Catching up with Mandela SH Dixon, Founder, Investor, Executive Coach and MC of very first AfroTech in 2016
Ep. 191 Mandela SH Dixon is a startup executive, investor, and board member. She's the former CEO of All Raise and Founder Gym, where she focused on making tech more inclusive and accessible for under...
12 Nov 202431min
Shontay Lundy of Black Girl Sunscreen on Authentic Marketing, Innovating in Skincare, and the Journey to Major Retail
Shontay Lundy is the Founder and CEO of Black Girl Sunscreen, a pioneering brand created to address the sun care needs of Black and Brown skin. Launched in 2016, Black Girl Sunscreen has grown from a ...
5 Nov 202440min
Black Tech Green Money: Marketing Strategist Mahdi Woodard on Growing Your Socials, Making Money with Instagram, and Knowing What To Post
The Black Effect Presents... Black Tech Green Money! Marketing Strategist Mahdi Woodard is an innovative thinker with broad business acumen and in-depth marketing and branding experience. He serves as...
3 Nov 202444min
DeMarcus Shawn on Growing Up Funny, Millions on Tik Tok, and Going Full Time with Content
DeMarcus Shawn is one of the funniest people on Tik Tok, reaching over 6.6 million followers on TikTok and a million more on Instagram. Known for his relatable humor, DeMarcus has become a master of o...
29 Okt 202438min
C. David Moody of C.D. Moody Construction, on the entrepreneurs struggle, large institutional contracting, overcoming personal trauma, and the disruption of construction
C. David Moody, Jr., is the President and CEO of C.D. Moody Construction, one of the largest Black-owned construction companies in the nation. With a career that spans over three decades, Moody has bu...
22 Okt 202431min
Ross Mac, CEO at Maconomics on How to Teach Your Kids To Be Rich, Even If You Aren't
Ep. 187 Ross Mac is the founder of Maconomics, a financial literacy media company dedicated to empowering urban communities. He brings a wealth of knowledge as a former Wall Street professional for Mo...
15 Okt 202436min
Aaron Russell, Meta Director of Engineering, on A Day In The Life of a Tech Giant and Why You Should Return To The Office
Ep. 185 Aaron Russell is Director, Edge Network Infrastructure at Meta. He’s been with the tech giant for nearly a decade. Aaron has initiated and led critical Internet infrastructure projects connect...
1 Okt 202439min
Udonis Haslem, Miami Heat Legend on Underdog Success, Business Ventures, and Working with Wells Fargo, and Derrick Faulcon of Cloudy Donut,
Ep. 184 Udonis Haslem is a three-time NBA Champion, Miami HEAT legend, and NBA TV Analyst. He's now teaming up with Wells Fargo and the Rebuilding Together organization to make a lasting impact in the...
24 Sep 202446min
