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Nyene Baker
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Nyene Baker

In this episode, Nyene unveils the symbiotic relationship between his visionary entrepreneurship and the extraordinary tapestry of his life experiences. His story is a living testament to the unyielding human spirit and the power to forge triumph from tribulations. Tune in to unravel the intricate threads of Nyene Baker's life, where resilience, determination, and triumph illuminate the path from adversity to an empowered present.

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Evan Marshall
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Evan Marshall

In a dynamic podcast interview, host Gboyega Adebayo engages with Evan Marshall, the Chief Operating Officer of Black Menswear. They explore various topics, including leveraging side hustles for career pivots, the origins and impact of Black Menswear as a cultural agency, effective content creation, the science behind virality, goal setting, communication skills for leaders, strategic partnerships, challenges with black gatekeepers, and the satisfaction of making a meaningful impact.

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Kristen Gardner & Lance Lemon
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Kristen Gardner & Lance Lemon

After a night out in NYC, lifelong friends Kristen Gardner and Lance Lemon were tossing around ideas on what to name their future, Richmond-based wine shop. As this vision started taking shape, the COVID-19 pandemic forced them to rethink their plans to sign a lease. While Kristen worked full-time and Lance started a family, these co-founders pivoted and transformed their business overnight. RichWine would now be a boutique, online wine shop providing same-day wine delivery service.

In this conversation, we explore the challenges of starting a business while maintaining a full-time job, going into business with a close friend, and their approach to jointly making decisions.

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