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Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & Professionals
The goal of Black Fridays is to help entrepreneurs, creators, and professionals turn ideas into stronger businesses, brands, careers, and opportunities.
Hosted by Denzell Turner, the show features entrepreneurs, founders, creators, executives, community leaders, and innovators sharing the real lessons behind how they build, grow, lead, and create impact.
You’ll hear practical insights on business growth, entrepreneurship, marketing, branding, leadership, small business strategy, business…
Episodes
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsDenzel McCampbell's Plan to Revolutionize Detroit Neighborhoods - Ep. 151 w/ Denzel McCampbell
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Denzel McCampbell, a Detroit native, lifelong community advocate, and candidate for…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsHow 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…
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What Every Entrepreneur Can Learn About Social Media In 2025 - Ep. 149 w/ Robert Courtney Collins
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we’re back in Detroit and sitting inside the Social Media Store, the brainchild of Robert Courtney…
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Why Atlanta is the New Black Tech Hub - Ep. 148 w/ Britt Hunter & Regnault Sanders
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we’re on location in Atlanta at the Fanbase headquarters, the Black-owned social media platform founded…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsHow Authenticity Drives Digital Marketing Success - Ep. 147 w/ Alex Ennis (City of Detroit)
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Alex Ennis, MBA, Digital Media Manager for the City of Detroit’s Media Services…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsBlack Fridays Special - How to Avoid Costly Tax Mistakes as an Entrepreneur w/ Christopher Shah (Onyx Tax & Financial Services)
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we’re bringing you another conversation recorded during Black Tech Saturdays’ Coworking Day. Our guest is…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsBlack Fridays Special - Why Managing Money Matters More Than Ever! w/ Grace Moore (Moore Grace Solutions)
What Up Doe?! We’re bringing you one of our conversations recorded live at Black Tech Saturdays’ Coworking Day. Our guest is Grace Moore, founder of Moore…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsWhat It Takes to Be A Successful Comedian - Ep. 146 w/ Delo Brown
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we’re joined by Detroit’s own Delo Brown—comedian, actor, and producer making waves as one of the city’s…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsBlack Fridays Special - How Black Women Entrepreneurs Are Reshaping Detroit
What Up Doe?! We wrap up our Black Business Month series at The Lip Bar Detroit with Part 3, spotlighting three trailblazing Detroit creatives and strategists…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsBlack Fridays Special - How The Lip Bar Built Community in Detroit
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we continue our Black Business Month celebration at The Lip Bar Detroit with Part 2 of our special…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsWhat’s Driving Detroit’s Small Business Comeback - Ep. 145 w/ Sean Gray of Detroit Economic Growth Corporation
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we’re joined by Sean Gray, Vice President of Small Business Services at the Detroit Economic Growth…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsDetroit’s First Black-Owned Mortgage Company Changing Homeownership - Ep. 144 w/ Belong Lending
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we’re joined by the founders of Belong Lending, Detroit’s first Black-owned mortgage company. Born out of…
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How to Win in the Creator Economy - Ep. 143 w/ Amber Lewis (Social N The City)
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, I sat down with Amber M. Lewis, the creative powerhouse behind Social N The City and one of Detroit’s…
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How Tech is Powering Detroit’s Economic Comeback - Ep. 142 w/ Matthew Burnett
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we’re joined by Matthew Burnett, Founder and CEO of Roundhere.io, the platform designed to connect…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsWhat They Don’t Tell You About Fashion Entrepreneurship - Ep. 141 w/ Brooklynn Jackson (FormFit)
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we're joined by Brooklynn Jackson—a Detroit-born fashionpreneur and the creative force behind FormFit…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsBlack Fridays Special - How to Revitalize a Neighborhood—And a City w/ George Adams Jr.
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with George Adams Jr., founder of 360 Detroit Inc. and candidate for Detroit City Council in…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsPreserving Black Culture Through Creativity - Ep. 140 w/ Khary Frazier
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we're joined by Khary Frazier—a Detroit-based creative entrepreneur, storyteller, and founder of Detroit…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsThe Real Difference Between Wanting Success and Going After It - Ep. 139 w/ Charity Ward
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we're joined by Detroit-born singer-songwriter Charity Ward—a genre-blending artist whose music is rooted…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsReinventing Success: Herman Moore’s Journey Beyond Sports - Ep. 138 w/ Herman Moore
This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we’re joined by Detroit Lions legend turned entrepreneur and philanthropist, Herman Moore. Known for his Hall of…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsWorkplace Wisdom You Wish You Knew Sooner - Ep. 137 w/ Brandi Thee Millennial Manager
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we're joined by Brandi McGill, founder of Thee Millennial Management Company and host of Thee Millennial…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsWhat Happens When You Believe You’re a Genius? - Ep. 136 w/ Candace Cox-Wimberley
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we're joined by Candace Cox-Wimberley, founder of I Am A Genius. A creative visionary, wellness educator…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsTech, Justice, and Leadership: Garlin Gilchrist’s Journey to the Top - Ep. 135 w/ Garlin Gilchrist
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we're honored to sit down with Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II for a timely and…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsWhy Saunteel Jenkins Wants to Lead Detroit as Mayor - Ep. 134 w/ Saunteel Jenkins
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we're joined by Saunteel Jenkins, a trailblazing public servant, nonprofit leader, and 2025 candidate for…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsBuilding a Black-Owned Wellness Brand with Purpose - Ep. 133 w/ Sydney Noble (The Noble Brand)
What Up Does?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we're joined by Sydney Noble, founder of The Noble Brand. A Detroit-based entrepreneur with a powerful…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsWhy We Need Black Businesses More Than Ever! - Ep. 132 w/ Denzell Turner
What Up Doe?! In this powerful solo episode, host Denzell Turner reflects on the origins of the Black Fridays Podcast and why supporting Black-owned businesses…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsThe Woman Behind Detroit’s Boldest Talk Show - Ep. 131 w/ Jenn Onwenu (The Ask Jenn Show)
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Jenn Onwenu, creator and host of The Ask Jenn Show on The Uprising Network. Known for…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsHelp Your Kids Get Better Sleep - Ep. 130 w/ Sierra L. Boone (The Nap Time Show)
Help Your Kids Get Better Sleep - Ep. 130 w/ Sierra L. Boone (The Nap Time Show) What Up Doe?! In this episode, we sit down with Sierra Boone, creator and…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsWhy Athletes Need Better Mental Health - Ep. 129 w/ Ongeleke Turner
What Up Doe?! In this episode, we got family in the building as we sit down with my older sister Ongeleke Turner, a licensed clinical social worker and founder…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsWhy Mary Sheffield Could Be Detroit’s Next Mayor - Ep. 128 w/ Mary Sheffield
What Up Doe?! In this special episode, we sit down with Detroit City Council President and 2025 mayoral candidate Mary Sheffield. As the youngest person ever…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsThe Evolution of Black Men and Hair Care - Ep. 127 w/ Sebastian Jackson
What Up Doe?! In this episode, we sit down with Sebastian Jackson, the visionary entrepreneur behind The Social Club Grooming Company, Shop Talk, and Saint…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsHow a Detroit Bakery Became a National Success Story - Ep. 126 w/ April Anderson (Good Cakes & Bakes)
What Up Doe?! This week, we sit down with April Anderson, co-owner and pastry chef of Detroit's beloved Good Cakes and Bakes. From a childhood passion for…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsYou've Been Missing Out On Personal Growth By Not Going To The Gym - Ep. 125 w/ Camille Nimmons (BYOC)
What Up Doe?! In this episode, we sit down with Camille Nimmons, the powerhouse founder of BYOC (Be Your Own Cheerleader), a Metro Detroit-based run club and…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsHow Underrepresented Founders Are Getting Funded - Ep. 124 w/ Allen Smith (Musa Capital)
What Up Doe?! This week, we’re joined by Allen Smith, Founder and Managing Partner of Musa Capital, a venture platform on a mission to disrupt the traditional…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsDetroit Is Becoming A Major Wellness Hub In America - Ep. 123 w/ Madala Mathurin (Kozen)
This week, we sit down with Madala Mathurin, co-founder and CEO of Kozen, an on-demand yoga and wellness platform redefining how we approach self-care in the…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsThe Truth About Black Women in Business Today - Ep. 122 w/ Ber-Henda Williams
This week, we’re joined by the incredible Ber-Henda Williams, a visionary empath, leadership coach, and advocate for feminine leadership. Through her work as a…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsHow Morningside Café is Changing Detroit’s Coffee Culture - Ep. 121 w/ Jeffrey D. Lewis II
What Up Doe?! This week, we’re bringing you a special live episode recorded at the heart of Detroit’s east side—Morningside Café! We had the honor of sitting…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsFunding For Black Entrepreneurs: The Mission of Black Leaders Detroit - Ep. 120 w/ Dwan Dandridge
What Up Doe?! This week, we’re honored to sit down with Dwan Dandridge, the Co-Founder and CEO of Black Leaders Detroit (BLD), an organization dedicated to…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsThe Surprising Truth About Community Empowerment Nobody Tells You - Ep. 119 w/ Detroit City Councilman James Tate
What Up Doe?! This week, we're honored to have Detroit City Council President Pro Tem James Tate join us for an insightful conversation on mental health…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & Professionals4 Groundbreaking Black Organizations Every Entrepreneur Should Know - Ep. 118 w/ Denzell Turner
What Up Doe?! This week, we’re diving into four powerful Black organizations that every entrepreneur should know about. From financial support to…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsThe Black History They Didn’t Teach Us - Ep. 117 w/ Latoya Coleman
What Up Doe?! This week, we’re diving deep into the untold stories of history with Toya Coleman, creator and host of the hit podcast “That Wasn’t in My…
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How Style and Confidence Can Change Your Life - Ep. 116 w/ Mario McLean
What Up Doe?! This week, we’re honored to welcome Mario McLean, founder of SUITe Life - Men’s Accessories, LLC, and author of "Every Day Is An…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsDo You Really Want A Podcast? - Ep. 115 w/ Jonathan "JG" Galloway
What Up Doe?! This week, we're honored to have Jonathan "JG" Galloway, the visionary founder and CEO of Audio Wave Network, as our guest. Established…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsHow Self-Advocacy Leads to Career Success - Ep. 114 w/ Geralyn Gaines
What Up Doe?! This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Geralyn Gaines, a powerhouse speaker, coach, and advocate for self-empowerment. With nearly a decade of…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsFrom Nothing To Netflix: Detroit Diamond's Rise to Netflix Stardom - Ep. 113 w/ Detroit Diamond
What Up Doe?! This week, we’re excited to welcome Detroit Diamond, an extraordinary rapper, storyteller, and rising star from Detroit, Michigan. You may know…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsThe Secret Behind Creating Podcast Content - Ep. 112 w/ Denzell Turner
What Up Doe?! This week, we’re switching things up as I step into the interviewee chair for a special episode recorded at the Nucleus Hub at the University of…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsMaking Money Doing What You Love - Ep. 111 w/ Ro Spit
What Up Doe?! This week, we're sitting down with Roland "Ro Spit" Coit, a true trailblazer in Michigan's sneaker and streetwear culture. From his roots…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsGuiding Students to College Success and Beyond - Ep. 110 w/ Jasmine Brooks M.Ed.
What up doe?! This week, we’re excited to sit down with Jasmine Brooks, M.Ed., founder of JMB Advising, a company dedicated to empowering students and families…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsDetroit's Hidden Gems for Entrepreneurs - Ep. 109 w/ Jennyfer Crawford
What Up Doe?! This week, we're thrilled to have Jennyfer Crawford-Williams, the dynamic force behind Ask Jennyfer and All Things Detroit. Known as the Queen of…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsThe Business of Comedy: How Comedians Make Money - Ep. 108 w/ Tiffany “T.Barb” Barber
What Up Doe?! This week, we're joined by the incredible Tiffany "T.Barb" Barber, a comedian, actress, and multi-talented entrepreneur who defied the…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsThe Purpose of Film (Making Movies That Mean Something to People) - Ep. 107 w/ Timashion Jones
This week, we're diving deep into the world of film and television with the talented Timashion Jones. He's a visionary filmmaker who's using his passion to…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsWhy Building Black Wealth is About to Get a Whole Lot Easier - Ep. 106 w/ Daniel and Zachary Easterly
What Up Doe?! In this episode, we sit down with Daniel and Zachary Easterly, the visionary founders of WeCannBe, a nonprofit organization dedicated to…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsCommunity Relations 101: Lessons from a Detroit Influencer - Ep. 105 w/ Andrei “Mr. Duffy” Nichols
What Up Doe?! In this episode, we sit down with Andrei "Mr. Duffy" Nichols II, Detroit's #1 Community Relations Consultant and the driving force behind…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsHow to Build a Brand that Actually Makes Money - Ep. 104 w/ Justin Dunn
What Up Doe?! In this episode, we dive into the world branding as we sit down with Justin Dunn. Justin is one of the top business and branding coaches and the…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsThe Untold Story of Black-Owned Beauty Supply Stores - Ep. 103 w/ Sheena McCullers
What Up Doe?! In this episode, we dive into the world of beauty, entrepreneurship, and representation with the founder of Della’s, a Black-owned beauty supply…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsHow I Started a Million Dollar Cleaning Business & Staffing Agency w/ $27 - Ep. 102 w/ Mario Kelly
What Up Doe?! In this episode, we sit down with Mario Kelly, a visionary entrepreneur and community advocate. Mario shares his journey from humble beginnings…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsHow to Grow Your Business (Without Losing Your Soul)- Ep. 101 w/ Racheal Allen
What Up Doe?! Racheal Allen is a true pioneer when it comes to operations and setting up businesses for success. With over 20 years of experience as an…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsHow to Protect Your Brand, IP, & Trademarks - Ep. 100 w/ Beverly Beal Jr.
What Up Doe?! Discover the inspiring story of Beverly Beal Jr., a successful attorney who turned her passion for law and entrepreneurship into a thriving…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsIndependent Film: The Secret To Starting Your Entertainment Career - Ep. 99 w/ Legend
What Up Doe?! This week, we're bringing you an exclusive interview with Legend, the Detroit-born filmmaker making waves in Hollywood! From his early days…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsHow to Land a High-Paying Tech Job - Ep. 98 w/ Jaz Lee
What Up Doe?! This week Jaz Lee, the visionary behind Vetted, is joining the show! Vetted is a tech talent agency is connecting top-tier execs and people of…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsBreaking Barriers: Empowering Black Professionals in Sports - Ep. 97 w/ Jessica Gray
What Up Doe?! This week, we're dropping serious knowledge with Jessica Gray, the powerhouse behind Black Sports Professionals Detroit and Essentials by JG!…