Building Black Spaces: Loren Cobbs on SD Melanin, Entrepreneurship, and Cultural Empowerment

RISE Urban Nation

In this insightful episode of the RISE Urban Nation podcast, host Taryell Simmons chats with Loren Cobbs, founder of SD Melanin, a community platform designed to celebrate and empower the Black community in San Diego. Loren shares her entrepreneurial journey, her career as a U.S. Diplomat, and her transition to becoming a marketing and brand strategy consultant. Throughout the conversation, Loren emphasizes the importance of creating spaces where Black people can experience joy, growth, and a sense of belonging.

Episode Highlights:

  • Loren’s path from U.S. Diplomat to entrepreneur and community advocate
  • The story behind founding SD Melanin and its mission to create joy-filled, empowering events for the Black community
  • Insights into brand strategy, community organizing, and public relations for entrepreneurs
  • The role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in business and personal growth

Credits: 

Host: Taryell Simmons
Guest: Loren Cobbs
Music by: Will Maker
Production team: RISE Urban Nation

For more information, visit SD Melanin.
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