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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 & ProfessionalsBehind the Scenes of Tubi's Explosive Movie Revolution - Ep. 96 w/ Renika McQueen
What Up Doe? This week, we're bringing you an exclusive interview with Renika McQueen, the trailblazing filmmaker behind hit projects on Tubi and beyond!…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsBoundless Grind: Male-Owned Skincare Success Story - Ep. 95 w/ Deandre’ Neal
What Up Doe? This week we're diving deep into the skincare game with Deandre' Neal, the boss behind Boundless Grind! This dude is breaking barriers and…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsHow to Manage Your Money Like a Trust Fund Baby - Ep. 94 w/ DJ Bey
What Up Doe? This week we're dropping serious knowledge with DJ Bey, the mastermind behind Trust Fund Baby! This dude is building a financial empire, and he…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsFrom Heartbreak to Hope: A Mother's Inspiring Children's Book Series - Ep. 93 w/ Alicia L. Jenkins
What Up Doe? Today we're diving deep into the world of inspiration with Detroit's own Alicia L. Jenkins! This talented author and devoted mother is sharing her…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsHow Detroit Is Being Beautified (And Who’s Behind It) - Ep. 92 w/ Bethany Howard
What Up Doe? Today we're chatting with Bethany Howard, the mastermind behind the City Walls Detroit project! This incredible initiative is transforming…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsHow to Start a Career in Healthcare: Expert Tips from A Nurse - Ep. 91 w/ Annette Anderson RN
What Up Doe? Today we're hanging with Annette Anderson RN, the mastermind behind 1st Step Healthcare Training! This Detroit-based training program is all about…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsBeyond the Runway: Life Skills & Etiquette Training for Aspiring Models - Ep. 90 w/ Taylor Lang
What Up Doe?? This week we're joined by Taylor Lang, the founder of The Taylor Lang Company (TTLC) here in Detroit! TTLC is all about empowering young minds to…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsHow to Excel as A Nonprofit Leader & CEO - Ep. 89 w/ Kerrie Mitchell
What Up Doe?? Kerrie Mitchell is the President & CEO of The Detroit Public Schools Foundation which is dedicated to creating and enhancing educational…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsSupporting Detroit's Youth & Families: How Black Family Development Inc. Makes a Difference - Ep. 88 w/ Kenyatta Stephens
What Up Doe?? Mrs. Kenyatta Stephens is the CEO of Black Family Development Inc. which is a Detroit-based non-profit that provides culturally sensitive…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsHumble Streetwear with a Powerful Message - Ep. 87 w/ The Humble Way Clothing Co.
What Up Doe?? DJ pulled up to the podcast as the founder of The Humble Way Clothing Co. where the brand embraces those whose life journeys have humbled them…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsGrow Your Business and Make a Difference - Ep. 86 w/ Charles McKaye
What Up Doe?? Charles McKaye joins the podcast as a fellow podcaster through his show Detroit Metro Plug Podcast where he is on a mission to spotlight…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsBuilding A Better Detroit Block By Block - Ep. 85 w/ Katrina Watkins
What Up Doe?? Katrina Watkins is the founder and CEO of the Bailey Park Neighborhood Development Corporation where their mission is to honor the legacy of our…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsBeyond the Books: Unlocking Student Success Through Healing - Ep. 84 w/ Dr. Derrick Coleman
What Up Doe?? Dr. Coleman is the Superintendent for the River Rouge School District and he is on a mission to help heal students from the trauma that hinders…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsDressing For Success to Build Confidence - Ep. 83 w/ Kaleena Eugene-Louis (Zero To Wear)
What Up Doe?? Kaleena is the Founder of Zero To Wear, an app that helps women solve the problems of clothing access, organization, and creativity so they can…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsCreating Your Game Plan to Working In Sports - Ep. 82 w/ Stefen Welch & Major Taylor III
What Up Doe?? We got family in the building once again! Major (Director of Social Media) and Stefen (VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) are two people who…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsSneakers, Business, and Culture - Ep. 81 w/ Clean Sneaker Care (Don & Clue)
What Up Doe?? The homies Clue and Don stopped by the podcast to discuss Clean Sneaker Care and how it all came about. Clean Sneaker Care is a top tier sneaker…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsThe Future of Detroit Real Estate - Ep. 80 w/ Eddie Carrington
What Up Doe?? The homie Eddie Carrington aka The Mayor of Flux City stopped by the podcast to give us the ins and outs of the real estate development game. He…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsBuilding A Brand as an NFL Athlete - Ep. 79 w/ Charles Harris & Dorian Giles
What Up Doe?? You know we couldn’t let the NFL Draft come to the city and not drop a special episode! I had the pleasure of tapping in with Detroit Lions…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsBlack Girl Art Revolution - Ep. 78 w/ Sherrie Savage
What Up Doe?? Sherrie Savage was able to build a business out of her passion for coloring and drawing that started at the age of 3! She is now one of Detroit’s…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsThe Future of Public Transportation - Ep. 77 w/ Justine Johnson
What Up Doe?? On this episode we have the one and only Chief Mobility Officer for the State of Michigan Justine Johnson in the building! Justine is in charge…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsThe Formula To Going Viral on Social Media - Ep. 76 w/ Ethan Lloyd
What Up Doe?? Ethan Lloyd has cracked the code to going viral on social media and has turned it into a career noticing his unhealthy habit of scrolling through…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsFinancial Empowerment for Black-Owned Businesses - Ep. 75 w/ Sharea Ayers
What Up Doe?? Pulling up to the podcast on this episode is Sharea Ayers who is the Director of Membership Growth and Events for Black Leaders Detroit, an…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsThe Pros & Cons of Being A Food Critic - Ep. 74 w/ Edd Eats
What Up Doe?? One of Detroit’s top food critics Edd Eats stopped by the podcast to give us some game on what it’s like to be a successful content creator in…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsTurning Pain Into Pages: Tips on How to Self Publish Your Book - Ep. 73 w/ Malika Williams
What Up Doe?? Malika Williams was once a child in the foster care system trying to find her way without much guidance she became pregnant at the age of 16 and…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsFashion and Fitness: How To Build a Sportswear Brand - Ep. 72 w/ Lena Thomas
What Up Doe?? Lena Thomas built her sports apparel brand SWEAT to serve as a platform to generate a healthier society through human movement. SWEAT does this…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsHow To Make Money as a DJ - Ep. 71 w/ Tee Two Times
What Up Doe?? Joining the podcast is none other than Tee Two Times who you have probably heard on the radio by now. Tee has been forging her own path in the…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsDisrupting the Fragrance Industry: A Conversation with Ori Studios - Ep. 70 w/ Jamie Wadsworth
What Up Doe?? We are breaking down some barriers in the fragrance industry with this conversation! Jamie Wadsworth who created Ori Studios, a unisex…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsHealthy Food Options In Detroit - Ep. 69 w/ Breadless - LaTresha (LC) Howland
What Up Doe?? We got one of the co-founders of Breadless, one of Detroit’s best healthy food restaurants! LaTresha is a woman of many talents and she was able…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsDetroit's Hottest New Board Game - Ep. 68 w/ Trap Keno - Darnetha Davis
What Up Doe?? We got the creator of Trap Keno, Darnetha Davis on the show to talk about why Trap Keno is Detroit’s newest hip hop Keno attraction. Think of it…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsWalking In Your Purpose, Living In Your Gift - Ep. 67 w/ Dr. Eddie Connor Jr.
***Use Promo Code "SOAR" at https://www.theeaglesacademy.com/store?r_done=1 for a Black Fridays Exclusive Discount!!!*** What Up Doe?? We got Dr. Eddie…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsHow Black Men Can Achieve Wellness in 2024 - Ep. 66 w/ Collin Mays
What Up Doe?? This episode is a blast from the past as Collin was one of the original IG live guests of Black Fridays! Collin pulled up on us to talk about the…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsThe Art of Crafting Unforgettable Luxury Weddings- Ep. 65 w/ Shaneia Caldwell - MPQ Events
What Up Doe?? Last but not least, we are wrapping up our Let’s Get Married series with our phenomenal wedding designer extraordinaire Shaneia Caldwell of MPQ…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsThe Business of Bartending - Ep. 64 w/ Lauren Daniels
What Up Doe?? Next in our Let’s Get Married Series, we sat down with Lauren Daniels of Sumptuous Spirits, a full-service bartending company that provides…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsDIY Guide To Building A Flower Business- Ep. 63 w/ The Flower Dealer
What Up Doe?? Next in our Let’s Get Married Series, we sat down our Flower Dealer who just so happen to be one of the bride’s maids in our wedding! Ayanna took…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsBuilding A Photo Booth Business- Ep. 62 w/ Stunning Shots Photobooth
What Up Doe?? Next in our Let’s Get Married Series, we caught up with our Photo Booth provider Whitney Rollins of Stunning Shots Photobooh which is Detroit’s…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsCigars & Success - Ep. 61 w/ Monique Henderson of Cigarden
What Up Doe?? Next in our Let’s Get Married Series, we interviewed serial entrepreneur and founder of Cigarden, a mobile cigar bar, and Shade Cigar Cafe. Aside…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsPlanning Your Dream Wedding - Ep. 60 w/ Posh & Prim
What Up Doe?? Next in our Let’s Get Married Series, we interviewed Lorna Marshall of Posh & Prim, a top rated wedding planning and floral company who’s mission…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsWedding Photography Mastery - Ep. 59 w/ Kai Davis
What Up Doe?? Next in our Let’s Get Married Series that I am co-hosting with my lovely wife, we interviewed Kai Davis of of Kai Davis Photography. Kai is a…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsThe Art of Wedding Videography - Ep. 58 w/ Full Films
What Up Doe?? This episode marks the first our Let’s Get Married Series that I am co-hosting with my lovely wife! We intentionally used Black owned businesses…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsThe Evolution of a Podcast - Ep. 57 w/ The New Kids Podcast
What Up Doe?? The New Kids, Germaine and Shyriah, are a millennial duo aimed at providing resources and tools to inspire our peers. Along with their millennial…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsFood, Culture, and Hustle: Story of a Black-Owned Food Truck - Ep. 56 w/ Muddies Food Truck
What Up Doe?? Aaron Jackson began his food truck journey as a way to build a business around the skills he developed over the years. His hustle and…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsBreaking Into Tech: Apple Developer Academy - Ep. 55 w/ Nick Gordon
What Up Doe?? Nick Gordon is an IOS developer and coding mentor through the Apple Developer Academy which is a unique learning experience at the intersection…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsPersonal and Business Brand Photography Tips - Ep. 54 w/ Shawn Rochelle
What up Doe?? Shawn Rochelle is a Detroit based photographer who helps entrepreneurs build their brands, tell their stories, and increase online visibility…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsBuild Your Own Esthetician And Beauty Spa Business - Ep. 53 w/ Tiara Boyd
What up Doe?? Tiara is a dope business woman who has pivoted several times in here career but has found her passion as a licensed esthetician. In addition to…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsGetting Real About Social Media and Business - Ep. 52 w/ Socially Chrissy
What up Doe?? Socially Chrissy who is a very talented video content creator and mom is on a mission to help other moms learn to live unapologetically and to…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsThe Ghetto Guide to Self Care- Ep. 51 w/ Ghetto Mantras
What up Doe?? Gevonchai is the creator of Ghetto Mantras, a social conscious wellness brand that was birthed out of her own self-care journey. Ghetto Mantras…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsThe History of Highland Park, Michigan - Ep. 50 w/ Jua Epperson
What up Doe?? Jua Epperson of the Dreamweaver Project is a life long resident of a Highland Park, MI which is a small city within the city of Detroit, MI. She…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsPodcasting 101: The Power of Storytelling
What up Doe?? Recently, I had the pleasure of hosting a storytelling event for podcasters at Bamboo Detroit in the heart of downtown. The night was amazing as…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsMaximizing Your Creative Gifts- Ep. 49 w/ Charity Ward
What up Doe?? Charity Ward is a singer and song writer who found her passion for music at an early age. She has been a staple in the Detroit performing arts…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsKey Resources for Your Small Businesses - Ep. 48 w/ Ernestine Lyons
What up Doe?? Ernestine has worked in economic development and government relations in the field of small business development. In addition to helping tech…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsThe Millennial’s Guide To Voting & Politics - Ep. 47 w/ Arabia Simeon
What up Doe?? Arabia Simeon is the founder of PoGo (Politics on the Go), a double-sided platform that provides a transparent, non-partisan personalized voter…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsRevolutionizing Mobile Notary Services - Ep. 46 w/ Pretty Write Notary
What up Doe?? Dominique Cheatham is the founder of Pretty Write Notary, a mobile notary business that is servicing the South East Michigan area ensuring that…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsSecrets to Social Media Domination - Ep. 45 w/ Robert Courtney Collins
What up Doe?? Robert Courtney Collins is a speaker, creative, entrepreneur and founder of Robert Courtney and Associates which is a leading social media…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsHow To Build and Grow Your Fashion Brand- Ep. 44 w/ Loren Hicks
What up Doe?? Michigan Fashion week has been a staple in the Midwest for over a decade now and I was lucky enough to connect with the woman who started it all…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsMoney Matters: Achieving Financial Freedom - Ep. 43 w/ Gail Perry-Mason
What up Doe?? Every episode of the podcast is special but this is a little extra special because we have a Detroit icon in the building! Gail Perry-Mason has…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsHow To Be An Independent Artist - Ep. 42 w/ No Politics (Tish & Shaun Carlo)
What up Doe?? We got family on podcast today! The homies Tish and Shaun Carlo of No Politics are some of the most musically talented people I have the pleasure…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsEffective Math Tutoring For Our Youth - Ep. 41 w/ Dr. Lightfoot of Math 4 Success
What up Doe?? Dr. Leron Lightfoot sought to make a change in young people’s lives by taking his passion for math and started Math 4 Success which creates a…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsUnleashing Success in the Pet Treats Industry - Ep. 40 w/ Pawstries
What up Doe?? On this episode I am joined by Treasure of Pawstries, Michigan’s only all-natural, gluten-free pet treat company that caters to both dogs and…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsBuilding The Ultimate Hip-Hop App - Ep. 39 w/ Noelle Ililonga
What up Doe?? On this episode I am joined by Noelle Ililonga of 5th Pillar, a tech startup that is building an app to revolutionize Detroit Hip-Hop! Noelle…
Black Fridays: Business Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators & ProfessionalsCreating a Delicious Business - Ep. 38 w/ Four Taste
What up Doe?? On this episode I am joined by Jocelyn Sansom of Four Taste who is a cookie artist and pastry chef based in Detroit Michigan. Jocelyn has been…