Best AfroTech Podcasts (2025)

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Aisha Bowe on the Blue Origin Space Flight 31:28

2d ago31:28

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Ep. 214 Aisha Bowe is a former NASA rocket scientist, tech Founder, and soon-to-be astronaut, joining the upcoming Blue Origin New Shepard flight crew. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn…

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How Slutty Vegan Founder Nearly Lost Her Business - Social Proof #513 55:41

3d ago55:41

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Entrepreneurship is often romanticized in popular culture, with images of successful business leaders effortlessly navigating their way to the top. However, the reality of entrepreneurship is far more complex and fraught with challenges. This complexity is vividly illustrated in this episode of the Social Proof Podcast, where Pinky Cole recounts he…

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Easy Crafting That Sell For High Profits - Social Proof Podcast #512 38:47

7d ago38:47

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In this episode of the Social Proof Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Kylea Woodley-Jones, a full-time teacher and a highly successful crafter who has made over $2 million from her crafting business. Dr. Kylea shared her inspiring journey of balancing her teaching career with her passion for crafting, which she has been monetizing ser…

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Christopher Gray of Path is Reinventing How Education is Paid For 33:38

9d ago33:38

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Ep. 213 Christopher Gray is the Founder and CEO at Path, an AI-powered platform transforming the way students and professionals prepare for critical exams. Before Path, he co-founded Scholly, an app that helped students find scholarships for college and pay off student debt. The company was acquired by Sallie Mae in 2023. Follow Will Lucas on Insta…

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A Masterclass On Podcasting with David Shands And Omar Eltakrori 51:20

12d ago51:20

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This is a masterclass on Podcast monetization. I dive deep into the world of podcasting and YouTube content creation with a special guest, Omar Eltakrori, who has mastered the art of podcasting for massive success. We start by discussing how my guest has achieved incredible financial milestones. The conversation then shifts to the strategic use of …

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Derek Lewis, Former President at PepsiCo Multicultural North America on Leading Billion Dollar Enterprises, Getting Promoted Big, and How To Be What You Can't See 38:13

16d ago38:13

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Ep. 212 Derek Lewis is a strategic thought leader and transformational executive, and was the first-ever President of Multicultural Business and Equity Development at PepsiCo North America. He also has a new book out, Survive and Advance: Lessons on Living a Life Without Compromise, which is available now. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas…

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S7 E7: Chasing Leadership 33:07

21d ago33:07

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Nicole interviews Ashley, who she works with as an Executive Coach, and discusses their leadership philosophies on the final episode of season 7. *** Enjoyed this episode? Rate, review, and share with someone navigating their own journey in leadership. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!…

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Risk Takers Will Eventually Profit - Social Proof Podcast #510 53:15

21d ago53:15

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Subscribe to the Social Proof Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GT6Vgj... This episode underscores the importance of having a scalable business model, leveraging AI, and being in the right environment to foster big ideas and innovation. Remember, it's not just about having a go…

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Monique Rodriguez founder MIELLE on Generational Wealth, Exit Strategies, and The Retail Landscape 34:15

23d ago34:15

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Ep. 211 Monique Rodriguez is the Founder Mielle Organics, a hair care and beauty brand that believes healthier ingredients encourage healthier hair and skin. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo…

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Podcast Explained - KD Bowe of The Kontent Faktory ATL 1:13:54

26d ago1:13:54

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How To Evolve Your Business? Social Proof Podcast #509 52:35

28d ago52:35

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Subscribe to the Social Proof Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GT6Vgj... Throughout the episode, we emphasize the need for accountability, whether through community support or personal challenges, to maintain and elevate our levels of success. We also touch on the evolving lan…

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S7 E6: Chasing Joy 33:11

29d ago33:11

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In this episode of the Urban Girl Corporate World Podcast, Nicole sits down with Ervin McBride, a cybersecurity professional, mentor, and North Carolina A&T alum, to discuss his intentional journey into the tech world, the power of mentorship, and the importance of representation in cybersecurity. Ervin shares how intentional networking helped …

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Phonz and Kenya Parham of SPILL on How Social Media is Evolving and Creating Opportunities 39:12

30d ago39:12

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Ep. 210 Alphonzo "Phonz" Terrell is the Co-Founder and CEO and Kenya Parham is Chief Growth Officer of SPILL, a social media app that presents a visual conversation moving at the speed of culture. You can now own a piece… SPILL recently launched a million dollar community investment round which is live now on WeFunder. Follow Will Lucas on Instagra…

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Don't Just PLAY The Game | CHANGE It!! Founder of Blavity & AfroTech - Morgan DeBaun #508 1:16:08

1M ago1:16:08

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In this episode of the Social Proof Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Morgan, the CEO of Blavity Inc. and AfroTech. Morgan is a powerhouse and a genuinely nice person, which makes her success even more inspiring. We delved into her journey from starting Blavity in 2014 to growing it into a major corporation that builds products, services,…

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S7 E5: Chasing Pivots 32:45

1M ago32:45

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In this episode of Urban Girl Corporate World, Nicole sits down with Hatu Kanu, Technical Recruiter at Riot Games and founder of Power Pivots, to break down the key strategies for landing and excelling in a tech career. They dive into the biggest resume mistakes & Hatu shares interview best practices. They also discuss how to engage with recruiters…

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Hardly Initiated’s Podcast Setup & Strategy (What They Wish They Knew Sooner!) 1:20:03

1M ago1:20:03

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👉🏽Get Your Tickets To: https://podcastsummit.com/registration Use Promo Code: “HARDLY” 20% off In this episode of Podcast Explained, I had the pleasure of visiting Tyshawn and Ryan from Harley Initiated to uncover the secrets behind their rapid podcast growth and brand development. The conversation was enlightening, offering a deep dive into their …

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Morgan DeBaun, Founder and CEO at Blavity and AfroTech is Rewriting Your Rules 40:16

1M ago40:16

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Ep. 209 Morgan DeBaun is a serial entrepreneur, executive and corporate advisor. As the Founder & CEO of Blavity Inc., the leading digital media company for Black culture and millennials, Morgan has grown the company into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 100 million readers per month through a growing brand portfolio which includes: B…

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Experience Success In Your Mind, Body & Spirit - Social Proof Podcast #507 1:00:55

1M ago1:00:55

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👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 JOIN THE COMMUNITY TODAY: https://www.themorningmeetup.com In this episode of the Social Proof Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Carlos Patterson, a growth strategist who specializes in business scaling, mindset, and relationship training. Carlos shared his impressive journey of completing the six world major marathons, …

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S7 E4: Chasing Advocacy 38:24

1M ago38:24

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In this episode of Urban Girl Corporate World, host Nicole chats with Christina, Producer at Riot Games, about her incredible career journey—from facing constant rejection to finally landing a job offer that changed everything. Christina shares her experience relocating across the country to a place she’d never even visited, navigating the workforc…

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Thai Randolph on Building a $650M Media Empire, Championing Inclusive Innovation, and Investing in Black Founders 32:19

1M ago32:19

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Ep. 208 Thai Randolph is a groundbreaking CEO, award-winning producer, and serial entrepreneur who has mastered the art of turning culture into capital. As the co-founder and former CEO of HARTBEAT, Thai led the merger of Kevin Hart’s entertainment companies into a $650 million media empire, raising one of the largest funding rounds ever by a Black…

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Ep. 190 Joy Goddess w/A'Lelia Bundles

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The Culture Soup Podcast® – Women’s History Month Episode Guest: A’Lelia Bundles, Award-Winning Author & JournalistBy L. Michelle Smith

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How To Enhance The FACE Of Your Business - The Social Proof Podcast #506 29:14

2M ago29:14

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Subscribe to the Social Proof Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GT6Vgj... Latasha is a licensed cosmetologist, registered nurse, and the founder of La Mon'e Aesthetics, a med spa based outside of Philadelphia. She has been recognized as Philadelphia's best injector by Philly Ma…

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S7 E3: Chasing Excellence 26:25

2M ago26:25

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In this episode of Urban Girl Corporate World, host Nicole sits down with Adrianna Seeny, Data Scientist, for a powerful conversation on confidence, resilience, and authenticity in the workplace. Adrianna shares her journey of securing a job after interviewing at AfroTech, the challenges of navigating corporate culture as a woman of color, and how …

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Megan Holston-Alexander, Cultural Leadership Fund at a16z on How To Leverage your Leadership for Generational Wealth and Accelerating Non-Profit Impact 37:06

2M ago37:06

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Ep. 207 Megan Holston-Alexander is a partner at Andreessen Horowitz where she leads the Cultural Leadership Fund (CLF), Silicon Valley’s first venture capital fund consisting exclusively of Black cultural leaders and organizations committed to Black wealth generation. Megan oversees CLF’s dual missions of connecting the world’s greatest cultural le…

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How To Profit With Sober Living Homes - Social Proof Podcast #505 40:11

2M ago40:11

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Subscribe to the Social Proof Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GT6Vgj... Levante shared the innovative business model behind Take Another Chance. They acquire properties and convert them into sober living homes, charging residents a monthly fee per bed. For instance, in one of…

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S7 E2: Chasing Impact 45:59

2M ago45:59

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In this episode of Urban Girl Corporate World, host Nicole sits down with Cameron Johnson, Cybersecurity Manager, to break down the strategies that drive success in cyber. They dive into the power of networking, the importance of trust between teammates, and the formula they used to make magic as colleagues. Cameron shares his approach to influenci…

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Justin Grant on Corporate Athleticism and How To Leverage a Corporate Career for Financial Freedom 35:20

2M ago35:20

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Ep. 206 Justin Grant is a Corporate Executive and Author of Company Men, A Wellness Guide for Black Men in Corporate America - which is out now. In this conversation, we explore how Black men (and women for that matter) can leverage their corporate careers to build generational wealth and how mandates like full return-to-office policies impact Blac…

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S7 E1: What Are You Chasing? 11:33

2M ago11:33

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Welcome to Season 7 of Urban Girl Corporate World! In the season opener, Nicole shares the inspiration for the new season, what listeners can expect and challenges us all to be clear on what it is that we are chasing. ***** Got questions you want Nicole to answer? Submit them to [email protected] ***** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us…

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She Saved Her Own Life This Way!!- Social Proof Podcast #504 42:03

2M ago42:03

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Subscribe to the Social Proof Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GT6Vgj... Welcome to another episode of the Social Proof Podcast! I'm David, and alongside my co-host Donni, we dive deep into the journeys of entrepreneurs, offering you a real-time look at what it takes to build …

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Hello Alice's Carolyn Rodz on Funding Women and how Diversity is Essential in Business 39:12

2M ago39:12

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Ep. 205 Carolyn Rodz is a Latina entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Hello Alice, an AI-powered platform that connects small business owners to capital, mentorship, and opportunities. With over 1 million entrepreneurs on the platform and partnerships with major corporations, Hello Alice is proving that diversity isn’t just good for business—…

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Ep 189: All things transformational: AI & The Power of the Pivot 39:12

2M ago39:12

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Show Notes - The Culture Soup Podcast-Ep 189 In this episode, host L. Michelle Smith takes us on a reflective journey back to 2018, when she first launched The Culture Soup Podcast. She shares how an unexpected speaking career and a chance encounter led her to create both a podcast and a book, despite corporate challenges. She then shifts focus to …

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This Is One Of The BEST Ways To Protect Your MONEY!!! - Social Proof Podcast #503 38:35

2M ago38:35

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Subscribe to the Social Proof Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GT6Vgj... 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 JOIN THE COMMUNITY TODAY: https://www.themorningmeetup.com 👉🏾 Actionable CEO: https://www.actionableceo.com/enroll Grab the Podcast EBOOK👇🏾 **http://www.podcastebook.com GO SUBSCRIBE to T…

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Bea Dixon of The Honey Pot Co. on Major Retail, Practicing Unromantic Business, and Getting Past the Support Phase 49:55

2M ago49:55

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Ep. 204 Beatrice Dixon is the co-founder, CEO, and Chief Innovation Officer of The Honey Pot Co., a game-changing feminine wellness brand that started with a dream—literally. From launching with a $21,000 loan to building a multimillion-dollar business stocked in major retailers like Target and Walmart, Beatrice has navigated the challenges of fund…

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A Skincare Business That Solves An Eczema Problem 48:18

3M ago48:18

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Our main guest for this episode is Jocelyne Fiume, the founder of Kiyamel Skincare Solutions. Jocelyne shares her inspiring journey of creating a natural, clinically tested skincare line specifically for people with eczema and sensitive skin. She talks about her motivation, which stemmed from her daughter's struggle with eczema, and how she turned …

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The Marketing Genius Behind Beats by Dre: Omar Johnson on Influence and Innovation 1:01:36

3M ago1:01:36

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Ep. 203 Omar Johnson is the marketing genius who helped turn Beats by Dre from a $20 million startup into a $1.1 billion global icon, ultimately leading to its $3 billion acquisition by Apple. As the former Chief Marketing Officer at Beats by Dre and VP of Marketing at Apple, Omar has crafted some of the most legendary marketing campaigns in sports…

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The Pursuit Of Happiness And Wealth - #501 David Shands 28:06

3M ago28:06

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In the pursuit of happiness, it is essential to recognize that our goals must be clearly defined and aligned with our values and desires. David Shands delves into the nuances of happiness, particularly as it relates to financial aspirations and personal fulfillment. Through his insights, Shands encourages listeners to reflect on their goals and the…

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