30 to Life - Redefining the Black Experience

The guys chat with Regina Gwynn, co-founder of Black Women Talk Tech, the largest membership organization of black women tech entrepreneurs and the only conference designed for that community. This collective has a unique understanding of the challenges faced in the technology ecosystem, but also of the advantages they can bring. Its mission is to identify, support and encourage black women to build the next billion dollar business. Regina has been named to the 100 Most Powerful Women by Entrepreneur Magazine and Top Ten Women in Tech by Essence Magazine. In this episode, Regina shares her journey of launching her first app and why Black Women Talk Tech was created. Later in the episode, she breaks down how to get funding and how Black Women Talk Tech helps tech founders. Tune in. More about Black Women Talk Tech: Black Women Talk Tech (BWTT) was launched after Esosa Ighodaro-Johnson and Regina Gwynn met by chance at a tech conference and shared common ground over the racial disparity they both experienced firsthand in the tech funding world. This collective was started with the mission to identify, support and encourage black women to build the next billion-dollar business. BWTT’s 5th Annual Roadmap to Billions conference is the only tech conference created by Black female founders for Black female founders and supporters of the community. It showcases the brilliance of Black women building scalable companies while building deep connections and creating real funding opportunities. BWTT is a registered non-profit with regional chapters across the globe, and the conference is now the largest convening of Black female tech entrepreneurs. The success of the organization has also led to the expansion of Black Men Talk Tech and Black Students Talk Tech, as well as the company’s first acquisition of Black Female Founders (BFF). Learn more here: https://www.blackwomentalktech.com/ https://twitter.com/BWTalkTech https://www.facebook.com/blackwomentalktech https://www.instagram.com/blackwomentalktech/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackwomentalktech/ Register for Face Of A Founder on Hop.In: https://hopin.com/events/the-face-of-a-founder-summit/registration

24 Jan 202245min

In this episode, the guys chat with Dr. Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman about her upcoming book Homeschooling Black Children in the US: Theory, Practice and Popular Culture. She breaks down her experience as a former homeschooling mother, the impact homeschool has on black children in America, and so much more. Tune in.  More about our guest: Dr. Khadijah Z. Ali-Colemann. is a former homeschooling mother, cultural curator, community organizer, nationally recognized speaker, and writer. Her work centers the social and political life experiences, history, and culture of the people of the African diaspora. She is author of the children's bookMariah's Maraca's and has poetry and short stories in numerous books,  including the 2020 anthology The Fire Inside: Poems and Stories from Zora's Den. Her academic work has been published in The Journal of Higher Education Politics & Economics, and the book Afrofuturism in Black Panther: Gender, Identity and the Remaking of Blackness. Her journalistic bylines have appeared in more than a dozen publications, including Ebony, Romper, The Grade, The Washington Informer and The Afro. She has been quoted in the media as a homeschooling expert, interviewed by Slate, Wired, The Washington Post, NBC and more. She is co-editor of the book Homeschooling Black Children in the US: Theory, Practice and Popular Culture. Learn more by visiting her website at KhadijahAli-Coleman.com Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Follow on Twitter Subscribe to YouTube Channel by clicking here LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST Contemporary Perspectives on Black Homeschooling

15 Jan 20221h 2min

In this episode, the guys chat with Michael Anthony. He is the founder of Think Unbroken, a best-selling author, award-winning speaker, podcast host, coach, and advocate for adult survivors of childhood trauma. He shares how he went from homeless to hero and steps he took to have an unbroken mindset. Later he breaks down the keys to healing from trauma and how to change your life. Tune in! More about our guest: Since 2016, Michael has empowered over 100,000 trauma survivors to get out of The Vortex, learn to love themselves, and become the hero of their own story. Michael has written multiple books including the best seller Think Unbroken: Understanding and Overcoming Childhood Trauma, spoken in over 80 countries, won investments from Undercover Billionaire Grant Cardone, and is on a mission to end Generational Trauma in his lifetime. Learn more at https://www.thinkunbroken.com Check out his podcast: https://www.thinkunbrokenpodcast.com/

8 Jan 202251min

In this episode, the guys discuss their favorite moments/episodes of the podcast in 2021 and the lessons they learned. Tune in!

2 Jan 202236min

In this episode, the guys chat with Isabel Leong from belaroundtheworld.com. She discusses her life as a full-time travel blogger/digital nomad, how she built her business, and how others can grow their brands & drive traffic to their websites. Tune in. More about our guest: Isabel Leong is full-time travel blogger at belaroundtheworld.com and SEO coach roaming the world at a whim. She helps aspiring bloggers and brands get the most out of their online presence and financial freedom by ranking on Google faster with SEO and expose millennial travellers to experiences beyond their imaginations. FREE beginner SEO course: https://www.belaroundtheworld.com/free-seo-course/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belardtheworld/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/belaroundtheworld Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/belardtheworld/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belaroundtheworld/

24 Des 202134min

In this episode, the guys chat with Sae’Von Springer. He is the founder of the blockchain firm Native Assets and author of the Blockchain Blueprint. Sae’Von breaks down his journey into blockchain technologies and digital currency. Later in the episode, they discuss the Metaverse, NFTs, investing, closing the wealth gap, and all things cryptocurrency. Tune in! More about our guest: Sae’Von Springer is the founder & managing partner of Native Assets, a blockchain firm specializing in empowering clients with the knowledge & tools required to secure their assets, preserve their purchasing power, & compound their wealth via conscious implementation of blockchain technologies & strategically leveraged digital asset markets. Recognizing the massive chasm of knowledge in the digital asset sector, Springer realized he was uniquely positioned to assist those ready and willing to learn. As a life-long tech enthusiast & student of history, he grasped the complexities of blockchain & cryptography, foreseeing its broader societal implications. Being an investor & trader from legacy markets, he understands & appreciates the unique financial products & services powered by smart contracts & decentralized protocols. Thus, “Native Assets” was born. Official Website: https://www.nativeassets.co/ Blockchain Foundations 21 Day Program: https://www.nativeassets.co/foundations Amazon Book Link: https://bit.ly/blockchainblueprintbook Free Ebook: https://www.nativeassets.co/blueprintbook Podcast: https://anchor.fm/nativeassets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nativeassetsblockchain/ *This episode is sponsored by Audible. Sign up here for a free trial to listen to amazing books. http://audibletrial.com/30tolife

11 Des 20211h 3min

In this episode, the guys chat with Chérie of the Little CPA. She breaks down the tax code and ways that you can reduce your taxes. They discuss taxes on cryptocurrency, stocks, and more. Tune in! Learn more about Chérie and the Little CPA at www.thelittecpa.com More about our guest: Chérie is a Certified Public Accountant with more than 10 years of Public Accounting Experience. She was recently named one of the AICPA’s 40 Under 40 Black CPAs, and she is 1 of 29 young CPAs accepted into the AICPA’s 2020 Leadership Academy. Outside of work, she serves on the Board of Directors for a local performing arts nonprofit and an economic development nonprofit . She is the founder of The Little CPA, an educational platform that helps thriving professionals make wise financial decisions. *This episode is sponsored by Audible. Sign up here for a free trial to listen to amazing books. http://audibletrial.com/30tolife

3 Des 202133min

In this episode, Muki and Brown discuss books that changed their lives and recommend that everyone must read or listen to. Tune in! Books they discuss: * Think and Grow Rick: A Black Choice * Black Fortunes: The Story of the First Six African Americans Who Escaped Slavery and Became Millionaires * Rich Dad Poor Dad * Never Eat Alone * The One Thing * The 33 Strategies of War * How to Win Friends and Influence People * The 50th Law * The 48 Laws of Power * And more! This episode is sponsored by Audible. Sign up here for a free trial to listen to these amazing books. http://audibletrial.com/30tolife

19 Nov 202138min