How the Oldest Black-Owned Family Construction Company Built America w/ Cheryl McKissack Daniel 🎙

My guest today on the Bookum Author Talks Podcast is the generational powerhouse Cheryl McKissack Daniel. Cheryl is the President and CEO of McKissack & McKissack, a design and construction company founded by Moses McKissack in 1905. It is the oldest Black-owned architecture and construction company in the United States.In this episode, Cheryl shares the incredible story of her family’s legacy spanning 5 generations, their impact on HBCU campuses, succession plans, major stadium projects, and lessons on leadership, entrepreneurship, and preserving family history.This episode is full of history and business lessons!Get Cheryl’s book: The Black Family Who Built America - https://www.simonandschuster.com/book...Timestamps:1:30 - Current Projects of McKissack & McKissack3:18 - Family History of The McKissack5:42 - Passing down family mottos7:02 - Handling Succession in the Family11:40 - Growing up in an affluent Black Family14:10 - Building on HBCU campuses16:38 - Working with Black Business18:18 - Charlamagne tha God publishing the book19:33 - Writing Process of the Book20:10 - Building Stadiums22:55 - Barclay Center in Brooklyn24:12 - Being a role model as a Black woman builder26:37 - Record Your Family's History27:12 - What Should Be in A Builder's Toolkit?Make sure Like, comment, and subscribe to our ‪@bookum‬  YouTube channel for more amazing conversations with authors and creators.Download the Bookum App to join book-related discussions, connect with the community, and start your own book club at https://www.bookumapp.comThis Podcast is to brought you by Bookum - The book communities NEW and BEST way to host dynamic online book clubs. Download the App and Start your Book club today at www.bookumapp.com Catch all of conversations live on the Bookum App Nooks!