Empowering Black-Owned Businesses - Season 2 Episode 17: The Forte Podcast with Gloryah Allen

📈 Join hosts Domenick and Randall in an enlightening episode of The Forte Podcast, featuring Gloryah Allen, the founder of Black Goods and Services. Gloryah shares her journey of creating a digital and physical marketplace for black-owned businesses, her experiences growing up in a diverse DMV area, and her mission to uplift and circulate the black dollar. This episode delves into Gloryah's entrepreneurial spirit, the challenges and triumphs of supporting black-owned businesses, and her ambitious goals for the future. Key topics include the importance of community, mentorship, and resources for black entrepreneurs. Don't miss this inspiring conversation packed with actionable insights to help elevate black-owned businesses globally.Guest & Hosts: 🎤 Guest: Gloryah Allen🎤 Co-host: @1domenickepps 🎤 Co-host: @randallmonfiston Conversation Outline00:00 Welcome to the Forte Podcast01:00 Daily Grind and Business Systems01:59 Travel Adventures and Content Creation03:27 Introducing Gloryah Allen04:02 Gloryah's Background and Black Goods and Services05:46 Growing Up in the DMV Area11:14 The Epiphany Moment and Vision for Black Amazon18:20 Creating a Web Template for Black-Owned Businesses19:03 Reviving Social Media Presence19:39 Exploring Black-Owned Businesses20:25 Highlighting Black-Owned Brands20:59 Interviewing Black Entrepreneurs21:47 Choosing Businesses to Highlight23:29 Scaling and Networking25:42 Addressing Criticism and Improving Standards28:03 Utilizing Resources and Mentorship30:29 Future Goals and Marketplace Vision31:48 Contact Information and Database Creation36:38 Final Thoughts and Encouragement