Melanated Excellence Series

Juan L Young
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Semiweekly

Melanence = Melanated Excellence. This podcast explores the journey of amazing melanated thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and founders. Each guest will share some insight into their industry, their story, and drop some gems!!!

Episodes

  1. 05/03/2020

    #FTGP 7: Xav Handfield @theplantbasedbrotha

    SPECIAL GUEST: Xav Handfield AKA King Kale @theplantbasedbrotha Plant Based Consultant | Travel Vlogger | Speaker Certified in Plant Based Nutrition. Xav curates events, cooks, and coaches people on healthier options. Xav is one of those. guys you have to meet. His energy and personality will truly encourage you and motivate you to be the best version of yourself. WHAT IS THE  FAIL TO GROW PODCAST? Most of us want to avoid experiencing the pain that comes with failure. This podcast dives deep into the idea that Failure and Friction is indeed need to Grow into the man or woman we aspire to become. FOLLOW THE PODCAST: www.instagram.com/thefailtogrowpod FOLLOW THE HOST: www.instagram.com/juanyoungjr

  2. 04/28/2020

    #FTGP with Aleya Harris, Owner Flourish Marketing

    SPECIAL GUEST: Aleya Harris  Owner, Flourish Marketing @aleyaharris Aleya is a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef who also happens to be an award-winning, marketing strategist, brand manager, content developer, and storyteller. She has a background as a marketing executive on the leadership teams of large foodservice organizations and has also been a private chef and catering company owner. Aleya is a dynamic interpersonal communicator and presenter with the exceptional ability to inspire, motivate, and equip her audience. She loves opportunities to connect, help people develop, and create the space for her fellow entrepreneurs to see their visions manifest. Most catering and events business owners fail at making money doing what they love because they don't know how to market themselves. Through her company, Flourish Marketing, Aleya offers marketing education, strategy, and tools that help wedding, catering, and events business owners stop staring at a blank calendar and start getting and keeping a consistent stream of clients. CONNECT WITH ALEYA grow@aleyaharris.com www.flourishmarketing.co WHAT IS THE  FAIL TO GROW PODCAST? Most of us want to avoid experiencing the pain that comes with failure. This podcast dives deep into the idea that Failure and Friction is indeed need to Grow into the man or woman we aspire to become. FOLLOW THE PODCAST: www.instagram.com/thefailtogrowpod FOLLOW THE HOST: www.instagram.com/juanyoungjr

  3. 04/24/2020

    #FTGP Celebrity Dj Iesha Irene

    SPECIAL GUEST: Dj Iesha Irene Iesha Irene is a Los Angeles based open-format DJ that specializes in corporate, private and celebrity events. Previous gigs/clients include: in-house residency at LAX Airport (Tom Bradley International Terminal), Perfectil hosted by Heidi Klum, Mattel’s Barbie Launch, Wal-Mart, Morehouse College Pre-Grammy Awards Celebration, T-Mobile, Howard University Homecoming Fashion Show featuring Coach, Blind Dragon nightclub, REVOLT TV Summit, The Parlor bar, various women’s conferences, art gallery openings, silent parties and VIP events. CONNECT WITH DJ IESHA IRENE Twitter: https://twitter.com/iesha_irene Instagram: https://instagram.com/iesha_irene Web: https://www.mixcloud.com/IeshaIrene/ WHAT IS THE  FAIL TO GROW PODCAST? Most of us want to avoid experiencing the pain that comes with failure. This podcast dives deep into the idea that Failure and Friction is indeed need to Grow into the man or woman we aspire to become. FOLLOW THE PODCAST: www.instagram.com/thefailtogrowpod FOLLOW THE HOST: www.instagram.com/juanyoungjr

  4. 04/22/2020

    #FTGP Alex Walker-Griffin, CEO & Co Founder of Generation Z Consulting, LLC.

    SPECIAL GUEST: Alex Walker-Griffin, CEO & Co Founder of Generation Z Consulting, LLC. Alex Walker-Griffin is the CEO and co founder of Generation Z Consulting, LLC.  Based of the San Francisco Bay Area, Generation Z is a management consulting firm that emphasizes social justice. Alex is firm believer of social justice and advocating those who do not have a voice. He is also the Northern California Political Director for March For Our Lives California, where he works on gun violence prevention.  Alex has reminded active in politics since the age of 13. At Contra Costa College, he joined the  student government and became a two term student body president, was the president of Community Organizing and Political Action. At the age of 19, he was appointed by California Governor, Jerry to represent 2.2 million people on the California Community Colleges Board of Governors. He helped establish Calbright College, the nation’s first 100 percent online community college and sat on its board of trustees. When he is not working he serves on the Hercules Education Foundation Board of Directors, is a solider in the California Guard, and loves to skateboard.  CONNECT WITH ALEX Facebook: Alex Griffin LinkedIn: Alexander Walker-Griffin Instagram: https://instagram.com/alexanderwalkergriffin Web: www.genzconsultation.com Ph: (510) 367-2958 WHAT IS THE  FAIL TO GROW PODCAST? Most of us want to avoid experiencing the pain that comes with failure. This podcast dives deep into the idea that Failure and Friction is indeed need to Grow into the man or woman we aspire to become. FOLLOW THE PODCAST: www.instagram.com/thefailtogrowpod FOLLOW THE HOST: www.instagram.com/juanyoungjr

  5. 04/19/2020

    #FTGP Karneisha Christian - CEO of Pucker Up Lemonade Co.

    WHAT IS THE  FAIL TO GROW PODCAST? Most of us want to avoid experiencing the pain that comes with failure. This podcast dives deep into the idea that Failure and Friction is indeed need to Grow into the man or woman we aspire to become. This is a jam packed episode with lots of great information! SPECIAL GUEST: Karneisha Christian- CEO & Co-Founder of Pucker Up Lemonade Co. As CEO of Pucker Up Lemonade Company, Karneisha Christian has given new meaning to "When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade". This mom of 2 has taken her father's recipe and home-grown Lemons and created a family-owned business that handcrafts over 40 varieties of Lemonade. Since 2011 Karneisha, a self described "Creative" has coupled a distinct brand identity with the quintessential Lemonade Stand to open the doors of a brick and mortarLemonade Shoppe. Karneisha has used social media as a launch pad to Pucker Up's success, engaging with over 20k combined followers across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and 73k monthly viewers on Pinterest. With humble beginnings, Karneisha has taken Pucker Up Lemonade Co. from an Igloo and an Ice Chest to it's most successful day ever as a professional vendor selling over 1600 cups in just 8 hours. Her entrepreneurial journey has encouraged her to launch the "Food Vendor Master Class" series, a recipe of sorts for aspiring foodpreneurs. Karneisha has garnered relationships with brands such as Neutrogena, Kaiser Permanente, DirecTv, and now Footlocker, who has recognized her in its #NowandNext campaign for Black History month. CONNECT WITH KARNEISHA Web: http://PuckerUpLemonadeCompany.com  Ph: 562-507-8177   723 East Compton Blvd. Compton, CA 90221   Facebook: http://Facebook.com/PuckerUpLemonadeCo  Instagram: https://instagram.com/PuckerUpLemonadeCo  Twitter: http://twitter.com/drinkpuckerup FOLLOW THE PODCAST: www.instagram.com/thefailtogrowpod FOLLOW THE HOST: www.instagram.com/juanyoungjr

  6. 04/17/2020

    #FTGP 2 Kyla Hardine- Class of 2020

    Most of us want to avoid experiencing the pain that comes with failure. This podcast dives deep into the idea that Failure and Friction is indeed need to Grow into the man or woman we aspire to become. This is a jam packed episode with lots of great information! SPECIAL GUEST: Kyla Hardine Kyla is a recent college graduate from San Diego State University with a Bachelors Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Communications, Psychology, and Journalism & Media Studies. With this degree in hand Kyla plans to explore the various ways she can make a difference in her community through leadership and entrepreneurship. Although she is uncertain of what the next chapter in her life will bring Kyla is dedicated to strengthening her relationship with God, improving upon herself, and finding her passion and calling. In her free time, Kyla enjoys reading, staying active outdoors, and watching Netflix to unwind from a long day. CONNECT  Instagram - @kylaaudrey_ LinkedIn- Kyla Hardine FOLLOW THE PODCAST www.instagram.com/thefailtogrowpod FOLLOW THE HOST www.instagram.com/juanyoungjr

  7. 04/13/2020

    #FTGP Leslie Jones- Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur

    Most of us want to avoid experiencing the pain that comes with failure. This podcast dives deep into the idea that Failure and Friction is indeed need to Grow into the man or woman we aspire to become.  This is a jam packed episode with lots of great information!  SPECIAL GUEST: Leslie Jones Leslie Jones is one of the top Wedding planners in Los Angeles. After high school, she moved to Phoenix to attend Arizona State University. While attending college, her passion and love for events made her the go-to-girl for planning sorority fundraisers, community and social events. She moved back to Los Angeles two years after graduating and began interning for a wedding planner. In 2014, Leslie started her own event planning company, Leslie Marie Events. She has now planned over 100 weddings and special events. Her love for bringing people together led to launching her new business, 1010 Wine and Events with her sister, LeAnn. 1010 Wine is an upscale wine bar located in Inglewood, CA. The wine bar is scheduled to open in September 2020. CONNECT WITH LESLIE Instagram - @LeslieMarieEvents Facebook- Leslie Marie Events hello@lesliemarieevents.com lesliemarieevents.com FOLLOW THE PODCAST www.instagram.com/thefailtogrowpod FOLLOW THE HOST www.instagram.com/juanyoungjr

    #FTGP Leslie Jones- Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur
  • 7 Episodes

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Melanence = Melanated Excellence. This podcast explores the journey of amazing melanated thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and founders. Each guest will share some insight into their industry, their story, and drop some gems!!!

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