Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton Buchholz was born the middle of three girls in the rural town of Little Africa, South Carolina. Following a family tragedy, at the tender age of 8 years old, she told her mom she wanted to be a doctor. From that day forward her mother called her “Dr. Hilton.” She attributes her entire career and the success that followed to that small gesture. Dr. Jade Hilton is the cofounder of Goodstock Consulting, which is rooted in addressing racial health disparities. Their mission is ...
Apr 07, 2021•56 min•Ep. 123
Tamika Mallory is a nationally recognized civil rights activist and seasoned community organizer. She served as the youngest ever Executive Director of the National Action Network under Reverend Al Sharpton. Mallory was the co-chair of the Women’s March on Washington, the largest single-day demonstration in US history. She most recently gave what has been dubbed “the speech of a generation” – State of Emergency in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. She was recently on the Grammys and has a ...
Mar 24, 2021•40 min•Ep. 121
Why an investor super-power should be the ability to recognize founder talent with non-traditional backgrounds. What cities can do to build inclusive economies Why Venture Capitalists should be pissed off about income inequality. An emerging West Coast digital media company that could be larger than Disney.
Mar 17, 2021•41 min•Ep. 120
Less than 1 percent of all U.S. engineering bachelor's degrees go to African-American women. As a Black Woman, Kristina Newton has experienced doubt and isolation due to lack of representation, mentorship, and upward mobility opportunities; it's why she is committed to changing the statistics for Black and Brown girls in STEAM pathways. These statistics must change, and that is where HYPE comes in. HYPE is about more than just teaching girls how to code. It is providing hope, leaving a legacy, a...
Mar 10, 2021•43 min•Ep. 117
What you will learn in this episode The issue with Black Lives Matter and law enforcement is not new but a continuous cycle. How the FBI infiltrated black leadership organizations to divide and conquer. How the media perpetuates a false equivalence and narrative with organizations like the Black panthers. How these movies are traumatic for black and brown people and how we should addr
Mar 03, 2021•37 min•Ep. 119
We explore the life and journey of a great disruptor and innovator, Roland Martin . Martin is the host and managing editor of #RolandMartinUnfiltered, the first daily online show in history focused on news and analysis of politics, entertainment, sports, and culture from an explicitly African American perspective. Over the course of a journalistic career that has seen him interview multiple U.S. presidents to the top athletes and entertainers in Hollywood, Roland S. Martin is a journalist who ha...
Feb 26, 2021•16 min•Ep. 116
We explore the life and journey of a great disruptor and innovator, Roland Martin . Martin is the host and managing editor of #RolandMartinUnfiltered, the first daily online show in history focused on news and analysis of politics, entertainment, sports, and culture from an explicitly African American perspective. Over the course of a journalistic career that has seen him interview multiple U.S. presidents to the top athletes and entertainers in Hollywood, Roland S. Martin is a journalist who ha...
Feb 25, 2021•16 min•Ep. 115
We explore the life and journey of a great disruptor and innovator, Roland Martin . Martin is the host and managing editor of #RolandMartinUnfiltered, the first daily online show in history focused on news and analysis of politics, entertainment, sports, and culture from an explicitly African American perspective. Over the course of a journalistic career that has seen him interview multiple U.S. presidents to the top athletes and entertainers in Hollywood, Roland S. Martin is a journalist who ha...
Feb 24, 2021•25 min•Ep. 114
Part 3 of my interview with Chris Powell the Chief Executive Officer for Talmetrix (formerly BlackbookHR). We discuss why it's how COVID-19 has created the next normal for our workforce and economy. Follow Me: Subscribe to Podcast https://bit.ly/2YxdJ78 Website https://bit.ly/2VUO9sf Facebook https://bit.ly/303IU8j Instagram https://bit.ly/2YOLl26 Twitter https://bit.ly/2KfLaTf Website https://bit.ly/2VUO9sf
Feb 20, 2021•19 min•Ep. 112
Part Two of my interview with Chris Powell the Chief Executive Officer for Talmetrix (formerly BlackbookHR). We discuss why it's more important than ever to understand and develop the culture in your organization. Follow Me: Subscribe to Podcast https://bit.ly/2YxdJ78 Website https://bit.ly/2VUO9sf Facebook https://bit.ly/303IU8j Instagram https://bit.ly/2YOLl26 Twitter https://bit.ly/2KfLaTf Website https://bit.ly/2VUO9sf
Feb 19, 2021•23 min•Ep. 111
Christopher “Chris” Powell is the Chief Executive Officer for Talmetrix (formerly BlackbookHR), a software company, that develops products to help organizations connect talent and workforce insights to business outcomes. Prior to joining Talmetrix, Chris was the Chief Human Resources Officer for Scripps Networks Interactive, a global media, and digital company. In that role, Chris had responsibility and oversight for Scripps’ HR and diversity functions. Follow Me: Subscribe to Podcast https://bi...
Feb 17, 2021•17 min•Ep. 110
Using graphite and charcoal pencils, Gee's drawings capture a heightened sense of realism, but it is important to note that the Hyperrealist style is only one facet of comprehending his work. Having earned a master’s in social work from the University of Louisville, he often incorporates his education and life experiences into his art to achieve a kind of power that for many triggers' emotional associations. With this in mind, his current work makes a connection between his African roots and the...
Feb 10, 2021•25 min•Ep. 109
What you will Learn in this Episode Understanding the psychology of investing, human nature, and bubbles. How self-awareness plays into investing and wealth generation. Why Bubbles always pop and Gamestop will too. The difference between long term v. short term investing. The need for self-discipline in selling stocks. Guests: Michael Dean and Tunde Ogunlana Axial Family Advisors...
Feb 01, 2021•38 min•Ep. 108
Arlan Hamilton is the founder and managing partner of Backstage Capital, a seed investment fund that backs overachieving, underrepresented startup founders. Hamilton built a venture capital fund from the ground up, while homeless. She is the Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, a fund that is dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech by investing in high-potential founders who are people of color, women, and/or LGBT. Started from scratch in 2015, Backstage has now raised ...
Jan 27, 2021•27 min•Ep. 107
As we celebrate the life of Dr. King we reflect on the lessons of Dr. King and how they apply to this current pivotal moment in our country. Dr. King was not assassinated for his eloquence, he was assassinated for challenging the status quo of white supremacy in America. In this sense, Dr. King's death was political and we must learn from his journey. Special guests Nathan Ivy and James Keys.
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 106
Dorsey is disrupting the field of journalism. Dorsey has focused on the black innovation economy, highlighting the data and changing the narrative on who is called a genius or entrepreneur. Dorsey's work has been featured in VICE, The Washington Post, Axios, The Information, and more. Sherrell has been a contributing writer for notable publications like Columbia Journalism Review, Fast Company, Black Enterprise, and others. In 2018, she was named an inspiring woman in tech by CNet. We discuss th...
Jan 13, 2021•57 min•Ep. 105
Blue13 Dance Company is an American dance theatre ensemble based in Los Angeles, with a mission to drive a substantive shift in the perception and practice of American dance through performance, outreach, and education. https://www.blue13dance.com/about-us/
Jan 06, 2021•45 min•Ep. 104
Planning to fail is failure when it comes to your finances. Start the year off right with your finances. Special guests Michael Dean and Tunde Ogunlana of Axial Family Advisors.
Dec 30, 2020•54 min•Ep. 104
Being a change leader is really hard especially in addressing issues of race and equity. What is the best approach to leading an environment that needs change where the culture is resistant to change? This was taped as part of the Global Entrepreneurship Week in Ohio.
Dec 23, 2020•52 min•Ep. 103
Georgia is the center of the political universe. The races pit two Republican incumbents, Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, against Democratic challengers Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock. If Ossoff and Warnock win, the Senate will be split 50-50, with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris having the power to cast a deciding vote. Georgia will decide who get access to healthcare, voting rights, if black lives matter and who get access and opportunities in this country. My special guest, Ger...
Dec 16, 2020•59 min•Ep. 101
The races pit two Republican incumbents, Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, against Democratic challengers Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock. If Ossoff and Warnock win, the Senate will be split 50-50, with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris having the power to cast a deciding vote. Georgia will decide who get access to healthcare, voting rights, if black lives matter and who get access and opportunities in this country. My special guest, Gerald A. Griggs is an Atlanta attorney who is a ser...
Dec 15, 2020•42 min•Ep. 102
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Dec 09, 2020•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 104
The New American Dream panel was held during the Global Entrepneship Week. We explored the idea, history, and context of the American dream to African Americans.
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 99
Propaganda is not spin, marketing or campaigning it’s rapid, repetitive, and it lacks commitment to consistency. The firehose of false propaganda is the biggest threat to our country. To beat it we must first understand how serious of a threat it is. What You will Learn What makes propaganda different than campaign or marketing. How propaganda has evolved into a mix of infotainment and misinformation How quantity of information becomes quality to voters and viewers. What we can do to fight propa...
Nov 25, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 98
Noelle Silver has spent many years as a trainer, architect, and evangelist for IBM, RedHat, EMC, Amazon and Microsoft. She believes diversity of thought must be applied at every level to ensure tech doesn't become bias. What You will learn in this episode Why Tech like AI is bias and what to do about Why we need to move from tokenism to real change for inclusion in tech The meaning and impact of mindful leadership Follow Me: Subscribe to Podcast https://bit.ly/2YxdJ78 Website https://bit.ly/2VUO...
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 97
The opening session at the Disruption Now Summit with corporate leaders and entrepreneurs. From survey results, gathered from entrepreneurs we will explore the common questions, pitfalls, and struggles for entrepreneurs seeking access to capital. Featured Speakers: Kevin Cadette—Executive Director Black Angels Miami Travis Holoway—Solo Funds and Kala Gibson Executive VP 5/3 Bank Kala Gibson—Executive VP 5/3 Bank Carmen West—Managing Partner 641B Capital Fund Moderators: Mimi Shalash—Network Dire...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 93
She is also the founder of Solid Ground Innovations, LLC (SGI), a strategic communications and management firm with offices in Baton Rouge and New Orleans that she founded in 2009. Sevetri possesses expertise in strategic communications, brand marketing, technology, public affairs and project management. In her role at Resilia , Sevetri sets the vision for the company, builds and manages the team, and leads the company’s execution against its strategy. Additionally, Sevetri provides strategic ov...
Nov 04, 2020•52 min•Ep. 95
This is a re-play from the Disruption Now Summit 2020. Artificial Intelligence is less impactful unless you understand the human connections and problems you are seeking to solve. Artificial intelligence must have empathy and be more connected with the communities it impacts. Learn the tricks of the trade and the latest trends in automation. Speakers: Will Hayes—Lucidworks Doug McCollough—CIO City of Dublin Lauren Burke—Women in Analytics Rob Richardson—Host of the Disruption Now Summit Follow M...
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 92
Dawn Dickson is well-known for raising capital through crowdfunding means. In 2019, she made history using the same fundraising route usually overlooked by Black entrepreneurs. Dickson became the first Black founder in history worldwide to raise the highest secure token offering (STO) crowdfunding round from the general public. Her company PopCom has raised millions from more than 4,000 investors. Follow Me: Subscribe to Podcast https://bit.ly/2YxdJ78 Website https://bit.ly/2VUO9sf Facebook http...
Oct 21, 2020•34 min•Ep. 93
The closing keynote panel at the Disruption Now Summit focused on what this moment means for black equity. In 2020 it’s now become mainstream to be socially conscious. Everyone from the NFL to the NBA, to startups and corporations, it’s now popular and universally accepted to say black lives matter. But what does that actually mean for black equity? Speakers: Theo Dumont—Managing Partner of Alta Media and the PR firm for Spike Lee Karla Ferguson—Yeelen Group Phylicia Fant—Co-CEO of Urban at Colu...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 92
