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How Hot Sam’s Became Detroit’s Oldest Black-Owned Clothier - Ep. 150 w/ Lauren Stovall (Hot Sam’s)

What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Lauren Stovall, brand strategist, creative entrepreneur, and self-described “Legacy Preserver” at Hot Sam’s Detroit — the city’s oldest men’s clothier, founded in 1921. For over a century, Hot Sam’s has been more than a store; it’s been a cultural institution where Detroiters have marked life’s biggest moments — from first suits and prom nights to weddings and beyond.

Lauren shares her journey stepping into the family business, what it means to carry forward a 104-year-old legacy, and how she’s helping the brand evolve for…

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