EPISODE · May 25, 2023 · 59 MIN
Dean & Nicky Samuels ”How To Be Stronger Together”
from HEAL Her Podcast · host Makini Smith
This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Use promo code "Makini20" for 20% off ALL PLANT facial products. In this episode, Dean & Nicky share how they have become stronger individually by being a team and how you can do the same. Dean & Nicky Samuels founded BKBQ, a black not-for-profit that caters to the emotional and physical needs of black women, men and youth in Canada to push past their pain and into purpose. Using his strong business acumen and passion for humanitarianism, Founder Dean Samuels identified an intense need for programs catering to advancing, rehabilitating, and rebuilding the black family structure. Pairing his background in music production and Nicola’s professional expertise and passion for children and education, they seek to create and establish a business model that provides resources to the black community and supports other Black-led community groups and projects in the greater Toronto area. We discussed: His BIG visions since childhood Her love for caring for the next generation Starting their podcast as a voice for those suffering in silence Being robbed of $500,000 shortly after two miscarriages, right before the birth of their rainbow baby and the closing of the purchase of their home His definition of being a “man” Stay connected with them online: Website Dean's Instagram Nicky's Instagram Youtube Stay connected with us online: A Walk In My Stilettos Legacy Leavers Media Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube LinkedIn Books Subscribe to our newsletter if you love the value and free stuff! Send feedback/questions to [email protected] Submit guest suggestions HERE
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This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Use promo code "Makini20" for 20% off ALL PLANT facial products. In this episode, Dean & Nicky share how they have become stronger individually by being a team and how you can do the same. Dean & Nicky Samuels founded BKBQ, a black not-for-profit that caters to the emotional and physical needs of black women, men and youth in Canada to push past their pain and into purpose. Using his strong business acumen and passion for humanitarianism, Founder Dean Samuels identified an intense need for programs catering to advancing, rehabilitating, and rebuilding the black family structure. Pairing his background in music production and Nicola’s professional expertise and passion for children and education, they seek to create and establish a business model that provides resources to the black community and supports other Black-led community groups and projects in the greater Toronto area. We discussed: His BIG visions since childhood Her love for caring for the next generation Starting their podcast as a voice for those suffering in silence Being robbed of $500,000 shortly after two miscarriages, right before the birth of their rainbow baby and the closing of the purchase of their home His definition of being a “man” Stay connected with them online: Website Dean's Instagram Nicky's Instagram Youtube Stay connected with us online: A Walk In My Stilettos Legacy Leavers Media Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube LinkedIn Books Subscribe to our newsletter if you love the value and free stuff! Send feedback/questions to [email protected] Submit guest suggestions HERE
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