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 provider, they also have available various youth, adult, senior, and community health services. To learn more about Matrix Human Services and wha...

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/ Follow them on IG and FB: @crystal_l_gunn This week's ad is for Janna Kay Charcuterie. Check them out at: https://jannakay.com/ Follow them on...

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.figureskatingindetroit.org/Follow them on IG and FB: @figureskatingindetroit This week's ad is for Janna Kay Charcuterie. Check them out at: ...

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) Unite, go to: https://www.ber-hendawilliams.com/ It's still not too late! This year's Ride For Equity takes place on May 19th-May 25th. If...

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. This year's Ride For Equity takes place on May 19th-May 25th. If you'd like to ride with us, go to: https://donate.blackleadersdetroit.org/ev...

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 to call attention to the lack of access to capital facing Black entrepreneurs. This year's Ride For Equity takes place on May 19th-May 25th. If y...

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://www.ericsthomas.com/ Follow them on IG: @ericstephonthomas Join BLD in providing access to capital for entrepreneurs like Eric for just $1/...

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, LLC: https://hiredmuscledetroit.com/ Follow them on IG: @hiredmusclemoving Follow them on FB: @hiredmusclelogisticslaborandmoving Join BLD in prov...

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.blacktechsaturdays.com/ Follow them on IG, FB, and TikTok: @blacktechsaturdays Join BLD in providing access to capital for business like Hired M...

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://www.detroitphoenixcenter.org/ Follow them on IG and FB: @detroitphoenixcenter Join BLD in providing access to capital for organizations...

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://www.theaustinfoundation.org/ Follow them on IG: @theaustinfoundation Join BLD in providing access to capital for organizations like The Austi...

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://theloveexp.com/ Join BLD in providing access to capital for businesses like Nina Love for just $1/week at: blackleadersdetroit.org facebook...

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 at: blackleadersdetroit.org facebook.com/bldetroit instagram.com/bldetroit tiktok.com/blackleadersdetroit

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. Discover more about 1 Mother 2 Another: https://1mother2another.org Join BLD in providing access to capital for businesses like 1 Mother 2...

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.developingdespitedistance.org Join BLD in helping provide access to capital for organizations like Developing Despite Distance for just $1/w...

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.thekonnection.org/ Join BLD in helping provide access to capital for businesses like The Konnection for just $1/week at: blackleadersdetro...

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.askjennyfer.com/ Learn more about All Things Detroit: https://www.iloveallthingsdetroit.com/ Join BLD in helping provide access to capital for...

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 access to capital for businesses like Kozen for just $1/week at: blackleadersdetroit.org facebook.com/bldetroit instagram.com/bldetroit 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 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 businesses like Kozen for just $1/week at: blackleadersdetroit.org facebook.com/bldetroit instagram.com/bldetroit tiktok.com/blackleade...

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 Developing K.I.D.S: https://www.developingkids.org/ Learn more about BEDAD: https://www.wearebedad.org/ Join BLD in helping provide access to capita...