The Kickback With Keri

Keri Henderson
  • 5.0 (15)
  • Entrepreneurship
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The Kickback With Keri is where Black brilliance, bold storytelling, and business strategy meet. Hosted by Keri Henderson, entrepreneur and community builder, this podcast goes beyond feel-good conversations, spotlighting Black-owned brands, creators, and changemakers who are building wealth, breaking barriers, and rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship. Each episode delivers actionable insight and inspiring real talk from launching purpose-driven ventures to navigating visibility, growth, and impact in today’s economy. Whether you're a small business owner, creative, or community-minded doer, you'll walk away with gems you can actually use, plus the motivation to keep going. Join a growing movement of listeners who believe in supporting Black-owned businesses, celebrating innovation, and building generational wealth one conversation at a time. Subscribe to the show and stay connected for curated brand spotlights, culture recs, and tools to help you grow delivered straight to your feed and inbox. (Join The Kickback Newsletter → link in episode descriptions.)

  1. 5d ago

    From Vision to Patent: How Angelique Warner Invented a Baby Carrier Changing Maternal Health

    What does it really take to turn an idea into a patented product? In this episode, inventor and entrepreneur Angelique Warner, founder of GoGoVie, shares the journey of being the first Black woman to create a patented baby carrier designed to support breastfeeding, postpartum mobility, maternal health, and parent-child bonding. Angelique opens up about the realities of the patent process, the mistakes she made filing her own application, navigating expensive attorneys, investor negotiations, and what she learned about protecting intellectual property while building a business. We also discuss how GoGoVie is partnering with hospitals and maternal health organizations to improve postpartum support for moms. In this episode, you'll learn: What the patent process is really like for inventorsWhy protecting your intellectual property (IP) mattersFounder lessons on investors, partnerships, and knowing your valueHow postpartum support tools can improve breastfeeding, mobility, bonding, and maternal healthThe strategy behind landing hospital partnerships and B2B opportunitiesIf you're a founder, inventor, entrepreneur, or someone interested in maternal health innovation, this episode is packed with practical lessons and inspiration. Connect with Angelique: Website → gogovie.com Instagram→ @mygogovie 📧 Your curated dose of Black culture, brand spotlights & real inspiration. Subscribe to the newsletter → kerihenderson.com/newsletter 🛍️ Shop With Intention. Shop Black-Owned. Products that actually fit into your everyday life → https://bit.ly/12-products-everyday-life 📲 Stay in the loop: Instagram → @kerilhenderson | @thekickbackwithkeri YouTube → @kerilhenderson TikTok @thekickbackwithkeri Shop Affiliates: Get 10% off Dosso Beauty → https://dossobeauty.com/KERIHENDERSON Enjoying the podcast? Support the show

    59 min

  2. May 19

    Is Your Braiding Hair Making You Sick? The Truth About “Non-Toxic” Brands With Kadidja Dosso

    Consumer Reports recently tested 30 braiding hair brands and only one tested free of heavy metals. Dosso Beauty founder Kadidja Dosso returns to podcast to break down the shocking findings, answer your most common questions, and share the harsh realities of building a clean beauty brand as a Black woman founder. In this episode, we discuss: The surprising truth about human hair and why “non-toxic” labels can be misleadingWhat Consumer Reports found in synthetic and human braiding hairHow braids can impact scalp health, eczema, scalp dermatitis, and psoriasisWhy healthier braiding hair products cost moreThe microaggressions and funding challenges Black women founders face in the beauty industryConnect with Kadidja + Dosso Beauty: Instagram → @dossobeauty | @kadidja.dosso TikTok → @dossobeauty Reference episodes:  What If Your Braids Are Harming Your Health? Inside Dosso Beauty's Clean Haircare RevolutionAre Your Beauty Products Making You Stick? The Truth About Toxic Ingredients with Hannah McCall📧 Your curated dose of Black culture, brand spotlights & real inspiration. Subscribe to the newsletter → kerihenderson.com/newsletter 🛍️ Shop With Intention. Shop Black-Owned. Products that actually fit into your everyday life → https://bit.ly/12-products-everyday-life 📲 Stay in the loop: Instagram → @kerilhenderson | @thekickbackwithkeri YouTube → @kerilhenderson TikTok @thekickbackwithkeri Shop Affiliates: Get 10% off Dosso Beauty → https://dossobeauty.com/KERIHENDERSON Enjoying the podcast? Support the show

    58 min

  3. May 12

    Jason Lee + BET New Media Deal, Fear of God Reset & The Challenges of Scaling | The Kickback Briefing

    In this episode, we’re breaking down BET’s new creator partnership with Jason Lee, Fear of God’s surprising company reset and what The Doux’s latest investment deal reveals about scaling a Black-owned business. From creator ownership to brand vision and investment strategy, each story highlights what it really takes to build something sustainable in today’s business landscape. This week we discuss: The blueprint for content creator ownership and leveraging intellectual propertyThe importance of staying aligned with your vision and what it can cost you if you don’tHow going against industry norms can be a set up for successThe nuance of scaling, selling and building generational wealth as a Black business ownerRead→ May Issue of The Kickback With Keri Newsletter Sources Mentioned: Jason Lee in AfroTech, HipHop Wired, The Doux in AfroTech 📧 Your curated dose of Black culture, brand spotlights & real inspiration. Subscribe to the newsletter → kerihenderson.com/newsletter 🛍️ Shop With Intention. Shop Black-Owned. Products that actually fit into your everyday life → https://bit.ly/12-products-everyday-life 📲 Stay in the loop: Instagram → @kerilhenderson | @thekickbackwithkeri YouTube → @kerilhenderson TikTok @thekickbackwithkeri Shop Affiliates: Get 10% off Dosso Beauty → https://dossobeauty.com/KERIHENDERSON Enjoying the podcast? Support the show

    19 min

  4. May 5

    [Hot Take] Self-Care Isn't Selfish When You're Running A Business

    As a business owner or someone who juggles multiple hats, if you’re not careful, you’ll run yourself into the ground. In this Hot Take, Kobi Co. owners Kobi Gregory and Tasha Harris share the self care practices that keep them grounded as well as lessons learned about boundaries when working with family. Listen to the full episode here. Connect with Kobi Co: Website → lovekobico.com Instagram → @lovekobico 📧 Your curated dose of Black culture, brand spotlights & real inspiration. Subscribe to the newsletter → kerihenderson.com/newsletter 🛍️ Shop With Intention. Shop Black-Owned. Products that actually fit into your everyday life → https://bit.ly/12-products-everyday-life 📲 Stay in the loop: Instagram → @kerilhenderson | @thekickbackwithkeri YouTube → @kerilhenderson TikTok @thekickbackwithkeri Shop Affiliates: Get 10% off Dosso Beauty → https://dossobeauty.com/KERIHENDERSON Enjoying the podcast? Support the show

    7 min

  5. Apr 28

    For Us By Us: Building a Magazine That Centers Everyday Black People With Adrienne Randle

    In this episode, Keri kicks back with Adrienne Randle, creator Evryday Black Magazine, shares why she ended her popular Black-owned shopping guide to launch an indie bi-monthly magazine that centers everyday Black people, not celebrities. Adrienne opens up about her lifelong dream of running a magazine, the unexpected pivot that began with a holiday shopping guide after pausing her product business and the real challenges of producing an independent magazine; from high printing costs and ongoing content planning months in advance.  She also shares how she vets small Black-owned business submissions to weed out businesses that misrepresent themselves as Black-owned, and why she believes everyday Black stories deserve the spotlight just as much as celebrity brands. In this conversation, we talk about: Why small Black-owned businesses deserve just as much recognition as celebrity brandsThe challenge of getting Black men to participate and be featuredHow to shop Black-owned businesses intentionally all year round - not just during Black History Month or JuneteenthThe one word Adrienne hopes every reader feels when they flip through an issueConnect with Adrienne Randle: Website → evrydayblk.com | byadrienne.com Instagram → @evrydayblkmag | @addierawr Facebook → @evrydayblkmag 📧 Your curated dose of Black culture, brand spotlights & real inspiration. Subscribe to the newsletter → kerihenderson.com/newsletter 🛍️ Shop With Intention. Shop Black-Owned. Products that actually fit into your everyday life → https://bit.ly/12-products-everyday-life 📲 Stay in the loop: Instagram → @kerilhenderson | @thekickbackwithkeri YouTube → @kerilhenderson TikTok @thekickbackwithkeri Shop Affiliates: Get 10% off Dosso Beauty → https://dossobeauty.com/KERIHENDERSON Enjoying the podcast? Support the show

    44 min

  6. Apr 21

    How Black Entrepreneurs Can Use Bartering to Grow and Scale Their Business with Nicole Murphy

    Nicole Murphy is a tech founder, speaker, and advocate for collaborative entrepreneurship. She is the Founder and CEO of Barter Black®, a membership-based bartering platform built for Black entrepreneurs to exchange products and services. In this episode, we break down how entrepreneurs can use bartering and community to start, grow and scale their businesses without relying solely on cash. She shares how she turned an idea born during the pandemic into a platform that helps Black entrepreneurs exchange products and services, save money, and build stronger businesses through collaboration. In this conversation, we talk about: How to use bartering as a business growth strategy when funding is limitedWhy community-driven entrepreneurship and collaboration are the keys to building sustainable Black-owned businessesLessons every Black tech founder needs to hear before launching their next app or tech startup ideaThe truth about tech accelerators, startup pitch competitions, and small business grants — and when they're actually worth your timeWhy cutting out the noise and focusing on business implementation over learning may be the best thing you can do for business growthConnect with Nicole Murphy: Website → barterblack.io Instagram → @barterblack.io TikTok → @iamnicolemurphy YouTube → @barterblack 📧 Your curated dose of Black culture, brand spotlights & real inspiration. Subscribe to the newsletter → kerihenderson.com/newsletter 🛍️ Shop With Intention. Shop Black-Owned. Products that actually fit into your everyday life → https://bit.ly/12-products-everyday-life 📲 Stay in the loop: Instagram → @kerilhenderson | @thekickbackwithkeri YouTube → @kerilhenderson TikTok @thekickbackwithkeri Shop Affiliates: Get 10% off Dosso Beauty → https://dossobeauty.com/KERIHENDERSON Enjoying the podcast? Support the show

    41 min

  7. Apr 14

    What The AKAs, Cardi B and Issa Rae Can Teach Us About Branding & Strategy | The Kickback Briefing

    In this episode we’re talking about the controversy surrounding Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Trick Daddy, Cardi B’s sold-out hair care launch, and Issa Rae’s latest move into TikTok micro-series. Each story teaches powerful lessons in branding and marketing. In this episode, we cover: Why the AKAs booking Trick Daddy was a failureThe importance of knowing your audience and brand alignmentWhy Cardi B’s hair care line sold out in an hour (and what most brands get wrong)How Issa Rae’s TikTok partnership signals a shift in how we consume contentHow to use storytelling to build your brand story.Resources Yahoo EntertainmentThe GrioYahoo Entertainment/Fast Company📧 Your curated dose of Black culture, brand spotlights & real inspiration. Subscribe to the newsletter → kerihenderson.com/newsletter 🛍️ Shop With Intention. Shop Black-Owned. Products that actually fit into your everyday life → https://bit.ly/12-products-everyday-life 📲 Stay in the loop: Instagram → @kerilhenderson | @thekickbackwithkeri YouTube → @kerilhenderson TikTok @thekickbackwithkeri Shop Affiliates: Get 10% off Dosso Beauty → https://dossobeauty.com/KERIHENDERSON Enjoying the podcast? Support the show

    14 min

  8. Apr 8

    [Hot Take] Why Your Skincare Routine Is Wrong

    When it comes to your skincare, you could be doing more harm than good. In this hot take, licensed esthetician Cameron Cooper breaks down some of the most common skincare mistakes people make every day. From expensive eye creams to overly complicated routines, he reveals the myths that might actually be harming your skin instead of helping it. We discuss why sunscreen isn’t seasonal, why skincare marketing often leaves men out of the conversation, and why a simple routine may be better than a cabinet full of products. Listen to the full episode here Connect with Cameron Cooper: Website → skinbycam.com Instagram → @skin.by.cam TikTok → @skinbycam YouTube → @skinbycam1358 📧 Your curated dose of Black culture, brand spotlights & real inspiration. Subscribe to the newsletter → kerihenderson.com/newsletter 🛍️ Shop With Intention. Shop Black-Owned. Products that actually fit into your everyday life → https://bit.ly/12-products-everyday-life 📲 Stay in the loop: Instagram → @kerilhenderson | @thekickbackwithkeri YouTube → @kerilhenderson TikTok @thekickbackwithkeri Shop Affiliates: Get 10% off Dosso Beauty → https://dossobeauty.com/KERIHENDERSON Enjoying the podcast? Support the show

    10 min
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The Kickback With Keri is where Black brilliance, bold storytelling, and business strategy meet. Hosted by Keri Henderson, entrepreneur and community builder, this podcast goes beyond feel-good conversations, spotlighting Black-owned brands, creators, and changemakers who are building wealth, breaking barriers, and rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship. Each episode delivers actionable insight and inspiring real talk from launching purpose-driven ventures to navigating visibility, growth, and impact in today’s economy. Whether you're a small business owner, creative, or community-minded doer, you'll walk away with gems you can actually use, plus the motivation to keep going. Join a growing movement of listeners who believe in supporting Black-owned businesses, celebrating innovation, and building generational wealth one conversation at a time. Subscribe to the show and stay connected for curated brand spotlights, culture recs, and tools to help you grow delivered straight to your feed and inbox. (Join The Kickback Newsletter → link in episode descriptions.)

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  • Creator
    Keri Henderson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Kickback With Keri
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