Season 2
Ep. 12 - V.E.N.
Ep. 11 - Godnii
Ep. 10 - Space Lab Detroit
Ep. 9 - Rock the Bar
Ep. 8 - MHer
Ep. 7 - Fat2Fierce
Ep. 6 - Brewery Faisan
Ep. 5 - Mrs. Pruitt's Gourmet Cha Cha
Ep. 4 - The Garden Bug
Ep. 3 - ForHerCosmetics
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In this episode, you’ll meet one of the founders of Virtual Educator Network (VEN), Dr. Johnita Porter, who shares her passion for education and inclusion. Listen in to hear about her journey and what VEN is doing to improve the lives and professional development of educators.
Check out our newest episode of Building Better Brands where Amy gets to talk with Ali Evens, founder and owner of Godnii - a luxury brand of sustainable, hand-crafted eyewear. Hear all about Ali's journey in creating and sustaining Godnii, what sets the brand apart, and more in the latest episode.
Meet Karen Burton, founder of Space Lab Detroit, who talks about her career trajectory since getting her architectural degree at UM Taubman. She’s supporting local entrepreneurs by offering collaborative space to work AND informing aspiring youth through two of her new non-profits.
In the third episode of our second season, we speak with Rachel Logan, the owner and founder of Rock the Bar, a mobile slushy and bartending business based out of Metro-Detroit. Tune in to hear all about Rock the Bar’s unique offerings in the food and beverage industry, and take note as Rachel shares her tips and tricks for starting and running your own business.
In this episode, we interview Nakeita Harris, the founder, CEO and Lead Designer of Keetz Productions and founder of a new business venture called MHer. Follow along as Nakeita talks us through her entrepreneurial journey and shares some wise words for all aspiring professionals.
Are you looking to improve your health and wellness like so many of us? Do you like supporting local, small businesses like I do? In this episode, you'll hear how this female founder enlisted her community to begin her transformation. She learned how to master her mental mindset to accomplish her goals, one being losing weight. She now helps others do the same thing. But she doesn't just offer a service, she also provides delicious tasting products to help get you there.
Now that summer has officially ended, what were some of your favorite finds? Did any of them include microbrews? Were they locally-owned brands? Or maybe you found a husband-wife team who does it all! From raw materials to brewing to design & labeling to canning & packaging to distributing! In this episode, you’ll learn how the brewmasters and owners of Brewery Faisan in Detroit are building a successful business by paying attention to their numbers, being adaptable, and remembering to have fun.
Are you familiar with Cha Cha? Not the ballroom, Latin-inspired dance but rather the spicy, flavorful relish that dates back to many families’ roots! A condiment spooned on top of some of your summer faves like grilled brats, or mixed with cream cheese and served with crackers for an easy, delicious crowd-pleaser, or blended in your favorite cheesecake batter for a unique and savory dessert. This episode, we’re at The Eastern Market in Detroit, and we’re “doing the cha cha” Linda Kay’s way.
Today you will hear the success story of Tina Castleberry, founder and owner of The Garden Bug, the first female, black-owned garden center in Detroit. She will tell you about her time in corporate America, to staying at home with her kids and starting a small landscaping business on the side for some extra spending money, to owning a building in Rosedale Park and running a very profitable garden center four months a year. She has found her purpose and passion and has valuable tips to share for all!
At the intersection of beauty and chemistry is Alyssa Space, founder of ForHerCosmetics and MySpaceLaboratories. Join us as we sit down and discuss her journey to create an inclusive makeup brand as well as a non-profit that demonstrates to girls of all color the importance of a STEAM education. https://www.forhercosmetics.com/ https://www.myspacelaboratories.org/