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The Kickback With Keri: Black Entrepreneurship & Business Spotlights

Keri Henderson, Small Business Consultant & Entrepreneur
Black Entrepreneurship
Black-Owned Businesses
Entrepreneurship
Around the Way Parchment
Hello Alice
Netflix
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The Kickback With Keri
Dosso Beauty
Chunky Vegan
Jason Lee
Trick Daddy
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Professionalism
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Bell's Reines
Astro Blends
O'kra Sparkling Water

There are more Black-owned businesses in America than ever before. Finding them, supporting them, and building one is a different conversation entirely.

The Kickback With Keri is a podcast hosted by Keri Henderson, a small business consultant and community builder with 15 years of experience in procurement, small business content marketing, and consulting. Keri built this platform because she bel... more

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#48 Going viral on social media can bring millions of views and new customers to a small product-based business. But how do you turn that attention into sustainable business growth?

Corine Marie is an author, entrepreneur, and founder of The Bookmar... more

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#47 Healthy food isn’t foreign to Black communities. By design, many communities lack access to it.

Brandon Starkes, is the founder and CEO of The People’s Market, a DMV-based fresh produce delivery service connecting consumers with local farmers. I... more

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#46 When it feels like nothing changes no matter who you vote for, it’s easy to tune out. But voter apathy comes at a cost. When we stop participating, we give up opportunities to shape our communities and hold elected officials accountable.

In this... more

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#45 You hit the promotion, the client, the goal, and you’re more exhausted than ever.

Radiance Davis is the founder of FlyFitLawyerChick and a women’s leadership and wellbeing advisor. In this episode, we discuss burnout, boundaries, and how ambitio... more

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Corine Marie
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Brandon Starkes
Founder and CEO of The People's Market, a fresh produce delivery service connecting consumers with local farmers
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Episode: Why Healthy Food Is Hard to Access in Black Communities & How to Change It w/Brandon Starkes
Radiance Davis
Founder of FlyFitLawyerChick; women's leadership and well-being advisor, facilitator, speaker
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Episode: Burned Out but Ambitious? How to Succeed Without Losing Yourself w/Radiance Davis
Remi Roy
Founder of Podground, a premier learning and networking platform for independent podcasters
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Kimberly Smith
Travel advisor and creator of Pursuit Travel Company
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Episode: How to Build a Business While Working a 9-5 (Without Quitting) w/Kimberly Smith
Alicia Holliday
Faith-rooted pivot coach, speaker, and content creator
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Episode: Starting Over In Your 40s: How To Find Peace In Life's Transitions w/Alicia Holliday
Camille Hardy
Founder of Chunky Vegan
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Angelique Warner
Maternal health advocate and inventor of GoGoVie Premium Baby Carrier
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Episode: From Idea to Patent: How to Protect Your IP w/Angelique Warner
Kadidja Dosso
Founder of Dosso Beauty
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Episode: The Only Braiding Hair Brand That Didn't Test for Lead w/Kadidja Dosso

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Keri Henderson
Host of The Kickback With Keri: Black Entrepreneurship & Business Spotlights, focused on highlighting Black-owned brands and sharing practical growth strategies.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • So Many Gems!

    The Kickback with Keri podcast truly is a gem. I love learning about the amazing Black business owners that she highlights and her interview style allows each guest to truly shine in their expertise.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KRS829
    United States2 months ago
  • Amplification at its finest!

    This podcast truly is an example of what it means to amplify Black voices. I love there is a variety of industries represented, but that the takeaways are transferable. I always feel leaving inspired after listening to an episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr. Franny
    United States4 months ago
  • From Vision to Patent: How Angelique Warner Invented a Baby Carrier Changing Maternal Health

    Keri made my experience on her podcast so enjoyable and inviting! Her warm personality and great questions kept the conversation flowing naturally. I guess that’s why she named her podcast The Kickback with Keri! Keep shining like the star you are 🤩

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @MyGoGoVie
    United States4 months ago
  • Great Job!

    Keri does her research and she does a great job keeping the conversation flowing. I think her gift is choosing guests that have something to share and give to others! Love the show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Its_TheSmile
    United States4 months ago
  • Great show✨

    Keri does a great job of keeping the podcast interesting, informative and entertaining. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Remi Roy
    United States6 months ago

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The show is praised for spotlighting diverse Black-owned brands and practical takeaways that listeners can apply immediately.
Guests are highlighted for contributing thoughtful expertise across industries, with a strong emphasis on community impact.
Listeners describe hosting as warm and engaging with guests who bring valuable, actionable insights.

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How to Use Social Media to Scale Your Small Business w/Corine Marie
Q: How can business owners with products protect their intellectual property?
She recommends researching whether a product already exists, seeking a design patent to protect its design, trademarking the business name, keeping dated proof of sales, and consulting a trademark attorney.
How to Use Social Media to Scale Your Small Business w/Corine Marie
Q: What were some of the challenges you faced when the Bookmark took off?
Meeting demand was her biggest challenge. She initially made the fabric bookmarks herself, working 20-hour days and eventually closing preorders before moving production to manufacturers.
Why Healthy Food Is Hard to Access in Black Communities & How to Change It w/Brandon Starkes
Q: How did you get farmers on board when you first came up with the idea?
Brandon says an early farmer cursed him out because his concept was still theoretical. He kept reaching out to farmers across the region and beyond, introducing himself, sharing his idea, and learning from them until relationships and partnerships developed.
Why Healthy Food Is Hard to Access in Black Communities & How to Change It w/Brandon Starkes
Q: What was the moment when you decided to pivot from government service to The People's Market?
Brandon wanted to leave work where he felt like a cog in the wheel and focus on solving problems for his community. Research into health disparities and food access helped him see healthy food as a way to support his family and community.
Why Most Podcasts Fail (What To Do Instead) w/Remi Roy
Q: How should new podcasters think about frequency and seasons to manage burnout and capacity?
Start with a cadence you can sustain, possibly bi-weekly or shorter seasons, and experiment with formats like solo episodes to stay connected with the audience while managing your workload.

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The show centers on Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurship, often featuring founders, product creators, and operators who share actionable strategies for funding, growth, community-building, and brand storytelling. Episodes frequently highlight practical how-tos—from grant hunting and IP protection to sustainable scaling and authentic marketing—while spotlighting diverse industries like beauty, travel, health tech, and publishing. A standout throughline is building generational wealth and empowering Black communities, with a collaborative, conversation-forward style that blends personal narratives with concrete takeaways. Noteworthy is the emphasis on ownership, authenticity, and community support, making it a practical resource for li... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Corine Marie
2. Brandon Starkes
3. Radiance Davis
4. Remi Roy
5. Kimberly Smith
6. Alicia Holliday
7. Camille Hardy
8. Angelique Warner

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