Black Entrepreneur Experience uncovers the brilliance, boldness and business acumen behind successful Black Entrepreneurs all over the globe. It is a show created for aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners or startup founders. Black Entrepreneur Experience can be any strategy, wisdom, idea that will ignite, empower and provoke more African Americans (Blacks, African Diaspora) to join the entrepreneurial journey. Invoking a movement to stimulate our communities to move towards business…
Episode 577: From Burnout to a Balanced Real Estate Business with Lesa Frye What happens when success in real estate comes at the expense of your time, energy, and the people you love? In Episode 577, we sit down with Lesa Frye , founder of Embrace Joyful Living Coaching, LLC , who helps experienced women in real estate who are exhausted and overwhelmed create sustainable, profitable businesses…
What happens when a leader stops waiting for permission and starts building something that genuinely serves people? This week, Becky Stonebarger, owner of The Beacon Center, joins us to share the vision, the work, and the heart behind what she has built. Becky's story is one of purpose meeting action — and her approach to leading and serving her community carries powerful lessons for every…
Ashley Brooke Creative Studio has spent the past decade proving that meaningful storytelling creates lasting brands. In this episode, we explore how the studio became a trusted creative partner for companies including Meta, Google, Spotify, Hulu, Sony Pictures TV, and Coachella. We discuss building a business without relying on a large digital presence, staying authentic in a competitive creative…
What if financial success isn't about making more money—but understanding the systems behind it? In this episode, financial educator, licensed real estate professional, independent publisher, and author Dr. Lisa shares how credit, homeownership, and financial literacy shape long-term financial outcomes. We discuss the hidden rules that influence wealth, common financial misconceptions, and…
How do you protect everything you've worked so hard to build? In this episode, Dr. Frances Arleen Ince sits down with Jeffrey Hines , State Farm Agent in Oak Park, Illinois, to discuss protecting families, businesses, and legacies through thoughtful planning and trusted relationships. Jeffrey shares lessons from years of serving clients, leading within the Austin Chamber of Commerce, and serving…
What does it actually take to build a business worth buying? This week, operator CEO, advisor, and founder of Acresis, Steven Pivnik, joins us for a masterclass on exits, scale, and the decisions that separate founders who cash out from founders who burn out. Steven has guided founders through 33 exits totaling over $1.1 billion — and his own journey from two failed startups to leading an…
How well do you really know yourself — and how much is that blind spot costing you in your business and your life? This week, author and coach Dr. Ernest Duncan Jr. joins us to unpack the powerful framework at the heart of his book, The Third Mirror. Dr. Duncan brings a coaching perspective that challenges entrepreneurs and leaders to look beyond the surface and confront the reflections most…
What is really standing between you and the results you've been working toward? This week, Certified Life Mastery Consultant and transformational speaker Pamela Moyo joins us to explore the inner work that drives outer results — and why clarity is not just a feeling, it's a strategy. Pam works with professionals, entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven individuals to shift limiting beliefs, gain real…
What if you could build a real business in just two hours a week? This week, author and entrepreneur Ken Chester joins us to share the system behind his book, Two-Hour Entrepreneur — and reveals the one word that quietly destroys more businesses than lack of funding or skill ever could. As the founder of TechMobility Productions, a Black-owned multimedia firm in Des Moines, Iowa, Ken brings both…
What happens when educators stop seeing themselves solely as teachers and start thinking like CEOs? Dr. Erica Jordan-Thomas joins the podcast to discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, and helping educators transform their expertise into thriving businesses. We discuss: • The identity shift from educator to entrepreneur • Why educators are natural business leaders • Building a sustainable consulting…