HotChat with CRMSDC | Conversations for Business Leaders

Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council

HOTCHAT is CRMSDC's podcast featuring conversations that matter to minority-owned businesses, small businesses, and the organizations that support them. Each episode explores timely business topics, emerging technologies, procurement, access to capital, leadership, entrepreneurship, and the trends shaping today's economy.

  1. 07/13/2023

    Loida Lewis | “Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?”

    Mrs. Loida Lewis joins President Pinder to discuss “Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?” The widow of Reginald F. Lewis, one of the first Black billionaire businessmen, is a remarkable woman who has experienced incredible success and growth in both her personal and professional life. Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to gain insights that can help you on your own journey towards personal and professional fulfillment.  ---- Order the Book: http://bit.ly/whyshouldguys “WHY SHOULD GUYS HAVE ALL THE FUN?” is a fascinating true story about how an ordinary Asian American woman achieved extraordinary things by following her heart and taking charge of her own destiny. ---- About CRMSDC | It is our mission to feature dynamic one-on-one conversations with CEOs, contracting officers, minority businesses, supplier diversity professionals and procurement leaders from some of the leading companies in America via our Hotchat Podcast discussions. We will highlight the challenges, success stories, resources and opportunities that exist for our vast network of MBEs, and we will spotlight our corporate partners who share our vision to help drive economic development, equity and inclusion within their organizations across the country. Sharon R. Pinder, President & CEO, CRMSDC www.crmsdccares.com www.crmsdc.org Stay connected & follow us @crmsdc on all of our social media platforms – Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter & Instagram

    Loida Lewis | “Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?”

  2. 05/12/2023

    Allison Seymour | Traditional Media has Space for You

    In this age of internet and interconnectivity, we find ourselves constantly looking for a new way of doing things. Sometimes we should take another look at methods that have worked for generations. President Sharon Pinder has amazing conversation with Emmy® Award-winning anchor Allison Seymour to discuss ways traditional media can still be effective in your marketing strategy. We hope you enjoy this episode of HotChat Minority Business Connections ---- About CRMSDC | It is our mission to feature dynamic one-on-one conversations with CEOs, contracting officers, minority businesses, supplier diversity professionals and procurement leaders from some of the leading companies in America via our Hotchat Podcast discussions. We will highlight the challenges, success stories, resources and opportunities that exist for our vast network of MBEs, and we will spotlight our corporate partners who share our vision to help drive economic development, equity and inclusion within their organizations across the country. Sharon R. Pinder, President & CEO, CRMSDC www.crmsdccares.com www.crmsdc.org Stay connected & follow us @crmsdc on all of our social media platforms – Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter & Instagram

    Allison Seymour | Traditional Media has Space for You

  3. 04/04/2023

    Coffee, Tea & Hot Sauce!

    This HotChat panel of retail trailblazers spotlights the power of belief in self. This captivating conversation between President Sharon R. Pinder, Savannah Mitchell (Sunday Morning Coffee), Ikisha Little (The Sweet Life of Tea), and Tracey Tisdale-Richardson (Lillie’s of Charleston) is the perfect way to celebrate Women's HERstory Month. We hope you enjoy this special edition of HotChat Minority Business Connections ---- About CRMSDC | It is our mission to feature dynamic one-on-one conversations with CEOs, contracting officers, minority businesses, supplier diversity professionals and procurement leaders from some of the leading companies in America via our Hotchat Podcast discussions. We will highlight the challenges, success stories, resources and opportunities that exist for our vast network of MBEs, and we will spotlight our corporate partners who share our vision to help drive economic development, equity and inclusion within their organizations across the country. Sharon R. Pinder, President & CEO, CRMSDC www.crmsdccares.com www.crmsdc.org Stay connected & follow us @crmsdc on all of our social media platforms – Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter & Instagram

    Coffee, Tea & Hot Sauce!

  4. 03/10/2023

    Cathy Hughes Gets Real on HotChat

    Cathy Hughes is the Founder and Chairperson of Urban One, Inc. (formerly known as Radio One, Inc), the largest African-American owned and operated, broadcast company in the nation. Hughes’ unprecedented career has spawned a multi-media conglomerate that generates original content across the spectrums of radio, television and digital media. Her humble beginnings in Omaha, Nebraska, were not a deterrent to her success but rather part of the catalyst that fueled her ambition to empower African Americans with information and to tell stories from their perspective. We hope you enjoy HERStory on HotChat Minority Business Connections ---- About CRMSDC | It is our mission to feature dynamic one-on-one conversations with CEOs, contracting officers, minority businesses, supplier diversity professionals and procurement leaders from some of the leading companies in America via our Hotchat Podcast discussions. We will highlight the challenges, success stories, resources and opportunities that exist for our vast network of MBEs, and we will spotlight our corporate partners who share our vision to help drive economic development, equity and inclusion within their organizations across the country. Sharon R. Pinder, President & CEO, CRMSDC www.crmsdccares.com www.crmsdc.org Stay connected & follow us @crmsdc on all of our social media platforms – Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter & Instagram

    Cathy Hughes Gets Real on HotChat

  5. 02/28/2023

    Robert L. Johnson | Partnerships, Passion and Change

    Iconic businessman and BET Founder Bob Johnson chats with President & CEO Sharon Pinder about business, passion and change. He weighs in on the power of strategic partnerships, how he’s investing in the future of Black wealth, and so much more. Mr. Johnson is the Founder and Chairman of The RLJ Companies, LLC, an innovative business network, who owns and holds interests in businesses operating in hotel real estate, private equity, 401k fintech services, automobile dealerships, content streaming, gaming, and sports betting. Prior to forming The RLJ Companies, Mr. Johnson was founder and chairman of Black Entertainment Television (BET), the nation's first Black-owned cable television network. He continues to attract and manage capital and create value for investors, and in 2012, announced the successful creation of RLJ Entertainment, Inc., a premium digital channel company serving distinct audiences primarily through its popular streaming services, Acorn TV (British TV) and UMC (Urban Movie Channel). RLJ Entertainment, Inc. marks the third time Johnson has successfully taken a company public. In 1991 Johnson took BET public, making the network the first African American company to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange. RLJ Lodging Trust, a hotel real estate investment trust (REIT), went public in 2011. In 2001, Johnson sold BET to Viacom for approximately $3 billion. In July 2007, Johnson was named, by USA Today, one of "The 25 Most Influential Business Leaders of the Past 25 Years." We hope you enjoy HotChat Minority Business Connections. ---- About CRMSDC | It is our mission to feature dynamic one-on-one conversations with CEOs, contracting officers, minority businesses, supplier diversity professionals and procurement leaders from some of the leading companies in America via our Hotchat Podcast discussions. We will highlight the challenges, success stories, resources and opportunities that exist for our vast network of MBEs, and we will spotlight our corporate partners who share our vision to help drive economic development, equity and inclusion within their organizations across the country. Sharon R. Pinder, President & CEO, CRMSDC www.crmsdccares.com www.crmsdc.org Stay connected & follow us @crmsdc on all of our social media platforms – Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter & Instagram

    Robert L. Johnson | Partnerships, Passion and Change

  6. 02/17/2023

    Emmitt Smith | Succeeding On and Off the Field

    HotChat goes on field with Pro Football Hall of Famer, businessman and entrepreneur Emmitt Smith. President & CEO Sharon Pinder sits down to have a pointed talk with Mr. Smith, the Chairman of E. Smith Advisors, about lessons learned along the road to success. Emmitt Smith is a professional football icon and one of the greatest to ever play the game. In his 15 seasons as a running back in the National Football League, Smith amassed many records that still stand today, including most career rushing yards and most career rushing touchdowns. After his playing days, Smith served as a football analyst and then took his television career a step further when he won the third season of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, during which he was dubbed “the king of effortless cool.” He also added author to his list of accomplishments, publishing Game On, which outlines the principles that helped him succeed both on and off the field. Smith then transitioned to the role of businessman and entrepreneur and runs several companies spanning real estate, construction, and technology. He is active in charitable outreach in the Dallas area and on a national level, providing educational opportunities and unique experiences for underserved youth. We hope you enjoy HotChat Minority Business Connections. ---- About CRMSDC | It is our mission to feature dynamic one-on-one conversations with CEOs, contracting officers, minority businesses, supplier diversity professionals and procurement leaders from some of the leading companies in America via our Hotchat Podcast discussions. We will highlight the challenges, success stories, resources and opportunities that exist for our vast network of MBEs, and we will spotlight our corporate partners who share our vision to help drive economic development, equity and inclusion within their organizations across the country. Sharon R. Pinder, President & CEO, CRMSDC www.crmsdccares.com www.crmsdc.org Stay connected & follow us @crmsdc on all of our social media platforms – Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter & Instagram

    Emmitt Smith | Succeeding On and Off the Field

  7. 02/03/2023

    The Motley Fool’s David Gardner Returns with Advice for Surviving the Recession

    There is no time like right now to consider how you, as a minority business owner, are going to approach the future. Financial planning and stock investing giant, David Gardner, Co-Founder & Chief Rule Breaker at The Motley Fool, joins CRMSDC President & CEO Sharon R. Pinder for an in-depth discussion into what it means to invest and how entrepreneurs can take advantage of the changing climate to better plan for the future. We hope you enjoy HotChat Minority Business Connections. https://www.fool.com/ ---- About CRMSDC | It is our mission to feature dynamic one-on-one conversations with CEOs, contracting officers, minority businesses, supplier diversity professionals and procurement leaders from some of the leading companies in America via our Hotchat Podcast discussions. We will highlight the challenges, success stories, resources and opportunities that exist for our vast network of MBEs, and we will spotlight our corporate partners who share our vision to help drive economic development, equity and inclusion within their organizations across the country. Sharon R. Pinder, President & CEO, CRMSDC www.crmsdccares.com www.crmsdc.org Stay connected & follow us @crmsdc on all of our social media platforms – Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter & Instagram

    The Motley Fool’s David Gardner Returns with Advice for Surviving the Recession

  8. 01/26/2023

    Anthony Robinson & Franklin Lee | Get in the Fight

    These vanguards of the community talk all about the impact of Parren J. Mitchell, equality in the marketplace, and the importance of continuing the legacy of equality started by the leaders that have come before us. Anthony W. Robinson, principal of the Robinson Firm, has served concurrently as president of the Minority Business Legal Defense and Education Fund (MBELDEF). Robinson has guided MBELDEF into its status as the premiere legal advocacy and watchdog organization on behalf of the small and minority business community. Franklin M. Lee is a Partner at Tydings & Rosenberg LLC and one of the country’s leading authorities on socio-economic policies that promote the use of small, minority-owned, and woman-owned businesses in government contracting. ---- About CRMSDC | It is our mission to feature dynamic one-on-one conversations with CEOs, contracting officers, minority businesses, supplier diversity professionals and procurement leaders from some of the leading companies in America via our Hotchat Podcast discussions. We will highlight the challenges, success stories, resources and opportunities that exist for our vast network of MBEs, and we will spotlight our corporate partners who share our vision to help drive economic development, equity and inclusion within their organizations across the country. Sharon R. Pinder, President & CEO, CRMSDC www.crmsdccares.com www.crmsdc.org www.mbda-virginia.com Stay connected & follow us @crmsdc on all of our social media platforms – Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter & Instagram

    Anthony Robinson & Franklin Lee | Get in the Fight
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