21 episodes
Twende: Empowering Black and Brown Entrepreneurs to Thrive Nashville Entrepreneur Center
-
- Business
-
-
5.0 • 1 Rating
-
Entrepreneurship has been one of the slowest fields to reflect the diversity of the US. Why is that? Join Brittany Cole, Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, as she explores barriers experienced by founders of color. In each episode, Brittany speaks with incredible Black and Brown founders about how they have overcome obstacles to success and discovered solutions that help level the playing field.
-
Optimizing the UX of Your Website Design
Angie Li, a Product Design Manager at Asurion, shares critical and cost-effective ways to simplify your website for a better user experience. Listen in as Li breaks down usability testing activities that will set you and your audience up for success!
-
Find a Framework for Success in StoryBrand with Donald Miller
After 20-years of writing his story, Donald Miller, CEO of StoryBrand and Business Made Simple, is thriving during what he calls his second act! Join us as we celebrate the release of Donald's most recent book, How to Grow Your Small Business, and learn about the six components of professionalizing your business and why Donald is betting big on founders of color!
-
Bank of America is Moving Businesses Forward
The Nashville Entrepreneur Center is proud to have Bank of America as our sponsor of Season 2 of the Twende podcast! Bank of America is advancing racial equity and economic opportunities through investments, grants, and partnerships. On this episode, you’ll get to hear from Tyson Moore - President of Bank of American Nashville and Market Executive for Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Middle Tennessee. Tyson shares his story, the work he's leading at Bank of America to improve the financial lives of entrepreneurs and their 30-year commitment to supplier diversity working with businesses like those in our Twende program.
-
Top Reasons You Need an Attorney on Your Team
Many entrepreneurs believe they have to wait until they grow to get legal advice. On today's episode with P. Danielle Nellis, you will learn why it's important to legally protect your business from day one. Get expert insights from this experienced attorney on how to safeguard your dreams and keep yourself safe from legal trouble. Don't let the law trip up your success - tune in today!
-
Leading a Family-Owned Business to Create Generational Impact
A publishing corporation, one of the first Black-owned banks in the US, and one of four HBCUs in Nashville, TN all draw their roots from one lineage – The Boyd family. R.H. Boyd Publishing Corporation has a legacy that expands across five generations. Current CEO, Dr. LaDonna Boyd, discusses innovation, transformational leadership, and strategic decision making skills to scale the business.
-
Building a Multi-Million Dollar Business From Scratch
Renowned entrepreneur and founder of the Cupcake Collection, Mignon Francois, shares her inspiring story of starting her business with $5 and growing it to over $5million at the Nashville Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship Day.