Black and Audacious

In this episode, we chat with Sabrina Merritt, CEO and Founder of October Social Media, about how her musical beginnings shaped her entrepreneurial journey, her approach to navigating business relationships, setting boundaries, and confidently steering the ship in work and life.

In this episode of Black and Audacious, the hosts sit down with Alicia Thompson, Founder of Signature Leadership, for a powerful conversation about leadership, resilience, and growth. Alicia shares lessons and limitations she’s faced on her journey and offers invaluable advice for those striving to lead with authenticity and impact. Discover actionable insights that will inspire your own leadership path and leave you ready to tackle challenges head-on. Connect with Alicia:🌐 Website: https://signatureleadershipllc.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciarthompson/ Listen now and join the conversation!

Tawanda, Ekaette and Nikkia react to the 2024 Presidential election.

In this episode we welcome our first guest of season 2 Jess Williams, Director of Growth and Engagement for the Equity Alliance (https://theequityalliance.org/). On this episode we dive into: - Who The Equity Alliance is - What's at stake for the most historic election to date - Who had the audacity? *Vice Presidential Debate *Fawn Weaver *Hurricane Helene *Mark Robinson Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina -We will probably disagree "Could you be friends with a Trump supporter?" Please like, comment, subscribe and share. #election #vace #walz #fawnweaver #beyonce #hurricanehelene #mikerobinson #blackandaudcious #communications

We're back for another season of Black and Audacious. New Format, Great Topics, Same Shade. Please like, comment and subscribe....no, like forreal. Thanks! Topics Discussed: - Kamala Debates Trump - Fearless Fund - Frankie Beverly & James Earl Jones - Lil Wayne Superbowl Snub - Listener Questions #StayBlackandAudacious #womenincommunications #publicrelations #hottopics

We sit down with PR powerhouse Dwayna Haley also known as "Ask the PR Girl," to talk about maintaining her career, family and peace as a Black woman...there's some shenanigans in the episode too! Black Businesses We're Loving: Juvia’s Place: https://www.juviasplace.com/ Beautiful Curly Me: https://beautifulcurlyme.com The Busy Bre Apparel & Accessories: @thebusybre Candles: Grace the Collection https://gracethecollection.com/ Clothing: Shopfksp.com

In this episode, we're excited to welcome our very first guest, Angela Watts! Angela is the Founder & Executive Director of Atlanta Fashion Week (ATLFW) and a founding member of CFDA Connects. Angela shares her unique transition from tech to fashion and discuss how Atlanta is crafting its own vibrant fashion community. Black Businesses We're Loving: FeNoel: https://fenoel.com/ SammyB: https://sammybdesigns.com/ Kenya Freeman of Sylvia Mollie Collections​​https://sylviamollie.com The Tasha Belle Group: https://www.instagram.com/belleuncut/?hl=en

IN THIS EPISODE: - GETTING RISKY. WE TALK ABOUT A TIME WHEN WE EACH TOOK A RISK AND IT PAID OFF - KELLOGG CEO SAYS LET THEM EAT FLAKES! - WENDY WILLIAMS PUBLICIST EXEMPLIFIES WHAT NOT TO DO BLACK BUSINESSES WE’RE LOVING Simplicity Beverage Company Founded by Dr Bianca Kiovanni https://www.simplicitybeverage.com Joshua Shot It Joshua Cammon, photographer and videographer @joshuashotit @shopfancyhomebody

On this episode we discuss: - ISSA RAE GOING INDIE - MASS MEDIA LAYOFFS AND PUBLICATIONS SHUTTING DOWN  - THE CMO ROLE IS BEING AXED LEFT AND RIGHT REVEALING A REAL PROBLEM FACING THE C-SUITE BLACK BUSINESSES WE'RE LOVING - Brave and Kind Book Store Braveandkindbooks.com @braveandkindbooks(Instagram and Facebook) - Femmagic, plant-based feminine care, chemical free, 100% vegan, founder is a black woman: Maat Petrova  IG @femmagic - Favor Desserts_Durham North Carolina. https://www.favordesserts.com/  

In this episode of Black and Audacious we discuss: He Gets Us Campaign -Is Jesus Off Limits when it comes to advertising coin? Blackface in Sephora - It's the non-shade match for us. SMH. Celebrating Women's History Month - We're giving flowers to a few special ladies in our lives. Black Businesses We're Loving: - A Bomb Muva’s Thrift Shop, Jae White https://www.abombmuvasthriftshop.com/about-a-bomb-muva /@abombmuvasthriftshop  - Mercy Extensions, textured hair collection, the match is on 💯! @mercyhairextensions  -@PrevailingPilates - The FIRST black owned Pilates studio in North Carolina.

In This Episode We Discuss:  BEYONCE'S NEW HAIR LINE LEAVES MIXED REVEIWS  REESA TEESA'S 50-PART TIKTOK PROVES THE POWER OF GOOD STORYTELLING   WHEN A BLACK WOMAN HAS STANDARDS, THERE ARE PROBLEMS. KELLY ROWLAND WALKS OFF OF THE TODAY SHOW SET BLACK BUSINESSES WE’RE LOVING  Beauty is Abundant, Leah Alexander - Beautyisabundant.com/@beautyisabundant   Mercy Extensions - @mercyhairextensions   PrettyWellBeauty  - @PrettyWellBeauty

Topics From This Episode: HONEYPOT TURNS BLACK SUPPORTERS SOUR? TIGER WOODS LEAVES NIKE AHT! AHT! What Brands NEED to Not Do During BHM  Black Businesses We're Loving: - The Lip Bar (https://thelipbar.com/) - Dayo (https://dayowomen.com/) - Sis, You Smell Good (https://www.facebook.com/sisyousmellgood/) - Myleik and Mommas (https://myleikandmommas.com/) - F&W Style (https://www.fwstyle.com/)

In this episode we cover: -Black Women and Skims - Should Black women support the brand? - Why Corporate Erin has us triggered - The State of DE&I We are back with another episode of Black and Audacious where we talk about bold ideas, interview even bolder guests and talk all things pop culture and the shenanigans that come with it. BLACK BUSINESSES WE’RE LOVING - ATLFW: ⁠https://www.atlantafashionweek.co ⁠ IG: @atlfw - Joelle Meaghan: ⁠https://www.joellemeaghancom⁠ IG: @⁠joellemeaghanoffical - The Hinkson Firm (Afiya Hinkson, Esq): ⁠https://⁠www.thehinksonfirm.com IG: ⁠@thehinksonfirm #blackhistorymonth #skimms #corporateerin #podcast #blackwomen #atlanta

SHOW TOPICS: - DR. CLAUDINE GRAY – HIGHER LEARNING STARTS 2024 ON SOME BS - DR. ANTOINETTE CANDIA BAILEY - JOHNATHAN MAJORS AND THESE INTERVIEWS CHILE… BLACK BUSINESSES WE’RE LOVING Estelle Colored Glass https://estellecoloredglass.com; IG: @estellecoloredglass Local European https://localeuropean.com; IG: @localeuropean ONE by Wankaya https://www.onebywankaya.com; IG: @onebywankaya