Black Entrepreneur Experience

Dr. Frances A. Ince, Chief Encouraging Officer
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Black Entrepreneur Experience uncovers the brilliance, boldness and business acumen behind successful Black Entrepreneurs all over the globe. It is a show created for aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners or startup founders. Black Entrepreneur Experience can be any strategy, wisdom, idea that will ignite, empower and provoke more African Americans (Blacks, African Diaspora) to join the entrepreneurial journey. Invoking a movement to stimulate our communities to move towards business ownership and the entrepreneurial mindset .

  1. 1d ago

    BEE 555 The Third Mirror: Self-Awareness That Changes Everything with Dr. Ernest Duncan Jr

    How well do you really know yourself — and how much is that blind spot costing you in your business and your life? This week, author and coach Dr. Ernest Duncan Jr. joins us to unpack the powerful framework at the heart of his book, The Third Mirror. Dr. Duncan brings a coaching perspective that challenges entrepreneurs and leaders to look beyond the surface and confront the reflections most people spend a lifetime avoiding — because that is where real growth lives. What You'll Learn: What the third mirror reveals about who you truly are and how you show up How self-awareness directly impacts your leadership, decisions, and business growth The coaching principles Dr. Duncan uses to help clients step into their next level Connect with Dr. Duncan: coachedbyernest.com Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a leader who is ready to do the deeper work.

    40 min

  2. Jul 1

    BEE 554 Clarity is a Strategy: Breaking Limiting Beliefs with Pamela Moyo

    What is really standing between you and the results you've been working toward? This week, Certified Life Mastery Consultant and transformational speaker Pamela Moyo joins us to explore the inner work that drives outer results — and why clarity is not just a feeling, it's a strategy. Pam works with professionals, entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven individuals to shift limiting beliefs, gain real clarity, and create meaningful success through vision-driven strategies that actually work. What You'll Learn: How to identify and shift the limiting beliefs that are quietly blocking your growth Why clarity is the non-negotiable foundation of every sustainable success strategy The vision-driven framework Pam uses to help clients create lasting, meaningful results Connect with Pam:website Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who is ready for their breakthrough.

    39 min

  3. Jun 24

    BEE 553 The One Word Silently Killing Your Business — with Ken Chester, Jr

    What if you could build a real business in just two hours a week? This week, author and entrepreneur Ken Chester joins us to share the system behind his book, Two-Hour Entrepreneur — and reveals the one word that quietly destroys more businesses than lack of funding or skill ever could. As the founder of TechMobility Productions, a Black-owned multimedia firm in Des Moines, Iowa, Ken brings both the strategy and the lived experience of building something real. What You'll Learn: The proven two-hour-a-week framework for building a sustainable business The single word that is silently killing businesses — and how to eliminate it How to build a multimedia presence and brand as an entrepreneur of color Connect with Ken: techmobility.show. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with an entrepreneur who needs a system that actually works.

    44 min

  4. Jun 17

    BEE 552 The Educator-to-CEO Blueprint With Dr. Erica Jordan-Thomas

    What happens when educators stop seeing themselves solely as teachers and start thinking like CEOs? Dr. Erica Jordan-Thomas joins the podcast to discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, and helping educators transform their expertise into thriving businesses. We discuss: • The identity shift from educator to entrepreneur • Why educators are natural business leaders • Building a sustainable consulting business • Breaking burnout cycles and finding purpose • Equity, representation, and leadership in entrepreneurship • The 7-FigurED™ Framework Whether you're an educator, entrepreneur, or leader looking to create greater impact, this conversation offers practical insights and inspiration.

    38 min

  5. Jun 10

    BEE 551 Build a Business That Scales Without Burning Out With Janelle Jones

    What separates businesses that grow from those that struggle? In this episode, marketing strategist and founder Janelle Jones shares practical strategies entrepreneurs can use to clarify their positioning, strengthen their messaging, and create sustainable business growth. We discuss: • Why positioning matters more than most business owners realize • Common marketing mistakes entrepreneurs make • How to communicate your value clearly • Creating a scalable business model • Strategies for long-term growth and success If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or consultant looking to attract more clients and grow with confidence, this episode is for you.

    39 min

  6. Jun 3

    BEE 550 Manny Jackson: Turning Textile Waste Into Tech, Jobs & Justice

    What if fashion could do more than make a statement? What if it could restore dignity, reduce waste, create jobs, and directly impact communities in need? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Manny Jackson, founder and Sustainable Fashion Architect of Thread Haus — a Los Angeles-based circular fashion ecosystem transforming textile waste into functional, tech-enabled apparel while building workforce opportunities for underserved communities. Manny isn't just creating clothing. He's building an entirely new system for how fashion can serve people and the planet. After experiencing housing insecurity himself and later working with homeless veterans, Manny launched Thread Haus to prove that sustainability isn't just about materials — it's about human dignity, accessibility, and community impact. One of his most powerful innovations, the StreetSleeper jacket — a wearable jacket that converts into a sleeping bag for unsheltered communities — earned global recognition, including a nomination for the World Green Product Award. But Thread Haus goes even deeper. The company is integrating AI, RFID technology, NFC chips, and Digital Product Passports into its developing Smart Lifecycle System, helping redefine what transparency and circular production can look like in modern fashion. In this episode, we discuss: Why sustainability must go beyond marketing buzzwords Turning lived experience into mission-driven innovation How circular fashion can reduce waste and create opportunity The future of tech-enabled apparel and smart lifecycle tracking Building a brand without traditional resources or investors Why community storytelling matters in entrepreneurship Designing products that prioritize dignity and real-world function The hidden realities of building a purpose-driven business We also talk about Thread Haus' partnerships with organizations like LA City Sanitation, Homeboy Threads, and Sole Folks, and how the company is helping create workforce pathways through hands-on upcycling workshops for youth and adults. Manny's work has been featured globally through presentations at COP28, Sustainable Fashion Week US, TEDx South Central, and the Olympic Sustainable Gala — but his mission remains deeply personal and community-focused. If you care about sustainability, entrepreneurship, innovation, or building businesses that truly matter, this episode will leave you inspired. 🎧 Listen now, share this episode, and subscribe for more conversations with changemakers redefining the future. Learn more about Manny Jackson and Thread Haus: Thread Haus

    41 min

  7. May 27

    BEE 549 Hedge Fund Secrets, Now for Everyone: Jamar James & the AI Trading Edge

    What if everyday traders finally had access to the same kind of market intelligence hedge funds have used for decades? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jamar James, founder of DCG Trader, to unpack how AI is completely reshaping the future of trading — and why the old way of learning markets is broken. Jamar isn't another social media "guru" selling screenshots and hype. He built an AI-powered trading ecosystem designed to help ordinary people think and execute like professionals. His platform, the DCG Mastermind Scout, delivers institutional-style market reports, sector rotation scans, and actionable trade setups from simple commands. At the center of it all is his revolutionary concept: The Operator Mindset. Instead of emotionally chasing trades, Operators use AI-validated intelligence to make smarter, more disciplined decisions. It's a complete shift in how people approach wealth-building in today's markets. In this episode, we discuss: Why most retail traders keep losing money How AI is leveling the playing field between Wall Street and Main Street The difference between "trading" and becoming an Operator Building an AI trading engine from scratch — without a finance degree Why transparency is becoming the most valuable currency in trading education The collapse of trust in the guru economy How Jamar proves his system live instead of posting cherry-picked screenshots If you've ever felt like the market wasn't designed for people like you, this conversation may completely change your perspective. This episode is for: ✔ Aspiring traders ✔ Entrepreneurs interested in AI ✔ People tired of fake financial influencers ✔ Anyone curious about the future of investing and automation 🎧 Listen now, subscribe, and share this episode with someone ready to stop guessing and start operating. Learn more about Jamar James and his AI trading ecosystem at: DCGTrader.com

    39 min

  8. May 20

    BEE 559 Reframing Nonprofits: Innovation & Impact with Veronica & Ashley

    What if nonprofits could operate like innovative, high-impact businesses? Veronica Simpkins and Ashley Green, registered nurses, IBCLCs, and black entrepreneurs, share their journey building Latched Support, a $1.3M nonprofit improving maternal and infant health through culturally responsive, community-based care. In this episode, they discuss how nonprofits can embrace innovation, problem-solving, and fun while achieving serious impact. Entrepreneurs, social innovators, and mission-driven leaders will gain insights on turning passion into scalable programs without losing creativity or energy.   Website YouTube Facebook

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Black Entrepreneur Experience uncovers the brilliance, boldness and business acumen behind successful Black Entrepreneurs all over the globe. It is a show created for aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners or startup founders. Black Entrepreneur Experience can be any strategy, wisdom, idea that will ignite, empower and provoke more African Americans (Blacks, African Diaspora) to join the entrepreneurial journey. Invoking a movement to stimulate our communities to move towards business ownership and the entrepreneurial mindset .

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  • Creator
    Dr. Frances A. Ince, Chief Encouraging Officer
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    560
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2017-2026
  • Show Website
    Black Entrepreneur Experience