Podcast
Black Fridays
Hosted by Denzell Turner · EN
Black Fridays is a celebration of Black owned businesses, professionals, and creatives who thrive in their communities. Join Denzell Turner as he interviews guests about their unique career and business journeys to gain awareness into Black owned spaces.
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Episodes
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You Don't Need Alcohol to Have Fun (Here's Why) - Ep. 180 w/ Karlyta Williams (Mockery Zero Proof)
1w ago00:59:57Tap to summarizeWhat Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Karlyta Williams, founder of Mockery Zero Proof, to explore the growing world of zero-proof culture, wellness, and intentional community building. Karlyta shares how a personal shift away from alcohol during the pandemic evolved into Mockery, a Detroit-based non-alcoholic bottle shop and social space designed to help people connect, be present, and rethink what it means to gather and celebrate. She also opens up about entrepreneurship, trusting intuition, building a business rooted in purpose, and why creating safe, welcoming spaces especially for women and creatives matters so deeply to her. This conversation is filled with insights on wellness, identity, community, and turning a calling into a movement.Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: https://linkly.link/2Zooi Online Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0 Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSz Stay ConnectedShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest Website: https://www.mockeryzeroproof.com/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/mockeryzeroproof/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d
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How to Build a Career That Doesn’t Depend on One Thing - Ep. 179 w/ Ed Jones II
2w ago00:59:21Tap to summarizeWhat Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Ed Jones II, founder of Beyond The Field and creator of the Player Development Summit, to talk about what it really means to build a life beyond your title, your job, or your identity. Ed breaks down how he’s helping athletes and professionals transition into purpose-driven careers, the importance of ownership and skill development, and why too many people get stuck because they don’t prepare for what comes next. This conversation dives into mindset, opportunity, and how to create your own path when the traditional one no longer fits.Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: https://linkly.link/2Zooi Online Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0 Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSz Stay ConnectedShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest Website: https://www.btfprogram.com/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/btf_program/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d
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Midnight Golf: The Non-Profit That Grew Against All Odds - Ep. 178 w/ Renee Fluker
3w ago01:01:56Tap to summarizeWhat Up Doe?! In this special episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Detroit legend and founder of College Career & Beyond, home of the legendary Midnight Golf Program, Renee Fluker, to celebrate 25 years of transforming lives through mentorship, education, and opportunity. Renee shares the real story behind building Midnight Golf from the ground up with no funding, working multiple jobs, and leaning on relationships to grow the program into a nationally recognized model that has helped thousands of students get to and through college.Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: https://linkly.link/2Zooi Online Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0 Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSz Stay ConnectedShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest Website: https://collegecareerbeyond.org/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/midnightgolfdet_ccb/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d
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Here's Why Every Business Owner Needs a Podcast - Ep. 177 w/ Denzell Turner
4w ago00:14:49Tap to summarizeWhat Up Doe?! In this solo episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, Denzell breaks down why podcasting is one of the most underrated tools for creators, entrepreneurs, and small business owners heading into 2026. He shares how podcasting can serve as a content creation hack, a powerful networking tool, a way to build your personal brand, and a marketing engine to drive real revenue. If you’ve been thinking about starting a podcast or looking for new ways to grow your business and content, this episode gives you a clear game plan to get started.Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: https://linkly.link/2Zooi Online Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0 Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSz Stay ConnectedShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d
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Stop Starting Over: The Framework That Keeps Entrepreneurs in the Game Long Enough to Win - Ep. 176 w/ Denzell Turner
Apr 1000:19:10Tap to summarizeWhat Up Doe?! In this solo episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, host Denzell Turner gets real about one of the biggest killers of Black entrepreneurship — starting strong and stopping short before success ever has a chance to show up. Denzell breaks down the four core reasons entrepreneurs keep quitting on their own ideas, and delivers a no-fluff framework for building clarity, systems, audience, and intentional money goals that actually keep you in the game. If you've ever abandoned a business idea before it had a chance to breathe, this episode was made for you.Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: https://linkly.link/2Zooi Online Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0 Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSz Stay ConnectedShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d
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She Couldn't Find Support for Her Autistic Son, So She Built It - Ep. 175 w/ Autism In The D
Apr 300:54:08Tap to summarizeWhat Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, host Denzell Turner sits down with Tiera Moultrie, founder of Autism In The D, to talk about what it really takes to build a movement from scratch when your community has nothing to offer you. Tiera shares how two sons diagnosed with autism, a broken Detroit school system, and a city without a single inclusive sensory space pushed her to create the resources, events, and community that families like hers desperately needed.Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: https://linkly.link/2Zooi Online Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0 Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSz Stay ConnectedShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/autisminthed/ Guest Website: https://www.autisminthed.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d
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Urban Planner Reveals The Real Reason Communities Fail - Ep. 174 w/ Nina Idemudia
Mar 2700:54:13Tap to summarizeWhat Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Nina Idemudia, founder of A Planner with a Purpose, to talk about building a career rooted in purpose, community, and doing things on your own terms. Nina shares how her background in urban planning, leadership in national organizations, and real-life experiences pushed her to create intentional spaces, host impactful activations, and use her platform to bring people together to solve problems, build connections, and create change in their communities.Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: https://linkly.link/2Zooi Online Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0 Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSz Stay ConnectedShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/aplannerwithapurpose/ Guest Website: https://aplannerwithapurpose.substack.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d
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Struggling to Start a Business? Here’s How to Build Your Own Platform - Ep. 173 w/ Kayla Lewis Allen
Mar 2000:48:21Tap to summarizeWhat Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Milwaukee entrepreneur and media creator Kayla Lewis Allen, co-founder of Full Circle TV, a family-centered streaming platform focused on real conversations about marriage, faith, and entrepreneurship. Kayla shares how she and her husband built their own platform from the ground up, the lessons they learned creating a business together, and why ownership, consistency, and purpose-driven content are key to building something that lasts.Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: https://linkly.link/2Zooi Online Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0 Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSz Stay ConnectedShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaylalewisallen/ Guest Website: https://fullcircletelevision.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d
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Why Do Successful Women Still Struggle With Self-Confidence? - Ep. 172 w/ Katrina Cross-Daniels
Mar 1300:47:22Tap to summarizeWhat Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Detroit photographer, entrepreneur, and creative educator Katrina Cross-Daniels, founder of Katrina Cross Photography and KCD Creative Studios. Known for her empowering boudoir, branding, and portrait photography, Katrina shares how she transitioned from corporate life to full-time entrepreneurship and built a business focused on helping women rediscover confidence, embrace their stories, and see themselves in a new light. Through initiatives like I Am Worthy and her creative studio for local entrepreneurs, she’s using photography as a tool for empowerment, healing, and community building.Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: https://linkly.link/2Zooi Online Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0 Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSz Stay ConnectedShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/katrinacrossphotography Guest Website: https://katrinacrossphotography.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d
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Why Your Public Relations Strategy Isn't Working - Ep. 171 w/ Kiana Montgomery
Mar 600:56:22Tap to summarizePublic relations is more than getting on TV or landing a headline. It’s about storytelling, preparation, and building trust with the audience you want to reach.In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, host Denzell Turner sits down with Kiana Montgomery, founder of Ki Takeaways Communications, to break down how entrepreneurs can use public relations to grow their brand and amplify their story. Kiana shares insights from nearly a decade in communications, including her work with global agencies like Edelman and Sachs Media Group, and how she now helps entrepreneurs translate big-agency strategies into practical tools for small businesses.Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: https://linkly.link/2Zooi Online Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0 Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSz Stay ConnectedShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/kiana_thepublicist/ Guest Website: https://kitakeaways.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d
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