38 episodes
Black on Shelf Tenaj Ferguson
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5.0 • 17 Ratings
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The Black on Shelf podcast episodes will inspire and empower you as Tenaj chats with emerging Black and Brown founders who will share their compelling stories, as well as leading Black and Brown industry experts sharing insights on how to build your brand and get your business retail-ready.Tenaj will also feature a special solo series titled “The Check-out” to share reviews on new, trending, and interesting products that she discovers during her product hunting trips in-stores and online! The Black on Shelf podcast will also open up the floor to the Black on Shelf community to share their personal favorite Black and underrepresented product finds! We tend to go for products and services we can easily relate to...things created with us in mind. It is time to put an end to the struggle of finding these products. It is time to champion and uplift the true VIPs and get all things black and brown on the physical and digital retail shelves!
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EP 37: Psyche Terry, Urban Hydration - When Business Creates Global Impact
It is a beautiful thing to do life with your loved ones while impacting the world.
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Psyche Terry, CEO and Founder of Urban Hydration, a Black and family-owned beauty brand. Thirteen years ago, Terry and her college sweetheart, now husband, Vontoba, decided to create a solution to address their struggles with dry skin and hair. Their solution was Urban Hydration, effective and affordable clean beauty products. Terry started off by selling her products in church parking lots, and today, Urban Hydration is sold in more than 30,000 retail stores.
For Terry, Urban Hydration is more than a business, it is also an avenue to give back and one of Urban Hydration’s most significant milestones was building clean water drinking wells for communities in Kenya.
This episode will equip you with the wisdom to live a full life while chasing your dreams. Tune in and discover how to leverage relationships and partnerships for success in business and life.
For the full show notes, visit our website: https://www.blackonshelf.com/episodes
To connect with Urban Hydration:
Visit the Urban Hydration website: https://www.urbanhydration.com/
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Connect with Tenaj on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tenajferguson
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EP. 36 Marx & Amber Succes, Côtier Brand - Bringing the Fun and Games to the Party
It is often said that failure is a crucial part of success, and my guests, Marx and Amber Succes, can definitely relate. This dynamic duo shares their story of launching Côtier, a party goods company. Their success story is far from a walk in the park. Through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, Marx & Amber have a lot to say about what it takes to walk the path to finding one’s niche and excelling at it.
Marx and Amber started as college sweethearts and have blossomed into great business partners. Though their journey started in the corporate world, they’ve both always wanted to own something of their own. As their family grew, Amber decided that she needed a more flexible schedule and with Marx’s support, she waved goodbye to corporate America and started the entrepreneurship journey.
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To connect further with Côtier Brand:
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Watch the full interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/iz1KrsItfKA -
Ep 35: Renaldo Webb, PetPlate - A Fresh Perspective on Pet Food
A dog is a man’s best friend, and we see that sentiment reflected in how we invest in the care of our pets, from medical care and clothing to accessories and pet food. Today’s guest is Renaldo Webb, Founder and Chief Product Officer at PetPlate, a fresh-cooked dog food company.
Today’s episode is filled with insights for anyone who is ready to make a difference in uncharted territory. Renaldo passionately shares how planning, research, mentorship, and collaboration are vital to scaling a successful business.
For the full show notes, visit our website: https://www.blackonshelf.com/episodes
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About Renaldo Webb:
Renaldo Webb is Founder and Chief Product Officer at PetPlate. Inspired by his dog Winston, Renaldo founded PetPlate after deciding that he did not want to feed his dog anything less than real food. After making hundreds of batches of home-cooked dog food for Winston and his pup pals, Renaldo decided to launch a pet food brand that he could proudly call his own.
Renaldo graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a degree in Physics, and prior to starting PetPlate worked at LCatterton and McKinsey & Company. He launched PetPlate as a nationwide subscription service in early 2017, following an appearance on the hit TV show Shark Tank.
To connect with PetPlate:
Visit the PetPlate website: https://www.petplate.com/
Follow PetPlate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petplate/
Follow PetPlate on Twitter: https://twitter.com/petplate?lang=en
Follow PetPlate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/petplate/
Connect with Renaldo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renaldo-webb/
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EP 34: Brittany Golden, IGL Nails - Press-on for the Culture
Today’s guest is Brittany Golden, and one word that describes her is "survivor". She teaches us that even though life is full of curveballs, and tough times don’t discriminate, resilience will lead you to a state of thriving. That mindset took her through a healing process after a painful series of life experiences that ultimately led to the brilliant idea to start It’s a Golden Life aka IGL nails, a premium press-on nails brand.
Enjoy today’s episode and learn how to turn pain points into success stories!
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To connect further with IGL Nails:
Visit the IGL Nails website: https://iglnails.com/
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EP 33: Bianca Rush, Sassy Caps - Protecting Hair Versatility
Today’s episode is sure to keep you engaged! My guest Bianca Rush is a go-getter who knows what she wants and goes for it! Her parents were very instrumental in her financial goals, and they ensured that she understood the value of a dollar. By the fifth grade, she already had a financial goal she was determined to reach by a specific age.
Sassy Hair Cap produces hair and length inclusive satin caps for all hair textures and lengths. In this episode, Bianca discusses vital information about getting your business trademarked, finding a manufacturer, and her goal to help one hundred women launch and scale their beauty business.
For the full show notes, visit our website: https://www.blackonshelf.com/episodes
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To connect further with Sassy Hair Cap:
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EP 32: Chef Liz Rogers, Creamalicious - Flavor Inspired by Southern Culture
It is not unusual to hear a rallying call for individuality and the message that you have the freedom to become who you want to be. Fulfilling the dream of one’s parents is often frowned upon, but in Chef Chef Liz’s case, it has been one of the best decisions she’s ever made. Raised by a single mother who worked as a welder, Chef Liz described her mother as a hard worker, a strong woman who never gave up and a mother who sacrificed everything to take care of her children.
And while her mother was busy working, Chef Liz had to step up to the plate to take care of her siblings, and her role included cooking. Her mother taught her how to cook savory dishes, and her grandmother taught her how to cook sweet dishes. Stepping up to the plate and learning from the matriarchs of her home laid a great foundation for who she is today and what she does.
You’ll discover Chef Liz's story of resilience; her strength and passion are palpable. After being told that her dream could never become a reality, she brings us a dream in a scoop. Every scoop of these innovative southern-inspired desserts is proof that dreams come through.
Enjoy this episode as Chef Chef Liz dishes out profound wisdom about life, entrepreneurship, mentorship, and partnership
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Customer Reviews
A Podcast for Every Product-Based Business Owner
I’m a relatively new business owner of a small product based company. As a Black soloprenuer, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by all there is to do in your business. This podcast makes success feel achievable. The host does a great job of identifying guests who are at different points of their journey and really unpacking how they got where they are today and what’s ahead!
Phenomenal podcast
As an early business owner, I find comfort, motivation, information in every episode of the podcast. Tenaj is great at ensuring each story is told juxtaposing the professional experience & the personal/mental health. I appreciate the diversity of ethnicity and backgrounds of each guest.
Inspiring and informative!
As a black entrepreneur, I love listening to podcasts about business for coaching and to keep me motivated. This podcast is just what the doctor ordered! I love hearing about the journey of other people of color in a similar quest for business success