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Francheska "Fancy" Felder 24 Episodes Jul 21, 2026

CEO Chatter is where business and life intersect. Hostess Fancy interviews business owners, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who teach other business owners, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders how to grow or further their brands.

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You Have to Believe You're "Dat Girl" Before Anyone Else Will Jul 21, 2026 00:09:19 What happens when you stop waiting for permission and start believing in yourself?In this episode of CEO Chatter LIVE, SwagHer Magazine Founder and Publisher Francheska "Fancy" Felder shares the mindset shift that changed everything. From battling self-doubt and questioning her own potential to embracing the woman God created her to be, Fancy explores why confidence isn't arrogance—i

Reclaiming Joy Through Intentional Travel with Ronita Fleming Jul 9, 2026 00:32:17 In this episode of CEO Chatter LIVE, Fancy sits down with Ronita Fleming, certified Fora travel advisor and founder of Black Joy Travel, for a soulful conversation about travel as more than a getaway. Ronita shares how her own season of transition helped her rediscover herself through solo travel, friendship trips, and intentional experiences that brought her back to joy. Together, they discuss wh

My Mind Is My Business: The Truth About Burnout & Alignment May 19, 2026 00:23:17 In this episode of CEO Chatter Live, Fancy sits down with mental wellness advocate and My Mind Is My Business founder Lakisha M. Mosley for a powerful conversation about burnout, nervous system regulation, leadership, and redefining success. Together, they unpack the emotional weight of constantly “pushing through,” how dysregulation quietly impacts our work and relationships, and why businesses s

Launch Deeper: Jackie B. Grice on Radical Rest, Purpose, and the ReFresHER Retreat Experience Feb 10, 2026 00:38:14 What happens when life forces you to slow down—and you finally listen? In this soul-stirring episode of CEO Chatter LIVE, Fancy sits down with entrepreneur, strategist, and purpose coach Jackie B. Grice to discuss how silence, rest, and spiritual alignment can transform both your life and your leadership.After her multimillion-dollar transportation company unexpectedly halted during COVID, Grice e

Buying the Block: Power, Purpose, and Media Ownership w Dr. Vonnya Pettigrew Jan 30, 2026 00:22:09 In this episode of CEO Chatter LIVE, host Francheska “Fancy” Felder sits down with Dr. Vonnya Pettigrew, CEO of Root Branch Media Group, live from her waterfront studios in Baltimore. Dr. Pettigrew shares how intentional systems, authentic storytelling, and community-rooted leadership helped her build a nearly 20-year media empire—and make history as the first African American woman in Maryland to

Building Digital Powerhouses with Natalia Nicholson Oct 24, 2025 00:26:39 In this inspiring episode of CEO Chatter LIVE, which is also our first international episode, host Francheska “Fancy” Felder sits down with Natalia Nicholson, visionary founder of Women in Digital Business, to explore how she’s transforming the way Black women show up and thrive in the digital space.Natalia opens up about the experiences that shaped her entrepreneurial journey and the hands-on lea

From Barrels to Bold Moves: Kimberly Wheeler’s Journey in Whiskey Sep 22, 2025 00:22:19 In this episode of CEO Chatter LIVE, we take you inside Arthur Wheeler Spirits Co. in Upper Marlboro, MD, for a special three-part distillery tour and conversation with Chief Partnership Officer Kimberly Wheeler. Known for her creativity, bubbly spirit, and intentional leadership, Kimberly shares what it means to be a bold Black woman in the whiskey business, how she approaches authentic brand par

From Books to Brilliance: Darlene Williams and the Black Authors Festival Jul 29, 2025 00:38:08 In this inspiring episode of CEO Chatter LIVE, host Fancy sits down with Darlene Williams, President of the nationally acclaimed Black Authors Festival. Ranked by USA Today as one of the top new festivals in the country, the Black Authors Festival celebrates Black voices while championing literacy, free speech, and anti-censorship efforts.Darlene shares how her lifelong love of books sparked the v

Sickle Cell Advocacy, Science & Sisterhood with Dr. Lakiea Bailey Jun 16, 2025 00:34:36 Host: Francheska “Fancy” Felder Guest: Dr. Lakiea Bailey, Executive Director of the Sickle Cell Community ConsortiumIn this powerful and enlightening episode of CEO Chatter LIVE, host Fancy sits down with nationally recognized sickle cell disease advocate, educator, and research scientist Dr. Lakiea Bailey. Diagnosed with sickle cell disease at the age of three, Dr. Bailey has turned her personal

Was It Giving? My Honest Roots Picnic Story Jun 3, 2025 00:18:12 In this episode, Fancy shares her unfiltered experience attending the Roots Picnic for the first time in 2025. Known as one of Philly’s most iconic cultural events, the Roots Picnic was launched in 2008 by the legendary hip-hop group The Roots and has since become a beloved celebration of Black music, art, and community. But this year’s event left many attendees disappointed—plagued by rain, delay

Balancing Healing, Hustle, and Heart: Dr. Jai Gets Real May 9, 2025 00:41:14 📄 Episode DescriptionIn this powerful episode of CEO Chatter LIVE, host Fancy sits down with the unstoppable Dr. Jai Johnson—medical provider, serial entrepreneur, author, and healer—for a transparent conversation on navigating life’s toughest challenges while staying rooted in purpose. From surviving a traumatic car accident and domestic violence to launching multiple businesses rooted in care, D

Dr. Cindy Trimm Empowers Women to Discover Their Purpose and Potential Oct 3, 2023 00:35:03 Dr. Cindy Trimm emphasizes the importance of personal development and spiritual growth for black business owners. She believes that success is an inside job and that individuals must understand their true identity, purpose, and potential to thrive in their businesses. Dr. Trimm encourages business owners to focus on their internal dialogue and change their stories. She also highlights the power of

Entrepreneurial Resilience: Navigating Mental Health with LaKisha M. Mosley Sep 26, 2023 00:30:27 In this episode of CEO Chatter Live, host Fancy interviews LaKisha M. Mosley, the My Mind is My Business conference organizer. They discuss mental health awareness and the importance of prioritizing mental health, especially for entrepreneurs. LaKisha shares her personal experience with persistent depressive disorder and how it led her to create the My Mind is My Business event. The event aims to

Automating Sales and Marketing with Darin Adams of Keap Aug 15, 2023 00:27:34 Darin Adams discusses business automation and marketing with Fancy. As an automation expert at Keap, Darin explains how Keap is a one-stop-shop, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform that helps businesses automate their sales and marketing processes. He emphasizes the importance of automation in growing a business and highlights how Keap can help businesses save time and focus on other a

Speaking to the Pain of Your Clients w/ Dawnna St. Louis Jul 3, 2023 00:33:10 Dawnna St. Louis is Fyre Brand's founder and FyreSavvy's co-founder. With 25 years of consulting experience and expertise in building multimillion-dollar businesses, Donna provides an overall business strategy to help business owners scale quickly. She is a certified PMP and Master Six Sigma Black Belt. Dawnna shares her expertise in business strategy and income acceleration. She emphasize

The Power of Collaboration w/ Connie Marple of Women of Color New York Jun 12, 2023 00:25:13 Women of Color New York is a collaborative brand offering various products and services, including fashion, beauty, wellness, art, self-care, dessert, bistro, and mental health therapy. The brand was launched in August 2021 during the pandemic and is located at 539 South Avenue in Rochester, New York. Most of the businesses also have online stores, and the brand's emphasis on collaboration is

The Key to Being an Independent Artist w/ Symone Smith Jun 5, 2023 00:18:52 Are you an independent artist? On this CEO Chatter LIVE, Symone Smith, who is a serialpreneur, joins Fancy to discuss her upcoming product rollouts and new radio show, being an independent artist and author, and her upcoming BET Awards performance. About Symone Smith Symone is the CEO of Magnificent Marketing LLC, where she leads with creativity. The New Orleans native specializes in finding cr

Minding Her Business in This Season w/ Cora Jakes May 15, 2023 00:31:03 In this episode of CEO Chatter LIVE, Cora Jakes discusses her background, including being the daughter of Bishop T.D. Jakes and dealing with infertility. She also talks about her work as a life coach and helping people overcome personal fears. Later in the conversation, Cora opens up about going through a sudden divorce and how it has affected her faith. Despite outside noise and criticism, she r

Asking God for Permission in Business w/ Dr. Nikki Zeigler May 1, 2023 00:29:25 In this thought-provoking dialogue, Fancy and Dr. Nikki Zeigler have an interesting conversation about business, life, and faith. Dr. Nikki explains how we should ask God for permission when making business decisions while also sharing her entrepreneurial journey, which started out rocky but has since shaped her into the leader she is today. You can also read this interview in SwagHer Magazine’s

Karlyn Leblanc Breaks Down the Benefits of Travel Therapy Mar 27, 2023 00:24:28 Karlyn Leblanc, CEO of Black Girls Travel Therapy, stops by CEO Chatter LIVE to discuss her travel therapy group, the benefits of travel therapy, how you can become a member, and where you can catch the group next. Below are the upcoming trips you can join: Napa Valley “I Love Me” Wine Retreat April 14th-17th, 2023 Stella Groove Back Girls Trip Ocho Rios, Jamaica-May 17th-May 21st, 2023 Atlanta

Boss Chat w/ Dr. Cameka Smith of The BOSS Network Mar 20, 2023 00:22:07 On CEO Chatter LIVE this week, Fancy is joined by Dr. Cameka Smith of The BOSS Network. The Boss Network is a digital platform for black women entrepreneurs. Dr. Smith launched this community almost 15 years ago. As an event planner and marketing executive, Dr. Smith was looking for resources and opportunities to network with other minority women who wanted to start businesses. So she decided to c

Preparing for Business Growth w/ Tami Curry Mar 13, 2023 00:23:19 This episode of CEO Chatter LIVE is brought to you by Black Women Made Whole, a wellness event produced by SwagHer Magazine. In this episode, Tami Curry, Curator of I’Mat Dream Brand, joins Fancy again to discuss business growth. The two catch up on what’s new with I’Mat Dream Brand and how they are preparing for growth. Tami also shares three questions one should ask oneself when seeking growth o

The Business of Keeping Love in the Black w/ Tory & Teri Smith of "Love in Black with Tory & Teri" Mar 10, 2023 00:28:30 Have you ever wondered what running a business with your spouse would be like? Well, today, you can find out as Tory and Teri Smith of Love in Black with Tory & Teri share all the deets about working together as marriage/relationship therapists. The Smiths agree that initially, their working styles clashed, but they worked through that. One piece of advice that stood out to me was when Tory sa

Tips to Partner with Walmart.com w/ Tami Curry of I'Mat Dream Feb 6, 2023 00:20:41 Do you dream of a partnership with walmart.com? Well, you are in the right place. In this episode, Fancy is joined by I’Mat Dream Curator Tami Curry. Within five months of opening I’Mat Dream, Tami was able to secure placement on walmart.com, and in this episode, she’s sharing how tips for you to do the same. Skip to the good part: Tips for Securing a Partnership w/ Walmart.com. Have a strong, p

4 Tips for Killer Pitches with Precious “The KillerPitchMaster” Williams Dec 19, 2022 00:53:35 Before we jump into four tips for killer pitches, here’s a little background on the Pitch Slayer, Precious Williams. Perfect Pitches By Precious founder and #KillerPitchMaster, Precious L. Williams, has influenced thousands — perhaps even millions — with her media interviews and appearances on Shark Tank and America’s Real Deal (which recently premiered in Beverly Hills). Recently, she released he

How to Write a 6-Part Business Plan Dec 14, 2022 00:39:35 Business Coach Requia Proctor shares how to write a 6-part business plan, breaking each item down step-by-step.  Note: Anchor would not allow us to paste the full descriptions of each section here, so you can visit here to read them. 

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