So Ambitious

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Hosted by Black Ambition CEO Felecia Hatcher, So Ambitious is a series about what's possible when Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs can build uninterrupted. From the tech founder to the creative entrepreneur, So Ambitious tells the stories of the people building, creating, and organizing - against all odds, with authenticity, and in community. Their stories propel the conversation about ambition beyond money, titles, or vanity metrics and dive into details of what it takes to do impactful, transformative work with longevity.

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  1. ВЫПУСК 401

    401: How Aisha Bowe Turns "Impossible" Goals Into Repeatable Millions

    In this powerful episode of So Ambitious, Aisha Bowe shares how she went from a 2.3 GPA student to a NASA rocket scientist, entrepreneur, and commercial astronaut. This is not just a story about space.  It is about rewriting the narrative when the world tells you what you cannot do. Aisha breaks down how self-doubt becomes your biggest barrier, why “automatic negative thinking” keeps founders stuck, and how she built a framework to achieve what once felt impossible. From turning rejection into redirection, to raising millions, to creating access for the next generation, this conversation is a masterclass in ambition, resilience, and building without permission. This is the mindset shift required to build beyond limits. KEY POINTS - Why self-doubt becomes the “gravity” that holds founders back - The moment Aisha realized she could not let others define her future - How “automatic negative thinking” sabotages opportunities - Why failure is just success in progress for founders - The power of building systems that create access, not just success - How to pitch bold, unconventional ideas to major brands - Why founders must prioritize mental health and self-awareness - The importance of creating your own rules in systems not built for you QUOTABLES  “The reality of it is that evenly distributed opportunity is not.” – Aisha Bowe “Doubt was my gravity for so many years.” – Aisha Bowe “We have to borrow someone else’s belief in ourselves until it becomes our own.” – Felecia Hatcher “My goal is to be an awesome bedtime story.” – Aisha Bowe RESOURCES Aisha Bowe  IG | @aishabowe Felecia Hatcher IG | @feleciahatcher Black Ambition IG | @blackambitionprize So Ambitious is produced by EPYC Media

    47 мин.

  2. ВЫПУСК 402

    402: Black Ambition Prize Founders on Transforming Real Problems Into Scalable Business

    What separates a good idea from a scalable business? In this episode of So Ambitious, Black Ambition Prize founders D’Angelo Senat (AllPeep), Barbara Jacques (JACQ’S Skincare), and LaToya Stirrup (Kamzaleje) break down how they turned real-life problems into high-impact, fundable companies rooted in community, culture, and purpose. From building products that didn’t exist for them to navigating access, capital, and the realities of entrepreneurship, these founders share what it actually takes to scale a business beyond the idea stage. This conversation goes deeper than startup advice. They also share how they go beyond the pitch stage and how founders are building companies that create lasting impact. It’s about ownership, representation, and building solutions that serve real people. As host Felecia highlights: “What you build after the opportunity is what really defines you.” If you’re a founder, entrepreneur, or innovator looking to secure funding, grow your business, and create meaningful impact, this episode is your blueprint. KEY POINTS - The best businesses don’t start with ideas; they start with real problems - Lived experience is often the strongest foundation for scalable innovation - What you sell is surface, what you solve is what actually drives growth - Building for your community creates a deeper impact and stronger demand - Access to rooms, networks, and decision-makers is still a major barrier - Entrepreneurship requires sacrifice, resilience, and long-term vision - Winning funding is just the beginning; execution is what sustains growth - The most powerful businesses create both economic and cultural impact QUOTABLES  “This isn't a startup story. This is a growth story.” – D’Angelo Senat “There are still doors… where major conversations are happening that I would just love to be in.” – Barbara Jacques “We’re not just building products. We’re building something that didn’t exist for us.” – LaToya Stirrup “If it doesn’t solve a real problem, it’s not going to last.”  – D’Angelo Senat “You have to keep going, even when it doesn’t look like it’s working yet.” – LaToya Stirrup RESOURCES Barbara Jacques IG | https://www.instagram.com/shopjacqs/  LaToya Stirrup | https://www.latoyastirrup.com/about-me  Kazmaleje IG | https://www.instagram.com/kazmaleje/  D’Angelo Senat IG | https://www.instagram.com/senatmade/  AllPeep IG | https://www.instagram.com/allpeephq/  Felecia Hatcher | https://www.feleciahatcher.com/  IG | https://www.instagram.com/feleciahatcher/  Black Ambition | https://www.blackambitionprize.com/  IG | https://www.instagram.com/blackambitionprize/  So Ambitious is produced by EPYC Media | https://www.epyc.co/

    1 ч. 12 мин.

  3. ТРЕЙЛЕР СЕЗОНА 4

    When Black Founders Win, Systems Change | Season 4 Trailer

    What happens when ambition is backed by access, community, and purpose? Welcome to Season 4 of So Ambitious, the podcast powered by Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition Prize and hosted by Felecia Hatcher. This new season brings you inside the real stories of Black and Brown founders who are not just building businesses, but shifting systems, creating access, and redefining what success looks like. From scaling companies rooted in lived experience to navigating capital, burnout, and high-stakes decisions, these conversations go beyond the highlight reel. This is where ambition meets reality, where founders talk about what it actually takes to build something that lasts. You will hear how entrepreneurs turn real problems into scalable solutions, how they push through loss, pressure, and uncertainty, and how they stay committed to building for their communities. Because the truth is, success is not just about growth. It is about impact, ownership, and longevity. This isn't a startup story. This is a growth story. Because when Black and Brown founders win, they do not just scale companies.  They shift systems. And remember, ambition does not need permission. RESOURCES Felecia Hatcher IG | @feleciahatcher Black Ambition IG | @blackambitionprize So Ambitious is produced by EPYC Media

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Hosted by Black Ambition CEO Felecia Hatcher, So Ambitious is a series about what's possible when Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs can build uninterrupted. From the tech founder to the creative entrepreneur, So Ambitious tells the stories of the people building, creating, and organizing - against all odds, with authenticity, and in community. Their stories propel the conversation about ambition beyond money, titles, or vanity metrics and dive into details of what it takes to do impactful, transformative work with longevity.

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