
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 23 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Category | Business | ||||

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.
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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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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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