I'm A Business, Man

Nevell Provo and Corvell Beals
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I'm A Business, Man Podcast

Nevell Provo and Corvell Beals are brothers turned business partners. Together they have launched multiple businesses of all kinds, facing numerous lessons, challenges and triumphs. These are the true stories of what it is to be a black entrepreneur in Canada, bringing business and entrepreneurship to the culture. Tune in as they discuss of building their businesses, investing, and all things getting to the bag.

  1. 12/09/2022

    Jahtaya Skeete - Taya Ties

    This week, Nevell and Corvell are joined in the studio by a remarkable young Black woman who is redefining what is possible for youth entrepreneurs. Twelve-year-old Jahtaya is the owner and operator of Taya Ties, a tie-die apparel company that makes custom shirts, hats, and more. On top of her growing business, Jahtaya juggles school life, friends, and family all while funding a local food pantry with her company's proceeds. Started during quarantine to pass the time, Jahtaya's tie-dying business officially launched in September of 2020, offering unique and fun fashion to customers who want to see their money used to support the community they are buying from. Tune in to this can't-miss episode to hear how one young, Black entrepreneur took a hobby and, with a little bit of help from family, turned it into a thriving business.

    35 min

  2. 05/09/2022

    Nessy - MxSe

    In this week's episode, Nevell and Corvell sit down with scrappy and successful visual artist Nessy. A Preston native, Nessy used her connections in community to build a highly-skilled team that saw her first-ever NTF collection, Muse, sold out after appearing on the front page of OpenSea. Muse is a collection depicting Black experience and expressionism. Each individual piece uses shape, movement and purposeful deconstruction of features to project the intellect, changing thought and creativity of the mind. Listen to hear how Nessy first broke out into the world of NFTs and crypto, how she leveraged community relationships to start strong, and how she continues to develop her brand as an artist.

    1h 1m

  3. 15/08/2022

    Mona-Lisa Prosper - Futurpreneur

    Fresh off of her flight from Montreal is this week's guest: Mona-Lisa Prosper of Futurpreneur. Defined by her insatiable hunger for challenge and fulfillment, the twists and turns of Mona-Lisa's life have seen her become a lawyer, attend fashion school, work for the government, and change the business world in her current position at Futurpreneur's Black Entrepreneur Startup Program. The BESP provides startup loan financing and up to two years of mentorship, plus access to resources and networking opportunities with fellow entrepreneurs across Canada for Black entrepreneurs aged 18-39. Tune in to hear how Mona-Lisa pivots from one opportunity to the next, forging a path that is distinctly her own.

    1h 13m

  4. 08/08/2022

    Tia Upshaw - Blk Women in Excellence

    This week, Nevell and Corvell sit down with an unstoppable serial entrepreneur and all-around inspiration: Tia Upshaw. Tia first turned to entrepreneurship as a means to support her family, but after years of success in founding and scaling a variety of businesses, she's focused her attention on empowering other Black women to do the same. Blk Women in Excellence is a not for profit organization that supports the education and empowerment of Black Women in Nova Scotia to be self-employed in sustainable businesses. Listen in to hear how Tia and Blk Women in Excellence are building the business and community leaders of tomorrow, today.

    1h 15m

  5. 01/08/2022

    Ashley Hill - The PREP Academy

    This week, Nevell and Corvell’s guest takes the guys back to school to talk Black success in post-secondary education. After her own academic experience left her feeling like more needed to be done to foster the success of Black students in college and university, Ashley Hill decided to create a solution in The PREP Academy. The PREP Academy is a community based non-profit organization that inspires and prepares African Nova Scotian students for college and university. Hear Ashley’s story from academic probation to business inspiration, how she manages her busy schedule, and her tips for success in your start-up.

    1h 22m

  6. 27/07/2022

    Season 2 Trailer: I'm A Business, (Wo)Man

    After a quick hiatus, Nevell and Corvell are back with an all-new season of I'm A Business, Man! This season shines a spotlight on Black women in entrepreneurship. So, tune in each Monday morning to hear the stories, wisdom, and passion of Black women who are shaking up the business world. This series is brought to you through the Black Start-Up Project, powered by Tribe Network.

    1 min

  7. 20/12/2021

    NFTS, MetaVerse, Web 3: The Biggest Opportunity since the internet! What is it? How do we win in the space?

    Nevell and Corvell take a dive into the MetaVerse. Explaining what NFTs are, why they will be so important in the future while dispelling some of the myths and naysayers. This episode takes a look to history at previous new technologies and revolutions, and how those have impacted people and the world today. They break down how people were able to make a lot of money on the backs of new technology, and the new opportunity here.

    1h 3m

  8. 13/12/2021

    Sam Kakembo- Millionaire Investor: Real Estate, Crypto, Stocks, Family Business + More

    Sam Kakembo is a great friend, mentor, and personal consultant in our personal lives. He’s helped us make a lot of money! Sam is originally from Uganda, and grew up right here in Halifax. Sam has been invested in the real estate market for over 15 years, buying and flipping houses here in Halifax all the way to Atlanta Georgia. This episode we peel back some layers to hear Sam’s story, and share the wealth of knowledge around how he’s become a Millionaire!

    1h 7m
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Nevell Provo and Corvell Beals are brothers turned business partners. Together they have launched multiple businesses of all kinds, facing numerous lessons, challenges and triumphs. These are the true stories of what it is to be a black entrepreneur in Canada, bringing business and entrepreneurship to the culture. Tune in as they discuss of building their businesses, investing, and all things getting to the bag.

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  • Creator
    Nevell Provo and Corvell Beals
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Nevell Provo and Corvell Beals

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