financial Genetic Code" and trauma-based money narratives. The 7 Stages: A roadmap from financial awareness to the strategic transfer of assets. Economic Mobility: Lessons from his groundbreaking work featured in Essence and Black MBA Magazine. Accessibility: Making complex financial concepts relatable for diverse communities. Connect with Dr. Wallace: Website: DrJWallace.com Book: Generational Wealth Begins with Generational Knowledge®
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BEE 530 Melva LaJoy Legrand | Lead with Purpose, Creativity & Impact
Dec 2400:40:12Summary ready🔗 Always Available: Secure Your Legacy Now As referenced in the commercial roll, the DIY Legacy Planning Toolkit offers the best contingency plan for your home life. Grab the simple roadmap right now to secure your legacy: ➡️ DIY Legacy Planning Toolkit: Secure Your Legacy Now Stop thinking about your vision—start creating real impact with Melva LaJoy Legrand! In this episode of Black Entrepreneur Experience, we sat down with Melva LaJoy Legrand, visionary CEO of LaJoy Creative and a 12-time award-winning entrepreneur. Melva shares how she transforms ideas into powerful, transformative experiences and helps leaders and entrepreneurs create meaningful impact through purpose, creativity, and execution. In this episode, you'll learn: How to turn ideas into real, measurable impact Leadership strategies that combine creativity and purpose Secrets to achieving results without sacrificing authenticity Actionable steps for entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals Resources & Links: LaJoy Creative: Website Follow Melva on Instagram: @belajoyful Subscribe to Black Entrepreneur Experience: Beepodcast Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations with entrepreneurs and changemakers.
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BEE 529 Shakila Stewart | Build Unshakable Confidence & Lead With Presence
Dec 1800:41:12Summary ready🔗 Always Available: Secure Your Legacy Now As referenced in the commercial roll, the DIY Legacy Planning Toolkit offers the best contingency plan for your home life. Grab the simple roadmap right now to secure your legacy: ➡️ DIY Legacy Planning Toolkit: Secure Your Legacy Now In this episode, we speak with Shakila Stewart, founder of Walk This Way Movement, a tailored coaching and speaking platform dedicated to helping professionals and creatives lead with confidence. Shakila shares how confidence, presence, and communication directly impact leadership opportunities, visibility, and career growth. Drawing from her proven 3 P's coaching framework, she explains how sustainable confidence can be built—not performed—and why authenticity is the foundation of powerful leadership. With measurable results across industries, Shakila's approach helps clients command attention, strengthen their voice, and attract meaningful opportunities. In this conversation, you'll learn: How to build confidence that lasts in leadership roles Why presence and communication matter more than credentials The mindset shifts that increase visibility and opportunity How authentic confidence attracts decision-makers 👉 Subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs and leaders shaping the future of business and creativity.Beepodcast Youtube
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BEE 528 Self-Care & Success: Lakila Bowden on Avoiding Burnout
Nov 2600:43:00Summary ready🔗 Always Available: Secure Your Legacy Now As referenced in the commercial roll, the DIY Legacy Planning Toolkit offers the best contingency plan for your home life. Grab the simple roadmap right now to secure your legacy: ➡️ DIY Legacy Planning Toolkit: Secure Your Legacy Now What does it really take to grow a seven-figure business without burning out? In this episode, we sit down with Lakila Bowden, COO and Co-Founder of iSee Technologies, to talk about the power of self-care, self-promotion, and self-celebration in sustaining success. Lakila Bowden shares how she's helping lead iSee Technologies toward a seven-figure milestone while prioritizing wellness, boundaries, and authenticity in leadership. From her journey as a tech entrepreneur to her insights on empowering teams through intentional self-care, this conversation is packed with real strategies for thriving — not just surviving — in business. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or creative professional, you'll learn how to: Avoid burnout while scaling your business Practice meaningful self-care as a leader Promote yourself and your wins with confidence Build a culture that celebrates growth and balance Lead from purpose while reaching new profit levels ✨ About Lakila Bowden Lakila Bowden is the COO and Co-Founder of iSee Technologies, a fast-growing tech company on track to hit seven figures. A passionate advocate for women in leadership, Lakila Bowden blends innovation, strategy, and self-empowerment to redefine what sustainable success looks like. Connect iseetechinc.com
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BEE 527 Profit First Success: Building Wealth with Susanne Mariga
Nov 1900:40:56Summary ready🔗 Always Available: Secure Your Legacy Now As referenced in the commercial roll, the DIY Legacy Planning Toolkit offers the best contingency plan for your home life. Grab the simple roadmap right now to secure your legacy: ➡️ DIY Legacy Planning Toolkit: Secure Your Legacy Now In this episode, we're joined by Susanne Mariga, CPA, author, entrepreneur, and certified Profit First Professional, to discuss how to create a business that truly pays you — not just in revenue, but in lasting wealth. Susanne reveals how her Profit First strategies help entrepreneurs take control of their finances, eliminate cash flow chaos, and design companies that support their lives — not the other way around. You'll learn how to implement Profit First principles in your own business, allocate funds effectively, and create a financial system that fuels growth, stability, and freedom. Whether you're a startup founder, small business owner, or established entrepreneur, this episode offers actionable insights to make your business more profitable today. 💡 Key Topics: How to apply Profit First in your business Financial systems for sustainable growth Entrepreneurial mindset and money mastery Building profit and freedom as a business owner Common mistakes that kill profit — and how to fix them 📈 About Susanne Mariga: Susanne Mariga is a Profit First Professional, CPA, and author of Profit First for Minority Business Enterprises. She helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses while increasing profitability through strategic financial planning and cash flow management. Connect with susannemariga.com
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BEE 526 Prenatal & Postnatal Fitness with Expect's Founder Dara Cook
Nov 1200:40:55Summary ready🔗 Always Available: Secure Your Legacy Now As referenced in the commercial roll, the DIY Legacy Planning Toolkit offers the best contingency plan for your home life. Grab the simple roadmap right now to secure your legacy: ➡️ DIY Legacy Planning Toolkit: Secure Your Legacy Now Motherhood is powerful—but it can also be overwhelming when it comes to knowing how to move your body safely before and after birth. In this episode, we sit down with Dara, the visionary founder of Expect, the first OB/GYN-approved prenatal and postnatal workout app designed to guide women through every stage of pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Dara shares how Expect combines medical expertise and modern fitness to help new and expecting moms stay strong, confident, and connected to their bodies. From designing workouts backed by obstetricians to creating a supportive community for mothers, Expect is redefining what it means to move through motherhood with strength and science. Whether you're expecting, newly postpartum, or supporting someone on that journey, this episode is packed with insights about safe workouts, women's health, and holistic fitness. 💡 Topics Covered: OB/GYN-approved prenatal and postnatal workouts Safe exercise during pregnancy and recovery The intersection of fitness, technology, and women's health Dara's founder story and mission to empower moms everywhere Expect.fit
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BEE 525 The Art & Science of Business: Sajdah W. Muhammad on Entrepreneurial Mastery
Nov 600:44:10Summary ready🔗 Always Available: Secure Your Legacy Now As referenced in the commercial roll, the DIY Legacy Planning Toolkit offers the best contingency plan for your home life. Grab the simple roadmap right now to secure your legacy: ➡️ DIY Legacy Planning Toolkit: Secure Your Legacy Now Episode Summary: The Blueprint for Entrepreneurial Mastery This week on the Black Entrepreneur Experience Podcast, Dr. Frances Arleen welcomes the exceptional Dr. Sajdah Wendy Muhammad—International Business Developer, acclaimed author, and entrepreneur trainer. Sajdah is here to introduce her powerful new blueprint: The Art and Science of Business. Sajdah shares how building a sustainable enterprise requires more than just passion; it demands structured planning. She provides a rare perspective, connecting professional mastery with her vital work preserving history as the owner of the Elijah Muhammad House Museum and Executive Director of the Coalition of Black House Museums. We discuss: Structure vs. Soul: The essential difference between the "art" (creativity, vision) and the rigorous "science" (structure, data) of a profitable business. Scaling Secrets: The critical missteps even successful entrepreneurs make when trying to move from hustle to enterprise. The History Component: Why understanding your legacy and history is a non-negotiable component of strategic business planning. Immediate Tools: Actionable advice to help you stop doing business day-to-day and start building a lasting company. Timestamps & Guest Resources: Unlocking the Business Code In this dynamic conversation, we cover: From Global Business to History: Sajdah's personal journey and the mission behind the Elijah Muhammad House Museum. The Spark: Why Sajdah felt compelled to write The Art and Science of Business. The Data Gap: Why successful entrepreneurs fail the 'Science' test—and how structured processes stop revenue leaks. Vision & Resilience: How mastering the 'Art' of business keeps you innovative and mission-driven. Legacy Creation: Connecting the dots between the Coalition of Black House Museums and durable generational wealth. The First Step: Sajdah's single most important piece of advice for any entrepreneur starting or scaling today. Connect with Sajdah Wendy Muhammad: Book Link: Art-Science-Business Social Media: @SajdahWendyMuhammad Elijah Muhammad House Museum: Elijah Muhammad House
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BEE 532 He Left a 6-Figure Gov Job to Help Black-Owned Businesses Win" featuring Malcolm Ali of ProcureForce
Oct 2900:40:06Summary readyWhat happens when someone who awarded over $500 million in government contracts from the inside decides to walk away from a secure, six-figure job — all to help people who look like him win from the outside? You get Malcolm Ali, aka Mr. Purchase Order — a powerful force in the world of procurement, government contracting, and economic empowerment. In this episode, Malcolm shares: Why he left a high-paying role in government How he's helped his clients win over $6 million in contracts in just the last 12 months The game-changing $2.2M contract that saved a business Strategies business owners can use today to start winning government deals What it really takes to navigate (and win in) the federal contracting space If you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, or someone passionate about creating generational wealth through public-sector opportunities — this episode is a must-listen. 💌 Join our community Don't miss exclusive content, free resources, and expert insights. 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode. ⭐ Inspired by this episode? Leave us a Google review and tell us what resonated most: GOOGLE REVIEW Together, we can grow this platform, reach more entrepreneurs, and continue sharing the stories that drive change. 🔗 Connect with Malcolm Ali & ProcureForce 🌐 www.ProcureForce.net
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BEE 524 How Chandell Stone Built Chany Ventures from Vision to Impact ~ Rewind
Oct 2200:37:36Summary ready🚨 Rewind Episode Feature 🚨 We’re bringing back an unforgettable conversation with Chandell Stone, a dynamic CEO, strategist, and founder of Chany Ventures — a company that’s rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship, leadership, and legacy-building. In this episode, Chandell breaks down what it means to be a CEO with a mission — not just chasing success, but creating impact at scale. From her early career in education and international development to launching a venture firm that empowers underrepresented founders and underserved markets, Chandell’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, clarity, and bold leadership. 🎧 What to expect in this rewind: How Chany Ventures is creating opportunities for founders around the globe The mindset shift from employee to executive How Chandell stays grounded while building a high-impact brand Lessons in leadership, strategy, and growth from a self-made CEO Why representation and access are central to her company’s mission This isn’t just another founder story — it’s a look into how powerful leadership is forged, how vision becomes execution, and how one woman is creating the future by investing in it. 🔥 Whether you’re building your first venture or leading your tenth, Chandell’s story will push you to lead smarter, scale faster, and stay aligned with your values. Missed it before? Now’s your chance to hit play and soak up the wisdom. Join our community Don’t miss exclusive content, free resources, and expert insights. Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode. Inspired by this episode? Leave us a Google review and tell us what resonated most: GOOGLE REVIEW Together, we can grow this platform, reach more entrepreneurs, and continue sharing the stories that drive change. Connect with Chandell Stone & Chany Ventures
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