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 560 33 Exits, $1.1 Billion: What It Really Takes to Scale & Sell with Steven Pivnik ~Innovative Thinker

    What does it actually take to build a business worth buying? This week, operator CEO, advisor, and founder of Acresis, Steven Pivnik, joins us for a masterclass on exits, scale, and the decisions that separate founders who cash out from founders who burn out. Steven has guided founders through 33 exits totaling over $1.1 billion — and his own journey from two failed startups to leading an international company of 200 employees and ultimately a strategic exit to a four-billion-dollar competitor is the kind of story every entrepreneur needs to hear at least once. What You'll Learn: What exit readiness really means and why most founders are not there yet How to identify and eliminate founder dependency before it tanks your valuation The clear roadmap from scrappy startup to strategic, profitable exit and generational wealth Connect with Steven: https://stevenpivnik.com Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a founder who is building to sell.

  2. 1d ago ·  Bonus

    You Might Also Like: The Oprah Podcast

    Introducing Your Life Changes When Your Beliefs Do with Shawn Achor and Oprah from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast Buy the Book: The Power of Beliefs by Shawn Achor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBVK3HYN?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback Oprah sits down with renowned positive psychology researcher and bestselling author Shawn Achor to discuss his new book, The Power of Beliefs: How Strengthening Seven Core Beliefs Predicts Greater Success and a Better Life. While teaching at Harvard University and working with organizations around the world Shawn has spent more than two decades studying the connection between happiness, success and human potential. In this conversation he reveals why our beliefs don't just influence how we see the world they can actually predict what happens next. Drawing on groundbreaking research and deeply personal stories Shawn shares the seven core beliefs he says have the greatest impact on our life. Oprah and Shawn also explore the power of gratitude and how that practice alone can change what you believe to be true. Through audience questions and personal stories this episode offers a hopeful roadmap for anyone feeling stuck or disconnected. Thank you to our fantastic partners at The Farmer's Dog for presenting this episode. Their real, human-grade food has been clinically shown to support healthy aging, so you can have more good years together. URL: www.thefarmersdog.com/oprahpodcast 00:00:00 - Oprah on success 00:05:20 - What are your core beliefs? 00:07:17 - Welcome Shawn Achor, author of “The Power of Beliefs” 00:12:50 - Belief: Your behavior matters 00:16:09 - Belief: The power of gratitude 00:21:00 - When Shawn’s beliefs were tested 00:28:53 - Belief: I have something to give 00:34:06 - Woman’s vulnerable TikTok 00:37:30 - The value of knowing we are not alone 00:42:52 - How Shawn helped Flint, MI 00:46:30 - The placebo effect and beliefs 00:52:00 - Can belief change? 00:58:00 - Times when beliefs can change quickly 00:59:36 - Belief: Believing in something that’s greater than you 01:02:02 - What Oprah believes Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@oprah Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. Jul 8

    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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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

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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
    562
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2017-2026
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    Black Entrepreneur Experience