Black Coffee with a Side of Candor

Black Coffee with a Side of Candor

by Nikita Gadson & Monique Gibson

Entrepreneurship Education

Season 1

Episode 13: The Government Contracting Blueprint with Special Guest Lori Smith

In this episode of "Black Coffee with a Side of Candor" we are discussing "The Government Contracting Blueprint". Our featured guest is Lori Smith, best-selling author of WINNING BUSINESS PROPOSAL STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS: How to Give Your Business the Winning Edge, Writing to Win More Customers, Clients, And Contracts. Tune in for tips on locking down your first government contract!

Episode 12: What about Trevor Noah's 'Thank You' to Black Women?

In this episode of "Black Coffee with a Side of Candor" we are discussing the recent tribute Trevor Noah made to Black Women. Our featured guest is Ebony Only of Only One Consulting. Grab your coffee and join us! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, LIKE AND SHARE! #trevornoah #blackentreprenuer #womenempowerment #womenbusinessowners #entrepreneur #podcast #candid #letstalk #tunein #coffee #blackcoffee #blackwomen #follow #subscribe #diversity #careeradvice #betonyourself #workplace #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurlife #trevornoah #tribute #thankyou #farewell #thedailyshow

Episode 11: Networking, Marketing and Self-Promotion with Special Guest Jade Tinner

Tune in to this episode with special guest Jade Tinner, The Brand Enhancer, as we discuss the importance of networking, marketing and self-promotion as entrepreneurs. Jade Tinner, affectionately known as "The Brand Enhancer," is an influential millennial leader, commUNITY advocate, and relationship cultivator. She is the founder of the One Unified Resource Foundation, INC. (OUR Foundation), a non-profit organization that supports the holistic development of young men.

Episode 10: Do I Need a Board of Directors with Special Guest Rachel Gadson

In this episode of "Black Coffee with a Side of Candor" we are discussing the necessity and value of having a Board of Directors as an entrepreneur, how to select Board members, and what they should bring to the table. Our featured guest is Rachel Gadson, founder of ILA Creative Studio, a nonprofit organization based in Chicago, IL whose mission is to educate, celebrate, and elevate black artists. Rachel is a true creative that does it all. A Chicago native that is a Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Founder/CEO, and a mother to a beautiful daughter. She is making sure that her community appreciates and honors art culture through her many projects and initiatives. To know her is to know greatness!

Episode 9: Mentor vs. Advocate vs. Sponsor with Special Guest Alonzo Kelly

In this episode of "Black Coffee with a Side of Candor", our featured guest host is Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Dr. Alonzo Kelly. Join us for this special episode where we discuss the differences between a Mentor vs. Advocate vs. Sponsor, and what they all mean...PLUS some great tips.

The People Predicament: Hiring and Managing Employees as an Entrepreneur

In this episode, we feature entrepreneur Arthur Kubogamell with a discussion about when to hire employees and how to manage them as an entrepreneur.

Corporate PTSD

In this episode of "Black Coffee with a Side of Candor", we're joined by our special guest host Melodee Henderson and we're talking about workplace experiences that can cause PTSD, specifically as black women in Corporate America. We’re not imagining the experiences we’re having. They are real, and they can be overcome. #blackentreprenuer #womenempowerment #womenbusinessowners #entrepreneur #podcast #candid #letstalk #tunein #coffee #blackcoffee #blackwomen #follow #subscribe #diversity #careeradvice #betonyourself #workplace #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurlife #tabithabrown #shoutout #feedingthesoul

Culture and Adaptability

In this episode of "Black Coffee with a Side of Candor", we are discussing our experience with corporate culture as employees, how to adapt, when to adapt and when to say peace out! We also talk about how to establish and nurture your business's culture as an entrepreneur. Grab your coffee and join us! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, LIKE AND SHARE!

Social Media 101 for Entrepreneurs

We have a Special Guest: Sammi Williams of 628 Digital Solutions. Sammi has achieved success as a serial entrepreneur and in this episode, she drops many nuggets to help entrepreneurs navigate social media.

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