This week on INVESTED, Isaac Hayes III and Noah Washington sit down with Mandii B, the outspoken creator, entrepreneur, and co-host of Decisions Decisions and Selective Ignorance. Known for her unfiltered honesty and cultural insight, Mandii joins the show for a raw conversation about power, politics, media, and what it truly means to stay authentic in a changing digital world. As Election Day nears, the Fanbase crew spotlights how local elections shape daily life and why young leaders like Marietta’s 24-year-old mayoral candidate Sam Foster represent a new wave of civic engagement.  The episode also tackles the CBS News layoffs under Bari Weiss and what they reveal about erasure and ownership in media. “Digital Blackface” confronts AI’s role in spreading racist stereotypes, while “The Sound of Silence” questions what hip-hop’s absence from the Billboard Top 40 says about the genre’s evolution.  Finally, this episode examines AI’s growing presence in Black music, and whether innovation is crossing into imitation. Candid and unapologetic, Episode 14 reminds us that authenticity is still the boldest act of resistance. Invest now starting at $399 for 60 shares at https://bit.ly/3JuFck4 . Join the movement building creator-owned infrastructure for the culture economy. This Reg. A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Please read the OFFERING CIRCULAR, disclosure and related risks before investing. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.

  In this episode of Invested, Isaac Hayes III and Noah Washington, with special guest Sharonda L. Britton, as the tackle a cultural flashpoint at the intersection of media, politics, and accountability. Stephen A. Smith, one of the most recognizable voices in sports, recently apologized to Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett after comments that drew backlash for their tone toward Black women in politics. But the apology came just as Donald Trump launched new racist and sexist attacks on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Grammy-winning artist Jazmine Sullivan. Isaac and Noah ask the hard question: can Stephen A. Smith truly stay “neutral” in a political arena defined by race, gender, and power? The conversation expands into a wider discussion about media responsibility, cancel culture, and who gets to shape political narratives in mainstream spaces. Later in the episode, Isaac welcomes Sharonda L. Britton,  a marketing executive whose two-decade career spans Fortune 500 brands, sports, and multicultural strategy. A former CMO for Stephen A. Smith and marketing leader for Walmart and Lowe’s, Britton brings insider perspective to how influence, representation, and platforming collide in the public eye. At the end of the day, Isaac reminds listeners: “Commentary without consciousness is dangerous. You can’t play neutral when people’s humanity is on the line.” Invest now starting at $399 for 60 shares at https://bit.ly/3JuFck4. Join the movement building creator-owned infrastructure for the culture economy. This Reg. A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Please read the OFFERING CIRCULAR, disclosure and related risks before investing. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.

In Episode 12 of INVESTED, Isaac Hayes III and Noah Washington return to unpack a packed cultural and economic week, from the energy of Spelhouse Homecoming and Ralph Lauren’s Black Ivy-inspired takeover to the national “No Kings” protests that shook headlines across America. The duo dive deep into what these moments mean for ownership, representation, and the future of the creator economy. They also spotlight how Fanbase’s $17 million Regulation A crowdfund gives creators and everyday people the chance to invest directly in the platform shaping the next generation of digital media. As Isaac puts it, this raise isn’t just about funding,  it’s about building an ecosystem where creators own equity in the culture they drive. The episode closes with sharp commentary on AI ethics, media responsibility, and a surprising shoutout to Arthur Blank’s $50 million gift to HBCUs. From political shifts to tech accountability.  Invest now starting at $399 for 60 shares at bit.ly​. Join the movement building creator-owned infrastructure for the culture economy. This Reg. A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Please read the OFFERING CIRCULAR, disclosure and related risks before investing. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.

Description:  From housing to hardware, politics to platforms, Episode 11 of INVESTED unpacks what happens when ownership becomes the new civil rights frontier. Isaac Hayes III and Noah Washington sit down with Sam Foster to discuss mayoral run in Marietta to Julian Brown’s world-changing fuel breakthrough. They connect the dots between Black innovation, media control, and AI’s fight for truth in the digital age.  Invest now starting at $399 for 60 shares at  https://bit.ly/42r8ciX. Join the movement building creator-owned infrastructure for the culture economy. This Reg. A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Please read the OFFERING CIRCULAR, disclosure and related risks before investing. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.

In episode 10 of INVESTED, host Isaac Hayes III is joined by Noah Washington and returning guest Tamisha Harris for a real conversation on why creator ownership is no longer optional, it’s now essential in the wake of Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension. The trio unpacks the turbulence surrounding platforms like TikTok, the ways government control and algorithm shifts threaten creator livelihoods, and why Fanbase’s equity crowdfunding campaign represents more than just an investment, it’s a moment in a bigger movement. From the future of Black-owned tech to the generational wealth potential of equity crowdfunding, this episode dives deep into how creators can reclaim power, build sustainable businesses through subscriptions, and support platforms that put community first. Isaac also shares his personal commitment to investing in Black-led companies and previews the upcoming Invest-A-Thon, where culture, media, and technology collide to redefine the future of social media. Invest now starting at $399 for 60 shares at https://bit.ly/471HvE1. Join the movement to build creator-owned infrastructure that can’t be muted by politics or corporate age This Reg. A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Please read the OFFERING CIRCULAR, disclosure, and related risks before investing. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.

Title: Isaac Hayes III and Thelma Anderson talk Free Speech and Media Power Plays Description:What happens when late-night comedy collides with politics, billion-dollar mergers, and free speech? In this episode, Isaac Hayes III and Thelma Anderson unpack Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension after comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk — and the political and business storm that followed. Together, they break down: Why Sinclair Broadcasting pulled Kimmel off-air while chasing FCC approval for a major merger. How Disney lost billions in market value after backlash and cancellations. Why Republicans and Democrats briefly united in defense of free speech. What TikTok’s U.S. takeover by Oracle, Andreessen Horowitz, and Fox signals about media consolidation and creator control. This isn’t just about TV,  it’s about who really controls the platforms, narratives, and algorithms shaping culture. For creators and investors, the stakes are clear: ownership equals power. Join 29,000+ investors building creator-owned media at startengine.com/fanbase. This Reg. A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Please read the OFFERING CIRCULAR, disclosure, and related risks before investing. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.  

Attorney, commentator, and viral creator AB Burns-Tucker (@iamlegallyhype) joins Isaac Hayes III and Noah Washington to expose the myths around “dark money,” media bias, and creator equity. This episode cuts deep into: The pay gap Black creators face, and how backchannel group chats are rewriting the rules. How mainstream journalists can twist the narrative The billion-dollar question: who owns the platforms shaping our reality? Now here’s the truth — social media is no longer a toy, it’s the most powerful tool on Earth. If Black culture doesn’t own the infrastructure, we’ll always be at the mercy of someone else’s agenda. Fanbase flips the script: subscriptions, tips (Love), and equity for creators — not algorithms that silence them.  Own the platform you help make hot.  Invest now starting at $399 for 60 shares at startengine.com/fanbase Join the movement building creator-owned infrastructure without algorithmic suppression. This Reg. A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Please read the OFFERING CIRCULAR, disclosure, and related risks before investing. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.  

Isaac Hayes III is back with Big Brother 27's Mickey Lee and Noah Washington to expose a coordinated assault on Black women across multiple fronts. The crew breaks down alarming statistics showing 319,000 Black women lost jobs this year while white women gained 142,000 positions, and it all connects it to post-election retaliation against Black women's political support. Mickey delivers raw insights on navigating reality TV as a Black woman from Atlanta, revealing how she had to suppress natural reactions to avoid the "angry Black woman" stereotype while dealing with aggressive castmates. The discussion expands into Lizzo's viral breakdown of algorithmic suppression crushing artist visibility, with Hayes explaining how social platforms deliberately compete against their own users to force advertising dollars. The episode culminates with another infuriating case of Black innovation theft: Corinne Marie's viral bookmark bag being copied and claimed by a white woman named Shelly Beans. Hayes connects this pattern to centuries of stolen Black innovations—from hockey to the "real McCoy"—emphasizing why Black-owned infrastructure like Fanbase matters more than ever. Invest now starting at $399 for 60 shares at startengine.com/fanbase Join the movement building creator-owned infrastructure without algorithmic suppression. This Reg. A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Please read the OFFERING CIRCULAR, disclosure, and related risks before investing. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.

Fanbase Founder and CEO, Isaac Hayes III is back, this time teaming up with TV producer Tamisha Harris and Fanbase Communications and Partnership Manager Noah Washington to dive into two explosive stories that pull back the curtain on how Black creators get targeted and disrespected. The crew unpacks Taylor Lorenz’s hot-button “dark money” article, calling out how mainstream media loves to throw around loaded terms that make Black creators look shady—while conveniently ignoring the massive cash pipelines fueling conservative influencers. Harris nails the core issue: “We need Black media to break these stories down because mainstream outlets won’t give us the full context. When someone says ‘dark money,’ we have to explain what it really means instead of letting folks think it’s something sinister.” The episode connects the dots on a bigger, troubling pattern: Black creativity gets borrowed—or straight-up stolen—while the actual innovators get dragged into legal battles just for protecting their work. That’s why platforms like Fanbase matter so much—they give Black voices the mic without the filters, spin, or corporate strings attached. Invest now starting at $399 for 60 shares at startengine.com/fanbase Join 29,000+ investors building creator-owned infrastructure. This Reg. A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Please read the OFFERING CIRCULAR, disclosure and related risks before investing. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.

Target's CEO steps down after boycotts tank revenue by 21%, while Black media ownership sits at just 2% of newsrooms. The connection reveals a critical vulnerability: when communities lack media ownership, their economic power gets weaponized against their own interests. In Episode 5 of INVESTED, Fanbase Founder Isaac Hayes III sits down with seasoned television producer Tamisha Harris, who has shaped content at CBS, ABC, MSNBC, HLN, and CNN. Harris reveals how stories get filtered through "white editorial lenses," why Black producers must "fight for our stories" in newsrooms, and how digital redlining systematically demonetizes Black creators across platforms. The conversation exposes a stark reality: Black culture consistently powers billion-dollar platforms to success, yet ownership remains elusive. From Clubhouse's $100 million raise off Black users to TikTok's parent company ByteDance reaching $400 billion valuation, the pattern repeats, cultural influence generates massive wealth for others. "We are in crisis where we need our own Black media, specifically social media, because what's happening is we are being deprioritized, shadow banned- this needs to be our underground railroad, " said Harris as she deliver the episode's most compelling investor thesis, emphasizing that platforms like Fanbase aren't luxury, they're infrastructure necessities for information dissemination during uncertain times. Invest now starting at $399 for 60 shares at startengine.com/fanbase Join 23,000+ investors building creator-owned infrastructure. This Reg. A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Please read the OFFERING CIRCULAR, disclosure and related risks before investing. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.

Soulja Boy and Bow Wow helped fuel Justin.TV’s rise into the $46 billion Twitch, and 25 million users made BlueSky a $700 million company overnight. The common thread: Black culture consistently drives tech unicorns, but ownership rarely follows. In this episode, Fanbase Founder & CEO Isaac Hayes III and Partner Relations & Communications Manager Noah Washington break down the “Black Culture Tech Effect”, how Black creators act as the world’s unpaid marketing engine while platforms extract trillions in value. Isaac details why he trademarked a Sexyy Red phrase as part of his intellectual property strategy, and why he rejected traditional venture capital to instead build America’s largest equity-crowdfunded social platform. You’ll also hear how Isaac catalyzed Clubhouse’s pandemic-era surge from 4,000 to over 1 million users, proof of culture’s unmatched scaling power. More importantly, discover how Fanbase’s $17 million raise from 29,000+ investors signals a new era of group economics, community equity, and wealth creation. For investors, the message is clear: cultural cool without ownership is wasted potential. Fanbase’s blueprint aims to convert trillion-dollar cultural influence into generational wealth, and invites investors to be part of building the future of creator-driven platforms. Invest now starting at $399 for 60 shares at startengine.com/fanbaseJoin 29,000+ investors building creator-owned infrastructure. This Reg. A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Please read the OFFERING CIRCULAR, disclosure and related risks before investing. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.  

Own the Platform You Make Popular *Nielsen predicted in 2022 that $1.98 trillion would flow out of Black America in 2025, but Fanbase Founder Isaac Hayes III has the blueprint to flip the script and redirect that money toward systemic change.  Joined by Fanbase Partner Relations Manager and Journalist Noah Washington fresh from Martha's Vineyard, Isaac breaks down why equity crowdfunding crushes VC funding for community wealth while revealing his live trademark move after hearing SexyyRed and explaining how he rejected traditional funding to build the largest community-owned social platform in history.  From Magic City's role as hip-hop's proving ground to Fanbase's culture-testing model that scales creators globally, discover how to transform spending power into ownership power. *https://www.nielsen.com/insights/2022/amplifying-black-voices-in-media   Invest now starting at $399 for 60 shares at startengine.com/fanbaseJoin 29,000+ investors building creator-owned infrastructure. This Reg. A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Please read the OFFERING CIRCULAR, disclosure and related risks before investing. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.

What’s the biggest threat, and opportunity facing creators today?  Will AI kill human creativity, or become its most powerful weapon? In this episode, Fanbase CEO Isaac Hayes III and CTO/COO Ramiro Canovas pull back the curtain on how AI is being used as a "second brain", supercharging content creation without sacrificing soul. But that's just the beginning. Exposing how legacy platforms string creators along, while making them wait months to earn a dime, while Fanbase can pay creators from moment one.  With live updates from their explosive $17M StartEngine raise, behind-the-scenes intel on Fanbase’s creator-first algorithm, and a no-holds-barred breakdown of why platform ownership is the real power move, this episode is a must-listen for creators, investors, and anyone tired of playing by someone else’s rules. Invest now starting at $399 for 60 shares at startengine.com/fanbaseJoin 29,000+ investors building creator-owned infrastructure. This Reg. A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Please read the OFFERING CIRCULAR, disclosure and related risks before investing. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.

INVESTED Episode 1: "The Equity Gap - Why Creators Need Ownership, Not Just Cash" Fanbase CEO Isaac Hayes III and investor Justin Dawkins tackle the creator economy's biggest problem: why Black creators consistently miss out on equity opportunities while white creators secure millions through ownership deals.  Broadcasting live from Atlanta during Fanbase's active $17M Regulation A fundraising campaign, they explore how Charlie D'Amelio's $300M Step Card stake and Alex Earl's potential $58M Poppy payout reveal a disturbing pattern of wealth extraction from Black culture.With 2 billion more people coming online globally, the creator economy is exploding, making platform ownership more valuable than ever.This episode reveals why owning equity in growing platforms matters more than cash payments and how Fanbase is democratizing platform ownership for the communities that drive culture. Key insights include lessons from the TikTok shutdown, data privacy concerns with apps like "Tea," and why venture capital timing beats immediate payouts. Invest now starting at $399 for 60 shares at startengine.com/fanbaseJoin 29,000+ investors building creator-owned infrastructure. This Reg. A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Please read the OFFERING CIRCULAR, disclosure and related risks before investing. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.      

”INVESTED” is a limited series hosted by Fanbase CEO Isaac Hayes III and CTO Ramiro Canovas, offering an inside look at the future of the creator economy and Fanbase’s active equity crowdfund. Each week, they break down trends in monetization, platform ownership, and the shift toward creator-led wealth—featuring insights from special guests. Whether you’re a creator, investor, or just curious, Invested gives you the tools to stay ahead. Tap in. Own a piece. Be part of the movement.