Join us as BLD interviews entrepreneurs and changemakers about their personal journeys while delving into crucial topics like access to capital and equity. In this episode, Ken sits down with Monique to talk about her work as Vice President of Development and Marketing for Matrix Human Services. Not only are they Detroit's largest head start provid…

Join us as BLD interviews entrepreneurs and changemakers about their personal journeys while delving into crucial topics like access to capital and equity. In this episode, Dwan and Ken sit down with Crystal to talk about the steps to take to become financially liberated. To learn more about Crystal L. Gunn, go to: https://www.crystalgunn.com/ Foll…

Join us as BLD interviews entrepreneurs and changemakers about their personal journeys while delving into crucial topics like access to capital and equity. In this episode, Dwan and Ken sit down with Lori to talk about mentoring the youth and creating the next generation of leaders. To learn more about Figure Skating In Detroit, go to: https://www.…

Join us as BLD interviews entrepreneurs and changemakers about their personal journeys while delving into crucial topics like access to capital and equity. In this episode, Dwan and Ken sit down with Ber-Henda to talk about empathic feminine leadership for an emerging world, among other things. To learn more about Ber-Henda and Culture Shift(Hers) …

Join us as BLD interviews entrepreneurs and changemakers about their personal journeys while delving into crucial topics like access to capital and equity. In this episode, Dwan and Ken sit down with Doug to talk about his passion for BLD, what he has learned from following Black leadership in Detroit, and his experiences on the Ride For Equity. Th…

Join us as BLD interviews entrepreneurs and changemakers about their personal journeys while delving into crucial topics like access to capital and equity. In this episode, Dwan and Ken sit down with Beth and Marlyn to talk about their experience last year on our annual Ride For Equity, where we cycle from Detroit to The Mackinac Policy Conference …

Join us as BLD interviews entrepreneurs and changemakers about their personal journeys while delving into crucial topics like access to capital and equity. In this episode, Dwan and Ken sit down with Eric and talk about what it takes to be friends with people who have differing beliefs, among other things. Discover more about Eric Thomas: https://w…

Join us as BLD interviews entrepreneurs and changemakers about their personal journeys while delving into crucial topics like access to capital and equity. In this episode, Dwan and Ken sit down with Damon and Regina and talk about the trials and tribulations of starting their own labor and logistics enterprise. Discover more about Hired Muscle, LL…

Join us as BLD interviews entrepreneurs and changemakers about their personal journeys while delving into crucial topics like access to capital and equity. In this episode, Dwan sits down with Johnnie to talk about the state of Black people in Tech and what the future needs to look like. Discover more about Black Tech Saturdays: https://www.blackte…

Join us as BLD interviews entrepreneurs and changemakers about their personal journeys while delving into crucial topics like access to capital and equity. In this episode, Dwan and Ken sit down with Courtney to talk about improving the outcomes for resilient and resourceful young people in Detroit. Discover more about Detroit Phoenix Center: https…

Join us as BLD interviews entrepreneurs and changemakers about their personal journeys while delving into crucial topics like access to capital and equity. In this episode, Dwan and Ken sit down with sister and brother Cydney and Kevin Hill to discuss all the exciting works they are doing in Detroit. Discover more about The Austin Foundation: https…

Welcome to Season 2! Join us as BLD interviews entrepreneurs and changemakers, delving into crucial topics like access to capital and equity. In this episode, Dwan sits down with Nina Love to discuss the former Brooklynite's entrepreneurial journey in Detroit. We also have her surprise singing debut! Discover more about The Love Experience: https:/…

Join us as BLD interviews entrepreneurs and changemakers, delving into crucial topics like access to capital and equity. In this episode, Dwan and Ken are regaled by stories from Larry's past, as he talks about what led to the creation of Marketech Broadcasting. Join BLD in providing access to capital for businesses like Marketech for just $1/week …

Celebrating 50 Episodes of BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself! Join us as BLD interviews entrepreneurs and changemakers, delving into crucial topics like access to capital and equity. In this special anniversary episode, Dwan and Ken sit down with Ericka Woods to discuss her incredible decade-long journey supporting mothers and the community. Discove…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Tiffany about the work she does in supporting young men with incarcerated parents in Detroit. Learn more about Developing Despite Distance: https://www.de…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Shanese about the impact her organization, The Konnection, is making in the lives of youth in Detroit. Learn more about The Konnection: https://www.thekon…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Jennyfer about how journey as an entrepreneur and how she got started with Ask Jennyfer and All Things Detroit. Learn more about Ask Jennyfer: https://www…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Chris about transforming education for Black and Brown students Learn more about BMEA: https://blackmaleeducatorsalliance.org/ Join BLD in helping provide…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Madala about what it takes to start a tech company. Learn more about Kozen: https://www.getkozen.com Join BLD in helping provide access to capital for bus…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Kim about the organization she founded, as well as the work she does with the Black Executive Director Alliance of Detroit (BEDAD). Learn more about Devel…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Dwan's uncle Marcus Bell about some of the life experiences that molded Dwan into the man he is today, as well as what it is like to study infectious dise…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Rachel Lang about the benefits of raw juice, and what her experience was like participating in BLD's Black Friday Gift Certificate Giveaway last year. To …

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Mark Van Andel about his thoughts on reparations, and being a white Pastor living, loving, and learning in Detroit. To learn more about Hesed Community Ch…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan and Ken talk about the challenges of fundraising, and the mindset behind our upcoming fund development seminar, "More Money, More Impact." Unlock secrets of high-impact phil…

Today is the fourth anniversary of Black Leaders Detroit! For this special episode of BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself, our Director of Membership Growth & Events, Sharea Ayers, speaks with Dwan and Ken about the origin of BLD, what we've accomplished so far, and where we're going next. To learn more about BLD Day and how to get involved, or to joi…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan goes live on location at Tauntus Cosmetics Beauty Bar to speak with owner Nadonya Muslim about her love of HBCUs and Greek Life, her journey as an entrepreneurs, and what it…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Qiana M. Davis, Founder of Emprove U, about mental wellness, healing from trauma, and self-improvement. To learn more about Emprove U and Qiana's other ve…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan speaks with Rashard Dobbins, Executive Director of Class Act Detroit, about youth programming based on elements of hip-hop and nurturing leadership through arts education. T…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan speaks with Lazar Favors, Spirit Legacy Liaison for Black Spirits Legacy about his Black-owned Duke and Dame Salted Caramel Whiskey Brand, as well as his many current and up…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan speaks with Quan Neloms about his journey into becoming an educator and how he chose to give back to the city of Detroit. Join BLD and in helping provide access to capital f…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Clement "Fame" Brown Jr. about how he got his nickname and how Three Thirteen started. Learn more about Three Thirteen here: https://www.threethirteenstor…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with April Anderson about the ups and downs on her journey to bring Good Cakes and Bakes to life. Check out Good Cakes and Bakes here: https://www.goodcakesand…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan speaks with Jonathan Farley, Owner and CEO of Access Point Towing, about making the transition to success. Learn more about Access Point Towing here: https://www.goodcakesan…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with April Anderson about the ups and downs on her journey to bring Good Cakes and Bakes to life. Check out Good Cakes and Bakes here: https://www.goodcakesand…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Kirk Mayes, CEO of KBM Ventures, about some of the things he has learned along the way in his journey and how you can succeed when you're going through to…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Alia Harvey-Quinn, Founder and Executive Director of Force Detroit about what it will take to stop violence in the city. To learn more about Force Detroit…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Sherelle Hogan, Founder and CEO of Pure Heart Foundation about how her faith inspired her mission to serve children with incarcerated parents. To learn mo…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Dr. Chanel Hampton, Founder and CEO of Strategic Community Partners about healing, self-care, and learning how to listen to ourselves. To learn more about…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan speaks with Collin Mays of Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy about The Soul of Philanthropy (TSOP) To learn more about TSOP, go to: http://thesoulofphilanthropy.…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Martez Brooks, owner of Kardiak Films, about love, brotherhood, and and what it means to trust yourself and follow your dreams. To learn more about Kardia…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Chris Lambert, CEO of Life Remodeled, about the struggles and successes of Life Remodeled and the Durfee Innovation Society's journey. To learn more about…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan speaks with Sharea Ayers, founder of Juneteenth Jubilee Detroit and Director of Marketing & Events for BLD, Sharea Ayers, about the significance of the holiday. If you're in…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan and Ken give a recap on our third and biggest Ride For Equity to date. If you're in the Detroit area, join BLD for a Juneteenth Jubilee Weekend celebration from June 16-18. …

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan speaks with Jevona Fudge, owner of Detroit Sip coffee house, about the struggles that come along with being a Black entrepreneur. To learn more about Detroit Sip, go to: htt…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan speaks with Racheal Allen, Co-Founder of Centric Place and Executive Director and Founder of Operations School, about the need for Black entrepreneurs to bring their whole, …

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Pastor Barry Randolph of Church of Messiah Detroit about what it truly means to be a community-based church. To learn more about Pastor Barry and and all …

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Yodit Mesfin Johnson, President and CEO of Nonprofit Enterprises at Work (NEW) about what it really means to transform the future and get free together. T…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Jason Wilson, CEO of The Yunion and Founder of Cave of Adullam, about the difference between manhood and masculinity, and what it takes to prepare young B…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with Malik Yakini, Executive Director of the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network (DBCFSN) about combatting food insecurity in the city. To learn more…

BLD Presents: Speak For Yourself - BLD interviews Black entrepreneurs and other changemakers about issues surrounding access to capital, equity, and more. In this episode, Dwan and Ken speak with David Contorer, Executive Director of Hebrew Free Loan (HFL), about the power of zero percent lending. To learn more about HFL, go to: hfldetroit.org Beco…