The Kickback With Keri

Keri Henderson
  • 5.0 (15)
  • Entrepreneurship
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The Kickback With Keri is where Black brilliance, bold storytelling, and business strategy meet. Hosted by Keri Henderson, entrepreneur and community builder, this podcast goes beyond feel-good conversations, spotlighting Black-owned brands, creators, and changemakers who are building wealth, breaking barriers, and rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship. Each episode delivers actionable insight and inspiring real talk from launching purpose-driven ventures to navigating visibility, growth, and impact in today’s economy. Whether you're a small business owner, creative, or community-minded doer, you'll walk away with gems you can actually use, plus the motivation to keep going. Join a growing movement of listeners who believe in supporting Black-owned businesses, celebrating innovation, and building generational wealth one conversation at a time. Subscribe to the show and stay connected for curated brand spotlights, culture recs, and tools to help you grow delivered straight to your feed and inbox. (Join The Kickback Newsletter → link in episode descriptions.)

  1. 6d ago

    KevOnStage's Historic Tubi Deal, Jordan Brand's Struggles & Kevin Hart's Leadership Test | The Kickback Briefing

    Creators have the power and Hollywood is taking notice. KevOnStage's new deal with Tubi proves it. There was a time when shows couldn't get the green light without studio backing. These days, creators aren't waiting for an industry to validate them. Instead, they are creating their own content and building their audiences and studios and streaming platforms are knocking on their door. This week we’re breaking down comedian and creator KevOnStage's new expansive partnership with Tubi, Jordan Brand scaling back it's first sneaker and the leadership lessons we can learn from Kevin Hart. In this episode, we discuss: What KevOnStage's historic Tubi partnership signals for the creator economyWhy audience ownership matters more than everHow legacy brands like Jordan Brand can remain relevant with the change in sneaker cultureWhy every founder isn't meant to be CEOWhether you own your audience, are working to regain your audience or have to learn how to get out of your own way, the theme is the same: know where the power lies. Resources: Deadline: KevOnStage Signs New Tubi DealAfroTech: KevOnStage Expanded PartnershipBlex Media: Owning His Work & The Creator EconomyHipHop Wired: Jordan Brand to Cut Back on Air Jordan 1 ReleasesLA Times: Inside A Year of Chaos and Turmoil At Kevin Hart's Media Company📧 Your curated dose of Black culture, brand spotlights & real inspiration. Subscribe to the newsletter → kerihenderson.com/newsletter 🛍️ Shop With Intention. Shop Black-Owned. Products that actually fit into your everyday life → https://bit.ly/12-products-everyday-life 📲 Stay in the loop: Instagram → @kerilhenderson | @thekickbackwithkeri YouTube → @kerilhenderson TikTok @thekickbackwithkeri Shop Affiliates: Get 10% off Dosso Beauty → https://dossobeauty.com/KERIHENDERSON Enjoying the podcast? Support the show

    17 min

  2. Jun 2

    [Hot Take] Just Because It’s Plant-Based Doesn’t Mean It’s Healthy | Organic Food Myths Explained

    We’re all trying to make healthier food choices; shopping organic, buying local, and choosing more plant-based options. But what if “plant-based” doesn’t automatically mean healthy? In this hot take, Chunky Vegan founder Camille Hardy unpacks common myths about plant-based foods, the rise of processed ingredients in foods many of us grew up eating, and why spending more on organic food could actually save you more in the long run. Listen to the full episode here. Connect With Camille Hardy: Website → chunkyvegan.net IG → @chunkyvegan_babyfood 📧 Your curated dose of Black culture, brand spotlights & real inspiration. Subscribe to the newsletter → kerihenderson.com/newsletter 🛍️ Shop With Intention. Shop Black-Owned. Products that actually fit into your everyday life → https://bit.ly/12-products-everyday-life 📲 Stay in the loop: Instagram → @kerilhenderson | @thekickbackwithkeri YouTube → @kerilhenderson TikTok @thekickbackwithkeri Shop Affiliates: Get 10% off Dosso Beauty → https://dossobeauty.com/KERIHENDERSON Enjoying the podcast? Support the show

    6 min

  3. May 26

    From Vision to Patent: How Angelique Warner Invented a Baby Carrier Changing Maternal Health

    She had the idea that would change her life and did nothing with it for three years. Angelique Warner was in the middle of nursing with a house of 18 kids when a vision came to her. A baby carrier designed to support breastfeeding, postpartum mobility, and mother-child bonding. She saw it clearly. Then let it pass. It wasn't until her youngest was starting preschool that she finally put pen to paper and turn that vision into a reality. Today, Angelique is the first Black woman to create a patented baby carrier designed to support breastfeeding, postpartum mobility, maternal health, and parent-child bonding. Angelique opens up about the realities of the patent process, the mistakes she made filing her own application, navigating expensive attorneys, investor negotiations, and what she learned about protecting intellectual property while building a business. We also discuss how GoGoVie is partnering with hospitals and maternal health organizations to improve postpartum support for moms. In this episode, you'll learn: What the patent process is really like for inventorsWhy protecting your intellectual property (IP) mattersFounder lessons on investors, partnerships, and knowing your valueHow postpartum support tools can improve breastfeeding, mobility, bonding, and maternal healthThe strategy behind landing hospital partnerships and B2B opportunitiesIf you're a founder, inventor, entrepreneur, or someone interested in maternal health innovation, this episode is packed with practical lessons and inspiration. Connect with Angelique: Website → gogovie.com Instagram→ @mygogovie 📧 Your curated dose of Black culture, brand spotlights & real inspiration. Subscribe to the newsletter → kerihenderson.com/newsletter 🛍️ Shop With Intention. Shop Black-Owned. Products that actually fit into your everyday life → https://bit.ly/12-products-everyday-life 📲 Stay in the loop: Instagram → @kerilhenderson | @thekickbackwithkeri YouTube → @kerilhenderson TikTok @thekickbackwithkeri Shop Affiliates: Get 10% off Dosso Beauty → https://dossobeauty.com/KERIHENDERSON Enjoying the podcast? Support the show

    59 min

  4. May 19

    Is Your Braiding Hair Making You Sick? The Truth About “Non-Toxic” Brands With Kadidja Dosso

    After testing 30 brands of human and synthetic hair, there was only one brand that tested negative for heavy metals. Only one.  Dosso Beauty. Consumer Reports recently released a second braiding hair report. Not only were the brands tested human and synthetic hair. Some of them were labeled as “non-toxic.” At a time when so many women are looking for healthier beauty options, we trust that if a brand says they are non-toxic, they are really non-toxic. In light of the recent Consumer Reports, Dosso Beauty Founder Kadidja Dosso returns to the podcast to continue the conversation around non-toxic braiding hair. She breaks down the findings of the report, answers your most common questions and discuss the harsh realities of building a clean beauty brand as a Black woman founder. We also discuss:  The surprising truth about human hair and why “non-toxic” labels can be misleadingHow braids can impact scalp health, eczema, scalp dermatitis, and psoriasisWhy healthier braiding hair products cost moreThe microaggressions and funding challenges Black women founders face in the beauty industryAfter this episode, you won't walk into a beauty supply store the same way again. Connect with Kadidja + Dosso Beauty: Instagram → @dossobeauty | @kadidja.dosso TikTok → @dossobeauty Reference episodes:  What If Your Braids Are Harming Your Health? Inside Dosso Beauty's Clean Haircare RevolutionAre Your Beauty Products Making You Stick? The Truth About Toxic Ingredients with Hannah McCall📧 Your curated dose of Black culture, brand spotlights & real inspiration. Subscribe to the newsletter → kerihenderson.com/newsletter 🛍️ Shop With Intention. Shop Black-Owned. Products that actually fit into your everyday life → https://bit.ly/12-products-everyday-life 📲 Stay in the loop: Instagram → @kerilhenderson | @thekickbackwithkeri YouTube → @kerilhenderson TikTok @thekickbackwithkeri Shop Affiliates: Get 10% off Dosso Beauty → https://dossobeauty.com/KERIHENDERSON Enjoying the podcast? Support the show

    58 min

  5. May 12

    Jason Lee + BET New Media Deal, Fear of God Reset & The Challenges of Scaling | The Kickback Briefing

    Ownership is the real currency. When it’s yours they can’t take it away from you. This week we’re breaking down BET’s new creator partnership with media entrepreneur JASON LEE, Fear of God’s surprising company reset and what The Doux's latest investment deal reveals about scaling a Black-owned business. This episode we discuss:  The blueprint for content creator ownership and leveraging intellectual propertyThe importance of staying aligned with your vision and what it can cost you if you don’tHow going against industry norms can be a set up for successThe nuance of scaling, selling and building generational wealth as a Black business ownerWhether you're building a media empire, resetting a fashion brand, or scaling a beauty business, the through line is the same: the ones who protect what they built are the ones who last.  Read→ May Issue of The Kickback With Keri Newsletter Sources Mentioned: Jason Lee in AfroTech, HipHop Wired, The Doux in AfroTech 📧 Your curated dose of Black culture, brand spotlights & real inspiration. Subscribe to the newsletter → kerihenderson.com/newsletter 🛍️ Shop With Intention. Shop Black-Owned. Products that actually fit into your everyday life → https://bit.ly/12-products-everyday-life 📲 Stay in the loop: Instagram → @kerilhenderson | @thekickbackwithkeri YouTube → @kerilhenderson TikTok @thekickbackwithkeri Shop Affiliates: Get 10% off Dosso Beauty → https://dossobeauty.com/KERIHENDERSON Enjoying the podcast? Support the show

    19 min

  6. May 5

    [Hot Take] Self-Care Isn't Selfish When You're Running A Business

    As a business owner or someone who juggles multiple hats, if you’re not careful, you’ll run yourself into the ground. In this Hot Take, Kobi Co. owners Kobi Gregory and Tasha Harris share the self care practices that keep them grounded as well as lessons learned about boundaries when working with family. Listen to the full episode here. Connect with Kobi Co: Website → lovekobico.com Instagram → @lovekobico 📧 Your curated dose of Black culture, brand spotlights & real inspiration. Subscribe to the newsletter → kerihenderson.com/newsletter 🛍️ Shop With Intention. Shop Black-Owned. Products that actually fit into your everyday life → https://bit.ly/12-products-everyday-life 📲 Stay in the loop: Instagram → @kerilhenderson | @thekickbackwithkeri YouTube → @kerilhenderson TikTok @thekickbackwithkeri Shop Affiliates: Get 10% off Dosso Beauty → https://dossobeauty.com/KERIHENDERSON Enjoying the podcast? Support the show

    7 min

  7. Apr 28

    For Us By Us: Building a Magazine That Centers Everyday Black People With Adrienne Randle

    In this episode, Keri kicks back with Adrienne Randle, creator Evryday Black Magazine, shares why she ended her popular Black-owned shopping guide to launch an indie bi-monthly magazine that centers everyday Black people, not celebrities. Adrienne opens up about her lifelong dream of running a magazine, the unexpected pivot that began with a holiday shopping guide after pausing her product business and the real challenges of producing an independent magazine; from high printing costs and ongoing content planning months in advance.  She also shares how she vets small Black-owned business submissions to weed out businesses that misrepresent themselves as Black-owned, and why she believes everyday Black stories deserve the spotlight just as much as celebrity brands. In this conversation, we talk about: Why small Black-owned businesses deserve just as much recognition as celebrity brandsThe challenge of getting Black men to participate and be featuredHow to shop Black-owned businesses intentionally all year round - not just during Black History Month or JuneteenthThe one word Adrienne hopes every reader feels when they flip through an issueConnect with Adrienne Randle: Website → evrydayblk.com | byadrienne.com Instagram → @evrydayblkmag | @addierawr Facebook → @evrydayblkmag 📧 Your curated dose of Black culture, brand spotlights & real inspiration. Subscribe to the newsletter → kerihenderson.com/newsletter 🛍️ Shop With Intention. Shop Black-Owned. Products that actually fit into your everyday life → https://bit.ly/12-products-everyday-life 📲 Stay in the loop: Instagram → @kerilhenderson | @thekickbackwithkeri YouTube → @kerilhenderson TikTok @thekickbackwithkeri Shop Affiliates: Get 10% off Dosso Beauty → https://dossobeauty.com/KERIHENDERSON Enjoying the podcast? Support the show

    44 min

  8. Apr 21

    How Black Entrepreneurs Can Use Bartering to Grow and Scale Their Business with Nicole Murphy

    Nicole Murphy is a tech founder, speaker, and advocate for collaborative entrepreneurship. She is the Founder and CEO of Barter Black®, a membership-based bartering platform built for Black entrepreneurs to exchange products and services. In this episode, we break down how entrepreneurs can use bartering and community to start, grow and scale their businesses without relying solely on cash. She shares how she turned an idea born during the pandemic into a platform that helps Black entrepreneurs exchange products and services, save money, and build stronger businesses through collaboration. In this conversation, we talk about: How to use bartering as a business growth strategy when funding is limitedWhy community-driven entrepreneurship and collaboration are the keys to building sustainable Black-owned businessesLessons every Black tech founder needs to hear before launching their next app or tech startup ideaThe truth about tech accelerators, startup pitch competitions, and small business grants — and when they're actually worth your timeWhy cutting out the noise and focusing on business implementation over learning may be the best thing you can do for business growthConnect with Nicole Murphy: Website → barterblack.io Instagram → @barterblack.io TikTok → @iamnicolemurphy YouTube → @barterblack 📧 Your curated dose of Black culture, brand spotlights & real inspiration. Subscribe to the newsletter → kerihenderson.com/newsletter 🛍️ Shop With Intention. Shop Black-Owned. Products that actually fit into your everyday life → https://bit.ly/12-products-everyday-life 📲 Stay in the loop: Instagram → @kerilhenderson | @thekickbackwithkeri YouTube → @kerilhenderson TikTok @thekickbackwithkeri Shop Affiliates: Get 10% off Dosso Beauty → https://dossobeauty.com/KERIHENDERSON Enjoying the podcast? Support the show

    41 min
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The Kickback With Keri is where Black brilliance, bold storytelling, and business strategy meet. Hosted by Keri Henderson, entrepreneur and community builder, this podcast goes beyond feel-good conversations, spotlighting Black-owned brands, creators, and changemakers who are building wealth, breaking barriers, and rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship. Each episode delivers actionable insight and inspiring real talk from launching purpose-driven ventures to navigating visibility, growth, and impact in today’s economy. Whether you're a small business owner, creative, or community-minded doer, you'll walk away with gems you can actually use, plus the motivation to keep going. Join a growing movement of listeners who believe in supporting Black-owned businesses, celebrating innovation, and building generational wealth one conversation at a time. Subscribe to the show and stay connected for curated brand spotlights, culture recs, and tools to help you grow delivered straight to your feed and inbox. (Join The Kickback Newsletter → link in episode descriptions.)

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  • Creator
    Keri Henderson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Kickback With Keri
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