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Business in the Black

Business In The Black
Entrepreneurship
Business In the Black
Mental Health
Marketing
Survive and Conquer
Bands For Brands
Tru Roots
Branding
Stella Pies
My Mama Said You Can't Cook
Small Business
BDM Enterprises
Real Estate
Publishing
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Higher Education
2.43 the Impossible Dream
Taxes
Christian Faith
AAA

Business in the Black is the podcast where Black entrepreneurs share real stories, practical strategies, and the courage it takes to start and grow a successful business. From family-run startups to creative trailblazers, we highlight the wins, lessons, and resources to inspire your next move.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes23Foundeda year ago
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Latest Episodes

How do you build a brand that reflects who you truly are?

In this episode of Business In The Black, Jamal Webb of Bands for Brands shares his journey of building a purpose-driven business rooted in faith, authenticity, and resilience.

Topics includ... more

What does it take to build a business while building a family?

In this episode of Business In The Black, we sit down with the founders of Tru Roots Educational Playspace, a husband-and-wife team creating child-friendly educational play spaces inside... more

What does it really take to build wealth through insurance?

In this episode of Business In The Black, we sit down with Tarico Burks of AAA – The Burks Agency to discuss entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and the business behind insurance ownershi... more

What does it really mean to survive… and then conquer?

In this episode of Business In The Black, we sit down with an entrepreneur whose journey is nothing short of extraordinary. After being stabbed 9 times in New York City, he made a decision that ... more

Many people dream about entrepreneurship — but very few know how to start while balancing a full-time career.

In this episode of Business In The Black, Dr. Wade Manora Jr shares how he transitioned from a decade-long career in higher education to bu... more

What does it really take to build a sustainable therapy practice as a Black entrepreneur?

In this episode of Business In The Black, we sit down with licensed therapist and private practice owner, Tiffany Alfred, who shares her journey from working i... more

Self-publishing is often marketed as “easy” and “accessible.”

But what does it actually cost to do it right?

In this episode of Business In The Black, we sit down with an author and real estate entrepreneur who shares the unfiltered truth about buil... more

Season 2 of Business In The Black begins with a powerful reflection on what entrepreneurship truly requires.

In this solo opener, host Brandon revisits the theme of the courage to start—and introduces the deeper focus of Season 2: the discipline, st... more

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Recent Guests

Jamal Rashad (World Wide Webb)
World Wide Webb, brand ambassador and entertainer
Bands for Brands, Five Star Corvettes, Sheek Azadi Body Care, Mastermind Wealth Academy
Episode: Purpose Over Popularity: Building a Brand with Faith & Strategy
Lori Ballard
Strategic consultant with decades of airport ecosystem experience
Consultant
Episode: They’re Building a Black-Owned Business Inside Airports | Tru Roots Story
Tarico Burks
Insurance Extraordinaire, CEO of the Burks Agency (AAA subsidiary)
AAA Burks Agency
Episode: How to Build Wealth with Insurance | Inside AAA Agency Ownership
Rasheem Artis
Founder of Survive and Conquer
Survive & Conquer
Episode: He Survived Being Stabbed 9 Times — Then Built a Brand | Survive & Conquer
Dr. Wade Manora Jr.
Author, higher education professional, and DEI advocate
WadeManoraJR.com
Episode: He Started a Business with $64 While Working Full-Time | Dr. Wade Manora Jr
Tiffany Alfred
Licensed professional counselor, supervisor, licensed marriage and family therapist supervisor
Rejuvenate Counseling
Episode: The Business of Therapy: Building a Private Practice as a Black Entrepreneur
LaTosca Asbury
Real estate agent, writer, and published author of Home Sweet New Home
Home Sweet New Home
Episode: The Real Cost of Self-Publishing as a Black Entrepreneur
Dr. Christine James
A veterinarian with extensive practice history, introduced as a guest
Episode: The Courage to Continue: Season 1 Lessons Every Entrepreneur Needs
Terry Lee
Author and HR consultant, founder of Terry Cares
Terry Cares
Episode: HR Consultant Who Wrote a Children's Book: Terry Lee on Small Business Growth & AI in HR

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Brandon D. Morgan
Host of Business in the Black

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

My Mama Said You Can’t Cook with Chef Darius Lintz
Q: The Brothers on Business network clearly opened doors. What specific opportunities did it create and how did it change your approach to growth?
It expanded access to podcasts, catering gigs, and high-caliber events, allowing me to observe and learn from established entrepreneurs, build strategic relationships, and see how to scale through collaboration rather than isolated efforts.
Pivot On Purpose
Q: How did saturation in remote therapy opportunities influence your pivot to consulting?
I was annoyed at first because others were entering a space I had occupied, and I hadn't market-focused enough yet; I decided to shift by identifying niches I could own, like FMLA paperwork completion, and gradually moved toward supervising clinicians and teaching, which extended my impact.
They’re Building a Black-Owned Business Inside Airports | Tru Roots Story
Q: How did their educational and professional backgrounds shape the venture?
Their backgrounds in education, history, healthcare, and instructional design informed a non-traditional, family-centered approach to learning and development, leading them to design a space that emphasizes hands-on activities and reduces screen time during travel.
They’re Building a Black-Owned Business Inside Airports | Tru Roots Story
Q: What is Tru Roots and where did the idea originate?
Tru Roots is an airport play cafe designed for families with kids in terminals, born from the founders' desire to blend play with Montessori-inspired learning in a travel setting, ultimately targeting the airport environment to serve traveling families.
He Started a Business with $64 While Working Full-Time | Dr. Wade Manora Jr
Q: What role did DEI and mentorship play in shaping your product and mission?
DEI is embedded in both the product design and the company's mission; Wade integrates DEI education into his modules and roundtable conversations, using mentorship and a scholarship program to empower first-generation and low-income students while staying aligned with his deeply held values.

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This show centers Black founders and entrepreneurs negotiating authenticity, resilience, and practical growth. Episodes frequently explore branding with a mission, community impact, and creative pathways to scale—whether through independent brands, family-run ventures, or mission-driven startups. Guests range from retail and hospitality to education, real estate, health, and tech-adjacent services, with emphasis on leveraging partnerships, financing, and storytelling to build sustainable businesses. A notable strength is translating personal journeys—faith, grit, mentorship, and community support—into actionable strategies like partnerships, funding approaches, and operational discipline. Listeners likely gain concrete how-tos (pricing, mar... more

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Recent guests on Business in the Black include:

1. Jamal Rashad (World Wide Webb)
2. Lori Ballard
3. Tarico Burks
4. Rasheem Artis
5. Dr. Wade Manora Jr.
6. Tiffany Alfred
7. LaTosca Asbury
8. Dr. Christine James

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