Burn the Playbook—It’s Time to Build Your Own Table

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Burn the Playbook—It’s Time to Build Your Own Table Episode Video Link: In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective, host Tony Tidbit welcomes Okeatta Brown, the CEO of O & Company Interiors, as they delve into her journey from corporate success to bold entrepreneurship. Okeatta shares valuable lessons on pushing through fear, embracing change, and the importance of community impact. Please tune in to hear how she navigated her career, built her own interior design business inspired by her cultural roots, and continues to strive for excellence and legacy. This episode is filled with insights on resilience, purpose, and the power of believing in oneself.▶︎ In This Episode 00:00 Motivational Advice to My Younger Self00:40 Introduction to A Black Executive Perspective01:30 Guest Introduction: Okeatta Brown04:12 Okeatta’s Personal Background and Family06:04 Early Life and Lessons on Change11:07 Corporate Journey and Key Learnings22:51 The Importance of Community Service24:31 Entrepreneurship and Overcoming Fear27:47 The Dream That Sparked a Business28:38 Building the First Prototype29:49 Finding the Right Manufacturer32:37 The Victoria Lane Collection36:55 Challenges of Entrepreneurship40:38 Staying Motivated47:01 Final Thoughts and Call to Action🔗 Resources Links and resources mentioned in this episode:🔔 Listen and Subscribe Listen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit" if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive changesubscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email [email protected] .