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Randall Townsel
As a native Chicagoan, Randall Townsel grew up loving football and pursuing a dream of freedom. After a life-altering event, he pivoted from his professional football pursuits and into Corporate America. But realizing that his unlimited efforts were not matched with unlimited rewards, he decided to pursue a career in real estate development. Randall doesn’t disappoint with the wisdom. Whether you want to learn how to get into real estate or need some motivation, this episode is a great listen.
Lesline Pittman
If you're searching for your purpose in life, look no further than your passions! By pursuing what you love and making it your job, you can live a life that is both meaningful and profitable. Take it from our guest Lesline—a busy mom who accidentally became an entrepreneur when she followed her heart and started teaching yoga classes to other busy moms. Listen to this episode to learn how she found balance by creating her business.
Keiashia “Key” Wood
Do you love hair, makeup, and beauty? So does Keiashia Wood and she's turned that love into a successful business called Key 2 Glam. Listen here to learn how she did the not-so-glamorous things like working multiple jobs and going to school simultaneously in order to pursue this glamorous gig. Now, she doesn’t just love makeovers, but she loves making over 6 figures too.
Jay Stephens
Financial freedom. It's a phrase that gets tossed around a lot, but what does it actually mean? For some people, it might mean being able to quit their day job and do whatever they want. For others, it might be simply having enough money saved up so that they're not worried about money all the time. Regardless of how you define it, do you know how to go about achieving it? Jay Stephens, CEO of My Wealth Journey, LLC does and we talk to her about it in this episode!
Lyonel Dougè and Vic Boddie
So how can you join the Creative Revolution? It's easy! Start by listening to this episode! The Co-Founders of TipSnaps, Lyonel Dougé and Vic Boddie, share their experience creating a platform that allows creators of color to monetize their content while closing wealth gaps in the Creator Economy. Unleash your creativity by listening now!
Jason Campbell
Wish you knew how to build a brand so you can stop sitting on the sidelines? Hear from founder of Brand B Sports. He left the corporate world creating his personal brand as an entrepreneur and now he has a ball building brands for professional athletes with major players like the NBA, NFL, and NHL!
Ryan Johnson
After realizing the impact gaming had on interactions with his son and the strong desire to build a business with family, Ryan Johnson knew his next entrepreneurial venture. With the mission to create new opportunities for underserved communities, 361 Commission provides first-class management services to underserved gamers, game developers and content creators. Ryan shares his experience of entering the gaming industry and endless learnings from his other entrepreneurial ventures.
Brittany Williams
After noticing friends and family frequently asking for advice and feedback on their college applications, Brittany Williams saw an opportunity to turn this repeated favor that she enjoyed doing into a side hustle. On top of her incredibly impressive and demanding career, Brittany runs AdmissionsHelp, an undergraduate and MBA admissions consulting service. Her side hustle story is extremely relatable, from coming up with a name to figuring out what to charge. She also discusses her desire to keep AdmissionsHelp as a side hustle given her other career aspirations.
George Davis Jr.
Sometimes, the critical first step to launching a business is having the audacity to believe that you can be successful. George Davis Jr., the owner of Muse Coffee Studio in Chicago, shares his entrepreneurial journey and the work it took to achieve the milestone of launching his small business. Starting with an abstract vision for a soulful coffee studio, Muse is an art gallery styled coffee mosaic in Chicago's Near West Side neighborhood. In our conversation we explore the feelings of self-doubt, get to the starting line, identifying what truly differentiates your product, and more.
Taj Smith
Through self-awareness, a helpful skills assessment test, and a desire to make more money, Taj Smith opened his own law firm 9 years ago. While embracing the discomfort of entrepreneurship, The Smith Law Group continues to thrive with limited marketing and an endless supply of lawyers within Chicago. In this episode we explore Taj's experience of being a black lawyer and a "solopreneur". Our discussion highlights the rewards and the anxieties that entrepreneurs face on a regular basis. Additionally, we talk about ways to find balance and manage the mental stress that comes with owning your own business.