Blackxecutive

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Are you a black creative trying to monetize your art? A corporate creative advancing your career? Or an entrepreneur trying to grow your business? Well, BlackXecutive has entered the chat. BlackXecutive is a podcast for black creatives created by a black creative. We share inspiration and actionable advice for black creatives going pro. With each episode we’ll chat with black creatives thriving in entrepreneurship, corporate careers and the nonprofit sector. You'll wrap up with a few key takeaways, and be a little more inspired, and a little more connected.

  1. S3 EP 01 - Never outworked: Nurturing creativity in music w/SVP of Marketing for Def Jam Jeff Burroughs

    12/12/2021

    S3 EP 01 - Never outworked: Nurturing creativity in music w/SVP of Marketing for Def Jam Jeff Burroughs

    In this episode, we chat with Senior Vice President of Marketing for Def Jam, Jeff Burroughs. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because this man’s resume is long y’all long.  The episode will cover:  Creating a work-life circle of balanceNurturing creative ideasThe timelessness of true artistry Jeff is the Former Vice President of Sony (Sew-knee) Music Entertainment, Former Executive President of Bad Boy Entertainment, Former Head of Commercial Relationships for some of America’s favorite fan crazed shows like the X Factor and the Got Talent Franchises and he still managed to be an entrepreneur and grow his own marketing, branding and consulting company, Rise Entertainment throughout all of that. And lastly, if you name a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, he’s probably worked with them L.A.Reid, Puff, Biggie, Amerie, Q-Tip, Simon Cowell, 2Chains, Kanye, YG and many, many, many more artists.

    54 min

  2. SEASON 3 TRAILER

    Season 3: Trailer

    We're back! Get a quick update on what to expect for Season 3 dropping Monday, August 30th.

    1 min
  3. S2 EP 14 Handle your damn business with IP Attorney Lyvonne Jones, Esq. on trademarks and other legal tips

    04/26/2021

    S2 EP 14 Handle your damn business with IP Attorney Lyvonne Jones, Esq. on trademarks and other legal tips

    Attorney Lyvonne Jones didn’t see herself as an attorney early in life, but her path to Intellectual Property Law was inevitable. In this episode, The Creator’s Law Firm Attorney Lyvonne discusses the importance of black women entrepreneurship, important legal tips to having a legally sound business as a creative, and the different layers of a trademark and copyright protection. Timestamps:   0:00 - Stepping out of your comfort zone and walking in your calling 12:00 - Twice as good: landing a job as a black attorney 19:00- Creating a lawyer that caters to black women entrepreneurs 27:00 - 5 things to do to make sure your business is legally sound Books: The Personal MBA https://amzn.to/3sRyJRY  Contact Lyvonne: https://www.instagram.com/lyvonne.jones/  https://ticoradavis.com/creators-law-firm  Contact the show: feedback@blackxecutive.com

    1h 5m
  4. S2 EP 13 - Handle your damn business with MBA, Finance, Cody Kelly through smart business & investments

    04/19/2021

    S2 EP 13 - Handle your damn business with MBA, Finance, Cody Kelly through smart business & investments

    Cody Kelly, MBA, Finance, keeps it real about what it takes to handle your damn business as a mature business owner. From his beginnings in Chicago to his role as VP, Cody gives a down-to-earth perspective of a corporate journey. In this episode, Cody talks about nurturing your entrepreneur and intrapreneur callings, the power of mergers and acquisitions, and the realities of climbing the corporate ladder. View the full show notes: www.blackxecutive.com/episodes/codykelly Check out books recommended on this episode: The Experience Economy https://amzn.to/3spECpa The Millionaire Next Door https://amzn.to/3v8j7uV The Storehouse Principle https://amzn.to/3tr43rH Becoming https://amzn.to/3annjyI The Covenant with Black America https://amzn.to/3gzxiVR The Law of Nations https://amzn.to/3dt2ML2 Thick https://amzn.to/32rafnB Contact Cody: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cvmk33/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-kelly-mba-6aa77924/ Contact the show: feedback@blackxecutive.com  Disclaimer: Blackxecutive does not provide financial or career advice. Consult a professional about your personal circumstances. The opinions of the guest of Blackxecutive are their own and do not represent Blackxecutive or the guest's professional affiliations.

    1h 11m
  5. S2 EP 12 - Spiritual art: Juxtaposing nudity and illustrations to create striking digital pieces w/UK artist Nariscia Henriques

    04/05/2021

    S2 EP 12 - Spiritual art: Juxtaposing nudity and illustrations to create striking digital pieces w/UK artist Nariscia Henriques

    Artist Nariscia is all about being intentional in her art, from every detail within her creation process, to the final product, Nariscia uses her spirituality to guide her artistic expression. In this episode, Narisicia talks about artistic expression as a spiritual journey, the importance of setting an environment for the creative process, and being inspired by a variety of muses. Her digital pieces combining nude bodies with creative illustrations create striking expressions of visual art embedded with intention down to the binary code. Timestamps: 3:08 - Creative journey and spiritual journey intertwined; art as evolution of spiritual journey   9:59 - Being mindful of stimuli in your creation space 12:58 Intentionality in each piece 20:03 - Juxtaposing nudity and illustrations to create digital pieces 28:58 - the many muses of creation 44:19 -  Creative process View the full show notes: www.blackxecutive.com/episodes/narisciahenriques  Contact Nariscia : Artist instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nariscia/?hl=en Artwork: https://www.instagram.com/nudeities/?hl=en  Website: https://thepatternlife.com/ Contact the show: feedback@blackxecutive.com  Music: Found by Shaolin Dub Licensed for Commercial Use Take the feedback survey: https://forms.gle/cfLCx39aYw2SRMCB9 Apply to be on the show: https://forms.gle/Zd8yMcmWQYdqzZ1e7

    59 min
  6. S2 EP 11 - Diversify as a serial entrepreneur with trucking, janitorial, and more

    03/29/2021

    S2 EP 11 - Diversify as a serial entrepreneur with trucking, janitorial, and more

    In this episode, serial entrepreneur Carlos Harden talks about his journey of learning to balance entrepreneurship with family life. Carlos shares how he started his janitorial business, investment group, and trucking company.  He talks about the power of group investing and managing your risk in entrepreneurship. There are also some great gems on starting kids early with stocks and the importance of ownership.  Read the full show notes here:  https://www.blackxecutive.com/episodes/carlosdharden Purchase Mastery by Robert Greene  https://amzn.to/3w6IaiZ  Contact Carlos:  Carlosdharden@gmail.com Contact the show: feedback@blackxecutive.com Music: Found by Shaolin Dub Licensed for Commercial Use Take the feedback survey: https://forms.gle/cfLCx39aYw2SRMCB9 Apply to be on the show: https://forms.gle/Zd8yMcmWQYdqzZ1e7

    51 min
  7. S2 EP 10 - Spies in Disguise 3D Modeler Andre Rodriguez from serving time to Dreamworks, BlueSkies Studio and teaching at SVA New York

    03/22/2021

    S2 EP 10 - Spies in Disguise 3D Modeler Andre Rodriguez from serving time to Dreamworks, BlueSkies Studio and teaching at SVA New York

    When a young Andre Rodriguez had the opportunity to learn 3D Modeling while serving time, he picked up a skill that would shape the course of his career and his life. Now a successful Environments Artist for big-name animation giants like Pixar, Blue Sky Studios, and Dreamworks, Dre has films like Spies in Disguise, Megamind, How to Train Your Dragon, the Madagascar films, Rio 2, and more racked up on his resume. He continues to inspire the youth by teaching at prestigious visual arts programs and mentoring the youth. In this episode, Dre shares his journey, landing witty, insightful advice with each gem he drops.  Timestamps: 1:32 - Learning 3D Modeling while serving time 13:46 - Journey to teaching at SVA New York 21:51 - working with diverse toons 26:04 - Shaping young mind with authenticity  38:16 - Imposter syndrome and building the Spies in Disguise Drone 44:35 - Adapting to creative collaboration in a pandemic 1:00:25 - Steps to get started  Read the full show notes: https://www.blackxecutive.com/episodes/andrerodriguez Contact Dre https://www.dre3d.com/ Email: andrerodriguezsr@gmail.com Purchase The New Jim Crow: https://amzn.to/392QF4J  Contact the show: feedback@blackxecutive.com Take the feedback survey: https://forms.gle/cfLCx39aYw2SRMCB9 Apply to be on the show: https://forms.gle/Zd8yMcmWQYdqzZ1e7 Music: Found by Shaolin Dub Licensed for Commercial Use

    1h 5m
  8. S2 EP 09 Stay ready: BlkWmnAnimator on her career in 3D Modeling & teaching animation

    03/15/2021

    S2 EP 09 Stay ready: BlkWmnAnimator on her career in 3D Modeling & teaching animation

    BlkWmnAnimator Deborah Anderson found her passion and stuck with it as a 3D Modeler, Teacher and Speaker. When she took an unrelated teaching job in South Korea, she walked into an opportunity that set off her career in animation. In this episode, she talks about her experiences teaching youth and adults animation, working with Digital eMation, a premier animation studio in Seoul, South Korea, and creating for Family Guy, The Cleveland Show, Batman: The Brave and The Bold, Scooby-Doo, and the LeBrons. Her range of teaching experience from training employees in the oil and gas industries to teaching young professionals makes her YouTube Channel BlkWmnAnimator all the more educational. Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TrBwftF-vRU  Timestamps: 6:25 - helping kids and adults become passionate about animation 18:30 - First job in animation and working overseas in Korea  28:25 - Crediting creatives in big production studios 46:58 - The Importance of anatomy in animation Contact BlkWmnAnimator YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/BlkWmnAnimator/featured Instagram https://www.instagram.com/blkwmnanimator/?hl=en  BlkWmnAnimator website: https://www.blkwmnanimator.com/about.html  Contact the show: feedback@blackxecutive.com Take the feedback survey: https://forms.gle/cfLCx39aYw2SRMCB9  Apply to be on the show: https://forms.gle/Zd8yMcmWQYdqzZ1e7 Music: Found by Shaolin Dub Licensed for Commercial Use

    52 min
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Are you a black creative trying to monetize your art? A corporate creative advancing your career? Or an entrepreneur trying to grow your business? Well, BlackXecutive has entered the chat. BlackXecutive is a podcast for black creatives created by a black creative. We share inspiration and actionable advice for black creatives going pro. With each episode we’ll chat with black creatives thriving in entrepreneurship, corporate careers and the nonprofit sector. You'll wrap up with a few key takeaways, and be a little more inspired, and a little more connected.

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  • Creator
    BlackXecutive
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2024 Blackxecutive
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