I AM BLACK presents - THE INAPPRECIABLE ROLE MODEL Docu-series and Podcast

I AM BLACK DOCU-Series | THE INAPPRECIABLE ROLE MODEL |Episode 3 - Culinarily Black with Da Caribbean Flavors Mark Nelly | VLOG & Podcast⁠WWW.IAMBLACKAPPAREL.COM⁠ Introducing I Am Black's - THE INAPPRECIABLE ROLE MODEL - HIGHLIGHTING INFLUENCIAL PEOPLE IN BLACK COMMUNITY &CULTURECasting an illuminating light onto everyday BLACK EXELLENCE,underappreciated in their achievements and contributions to the maintenance andacceleration of the BLACK COMMUNITY & BLACK EXPERIENCE. This episode seats MARK NELLY, CO-FOUNDER of the culinaryaward winning DA CARIBBEAN FLAVORS. Mr. Neely discusses his role in creation of his business,how it all began from dream to concept, how they financed their project, howthey built their Mobile Caribbean Kitchen from a plain (vanilla) storage trailer,and how they grow it to the successful business that it is today. This “THE INAPPRECIABLE ROLE MODEL” episode is the interviewsegment of the new I AM BLACK Docu-series and Podcast “BLACK-OWNED inWHITE-TOPIA”,  a show that take an indepth look at BLACK-OWNED Businesses that operate and thrive in majority whitepopulated locations. We take you for start-up to profits with completebreakdowns of exactly how our interviewees made it work for them, so you canmake it work for you in a similar fashion. The Nelly’s are a Bahamian bred family that came to the NewEngland section of America with nothing but a dream and determination to make alife in this great country of ours. Through determination and perseverance,they have turned their successes in BLACK LOVE & BLACK FAMILY intofinancial successes of a Black-owned Family Business.  We wish you many years of success and thankyou again for your welcoming hospitality and openness. STAY BLACK…Don't miss out on this entertaining and informative CULINARILYBLACK Episode.Watch all available episodes: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoQ8SVx1yQXTMSOffjuFSgg⁠I Am Black apparel available at: ⁠www.IAmBlackApparel.com⁠ THIS EPISODE (Ep.3) Premiered on October 03, 2025I AM BLACK presents: "THE INAPPRECIABLE ROLEMODEL" - CULINARILY BLACK featuring DA CARIBBEAN FLAVORS' Co-founder andCEO, MARK NELLY. DA CARIBBEAN FLAVORS is based out of Old Orchard, Maine, andis a Caribbean flavored mobile dining experience no one should be without. Catchthem in the New England are soon.  Da Caribbean Flavors contact info.Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠All Social: ⁠@dacaribbeanflavors⁠ I AM BLACK MEDIA & APPAREL⁠www.iamblackapparel.com⁠ 00:00 – Opening Sequence00:32 - Intro01:16 – Tell us about your business.02:20 – Where is your business located?03:00 – Explain the difference between where you’re from andwhere your business is located.04:00 – What would you say is the Black Population in thelocation you serve?04:43 – Do you find that you have to make culturalcompromises in the area you serve?07:18 – How did you get started in your business?09:40 – Describe your average clientele?13:00 – Where are you locating clientele and how does yourclientele find your business?15:15 – how profitable are private functions for yourbusiness?18:44 – If I wanted to start a Food Truck business, wherewould I begin?28:08 – Electricity Done. Window In. Now what?30:25 – How much would I need to start a Food Truck business?34:50 – If you had to start again from zero, what would youdo differently?37:09 – How have your priorities changed since you’vestarted your business?38:10 – Have you encountered any prejudices or biases inthis community associated to your business?42:57 – How do you foster a positive and inclusiveenvironment for your employess and your customers?44:30 – (in response to his answer) How much you make onthat job?  EXPLORE OUR PODCASTPodcast link TRANSCRIPTTranscript link

I AM BLACK DOCU-Series & Podcast | THE INAPPRECIABLE ROLE MODEL | Episode Two - Musically Black with Emperium Entertainment's Dre Slater| VLOGWWW.IAMBLACKAPPAREL.COMIntroducing I Am Black's - THE INAPPRECIABLE ROLE MODEL - HIGHLIGHTING INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN BLACK COMMUNITY & CULTURECasting an illuminating light onto everyday BLACK EXELLENCE, underappreciated in their achievements and contributions to the maintenance and acceleration of the BLACK COMMUNITY & BLACK EXPERIENCE.This episode seats DRE SLATER, CEO of EMPERIUM ENTERTAINMENT. Mr. Slater discusses his professional role in BLACK MUSIC and the overall Music Industry, where he sees BLACK MUSIC going in the future, and the resources and information available for aspiring ARTIST, MUSICIANS, and MUSIC PROFESSIONALS. Don't miss out on this entertaining and informative MUSICALLY BLACK Episode.Watch all available episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoQ8SVx1yQXTMSOffjuFSggI Am Black apparel available at: www.IAmBlackapparel.comThis episode (Ep.2) Premiered on September 5, 2025I AM BLACK presents: "THE INAPPRECIABLE ROLE MODEL" - MUSICALLY BLACK featuring EMPERIUM ENTERTAINMENT'S founder and CEO, DRE SLATER. Emperium Entertainment is based out of South Florida, and is an all-round music attaché for artist, musicians, and music professionals alike. EMPERIUM ENTERTAINMENTS contact info.www.emperium.com @emperiument DIGILOGUE contact info:www.thedigilogue.com @thedigilogue_ I AM BLACK DOCU-Series "THE INAPPRECIABLE ROLE MODEL" Full Episodes Channel:TO SUPPORT US FOR SUBSCRIPTION BASED CONTENT: PatreonSeek out information on the AMERICAN DREAMS INITIATIVE and help change LIVES through affordable HOME OWNERSHIP:Follow us on SocialYOUTUBE: @IAmBlackApparelIG: @IAmBlackApparel PATREON: patreon.com/IAMBLACKapparelTIKTOK: www.tiktok.com/@iamblackapparelREDDIT: u/iamblackapparelI AM BLACK MEDIA & APPARELwww.iamblackapparel.com----------------CHAPTERS OF THIS EPISODE--------------------------------0:00 - I AM BLACK LOGO00:17 - Intro01:15 - CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND AND WHAT FIRST GOT YOU INTO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY?02:24 - (response question to answer) HOW DID YOU GAIN THE REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE?04:21 - WHO DO YOU THINK THE PEOPLE WERE THAT INFLUENCED YOUR MUSIC CAREER ARE?05:28 - WHAT WERE SOME OF YOUR EARLY EXPERIENCES AND CHALLENGES THAT YOU FACED IN YOUR MUSIC CAREER?06:20 - HOW DID YOU NAVIGATE THAT OBSTICLE AND TURN THAT RESISTANCE INTO ADVANCEMENT IN YOUR MUSIC CAREER?08:42 - WHAT LESSONS LEARNED EARLY IN YOUR CAREER HAVE BEEN THE MOST VALUABLE IN MAINTAINING YOUR CAREER IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY?11:16 - HOW HAVE YOU SEEN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY CHANGE THROUGHOUT YOUR CAREER, ESPECIALLY IN TERMS OF RACE AND REPRESENTATION?12:16 - SO WHAT IMPACT DO YOU FEEL THAT YOU'VE HAD ON AN ARTIST THAT YOU'VE WORKED WITH AND ON THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AS A WHOLE?12:54 - WHAT IS A COMMON MISCONCEPTION ABOUT YOUR JOB OR THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AS A WHOLE, THAT YOU'D LIKE TO ADDRESS?14:10 - WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES FACING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY TODAY IN YOUR OPINION?15:53 - (response question to that answer) HOW DO YOU CHANGE WHAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY FOR DECADES?17:23 - (response question to that answer) HOW DOES THAT IMPROVE IF NOT FOR THE MUSIC CORPORATIONS THEMSELVES TO MAKE THE IMPROVEMENT?18:35 - HOW DOES COMMUNITY SUPPORT PLAY A ROLE IN THE CAREERS OF ARTISTS AND OTHER MUSIC PROFESSIONALS?20:53 - RELATIONSHIPS22:00 - WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE CHANGED IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY IN THE FUTURE?23:12 - HOW HAS THE BLACK EXPERIENCE SHAPED YOUR PERSPECTIVE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY?25:06 - WHAGT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO AN ASPIRING BLACK MUSIC EXECUTIVE?26:05 - IF YOU COULD GO BACK AND ASK YOURSELF ONE PIECE OF ADVICE ABOUT A CAREER IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, WHAT WOULD IT BE?27:00 - IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THAT YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY AND EXPERIENCES IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY?

FULL EPISODE LIVE ON MIDNITE September 05, 2025I AM BLACK DOCU-Series Preview | THE INAPPRECIABLE ROLE MODEL | Episode Two - Musically Black with Emperium Entertainment's Dre Slater | VLOG & Podcast | Preview #2 WWW.IAMBLACKAPPAREL.COMIntroducing I Am Black's - THE INAPPRECIABLE ROLE MODEL - HIGHLIGHTING INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN BLACK COMMUNITY & CULTURECasting an illuminating light onto everyday BLACK EXELLENCE, underappreciated in their achievements and contributions to the maintenance and acceleration of the BLACK COMMUNITY & BLACK EXPERIENCE.This episode seats DRE SLATER, CEO of EMPERIUM ENTERTAINMENT. Mr. Slater discusses his professional role in BLACK MUSIC and the overall Music Industry, where he sees BLACK MUSIC going in the future, and the resources and information available for aspiring ARTIST, MUSICIANS, and MUSIC PROFESSIONALS. Don't miss out on this entertaining and informative MUSICALLY BLACK Episode.Watch all available episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoQ8SVx1yQXTMSOffjuFSggI Am Black apparel available at: www.IAmBlackapparel.comThis episode (Ep.2) Premieres on September 05, 2025I AM BLACK presents: "THE INAPPRECIABLE ROLE MODEL" - MUSICALLY BLACK featuring EMPERIUM ENTERTAINMENT'S founder and CEO, DRE SLATER. Emperium Entertainment is based out of South Florida, and is an all-round music attaché for artist, musicians, and music professionals alike.

I AM BLACK DOCU-series | THE INAPPRECIABLE ROLE MODEL | Episode 1 - Intellectually Black featuring Author Maria A Cephas WWW.IAMBLACKAPPAREL.COM Introducing I Am Black's - THE INAPPRECIABLE ROLE MODEL DOCU-Series & Podcast- HIGHLIGHTING INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN BLACK COMMUNITY & CULTURE Casting an illuminating light onto everyday BLACK EXCELLENCE, underappreciated in their achievements and contributions to the maintenance and acceleration of the BLACK COMMUNITY & BLACK EXPERIENCE. Watch all available episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoQ8SVx1yQXTMSOffjuFSggI Am Black apparel available at: www.IAmBlackapparel.comThis episode seats Author, MARIA A. CEPHAS. Author of the inspirational book, MAC-nificently Made. Ms. Cephas discusses how this read came about, the struggles overcome in its publishing, and her personal contributions as a CERTIFIED LIFE in the communities she resides. This episode (Ep.1) Premiered on August 8, 2025I AM BLACK presents: "THE INAPPRECIABLE ROLE MODEL" - episode one - INTELLECTUALLY BLACK featuring Author Maria A. Cephas, writer of MACnificently Made, a novel about 7- different Black Lives and "How They Meet Their Fathers. Maria A Cephas is a Life Coach based out of South Florida, and she has utilized her experiences and gifted faith to create an AMAZING read. I AM BLACK staff highly recommend this debut offering by Maria and her 7 autobiographical co-authors that openly speak on extremely personal situations that not only affect their up bringing, but effectively made them who they are today. LOCATE LIFE COACH MARIA A. CEPHAS:WEBSITE: www.themaclifecoach.com BOOK “MACnificently Made”: www.macnificentlymade.comI AM BLACK DOCU-Series Full Episodes Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoQ8SVx1yQXTMSOffjuFSggJoin our weekly podcast: TO SUPPORT US FOR SUBSCRIPTION BASED CONTENT: patreon.com/IAMBLACKapparel Follow us on Social YOUTUBEIG: @IAmBlackApparel PATROEN: patreon.com/IAMBLACKapparel TIKTOK: www.tiktok.com/@iamblackapparelREDDIT: u/iamblackapparelI AM BLACK MEDIA & APPARELwww.iamblackapparel.com--------------------------CHAPTERS OF THIS EPISODE -----------------------00:00 I Am Black Logo-00:14 Intro-00:30 Breifly eplain what the book is about & what compelled you to write it?-01:35 What do you find to be the biggest difference between coaching your Black clients and coaching other races?-02:45 (in response to) So you don’t think your Black clients hire you because you might relate better too their Black issues?-03:44 (in response to ) In your answer, what would make you choose your white coach over your Black coach or vice versa?-05:00 How do you bridge your genetic differences and engage with your White clients on a level that they can appreciate? Or an even better question, how do you get confidently comfortable doing so?-05:58 What inspired you to become a writer, and how did your background as a life-coach shape your journey?-07:12 What themes do you find yourself repeatedly exploring in your work, and why are they important to you?-08:49 Recovering People Pleaser10:45 How long did it take you to finish your piece from conception and how did your writing evolve over that time period? -12:55 What does representation mean to you in the context of literature, especially for Black readers?-15:12 How has the representation of Black experiences shaped your literary piece, and how can Black readers relate to those experiences?-18:30 How do you navigate the balance between addressing specific cultural themes and creating universally relatable stories?-21:14 What advice would you give to aspiring underrepresented authors trying to navigate the publishing industry? -23:50 Could you describe your writing process, from initial concept to finished manuscript?-26:50 How do you handle feedback and criticism on your work? -29:50 If you could ask yourself one question that you're always hoping to be asked but never have been, what would it be?