She Took the Torch: Leading, Acquiring, and Redefining Legacy When leadership meets legacy - one woman’s journey from family roots to future vision.

In this episode of Black Business Live, we explore the extraordinary journey of Karla Trotman, who stepped into leadership not by starting something new, but by acquiring and evolving the business her family built.From breaking barriers in manufacturing to navigating the complexities of ownership and succession, Karla is rewriting the narrative of legacy and generational wealth. Her story reveals what it means to take the torch, steward tradition, and boldly build forward—redefining power, leadership, and wealth for the next generation.