Introducing Newark Made!

Newark Made is a podcast that celebrates the bold, brilliant, and resilient entrepreneurs shaping the future of Newark, New Jersey. Hosted by Emily Manz and Marcus Randolph, each episode spotlights a local business leader rewriting the rules—from launching Black-owned drive-ins during lockdown to building luxury brands from scratch. Whether it's comedy clubs, corner delis, fiber-optic broadband, or kid-friendly dental clinics, these stories reveal how purpose, pride, and hustle power a city on the rise. Made possible by The Prudential Foundation and Invest Newark, this series is a love letter to the innovators driving inclusive growth, proving that if you can build it in Newark, you can build it anywhere.