I Am Black Success®
I Am Black Success is a podcast hosted by Stephen A. Hart that highlights the journeys of Black trailblazers, including founders, authors, creatives, and leaders. Each episode offers actionable strategies and insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, and wealth. The show has featured guests like Dr. Dennis Kimbro, Janice Bryant Howroyd, and John W. Rogers Jr. It also fosters a community called Blazer Nation for support and connection. The podcast aims to help listeners define and achieve their own success.
Episodes
Rihanna Built Fenty by Solving One Largely Ignored Market Problem | 7 of 28
Rihanna built Fenty Beauty by fixing ignored demand.In this episode of I Am Black Success®, Stephen A. Hart breaks down how Rihanna didn’t just leverage influence—she built ownership by solving an inclusive beauty problem the industry had largely ignored. You’ll learn the real business strategy behind Fenty: identifying an unmet market, setting a new standard (starting with 40 foundation shades),
Aliko Dangote's Deliberate Path to Becoming Africa's Richest | Day 6 of 28
How did Aliko Dangote build wealth through manufacturing power?In Day 6 of our Black Trailblazers series, we break down Aliko Dangote’s deliberate strategy for becoming Africa’s richest—by moving from trading into manufacturing, controlling the value chain, and building the kinds of businesses nations rely on. If you’re an entrepreneur or business owner looking for real business scaling lessons, t
Berry Gordy Built Motown Like Ford Built Cars (Here’s Why) | 5 of 28
Berry Gordy’s standards built Motown-level business excellence.In this episode, we break down how Berry Gordy Jr. turned raw talent into consistent, repeatable excellence by building a system, not just signing artists. If you’re a solopreneur or builder trying to scale, you’ll learn how Motown’s “quality control” mindset applies to your content, delivery, and brand reputation. This is a business l
What Oprah Winfrey Knew About Influence That Most Creators Miss | 4 of 28
Oprah Winfrey’s real lesson: visibility without ownership breaks.In this episode of the I Am Black Success® Podcast, Stephen A. Hart breaks down Oprah Winfrey’s rise—not as a celebrity story, but as a blueprint for ownership, platform control, and trust in business. You’ll learn how Oprah turned early setbacks into leverage by building Harpo Productions and why building your own platform matters m
John H. Johnson Proved Black Stories Were Big Business | 3 of 28
How John H. Johnson built Black media starting with $500.Before social media and influencers, Black America still needed to see itself and John H. Johnson built the platform to make that possible. In this episode, we break down how he turned a $500 idea into Johnson Publishing Company, launching Negro Digest and later Ebony Magazine, and what modern founders can learn about proof, positioning, and
Annie Malone: A Black Business Trailblazer Nobody Talks About | 2 of 28
Most people know Madam C. J. Walker. This episode spotlights the mentor and architect behind Walker's framework: Annie Malone. You’ll hear how she built the Poro Company into more than products—training, schools, agents, and infrastructure that scaled opportunity for thousands of Black women.If you care about Black business trailblazers, real entrepreneurship, and building business systems th
Madam CJ Walker Stopped Waiting and Started Winning | 1 of 28
Madam C.J. Walker didn’t complain—she built ownership.In this 10-year anniversary kickoff episode (Feb 1, 2026), Stephen A. Hart launches “28 Days of Black Trailblazers” by breaking down the Madam C.J. Walker story as a real-world entrepreneurship playbook—not a highlight reel. You’ll hear how she turned a personal problem into a product, built a distribution system through the Walker Agents, and
Hyper-Visibility and Isolation: The Reality of Being a Black Man at the Top
When you’re one of the few, or the only Black man in the room, leadership comes with a unique mix of visibility and isolation. Every achievement is on display. Every mistake is magnified. And the pressure to be “twice as good” can feel relentless.In this special episode, our host Stephen A. Hart sits down with Alfred Edmond Jr., Senior VP & Executive Editor-at-Large at Black Enterprise, to tal
Black Women: Health Justice | Part 4 of 4
We are not short on horror stories of racial disparities in medicine. We saw this most recently during the early days of the pandemic, when Black and brown communities were absolutely devastated by Covid-19. And even beyond the pandemic, health disparities and inequity for people of color persist.Our guest today is Dr. Oni Blackstock. Dr. Oni Blackstock is recognized as a thought leader and influe
Black Women: Power of the Pivot | Part 3 of 4
Change can be scary, and when your pivot concerns your professional life, it can become even scarier ... especially for Black Women and other women of color!Our guest is Cecilia Nelson-Hurt, a Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. In celebration of Women’s History Month, we have Jennefer Witter, a past guest of the show, taking over hosting duties for the podcast for March. Jennefer is CEO/Founde
Black Women: Being Bosses | Part 2 of 4
There is an ongoing myth that there are very few Black Women in executive and/or senior leadership positions. Like the pipeline is nearly empty. It’s NOT.Our guest for this episode is Ebony Reed. Ebony is the Chief Strategy Officer for the Marshall Project, a non-profit that produces journalism about the criminal justice system. Connect with Ebony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebony-ree
Black Women: Unicorns No More | Part 1 of 4
Are you a Unicorn? Have you been called a unicorn? Unicorn is a popular term used when there is an “only” or a “few” and it often means – according to Wikipedia – “a very rare find”.In celebration of Women’s History Month, I’m turning over my hosting duties, all month long, to a dear friend and a past guest of the show, Jennefer Witter. Jennefer is the CEO and founder of The Boreland Group, a 20-y
Why You Struggle Chasing Purpose | Patrice Washington
Ready to discover the 4 truths on why we actually struggle chasing PURPOSE?Don’t miss “What’s The 411?” with our guest Patrice C Washington.In 2020, SUCCESS Magazine named Patrice Washington one of 12 Inspiring Black Voices in Personal Development and she continues to be consistently called on for her expertise by national media. As an award-winning intuitive author, transformational speaker, hope
Grow Your Own Solo Business | Ramon Ray
How Can You Grow Your Solo Business?Join me as I share in conversation with the one and only Ramon Ray, who is going to share some key tips and insights NOT for building a billion-dollar brand but JUST getting to over $100k in revenue-building a great business that generates a few hundred thousand dollars in revenue!In case you hadn’t heard about Ramon until now ...Ramon Ray is an in-demand expert
Leading Empathetically | Chris Cochran
Empathy is so very important in today's remote work environment, and helps leaders understand their team's perspectives, emotions, and experiences, which leads to better communication and connection.Our featured guest for this episode is Chris Cochran, CEO & Executive Producer of Hacker Valley Media. Chris will be sharing a new segment we've created called 'What's the
Closing The Racial Economic Wealth Gap | Gary Cunningham
"If the racial wealth divide is left unaddressed ... median Black household wealth is on a path to hit zero by 2053—about 10 years after it is projected that racial minorities will comprise the majority of the nation’s population. Median Latino household wealth is projected to hit zero twenty years later, or by 2073." The Road To Zero Wealth.---Join Gary Cunningham, CEO of Prosperity Now
Reboot Pt. 3 | The Mantra That Helped Me Succeed... Again and Again!
*Today is our 7th birthday as a podcast (wooo hooo). This is the 3rd part of a 3-part Reboot mini series. All three episodes are live right now (episodes 228-230).*The mantra and approach I'll share in today's episode, became the underlying driver that later helped me get:Promoted twice in 6-months at my jobIncreased my income and the number of income streams Got me accepted as one of th
Reboot Pt. 2 | Accepting An Alternate Route
When you're navigating somewhere using Google Maps and you've got an accident on your route, Google will typically offer you to accept a different route... and that’s what I did in this valley season of my life. I accepted the alternate route. This is the 2nd part of a 3-part Reboot mini series. All three episodes are live right now (episodes 228-230).*In this episode, I share: What happ
Reboot Pt. 1 | Allow Me To Reintroduce This Pod. Our Name is ...
What’s good fam? Wah gwan? How tings? How ya’ll doing? Listen, this episode is being published on February 1 2023 and today marks the 7th anniversary since we launched the Trailblazers.FM podcast. That’s right ... it’s our 7th birthday as a podcast and community... I’m so incredibly grateful as I reflect on all the amazing accomplishments we’ve achieved and also the challenges we’ve endured to get
Throw The Whole Resolution Away | Mignon Francois
It’s New Year’s Day and a dear friend of the podcast, Mignon Francois, opens up the year for Trailblazers.FM with this bold statement and challenge to each and everyone of YOU in our BlazerNation community:Throw The Whole Resolution Away... 😮Say what?? Listen, you DO NOT want to miss out on the most inspiring 21-minutes that will help you get your year off on the right footing and position your mi
Each Journey is Different | Stephen A. Hart
"God will make us strong, before he makes us happy!"--Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host Ste
From $5000 investment To Multi-Million Dollar Brand | Samia Gore
How do you build, grow and scale your black-owned business? Today’s guest is Samia Gore. Samia Gore is the first Black female founder of Body Complete Rx, who’s been able to break significant ground in the male-dominated, nutritional supplement industry. She’s since gone on to generate over $10m in the past 4 years in her business.--Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe th
Great Things Take Time | Stephen A Hart
There is a past version of you that is so proud of how far you have come! I recently shared an emotional memory of a place, a valley I was in back in December 2013, that I wanted to never go back to again. Thank God, I’ve never been back there. And that Stephen from December 15, 2013 is soooo very proud of where I am today.-Now that brings me to the point I wanted to make today and it’s this ...DO
Run Your Race & Finish Strong | Stephen Powell
Our episode guest is Stephen Powell, the chief programs and partnerships officer of the National CARES Mentoring Movement, founded by Essence Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Emeritus Susan L. Taylor; he leads and oversees the organization’s affiliate network, program expansion, partnership development, training, and technical assistance efforts. Some of Stephen’s most notable honors include GQ Magazine
Show Up Anyway | Kandia Johnson
Life has a way of throwing you and I some tough blows during different seasons of our lives. Whether you and I must endure a day, a week or a year of hardships, the challenge is to continue to put yourself out there (like it or not), continue to get up and show up anyway. If you’re unclear about how to lead during your present or next season of uncertainty, you should join this conversation.Our gu
Growth is Uncomfortable | Stephen A. Hart
As our 5th anniversary as a podcast approached on February 1st 2021, I made a decision to not quit on Trailblazers.FM, but instead I decided to shift. I shifted and committed to producing weekly video live streams and then it became 2-3x a week that I was streaming.In many ways though, my soul ached. I stopped the podcast that was going for 5 years, and at it’s peak, reaching some 15-20,000 downlo
Dare To Bloom | Zim Flores
All anyone has to do is say the year and it can elicit an emotion. In a few words, this year has been everything from unpredictable, to traumatic, scary, exhausting and bizarre. But, there have been moments of joy as well, despite the pain.For those who are hurting, who need the hope that an opportunity to start over provides, debut author Zim Flores has some thoughts. Flores’ new book, Dare to Bl
Living Corporate | Zach Nunn
OUR FEATURED GUEST THIS WEEK: ZACH NUNNBased out of Houston, TX, Zach Nunn is a “Big 4” Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consultant and thought leader, with over 9 years of experience leading cultural and organizational transformation in a variety of industries. As the CEO and founder of Living Corporate, LLC, Zach amplifies and centers marginalized voices at work by interviewing Black and brown e
How to Get Media Coverage for Your Business | Pam Perry
You've heard the advice to reach out to individual journalists …. but should we work to build rapport with journalists BEFORE we need them? I ask this and several other questions that I wanted more insights on in this conversation with the PR GURU, Pam Perry.OUR FEATURED GUEST: PAM PERRYPam Perry is an award-winning communications professional. She teaches and mentors authors, speakers and en
A Fashion Platform Connecting The Industry | Christopher Bevans
It's time to open the doors for Black creatives in the fashion industry and provide them direct access to some of fashion's top leaders and vets.OUR GUEST: CHRISTOPHER BEVANSChristopher Bevans is a native of New York, who began his career apprenticing at a local tailoring house where he eventually became the owner at 19 years old. Christopher’s roots as an expert tailor developed into a
The Media and Its Impact on Black Lives | Tunisha Brown
There are more amazing Black men and women, who aren't poor, aren't criminals, aren't threats to our society, than those who are. Yet, the media's representation of Black people paint a different picture. If we are to alter the media's distorted portrayal, we must among other things, increase the number of Black tv owners, producers, journalists and experts who are the cre
#TalkAboutBias Staying Power | Tracy L. Williams
Leading in purpose and with authenticity provides the strength, endurance, and desire to succeed in all areas of life.OUR GUEST: TRACY L. WILLIAMS, MSTracy L. Williams is a nationally recognized leader committed to equity, social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion with expertise creating and executing strategies that uplift women and underserved populations through entrepreneurship, philant
#TalkAboutBias On the Formerly Incarcerated | Bishop Darren Ferguson
How is society being biased, specifically against the segment of citizens who count themselves among the formerly incarcerated?Bishop Darren Ferguson is a preacher, teacher, singer, motivational speaker and social activist. In this conversation, Bishop Ferguson shares his own experiences going from prison to the pulpit and beyond. OUR GUEST: BISHOP DARREN FERGUSONBorn and raised in the village of
#TalkAboutBias Breaking Out of the Man Box | Ted Bunch
Healthy manhood is the solution to ending all forms of gender-based violence and discrimination and can improve the mental and physical health for men and boys.OUR GUEST: TED BUNCHTed Bunch is an educator, author, activist, and lecturer working to end all forms of violence and discrimination against women and girls. Bunch is Chief Development Officer of A Call to Men and is internationally recogni
Building an Unshakeable Foundation | Allan Houston
Whatever your focus - whether you’re a leader, a career professional or a business owner, you’ve got to have a base line code or model that you follow and live by. In today’s episode ALLAN HOUSTON and I discuss an unshakeable value system he’s developed for winning in life called FISLL.This acronym stands for Faith, Integrity, Sacrifice, Leadership and Legacy.OUR GUEST: ALLAN HOUSTONAllan Houston
Stop Pretending You’re Okay | Desiree S Coleman
Desiree joins Stephen to discuss how to take care of yourself… know your limits… give yourself permission to not be ok… and seek the resources you need to be the best you.OUR GUEST: DESIREE S COLEMANDesiree S. Coleman works to create equitable and empowering conditions for women & organizations. She is a consultant who has helped numerous groups redefine their diversity, equity & inclusion
The Black Physicist Who Will Cure Cancer | Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green
Inspired by the loss of her aunt, this Black physicist Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green is on a quest to cure cancer in a revolutionary new way.Dr. Green is one of the first African American women in the United States to earn a Ph.D. in physics, holds the distinction of being only the second African American woman and is the fourth African American to receive a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Alab
Choose to Thrive in the Face of Adversity | JT McCormick
You are a product of your choices, NOT a victim of your circumstances. Your biggest challenges can be transformed into the foundation for extraordinary personal growth.JT McCormick is the President and CEO of Scribe Media and a bestselling author of the book I Got There: How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Arrive at the American DreamJT’s story is truly enthralling. It grip
Money Mindset Shifts | Ash Cash Exantus
Why is our mindset towards money so important?When should we start a business?When do you begin paying yourself as a business owner?Ash Cash is one of the nation’s top financial educators. He was dubbed as the Financial Motivator, and he uses a culturally responsive approach to teaching financial literacy. He is also a speaker, bestselling author of many books and the Founder & CEO of MindRigh
Black Entrepreneurs Matter | Stephen A. Hart
We've decided to optimize the messaging for Trailblazers.FM to become a podcast focused on exploring successful Black entrepreneurs. We will still feature the legendary creators, best-selling authors, and passionate leaders you have always enjoyed, but we are now able to truly double down and deliver even more targeted content for our self-driven entrepreneur community, so that whether you’re
Building Your Mental Strength | Karen M. Allen
Dealing with an internal struggle? Are you mentally exhausted? Needing some motivational #missionfuel to help you build your #mentalstrength so you can manage your emotions and thoughts with all that's going on?-- It’s been 252 days since I last published an episode and so much has happened since then. I knew that I needed to talk about some of what’s been happening with me in this ’time to b
A Time to Be Still | Stephen A. Hart
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. The Word says there is “a time to be silent and a time to speak” Ecclesiastes chapter 3.Blazer Nation ... for the past 4 years I’ve spoken and shared over 200 episodes with you. I’ve always been honest with you guys and right now I’m telling you the truth when I say that I am not in a great state of mind and I’
10 Actions To Blaze Your Trail in 2020
Do it before you’re ready! The action to take is to take action!--Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes that have generational impact for many others, both now and well into the future. Blazer Nation, join our community at iamblacksuccess.com And connect with host
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Turning $5 into $10 million+ | Mignon Francois [Replay]
In this episode, we’re going back to March of this year to hear from one of my all time fav episodes on this podcast with our friend and trailblazer, Mignon Francois of the Cupcake Collection, who found her acres of diamonds. --Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We believe that these inspiring stories are going to move other aspiring Black trailblazers to make significant changes
You're Standing On Your Own Acres of Diamonds | Stephen A. Hart
Today, I’m going to share a story with you that was originally told by the founder of Temple University in Philadelphia, Dr. Russell Herman Conwell. He told this story more than 6,000 times all around the world.This famous inspirational lecture, Acres of Diamonds, has inspired me in so many ways and I'd like to share it with you today.--Please help us by SHARING this podcast with others. We b
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Create Your Vision Board and Action Plan | Lucinda Cross [Replay]
Your vision wants to come to fruition for you just as much as you want to see it for yourself. But a lot of people forget to do the work. You can't just slap a picture up on the board. That's nice, but what are you going to do to get there? What are the steps that you're going to take? And a lot of it has to do with mindset over money.This week's feature is a throwback to Decem
From Success to Significance | Stephen A. Hart
Today, I lift my head and I see this seed that I planted over 200 weeks ago. And I didn’t just plant it and leave it. No, I watered, nurtured and cared for this podcast (my baby) each and every week. Not a Monday morning at 5am went by that I didn’t have an episode going live for you in nearly 4 years. And today, we celebrate yet another amazing milestone in episode 200.There are so many of you w
5 Takeaways for Building a Dynamic Podcast and Personal Brand | Stephen A. Hart
Many of you might be online, but your website or social media profile doesn't have the right visual and verbal identity. You aren't clarifying your purpose and mission, and no one can really make sense of who you are, who you’re serving and what you’re serving. In today's episode, we discuss the 5 elements that helped me lay the right foundation for my podcast and personal brand to
Using Music and Creativity to Teach Children Math | Marcus Blackwell
"Teachers are blown away because they'll give me the kids that say they hate math and I'm like, yeah, I'll take them. That's what I look for. And from there they'll do more work in my class the first day meeting me than they would have the entire semester. So this is really impactful."Our featured trailblazer is Marcus Blackwell.Marcus Blackwell is the CEO and Fo
Monetize Your Message | Maya Elious
Messaging is so important because it just makes it clear how you add value to your industry, and a lot of people just aren’t clear about that.Our featured trailblazer is Maya Elious.Maya Elious is a personal branding strategist that teaches experts how to position themselves as the go-to authority figure in their industry so they can confidently launch their signature offer.She’s helped hundreds o
The Long-Term, Intergenerational Real Estate Asset Class | Tawan Davis
I want to create long-term wealth that will last multiple generations and that produces cash; among the different options to invest, real estate is a very, very clear option.Our featured trailblazer is Tawan Davis.Tawan Davis is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of The Steinbridge Group, which has structured, executed and invested nearly $1 billion in commercial and residential real
The Journey of an Entrepreneur Never Stops | Raymond McKenzie
As an entrepreneur and business owner, there is never enough learning that can be done.Our featured trailblazer is Raymond McKenzie.Ray McKenzie, founder of Red Beach Advisors, an executive business and product strategy, operations, and process consultant with more than 20 years of experience with public, private, and start-up tech companies specializing in growth and scaling strategies. Ray has h
Steps To Build, Transform and Scale Your Black-Owned Business | Jeresha "Sherri J" White
It really takes one step, one leap of faith, to grow your Black-owned business beyond what you ever imagined you could.Our featured trailblazer is Jeresha "Sherri J" White.Sherri J started with one childcare facility and opened it because of her passion for education and children. She never imagined becoming a real business guru, opening five more childcare facilities, and starting a bus
Navigating the Ultimate Entrepreneurial Pivot | Tammeca Rochester
No matter your college degree, you can create the life you want. No career is absolute. At any point you can pivot and change direction.To open your own Black-owned business you don't need to be the expert but you need to surround yourself with those that are.Our featured guest today is Tammeca Rochester.Tammeca Rochester is a Black woman, business owner and founder of Harlem Cycle, Harlem&ap
Don't Sit, Don't Settle | Dr. Eric Thomas, aka ET the Hip-Hop Preacher
“The version of you that you are right now is keeping you from being everything you should be. Who you are right now is responsible for why you're not where you supposed to be…. who you are is keeping you from being who you should be and your dreams though, are the only thing that's telling you “Come on. Let's go!” Your dreams are the only thing that's telling “You can do more.
Build, Grow, and Expand the Legacy Wealth Perspective of Black Men | Panel
The Black Male Equity Initiative is an interactive exploration of what wealth and equity look like and how you can build it. The intent of the Black Male Equity Program is to establish a foundation from which to build, grow, and expand the Legacy Wealth perspective of black men by measuring and monitoring four specific milestones and results of a black male cohort.Our episode this week is a panel
Keeping Young Black Men and Boys Safe, Healthy and Hopeful | Anthony Smith
Cities United works to support the network of Mayors who are concerned with the issue of keeping young Black men and boys and their families safe, healthy and hopeful. Cities United partners with these leaders in the quest to reduce the homicide of Black men and boys by 50% by the year 2025.Our featured trailblazer is Anthony Smith, CEO of Cities United.Anthony Smith works with Mayors of cities an
The Power of Being Relational | A Nicole Campbell
Being relational drives business. Your brand/business must be about more than just transactions in order for it to thrive. The beauty happens in between the transactions/deals. When you are relational, you step into the spaces between transactions, so to speak, and that step-in is what makes clients come back, makes them choose you, makes colleagues recommend you, and makes people want to work wit
The Opportunity and Risk of Black Male Achievement | Jim Shelton
When Black males start to achieve, the mobility rates for our community will pick up exponentially. That is the opportunity for us, but it is also the risk, if we don’t.Our featured guest is Jim Shelton.James “Jim” Shelton is Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Blue Meridian Partners.In this role, Jim is investigating new areas where significant focused capital can help solve problems at scale and advis
Changing the Odds for Detroit's Children | Tonya Allen
Instead of helping children beat the odds, our work is about changing the odds for children.Our featured guest is Tonya Allen.Tonya Allen, a serial “idea-preneur,” serves as The Skillman Foundation’s president & chief executive officer. Her two-decade-long career has centered on pursuing, executing and investing in ideas that improve her hometown of Detroit and increase opportunities for its p
Get in the Driver Seat for Your Career | Simone Morris
The driver’s seat is mine. I claim it. I am responsible for my career. I am responsible for the outcomes. No one else.Our featured guest is Simone Morris.Simone Morris is CEO of Simone Morris Enterprises LLC, a thought leader in diversity and inclusion, specializing in directing organizations to leverage inclusion as a core strategy for competitive advantage as well as providing coaching to em
Helping Women of Color Secure Their Seat At The Table | Minda Harts
As leaders and those managing diverse talent, we should understand - How do we invest in women of color? Our featured guest is Minda Harts.Minda Harts is a Workplace and Equity Consultant. She is also the bestselling and award-winning author of The Memo and Right Within. Her third book, You Are More Than Magic for Young Adults, will be released in April 2022. Minda is a Professor at NYU Wagner. Sh
A Unique Approach to Community (Real Estate) Development | Marvin Wilmoth
Determine what makes you happy and find a way to make money doing that!Our featured guest is Marvin Wilmoth.Marvin is Managing Principal and Co-founder of Generation Development Group, a boutique real estate development and consulting firm focused on providing housing solutions with the goal of creating transformational communities. Throughout the course of his career, he has been responsible for
Why Happiness? | Rochelle Gapere
Happiness is a choice! It is an overarching quality of life that is rich in a variety of emotions, even including stress, sadness and disappointment.Our featured guest is Rochelle Gapere.Rochelle Gapere is an Attorney, Happiness Coach and Entrepreneur. Known for bringing her charismatic personality and sheer joy for living to every experience and individual she encounters, Rochelle has mastered th
Finding Balance in Your Passion | Craig The Barber®
Know your why! Why are you passionate about what you're passionate about? And why do you want to make that a career?Our guest is one of those people who inspired me to launch Trailblazers.FM and was one of our very first conversations on the podcast back on on episode 7, Craig The Barber®.Craig the Barber is Hollywood’s top source for men’s grooming needs, a role he has held for more than 10
How To Pitch Like A Champion | Henry Keculah
Stay confident, and never let “I do not have enough money” prevent you from following your dreams.Our guest is Henry Keculah. Henry was first featured on Trailblazers.FM episode 117Henry Keculah, Jr., is the founder and CEO of 4.0 Growth Productivity Accountability (4.0 GPA.). Keculah is a first-generation American, and his parents immigrated to the U.S from Liberia.--Please help us by SHARING thi
Navigating The 7 Cs of Deep End Leadership | Shawn Dove
Deep end leaders know that they have a particular calling on their lives and their primary job in life is to discover their unique purpose and mission.Our guest is a part of the Trailblazers.FM family and I'm so happy to have him be part of the 2019 Trailblazers Masterclass series. I'm happy to introduce Shawn Dove. Shawn was first featured on Trailblazers.FM episode 16.In today's e
Becoming More Consistent with Healthy Eating | Concita Thomas:
When we bet on later, everybody loses because later is not guaranteed.The second week of our 2019 summer Trailblazers Masterclass series welcomes back Concita Thomas. Concita is a returning guest of Trailblazers.FM and was first featured on episode 66.Concita Thomas is a Food & Fitness Strategist behind ConcitaThomas.com. She is on a mission to help busy women on the go, gain freedom from bein
7 Tips to Master Your Mind and Obtain Mental Peace | Chazz Scott
People love to love life when life feels good. But when life sucks, what are you going to do to overcome that struggle?The first guest of our 2019 Trailblazers Masterclass Series is Chazz Scott. Chazz is a returning guest of Trailblazers.FM and was first featured on episode 135.Charles (Chazz) Scott is a published writer, motivational speaker, self empowerment workshop curator, and an accomplished
5 Takeaways That Helped Me Get The Best Job Ever! | Stephen A. Hart
When someone googles you, the results they find are a digital first impression of you ... and what they see will leave them either more or less inclined to hire you.Our featured guest today is yours truly, Stephen A. Hart.Stephen A. Hart is host of Trailblazers.FM, a top interview style podcast that explores stories of today’s successful black professionals. The podcast has featured more than 150
Discover The Keys to Being Unstoppable | Ralph Graves, Jr
You are here for a reason and a purpose. Embrace the process not just the purpose.Our featured guest is Ralph Graves Jr.Ralph D. Graves Jr. serves as Founder and Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Community Church in Millville, NJ. Ralph Graves is a Motivational Speaker, Business Consultant and Author. He is the Founder and Vice President of City’s Hope Community Development Corporation and Founder of
Begin to See God As A Non-Negotiable | Stephen Chandler
Discover how we can develop the routine and habits that will help us prioritize and grow as Christians.Our featured guest today is Stephen Chandler.Stephen Chandler is the bold, encouraging, life-giving Senior Pastor of Destiny Church.Since its inception in 2011, Destiny Church has grown to a community of thousands of people and is known for its exciting culture and focus on leading entire familie
360 Your Life, Relationships and Business | Robert Dawson
No matter where you come from or what your past may look like, anything is possible with faith and a determination to win.Our featured guest today is Robert Dawson.High-Performance Entrepreneur, Dynamic Speaker & Business Consultant, Rob Dawson is internationally known for teaching people how to build successful businesses and bridge the gap between their dreams and their reality. His mission
Blaze your Trail and Protect It | Andrea Evans
Do you understand the different types of intellectual property and your options to protect them?Our featured guest is Andrea Evans.Andrea Hence Evans, Esq. is the founder of an intellectual property law practice, The Law Firm of Andrea Hence Evans. Attorney Evans career path is unique since she worked at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for approximately 5 years as both a pate
Water Restoration by Design. What's in YOUR water? | Troy Rackley
There is a difference between purified water vs restored water. "Just because it's clear doesn't mean it's clean”.Our featured guest is Troy Rackley.Troy Rackley graduated from Ohio University in Industrial Engineering and received his MBA in Australia. He served 20 years hard time with Nestle, Coke, Pepsi, Campbells Soup and Sherwin Williams. In 2008, he began his entreprene
Be Your Own Health Advocate | Dr. Thandeka Myeni
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