Red in Black

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Celebrating the rich and diverse narratives within the Black experience, one voice at a time.

  1. 5d ago

    Networking That Actually Works: One Founder Is Transforming Professional Connections l Red in Black

    In this episode, we sit down with an innovative entrepreneur who set out to solve one of the biggest challenges professionals face—making meaningful connections at networking events. Frustrated by missed opportunities and superficial introductions, our guest created a platform designed to help attendees connect with the right people before, during, and after events. We explore the inspiration behind the platform, the challenges of building a solution for modern professionals, and how technology is reshaping the way we network. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business professional, student, or someone looking to expand your circle, this conversation offers valuable insights on building authentic relationships that can open doors to new opportunities. Tune in to hear the story behind the platform, the future of networking, and why the right connection can change everything. Shoutout To Juju Fontaine her social media: https://www.instagram.com/jujufontaine_/ https://www.instagram.com/hucapitalco/ https://www.instagram.com/humatched/ #RedInBlack #Jujufontaine #BlackEntrepreneurs #BlackEntrepreneurship #Podcast #PodcastInterview #BusinessPodcast #Entrepreneurship #Networking #ProfessionalNetworking #BusinessConnections #NetworkingEvents #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #Leadership #Innovation #StartupFounder #TechStartup #BusinessGrowth #PersonalBranding #CareerSuccess #NetworkingTips #CommunityBuilding #BusinessRelationships #ConnectAndGrow #EntrepreneurLife #ProfessionalSuccess #FutureOfWork #MeaningfulConnections

    Networking That Actually Works: One Founder Is Transforming Professional Connections l Red in Black

  2. Jun 5

    No Degree: How I Built a Marketing Agency Without College | Arden Franklin's Hustle | Red in Black

    Arden Franklin built a 17-year media career without a college degree — and turned a teenage Tumblr blog into bylines at Billboard, SLAM, and SB Nation, work with Gary Vee, a social lead role at Fnatic, and his own marketing agency. In this episode of Red in Black, Arden sits down with Red Young to talk about the alternative route: chasing a sports journalism dream he's had since age 10, choosing hustle over a degree he couldn't afford, and the hip-hop ethos that taught him to make something shake instead of waiting for permission. It's a conversation about self-education, building a career on your own terms, and passing the game to the next generation. A proud Westchester County native, Arden breaks down how environment becomes instinct — and why "no plan B" never felt like a gamble. Arden Franklin, Red in Black, Red Young, Down to Earth, Black entrepreneurs, Black entrepreneurship, sports journalism, marketing agency, self made entrepreneur, no college degree, self taught, hip hop hustle, Gary Vee, Fnatic, SLAM magazine, Billboard, SB Nation, building a career without college, podcast for entrepreneurs, content creator interview, Westchester New York, social media marketing, starting a business, alternative route success, product of your environment, no plan B, sports media career, entrepreneur podcast, Black business owners, NYC podcast #RedInBlack #ArdenFranklin #BlackEntrepreneurs #BlackEntrepreneurship #SelfMade #HipHopHustle #SportsJournalism #MarketingAgency #GaryVee #Fnatic #NoDegree #SelfTaught #ContentCreator #EntrepreneurPodcast #BlackBusiness #DownToEarth #PodcastClips #NYCpodcast #NoPlanB #BlackMedia

  3. May 11

    "Our People Are Fractured Down the Middle" Keeping Black Love & Culture Alive | Jajuan Malachi

    Like many Black storytellers, Jajuan Malachi couldn't find his community in corporate media -- so he built one from scratch. Starting in his Prospect Lefferts apartment, the BJC is now one of the most influential spaces for Black storytellers in New York City. In this episode of Red in Black, Jajuan -- a journalist, culture writer, and founder of the Black Journalist Collective -- breaks down why he created the BJC, what it actually means to bridge the gap between traditional journalism and content creation, and why the corporate media machine was never designed to serve Black people the way they deserve. We get into the real stuff too: the fracturing of Black men and women in 2025, hypergamy, soft commitment, what love actually means versus what people say it means, and why first dates should go deeper than love languages. And we don't leave hip hop alone — Kendrick vs. Drake, what Drake's redemption arc is actually missing, why Sexy Red's rise is a symptom of something bigger, and how Leon Thomas might be the light at the end of the tunnel. Jajuan is sharp, observant, and deeply intentional. This one covers a lot of ground, and all of it real. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:XX Meet Jajuan Malachi — Journalist, Culture Writer, Community Builder 00:XX Building the Black Journalist Collective 00:XX Conversational Libations — From His Apartment to a Movement 00:XX Corporate Media, Content Creators & the Gap Nobody's Bridging 00:XX The BJC's Next Chapter — DC, LA, Chicago & Beyond 00:XX Jajuan's Origin Story — Bronx, NYU, Morehouse & Fox News 00:XX The Gender Wars & Why Black Men and Women Are Fractured 00:XX Hypergamy, the Top 20% & What Women Actually Want 00:XX Soft Commitment & the New Rules of Modern Black Dating 00:XX What Love Actually Means (Beyond Love Languages) 00:XX Drake, Kendrick & the Last Real Moment in Hip Hop 00:XX Sexy Red, Leon Thomas & the State of Black Music 00:XX Jay-Z, Hell's Kitchen & the Casino That Almost Happened 00:XX Where the BJC Is Going FOLLOW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjiFJ5festi2gd6zd27i5Qw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4GFeHS9wP9btwKL8j03nMN Newsletter: https://getdowntoearth.substack.com Instagram: @redinblk TAGS Black Journalist Collective, Black journalism, Black storytellers, NYC community, Black dating, hypergamy, Kendrick Drake, hip hop 2025, Black culture, gender wars, Red in Black podcast, Down to Earth, Black entrepreneurship, content creators vs journalists, Conversational Libations, Black community NYC, corporate media, Black men relationships, modern dating, Ebony magazine, Black music 2025, Leon Thomas, Sexy Red, Jay-Z, Drake album, Black creatives New York HASHTAGS #BlackJournalism #BJC #BlackStorytellers #NYC #BlackCulture #BlackDating #HipHop #KendrickLamar #Drake #RedInBlack #DownToEarth #BlackCommunity #BlackEntrepreneurship #ConversationalLibations #GenderWars #BlackMen #BlackWomen #Hypergamy #LeonThomas #BlackMedia

  4. May 4

    He Built a Business From Scratch During Covid | Dre Steinberg Teaches How to Conquer

    From JP Morgan presentation specialist to Harlem-based creative tech entrepreneur — Dre Steinberg, founder of Designed to Conquer LLC, is one of the most practical and generous business minds in the city. In this episode of Red in Black, Dre breaks down what it actually takes to build a business from zero: branding vs. logos, why your website isn't converting, how to stop wearing all the hats, and what it means to run your operation like a COO instead of a freelancer. We get into the real ones: grants (Dre won $18K in one hour of writing), how to use Notion and HoneyBook to automate your entire client pipeline, and why lazy entrepreneurs always get scammed. Plus — his vision for Designed to Conquer becoming a full creative tech agency that creates jobs in Harlem. This is one of those episodes where you need a notepad. No gatekeeping. 🔗 Connect with Dre: Designed to Conquer: https://www.designedtoconquer.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designedtoconquerllc/ No Gatekeeping Podcast: [link] Grant Hub on Notion: designedtoconquer.com/granthub 🎙️ Red in Black is a podcast by Down to Earth — featuring entrepreneurs, creatives, and community builders doing real work in New York City. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjiFJ5festi2gd6zd27i5Qw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Se2vCkDA0SP5l3HiGLQ8D Instagram: @redinblk Dre Steinberg, Designed to Conquer, Red in Black podcast, Down to Earth NYC, Harlem entrepreneurs, Black business owners, small business tips, how to get grants for small business, HoneyBook tutorial, Notion for entrepreneurs, creative tech agency, branding for small business, web design for beginners, how to start a business NYC, solopreneur systems, business automation, grant writing tips, MWBE certification, minority business enterprise, Honey Book grants, entrepreneurship Harlem, Red Young podcast, business systems, AI for entrepreneurs, no gatekeeping podcast #RedInBlack #DesignedToConquer #HarlemEntrepreneur #BlackBusiness #SmallBusinessTips #GrantMoney #BrandingTips #BusinessSystems #DownToEarth #NoGatekeeping #HoneyBook #NotionForBusiness #CreativeTech #SolopreneurLife #NYCEntrepreneur how to get grants for small business small business branding tips business automation for entrepreneurs Harlem entrepreneur podcast creative tech agency NYC how to write a grant application and win how to stop doing everything yourself in your business Notion HoneyBook small business workflow why your website isn't getting traffic Black business owners building generational wealth

  5. Apr 29

    She Found Land Titles, Katana Swords & Black Panther Karate Tapes in Her Family's Harlem Brownstone

    Brianna Brown is building community out of a five-story Harlem brownstone her family has owned since 1941. In this episode of Red in Black, Bri takes us through the full story: inheriting the responsibility of a building that's been in her family for generations, discovering her late uncle's self-defense institute in the basement, and turning what could have been a headache into John's Dojo — a community event space rooted in legacy, martial arts history, and the kind of quiet magic that makes people not want to leave. We get into the documentary she's been quietly filming about the dojo, Harlem, and the uncle she never fully knew. We talk about what real community-building looks like from the inside — the logistics, the block associations, the grants, the hard editing blocks. And we go deep on what it means to be a steward of Black property in a city that's working overtime to make that nearly impossible. Bri also breaks down her nonprofit foundation — 12 years of scholarship work, 70+ students awarded, and a new podcast for the scholars she's been quietly building with. This one is about ownership. Legacy. And what happens when you stop waiting for permission to build something that lasts. #Harlem #BlackOwnership #JohnsDojo #HarlemHistory #BlackCommunity #NYC #RedInBlack #DownToEarth #GenerationalWealth #BlackEntrepreneurship #HarlemBrownstone #BlackLegacy #CommunityBuilding #BlackMartialArts #nycpodcast Harlem, Black ownership, Harlem brownstone, John's Dojo, Black community NYC, Harlem documentary, Black history New York, community building, Black entrepreneurship, NYC podcast, Red in Black podcast, Down to Earth, generational wealth, Black martial arts, Harlem gentrification, nonprofit founder, Black legacy, New York City culture, Black Panthers history, Harlem history, community space NYC, Black owned business, scholarship program, Sugar Hill Harlem, brownstone NYC

  6. Mar 12

    Mental Health & Money in Black Communities | Moyanda Pierre | #016

    Moyanda Pierre, founder of Men’s Dinner and the Wellness 10 Series, is a wellness professional who leads meaningful, in-depth conversations. She and Red dive deep into wellness, self-care in the Black/Caribbean community, and healthy money habits. Moyanda's Work- https://msha.ke/moyanda/ Her Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/pierrewellnessco?igsh=MTQxcXJ0cmU0NWZlMw%3D%3D Red's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/redinblk?igsh=bWZqZDB1Mml5ZWxr Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/3wOtfwlXx246ZcmppBDEqq?si=b99edcf1d3b045b8&nd=1&dlsi=daf8bf1b2be644a7 Black wellness, Caribbean wellness, self care in the Black community, healthy money habits, financial wellness, Black entrepreneurship, men’s mental health, cultural healing, generational wealth habits, money mindset Black professionals, wellness leadership, Men’s Dinner, Wellness 10 Series, Moyanda Pierre, Red in Black podcast • Black wellness • Caribbean wellness • Self-care in the Black community • Healthy money habits • Financial wellness • Men’s mental health • Wellness conversations • Black entrepreneurship • Community healing • Cultural wellness • How to practice self-care as a Black man • Wellness in the Caribbean community • Building healthy money habits • Financial literacy in the Black community • Healing generational stress • Black men and emotional health • Community-based wellness • Cultural approaches to self-care • Breaking unhealthy money patterns • Wellness leadership in NYC (if applicable) • Money mindset for Black professionals • Financial discipline habits • Wealth building in the Black community • Emotional relationship with money • Generational wealth conversations • Wellness and wealth connection New York wellness community • NYC Black entrepreneurs • Brooklyn wellness scene • Wellness events in NYC

  7. Mar 12

    The Origins of Red Young: AI, Media, and Legacy | Red in Black podcasts | Episode _10

    Welcome to Red in Black — a podcast that amplifies Black voices, stories, and power. In this episode, host Red Young turns the mic on himself to share his origin story — growing up in Hell’s Kitchen, navigating family dynamics shaped by trauma, and stepping into purpose as a journalist, community organizer, and truth-teller. Red speaks candidly about: • His parents, ancestry, and the generational patterns he’s working to heal • His mission to use Black journalism as a tool for liberation and connection • The ongoing fight for housing freedom in NYC • How AI might be the new Jim Crow if we’re not careful • The impact and instability of modern social media on our minds and communities This is more than a podcast — it’s a call to remember who we are, what we’ve survived, and what we’re building. Subscribe, comment, and share if this resonates. #BlackVoices #RedInBlack #HousingJustice #BlackJournalism #RedYoung #CommunityPower #AIandRace #DigitalFreedom #BlackStories #Hell’sKitchenToTheWorld #HousingFreedom #Housing #NYC #nycpolitics #podcasts

  8. Feb 17

    Learn the Hart with Savannah l S2 #episode1 l Red in Black

    Welcome back. We are on the road to 500 subscribers. Thank you for the love and continued support. Happy Valentine's Day! In this episode, we dive deep into three life-changing topics: spirituality, starting a podcast, and leading your family with purpose. What does it truly mean to grow spiritually in today’s fast-paced world? How can you turn your voice into impact by starting a podcast? And most importantly, how do you step up as a strong, intentional leader within your family? #podcast #herosjourney #faithjourney #downtoearth #redinblack #nyc # #spirituality #podcast #season2 #overcomingobstacles #prisonindustrialcomplex Timestamps: 0:00 - introduction 2:48- The Start Of Your Hero's Journey 5:40 - Overcoming Doubt and Insecurity 12:37 - Faith and Spirituality 20:39 - Challenges of Starting A Podcast 29:03- Long-Term Vision 35:46- Red Dropping Gems 44:31- How to do you invision leading a family 51:14- Toxic Independence 57:09- Overcoming Obstacles/ The Wrap-up SUBSCRIBE to the CHANNEL and STAY CONNECTED FOR MORE. FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS IN THE COMMENT BOX. Watch 👉 https://youtu.be/ocvmKNSciGs https://youtu.be/sc4UvFRWWTQ 👉Stay Connected: / redisdowntoearth 👉Get FREE "Community + Health Newsletter" here: downtoearth.beehiiv.com Special thanks to Savannah Hart: https://www.instagram.com/savhart https://www.instagram.com/yourherosjourneypod/ i

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Celebrating the rich and diverse narratives within the Black experience, one voice at a time.

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  • Creator
    Red Young
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Red in Black