We've all been apart of company affinity groups or after work team activities but did you know that less than 10% of companies know the ROI behind their employee engagement activities? Entrepreneur Jasmine Shells sought out to solve this problem with the launch of her startup Five to Nine. As a part of our Build Your Business During Covid-19 series she will give us a look into the realities of running a startup during these trying times. Interested in building your first app MVP? Join the program for non-technical founders: IHaveAnAppIdea.Net Follow MVP Host Amanda Spann on Instagram:@TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann:AmandaSpann.com
What hasn't Danielle Mullen done? This Jacksonville, Florida native is a serial entrepreneur with multiple exits, a sought after art curator, publisher and the owner of the only black woman owned book store in the city of Chicago. As a part of our Build Your Business During Covid-19 series Danielle will be speaking directly to creatives about how the virus will impact the future of their industries. | Interested in building your first app MVP? Join the program for non-technical founders: IHaveAnAppIdea.Net Follow MVP Host Amanda Spann on Instagram:@TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann:AmandaSpann.com
If you recently started a company and were considering raising a round, right now can feel like a really confusing time. Thats why I invited serial entrepreneur turned investor Mac Conwell on the show to give you some clarity. As a part of our Build Your Business During Covid-19 series Mac will be providing you with fundraising tips and strategies for the age of corona. Interested in building your first app MVP? Join the program for non-technical founders: IHaveAnAppIdea.Net Follow MVP Host Amanda Spann on Instagram:@TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann:AmandaSpann.com
Today on MVP we have world renowed developer Neek Bey, Founder of Relevant Systems. Neek is a guest star on Black Ink Crew Chicago and a philanthropist empowering black entrepreneurs to launch their startups around the globe. As a part of our Build Your Business During Covid-19 series we'll talk about Neek's work leveraging technology for good and launching a new company around this time. Interested in building your first app MVP? Join the program for non-technical founders: IHaveAnAppIdea.Net Follow MVP Host Amanda Spann on Instagram:@TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann:AmandaSpann.com
This episode of MVP features Adrienne Reed, founder of Hamba LLC, a marketing strategy firm specializing in activations, social media, and branding and co-founder of Brunch2Bomb, a 90’s R&B brunch for professional millennials - and honestly the ONLY place you should be during “Sunday Funday”. As a part of our Build Your Business During Covid-19 series Adrienne will share the reality of running an events-based business during the era of social distancing. Interested in building your first app MVP? Join the program for non-technical founders: IHaveAnAppIdea.Net Follow MVP Host Amanda Spann on Instagram:@TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann:AmandaSpann.com
You may have seen our next guest on Instagram jet setting around the world but Rachel Hill of Rachel Travels is much more than a travel influencer. She boasts the accomplishment of retiring from corporate america at just 27 and is now taking the tourism world by storm with her digital strategy agency. As the first episode in our Build Your Business During Covid-19 series, Rachel will provide us with insights into whats next for the travel and influencer marketing sectors. Interested in building your first app MVP? Join the program for non-technical founders: IHaveAnAppIdea.Net Follow MVP Host Amanda Spann on Instagram:@TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann:AmandaSpann.com
This episode of MVP features self-love advocate, influencer and entrepreneur Shelah Marie. Shelah and I will discuss the catalysts for launching her wellness community Curvy, Curly, Conscious , building a brand around yourself and putting self compassion into practice as a business founder. Interested in building your first app MVP? Join the program for non-technical founders: IHaveAnAppIdea.Net Follow MVP Host Amanda Spann on Instagram:@TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann:AmandaSpann.com
This episode of MVP features Jim Stallings, managing partner of private investment company PS 27, who focuses on innovations in the expanding wellness and sustainable living market. Jim will give us insights into his unconventional path into investing, his experience as an investor outside of silicon valley and the lasting impact of leadership on entrepreneurship. Interested in building your first app MVP? Join the program for non-technical founders: IHaveAnAppIdea.Net Follow MVP Host Amanda Spann on Instagram:@TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann:AmandaSpann.com
On this episode of MVP we'll be joined by award winning Financial Planner, Coach and Speaker Dominique Broadway. We'll explore the vision behind her company Finances Demystified and the democratization of financial advice for millennials, entrepreneurs and creatives. Interested in building your first app MVP? Join the program for non-technical founders: IHaveAnAppIdea.Net Follow MVP Host Amanda Spann on Instagram:@TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann:AmandaSpann.com
Today on MVP we'll meet with Majority Women Chief Video Strategist and Executive Producer Diamonde Williamson. We'll discuss of learning how to walk away from a business with grace and power and Diamonde will share her experience breaking ties with Blossom, a digital TV network she built from the ground up and how she found the strength to venture again. Interested in building your first app MVP? Join the program for non-technical founders: IHaveAnAppIdea.Net Follow MVP Host Amanda Spann on Instagram:@TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann:AmandaSpann.com
In this episode of MVP we'll be chatting with marketing promotions veteran Lex Pierre-Louis. Boasting nearly 20 years in the entertainment industry and a roster of clients that include the likes of DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, Def Jam, Pepsi, Uber, Burger King, Western Union and more, Lex will share the secrets behind his sustainable longevity and the misconceptions surrounding work life balance.
Brigitte Daniel, Executive Vice President of Wilco Electronic Systems once one of the few black family owned private cable operators in the country as well as Founder of Mogulette, an empowerment community and speaker series focused on women interested in technology entrepreneurship. We'll discuss the digital divide and web literacy issues, particularly in the Philadelphia area, Wilco Electronic's part in bridging that divide and navigating the growth, expansion and acquisition of her families company. Interested in building your first app MVP? Join the program for non-technical founders: IHaveAnAppIdea.Net Follow MVP Host Amanda Spann on Instagram: @TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann: AmandaSpann.com This show is produced by Weathers One Media, LLC.
Today on MVP we sit with entrepreneur, investor and producer Sian Morson. We'll explore her journey from a career in the arts to running a mobile development firm as well as her transition into venture capital. Interested in building your first app MVP? Join the program for non-technical founders: IHaveAnAppIdea.Net Follow MVP Host Amanda Spann on Instagram: @TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann: AmandaSpann.com This show is produced by Weathers One Media, LLC.
Today on MVP Jubril Sulaiman & Maxine Cain, Co-Founders of Incluzion, a platform to hire diverse talent on demand stop by MVPodcast to discuss the lasting impact of the gig economy and steps to help minorities thrive in it. Follow MVP on Instagram: @MVPodcast Follow Amanda Spann on Instagram: @TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann: AmandaSpann.com This show is produced by Weathers One Media, LLC.
Today on MVP i'll be joined by Blacks in Technology Founder Greg Greenlee. Greg and I will discuss the dynamics of growing and adding value to a global platform, furthering the black tech ecosystem and his experiences with and learnings from the late, great Nipsey Hussle. Follow MVP on Instagram: @MVPodcast Follow Amanda Spann on Instagram: @TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann: AmandaSpann.com This show is produced by Weathers One Media, LLC.
On this week's episode of Amanda Spann's MVP Podcast Amanda speaks with serial app entrepreneur Sheena Allen discusses launching a neobank to help the unbanked find financial opportunity. Follow MVP on Instagram: @MVPodcast Follow Amanda Spann on Instagram: @TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann: AmandaSpann.com This show is produced by Weathers One Media, LLC.
On this week's episode of Amanda Spann's MVP Podcast Amanda speaks with founder Frederick Hutson shares how his time in prison lead to the launch of Pigeonly, a platform that makes it easy for people to search, find and communicate with incarcerated loved ones. Follow MVP on Instagram: @MVPodcast Follow Amanda Spann on Instagram: @TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann: AmandaSpann.com This show is produced by Weathers One Media, LLC.
On this week's episode of Amanda Spann's MVP Podcast Amanda speaks with emmy-award winning actress & producer Vanessa Baden Kelly advocates for investing in your ideas and demanding your worth as a creative entrepreneur. Follow MVP on Instagram: @MVPodcast Follow Amanda Spann on Instagram: @TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann: AmandaSpann.com This show is produced by Weathers One Media, LLC.
On this week's episode of Amanda Spann's MVP Podcast Amanda speaks with "Black Girl in Venture Capital" Megan Holston-Alexander provides insights into the world of startup investing and best practices for raising capital for your company. Follow MVP on Instagram: @MVPodcast Follow Amanda Spann on Instagram: @TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann: AmandaSpann.com This show is produced by Weathers One Media, LLC.
On this week's episode of Amanda Spann's MVP Podcast Amanda speaks with Cannaclusive founder Mary Pryor and they talk tangible steps towards increasing African American involvement in the cannabis industry. Follow MVP on Instagram: @MVPodcast Follow Amanda Spann on Instagram: @TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann: AmandaSpann.com This show is produced by Weathers One Media, LLC.