BLK GRL MOB POD

For Episode 3 of the BLK GRL MOB POD, we’re featuring the incredible Emily Woodman-Nance, founder and CEO of At Their Side, an award-winning HealthTech company transforming communication in long-term care.Based in Long Beach, California, Emily created At Their Side after experiencing firsthand how difficult it was to get clear, timely updates while navigating long-term care with her own family. That experience inspired her to build a platform that helps care providers communicate more consistently with families—reducing stress, building trust, and creating stronger connections during some of life’s most vulnerable moments.In this episode, Emily shares how lived experience became innovation, why empathy and thoughtful design matter in healthcare, and how winning the McKnight’s Tech Award helped validate the impact of her work. This conversation is a powerful reminder that some of the best businesses are born from solving the problems we’ve personally lived through.Connect with Emily: Website: attheirside.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emily-woodman-nance-9650b44 Facebook: facebook.com/emily.woodmannanceAbout BLK GRL MOB POD The BLK GRL MOB POD highlights bold Black women entrepreneurs building legacy, creating impact, and showing up unapologetically. Each episode shares real stories, real strategy, and real conversations designed to help women grow in business and visibility.Join the movement. Connect with us inside the BLK GRL MOB community and follow along for more powerful conversations, networking opportunities, and founder visibility.Follow: @blkgrlmobVisit us at https://blkgrlmob.comSubscribe, share, and stay bold.

Episode 2 of the BLK GRL MOB POD 🎙️Our second episode of the BLK GRL MOB POD features the dynamic and purpose-driven Jawanda Smith, founder of Let’s Do It Right Events and Journey with Jai.Based in Richmond, Virginia, Jawanda is known for helping entrepreneurs, organizations, and communities move from scattered ideas to clear execution through strategy, structure, and excellence. From event planning and branding to coaching, media, and personal transformation, she creates spaces where vision meets action and healing meets leadership.In this episode, she shares how choosing herself became one of her greatest lessons, why community without competition matters, and how women can lead, build, and succeed without losing themselves in the process. This conversation is full of truth, alignment, and the reminder that legacy is built with both courage and clarity.Connect with Jawanda:Website: letsdoitrightevents.comEmail: [email protected]: @journeywith_jaiInstagram: @letsdoitrighteventsAbout BLK GRL MOB POD The BLK GRL MOB POD highlights bold Black women entrepreneurs building legacy, creating impact, and showing up unapologetically. Each episode shares real stories, real strategy, and real conversations designed to help women grow in business and visibility.Join the movement. Connect with us inside the BLK GRL MOB community and follow along for more powerful conversations, networking opportunities, and founder visibility.Follow: @blkgrlmobVisit us at https://blkgrlmob.comSubscribe, share, and stay bold.

Episode 1 of the BLK GRL MOB POD 🎙️We’re kicking off the very first episode of the BLK GRL MOB POD with powerhouse entrepreneur and financial educator Takisha Carr, founder of Protection 4 Life Insurance Agency.Based in Emporia, Virginia and serving clients nationwide, Takisha is on a mission to help families, parents, and business owners protect what they’re building through life, health, retirement, and supplemental insurance solutions. In this episode, she shares how leading with education instead of pressure helped her build a $600K business in just 3 years—and why consistency and service will always outperform hype.From legacy planning to financial confidence, this conversation is packed with real insight for entrepreneurs ready to protect both their income and their impact.Connect with Takisha:Website: protection4life.comEmail: [email protected] a Consultation: calendly.com/takisha_carr/educonsultsAbout BLK GRL MOB POD The BLK GRL MOB POD highlights bold Black women entrepreneurs building legacy, creating impact, and showing up unapologetically. Each episode shares real stories, real strategy, and real conversations designed to help women grow in business and visibility.Join the movement. Connect with us inside the BLK GRL MOB community and follow along for more powerful conversations, networking opportunities, and founder visibility.Follow: @blkgrlmobVisit us at https://blkgrlmob.comSubscribe, share, and stay bold.