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Black Fridays
by Denzell Turner
Black Fridays is a celebration of Black owned businesses, professionals, and creatives who thrive in their communities. Join Denzell Turner as he interviews guests about their unique career and business journeys to gain awareness into Black owned spaces.
Episodes
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Build a Business That Lasts: Lessons From a Detroit Architect - Ep. 195 w/ Rainy Hamilton Jr.
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with legendary Detroit architect and entrepreneur Rainy Hamilton Jr., President of Hamilton Anderson Associates, for a conversation about building businesses, building wealth, and literally helping build the city of Detroit. Rainy...
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Business Plans Aren’t Enough If Your Business Is Going To Survive - Ep. 194 w/ Sam White (Shakespeare In Detroit)
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Sam White, founder and artistic director of Shakespeare in Detroit, for a powerful conversation about creativity, entrepreneurship, community, and the Detroit spirit that keeps builders moving forward. Sam shares how…
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Clean Energy Is Creating New Business Opportunities. Here’s How to Get In! - Ep. 193 w/ Dr. Madeline Walker Miller
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we’re sitting down with Dr. Madeline Walker Miller, scientist, entrepreneur, and Founder & CEO of NexTiles, a Detroit-based textile recycling company giving new life to waste from the fashion, automotive, and aviation industries. Madeline…
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Teacher Burnout Is Hurting Our Schools: Here’s What We Can Do (Black Fridays Special)
What Up Doe?! It’s back-to-school season, but this conversation asks a question we don’t hear nearly enough: who is taking care of the teachers? This week, we sit down with the educators behind Teachers Supporting Teachers Everywhere Inc. for an honest conversation about teacher burnout, mental...
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This Creative Turned Black Businesses Into a Business - Ep. 192 w/ Black Owned With Becks
What Up Doe?! This week we’re tapping in with Rebekah, better known as Black Owned With Becks, to talk about what happens when a passion project grows into something much bigger than an Instagram page. Becks breaks down how her journey started with simply sharing Black-owned products she loved…
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How Detroiters Are Taking Control of Their Own Narratives - Ep. 191 w/ Orlando Bailey
What Up Doe?! We got Emmy Award-winning journalist and Detroit native Orlando Bailey joining Black Fridays for a conversation about media, community, leadership, and what it really means to serve the city you come from. Orlando shares how growing up on Detroit’s East Side shaped his love for...
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How All Things Detroit Attracts Thousands of Visitors To Detroit Every Year (Black Fridays Special)
What Up Doe?! Black Fridays pulled up to All Things Detroit 2026 at Eastern Market to celebrate Detroit entrepreneurship, support local businesses, and hear directly from the people building brands in our community. Founder Jennyfer Crawford reflects on growing All Things Detroit from an event...
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Detroit Nonprofit Founder Turned Waste Into Community Impact - Ep. 190 w/ Eradajere Oleita
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Eradajere Oleita, founder of The Chip Bag Project, to unpack how a birthday service project grew into a Detroit-rooted sustainability movement. Erada shares how her Nigerian upbringing and love for Detroit shaped her…
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The Business Systems Every Entrepreneur Is Missing - Ep. 189 w/ Saisha Ishag-Osman
What Up Doe?! Saisha Ishag-Osman, founder of SEI Management, pulled up to help entrepreneurs get their businesses in order. After nearly a decade in corporate leadership, earning her MBA, becoming an accredited Online Business Manager, and navigating entrepreneurship alongside motherhood, Saisha...
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Detroit Council President Reveals the Cost of Service - Ep. 188 w/ James Tate
What Up Doe?! Detroit City Council President James Tate pulled back up to Black Fridays for a real conversation about leadership, service, and what it actually takes to fight for Detroiters every day. From stepping into his role as Council President to staying connected with District 1…
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The Attachment Pattern That's Killing Your Relationships - Ep. 187 w/ Jazzmin Pitts
What Up Doe?! On this episode of Black Fridays, we’re sitting down with Jasmine Pitts, also known as The Attachment Healer, to talk about emotional intelligence, attachment theory, childhood patterns, trauma healing, and the real work it takes to become safe within yourself. Jasmine breaks down…
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Jemele Hill on Why She Left Traditional Media to Build Her Own - Ep. 186 w/ Jemele Hill
What Up Doe?! This episode is a monumental one as Detroit’s own Jemele Hill pulls up to Black Fridays for a powerful conversation about identity, journalism, storytelling, and building a media career that can’t be boxed in. From growing up in a city where Black leadership and Black ownership were...
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Why Juneteenth Should Be More Than A Celebration - Ep. 185 w/ Sharea Ayers
What Up Doe?! Sharea Ayers is back on Black Fridays, and this time she returns as the COO of Black Leaders Detroit with a deeper conversation on capital, culture, Juneteenth, and what it really means to build for your people. In this episode, Sharea breaks down how BLD uses community dollars to...
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You’re Not Just A Photographer, You’re A CEO - Ep. 184 w/ Lee Media House
What Up Doe?! This episode is for every creative, entrepreneur, photographer, filmmaker, content creator, and business owner trying to turn their gift into something that can feed their family and impact the community. We sat down with husband-and-wife photography team Tay Lee and Shawn Lee of…
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The Local Election Most Detroiters Are Not Paying Attention To - Ep. 183 w/ Jenell Mansfield
What Up Doe?! This week on Black Fridays, we got family in the building with Jenell Mansfield, a Detroit daughter, lobbyist, educator, organizer, mother, and candidate for Wayne County Commissioner District 5. This conversation breaks down what county government actually does, why local elections...
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Why This NFL Star Cares More About Books Than Football - Ep. 182 w/ Joique Bell
What Up Doe?? Former Detroit Lions running back, Wayne State legend, entrepreneur, and community leader Joique Bell joins Black Fridays for a powerful conversation about growing up in Benton Harbor, building discipline through sports, becoming a father in college, and turning life’s hardest…
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Black Fridays Special: David Alan Grier on Detroit, Mentorship, and Purpose w/ David Alan Grier
In this special Black Fridays interview from the Midnight Golf 25-Year Celebration, Detroit native, actor, comedian, and Cass Tech alumnus David Alan Grier reflects on the mentors who shaped his life, the importance of giving back, and why programs like Midnight Golf matter. From stories about...
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How To Turn One Video Into 20 Pieces of Content - Ep. 181 w/ Denzell Turner
What Up Doe?! In this episode of Black Fridays, Denzell breaks down how creators, entrepreneurs, and podcasters can take one long-form video and turn it into 20 different pieces of content across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, LinkedIn, email, blogs, websites, flyers, press releases, and…
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You Don't Need Alcohol to Have Fun (Here's Why) - Ep. 180 w/ Karlyta Williams (Mockery Zero Proof)
What Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Karlyta Williams, founder of Mockery Zero Proof, to explore the growing world of zero-proof culture, wellness, and intentional community building. Karlyta shares how a personal shift away from alcohol during the pandemic...
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How to Build a Career That Doesn’t Depend on One Thing - Ep. 179 w/ Ed Jones II
What Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Ed Jones II, founder of Beyond The Field and creator of the Player Development Summit, to talk about what it really means to build a life beyond your title, your job, or your identity. Ed breaks down how he’s helping...
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Midnight Golf: The Non-Profit That Grew Against All Odds - Ep. 178 w/ Renee Fluker
What Up Doe?! In this special episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Detroit legend and founder of College Career & Beyond, home of the legendary Midnight Golf Program, Renee Fluker, to celebrate 25 years of transforming lives through mentorship, education, and opportunity. Renee...
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Here's Why Every Business Owner Needs a Podcast - Ep. 177 w/ Denzell Turner
What Up Doe?! In this solo episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, Denzell breaks down why podcasting is one of the most underrated tools for creators, entrepreneurs, and small business owners heading into 2026. He shares how podcasting can serve as a content creation hack, a powerful networking...
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Stop Starting Over: The Framework That Keeps Entrepreneurs in the Game Long Enough to Win - Ep. 176 w/ Denzell Turner
What Up Doe?! In this solo episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, host Denzell Turner gets real about one of the biggest killers of Black entrepreneurship — starting strong and stopping short before success ever has a chance to show up. Denzell breaks down the four core reasons entrepreneurs keep...
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She Couldn't Find Support for Her Autistic Son, So She Built It - Ep. 175 w/ Autism In The D
What Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, host Denzell Turner sits down with Tiera Moultrie, founder of Autism In The D, to talk about what it really takes to build a movement from scratch when your community has nothing to offer you. Tiera shares how two sons diagnosed with...
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Urban Planner Reveals The Real Reason Communities Fail - Ep. 174 w/ Nina Idemudia
What Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Nina Idemudia, founder of A Planner with a Purpose, to talk about building a career rooted in purpose, community, and doing things on your own terms. Nina shares how her background in urban planning, leadership in…
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Struggling to Start a Business? Here’s How to Build Your Own Platform - Ep. 173 w/ Kayla Lewis Allen
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Milwaukee entrepreneur and media creator Kayla Lewis Allen, co-founder of Full Circle TV, a family-centered streaming platform focused on real conversations about marriage, faith, and entrepreneurship. Kayla shares how she and...
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Why Do Successful Women Still Struggle With Self-Confidence? - Ep. 172 w/ Katrina Cross-Daniels
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Detroit photographer, entrepreneur, and creative educator Katrina Cross-Daniels, founder of Katrina Cross Photography and KCD Creative Studios. Known for her empowering boudoir, branding, and portrait photography, Katrina…
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Why Your Public Relations Strategy Isn't Working - Ep. 171 w/ Kiana Montgomery
Public relations is more than getting on TV or landing a headline. It’s about storytelling, preparation, and building trust with the audience you want to reach. In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, host Denzell Turner sits down with Kiana Montgomery, founder of Ki Takeaways…
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How to Turn Gaming Into a Real Business - Ep. 170 w/ Round 1 Gaming Lab
What Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with the founders of Round One Gaming Lab Tyrell and Terrance to unpack how they built a competitive gaming space in Detroit designed for serious players, streamers, and community events. Inspired by the idea of bringing…
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Struggling to Get Brand Deals? Here’s What You’re Doing Wrong - Ep. 169 w/ Bree Flemings (Jem Social)
What Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Bree Flemings, founder of Jem Social, to break down how she pivoted from DJ to tech founder and built an AI-powered influencer marketplace connecting creators with over 30,000 brands. Bree shares hard truths about...
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How I Made The Jump To Full Time Content Creator - Ep. 168 w/ Nkem Bernard (@DetroitFinds313)
What Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Nkem Bernard, founder of Detroit Finds 313, to unpack how she transitioned from full-time nurse to one of Metro Detroit’s most influential lifestyle creators. Nkem shares how consistency, understanding the Instagram...
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The Media Problem Nobody's Talking About - Ep. 167 w/ Barry Jennings (The Uprising Network)
What Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Barry Jennings, founder of The Uprising Network, to unpack a decade-long journey of independent media, creative sacrifice, and telling Detroit’s story from the ground up. Barry opens up about changing the narrative of…
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Your Media Career Doesn't Have to Start Where You Think - Ep. 166 w/ Rachel Simone (Producer Bae)
What Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Rachel Simone, aka Producer Bae, to unpack her journey from legacy media to building Production Bae, a platform focused on access, training, and real credits for Detroit creatives. Rachel breaks down why producing is an...
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Life, Love, and Purpose Beyond Reality TV - Ep. 165 w/ Vince Perkins (Ready To Love: Detroit)
What Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Vince Perkins from Ready to Love: Detroit to go beyond reality TV and unpack his journey as a Detroit native, former athlete, community mentor, and public servant. Vince shares real talk on accountability, masculinity,...
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Black Fridays Special - Fashion, Legacy, and Community: Inside Hot Sam's Detroit w/ Tony Stovall
What Up Doe?! In this Legacy Lounge episode, presented in collaboration with Hot Sam’s Detroit and the Legacy Business Project, Tony Stovall, co-owner of Hot Sam's in Detroit, shares his insights on legacy, community engagement, and the evolution of his business. He reflects on the importance of...
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Why Most Podcasters Never Make Money (And How to Change That) - Ep. 164 w/ Angel Livas (Alive Podcast Network)
What Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Friday's podcast, guest Angel Livas discusses her groundbreaking journey as the first black woman to create her own podcast network, the Alive Podcast Network. We explore the importance of storytelling, the mission behind the network, and the challenges...
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Black Fridays Special - Why This Detroit Funeral Home Has Survived Over a Century w/ Antonio Green (James H. Cole Funeral Home)
What Up Doe?! In this Legacy Lounge episode, presented in collaboration with Hot Sam’s Detroit and the Legacy Business Project, we sit down with Antonio Green of James H. Cole Funeral Home, a fourth-generation leader helping carry one of Detroit’s most historic Black-owned institutions forward....
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How Chef Geech Is Revolutionizing Sports Entertainment - Ep. 163 w/ Chef Geech
What Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, we tap in with Detroit creative Chef Geech, who’s redefining sports media by blending hip-hop, culinary culture, and viral storytelling through his First & Geech platform. He shares how faith, creativity, and consistency helped him turn...
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Black Fridays Special - This Detroit Business Has Been Open Since The 1960s!
What Up Doe?! In this special Legacy Lounge episode, presented in collaboration with Hot Sam’s Detroit, Black Fridays, and the Legacy Business Project, we spotlight Graham’s Printing Co, a Black-owned Detroit print shop celebrating over 60 years of serving small businesses, unions, churches, and...
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Why Your Story Matters As A Small Business Owner - Ep. 162 w/ Mark S. Lee
What Up Doe?! This week, we’re tapping in with Mark S. Lee, a Detroit-based marketing and business expert, media personality, and trusted voice for small businesses across the city. With more than 25 years of experience in corporate marketing, entrepreneurship, and consulting, Mark has become a...
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The AI Tools Every Entrepreneur Needs Right Now - Ep. 161 w/ De’lon Dixon
What Up Doe?! This week, we’re tapping in with De’Lon Dixon, founder of Think Technologies and a Detroit-based tech leader working at the intersection of AI, UX, and community impact. With a background in behavioral science, psychology, and user experience, De’Lon breaks down artificial...
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Black Fridays Special - Inside Detroit’s Most Iconic Black-Owned Restaurant w/ Stephanie Byrd
What Up Doe?! Welcome to a special edition of the Black Fridays Podcast: The Legacy Lounge, a collaborative series presented in partnership with Hot Sam’s Detroit and the Legacy Business Project, spotlighting Black-owned legacy businesses that are part of Detroit’s cultural fabric. This week…
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The Spiritual Battle You Never See Coming - Ep. 160 w/ Christian Black
What Up Doe?! This week, we’re joined by Christian Black — author of the new Christian thriller Battleground and founder of Sanctuary House Publishing. Christian blends faith, fiction, and real-life experience to explore spiritual warfare, trauma, and generational healing through storytelling.…
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Designing Detroit: Culture, Clothing & Community - Ep. 159 w/ JonxGenius
What Up Doe?! This week, we’re chopping it up with Jon Genius — a Detroit creative, designer, and storyteller whose work has shaped the city’s visual culture from streetwear to album art. Known for his brand Corner Store Goods and collaborations with icons like Big Sean, Jon has built a career...
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The Mindset Makeover Every Entrepreneur Needs - Ep. 158 w/ LaNasia Angelina
What Up Doe?! This week, we’re sitting down with LaNasia Angelina, a powerhouse mindset and business coach helping women and entrepreneurs break through limiting beliefs and build lives rooted in purpose, confidence and intentional strategy. As the founder of Transformations Coaching Agency and...
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How a Community Bank Became a Financial Powerhouse - Ep. 157 w/ Dimitrius Hutcherson
What Up Doe?! This week, we’re honored to sit down with Dimitrius Hutcherson, President and Chief Operating Officer of First Independence Bank, the only Black-owned bank in Michigan. A Detroit native with roots on the east side and degrees from Morehouse and Harvard, Dimitrius brings over 30…
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How to Transform Any Room You Walk Into - Ep. 156 w/ Andre Ebron
What Up Doe?! This week, we’re honored to have Andre Ebron, the President & CEO of Ebron & Associates and a senior DEI leader who’s been shaping the future of leadership, culture, and impact in education, non-profit and consulting. With deep roots in service, entrepreneurship, and transformation,...
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How to Turn Emails Into Income - Ep. 155 w/ Cierra Seay
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, I’m joined by Cierra Seay, marketing strategist, author, and founder of The Revive Group. From dropping out of college three times to helping her clients earn over $75 million in revenue, Cierra’s journey is all about grit, growth, and knowing...
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Who Really Controls The News Media?! - Ep. 154 w/ Britt Hunter & Blake Stoner
What Up Doe?! In this special crossover episode between Black Fridays Podcast and Thanks But No One Asked You, hosts Denzell Turner and Britt Hunter sit down with Blake Stoner, founder and CEO of Vngle — a civic insights company on a mission to revolutionize local news. Based in Atlanta, Vngle...
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Why Your Story Has Power- Ep. 153 w/ Brittini Ward (Eye N Eye LLC)
What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Brittini Ward, Detroit-based poet, designer, and founder of Eye N Eye LLC, a storytelling platform that fuses creativity, healing, and community. Through her work as a multifaceted storyteller, Brittini uses poetry, visual…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Black Fridays is a celebration of Black owned businesses, professionals, and creatives who thrive in their communities. Join Denzell Turner as he interviews guests about their unique career and business journeys to gain awareness into Black owned spaces.
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Black Fridays is a celebration of Black owned businesses, professionals, and creatives who thrive in their communities. Join Denzell Turner as he interviews guests about their unique career and business journeys to gain awareness into Black owned spaces.
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