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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What Up Doe?! This episode is a little different because we’re sitting down with Jasmyn, one of the first interns in Black Fridays Podcast history and a film student at Howard University who is already putting real work behind her creative goals. Jasmyn shares how missing out on Howard’s acting program pushed her toward film production, what she learned directing her passion project Free, and how working behind the scenes with Black Fridays expanded her skills in podcast production, outreach, editing, and creative collaboration. We also get into navigating college as a creative, building community, keeping your creativity active, and one of the biggest lessons she took from the internship: send the email, make the post, ask the question, and give yourself a chance to create the opportunity. If you’re a student, young creative, filmmaker, content creator, or anybody waiting for permission to start building your portfolio, tap in. Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: <a href="https://linkly.link/2Zooi" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2Zooi</a>Online Podcast Course: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhT0" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhT0</a>Podcast Ebook: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhSz" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhSz</a> Stay ConnectedShow IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/</a>Guest IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jasmyn.roseleah/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/jasmyn.roseleah/</a>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513</a>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d</a>

What Up Doe?! This episode is a little different because we’re sitting down with Jasmyn, one of the first interns in Black Fridays Podcast history and a film student at Howard University who is already putting real work behind her creative goals. Jasmyn shares how missing out on Howard’s acting program pushed her toward film production, what she learned directing her passion project Free, and how working behind the scenes with Black Fridays expanded her skills in podcast production, outreach, editing, and creative collaboration. We also get into navigating college as a creative, building community, keeping your creativity active, and one of the biggest lessons she took from the internship: send the email, make the post, ask the question, and give yourself a chance to create the opportunity. If you’re a student, young creative, filmmaker, content creator, or anybody waiting for permission to start building your portfolio, tap in.

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How To Get Creative Opportunities Without a Big Following

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What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we’re tapping in with Detroit educator, STEM advocate, robotics coach, and Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Calvin Nellum. Calvin’s journey took him from earning a physics degree and imagining a future in research to realizing that his real impact would come from helping the next generation understand science, engineering, and what is possible for their lives. We get into the importance of Black representation in STEM and education, creating learning environments that actually connect with students, the role robotics can play in building confidence and problem-solving skills, and what it means to use your gifts to serve your community. Tap in for a conversation about education, representation, purpose, and preparing Detroit’s young people to build the future.Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: https://linkly.link/2Zooi Online Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0 Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSz Stay ConnectedShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/brothermankalvin_bmk/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d

What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we’re tapping in with Detroit educator, STEM advocate, robotics coach, and Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Calvin Nellum. Calvin’s journey took him from earning a physics degree and imagining a future in research to realizing that his real impact would come from helping the next generation understand science, engineering, and what is possible for their lives. We get into the importance of Black representation in STEM and education, creating learning environments that actually connect with students, the role robotics can play in building confidence and problem-solving skills, and what it means to use your gifts to serve your community. Tap in for a conversation about education, representation, purpose, and preparing Detroit’s young people to build the future.

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Teaching and Mentorship: How Educators Shape the Next Generation - Ep. 197 w/ Calvin Nellum

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What Up Doe?! Amber Lewis of Social N The City is back on Black Fridays, and this time we’re digging deeper into what it takes to turn creativity into a real economy in Detroit. Amber breaks down what she learned traveling through creator ecosystems across the country, teaching the business of influence at Michigan State, building a coalition of Detroit creator organizations, and producing the first Detroit Creator Weekend. We get into creator pricing, building multiple income streams, creating your own products before depending on brand deals, designing events people can actually learn from, building systems that allow you to step out of the weeds, and why Detroit creators deserve more opportunities to build profitable careers without constantly leaving the city to find them. If you’re a creator, entrepreneur, community builder, or somebody sitting on an idea that needs to become real, tap in. Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: <a href="https://linkly.link/2Zooi" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2Zooi</a>Online Podcast Course: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhT0" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhT0</a>Podcast Ebook: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhSz" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhSz</a> Stay ConnectedShow IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/</a>Guest Website: <a href="https://linktr.ee/socialnthecity" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/socialnthecity</a>Guest IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/socialnthecity/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/socialnthecity/</a>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513</a>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d</a>

What Up Doe?! Amber Lewis of Social N The City is back on Black Fridays, and this time we’re digging deeper into what it takes to turn creativity into a real economy in Detroit. Amber breaks down what she learned traveling through creator ecosystems across the country, teaching the business of influence at Michigan State, building a coalition of Detroit creator organizations, and producing the first Detroit Creator Weekend. We get into creator pricing, building multiple income streams, creating your own products before depending on brand deals, designing events people can actually learn from, building systems that allow you to step out of the weeds, and why Detroit creators deserve more opportunities to build profitable careers without constantly leaving the city to find them. If you’re a creator, entrepreneur, community builder, or somebody sitting on an idea that needs to become real, tap in.

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Become a Profitable Creator Career in Your Own City - Ep. 196 w/ Amber Lewis

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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 takes us from discovering architecture as a kid at Cass Tech to growing a practice that has spent more than three decades leaving its fingerprints across Detroit through major projects, neighborhoods, schools, entertainment spaces, and community development. We get into the reality of running an architecture firm, the lack of Black representation in the profession, what Detroit still needs to reach its full potential, and why Rainy believes property ownership can create leverage and generational opportunity. If you care about Detroit, entrepreneurship, real estate, Black ownership, design, or leaving something behind that outlives you, tap in. Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: <a href="https://linkly.link/2Zooi" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2Zooi</a>Online Podcast Course: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhT0" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhT0</a>Podcast Ebook: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhSz" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhSz</a> Stay ConnectedShow IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/</a>Guest Website: <a href="https://www.hamilton-anderson.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hamilton-anderson.com/</a>Guest IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/haadetroit/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/haadetroit/</a>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513</a>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d</a>

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 takes us from discovering architecture as a kid at Cass Tech to growing a practice that has spent more than three decades leaving its fingerprints across Detroit through major projects, neighborhoods, schools, entertainment spaces, and community development. We get into the reality of running an architecture firm, the lack of Black representation in the profession, what Detroit still needs to reach its full potential, and why Rainy believes property ownership can create leverage and generational opportunity. If you care about Detroit, entrepreneurship, real estate, Black ownership, design, or leaving something behind that outlives you, tap in.

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Build a Business That Lasts: Lessons From a Detroit Architect - Ep. 195 w/ Rainy Hamilton Jr.

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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 Shakespeare went from childhood punishment to a lifelong calling, why she intentionally learned startup strategy outside of the traditional arts world, and how Shakespeare in Detroit has remained standing for more than a decade by combining artistic vision with real business infrastructure. This one is for every entrepreneur, creative, and community builder trying to create something that lasts.Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: <a href="https://linkly.link/2Zooi" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2Zooi</a>Online Podcast Course: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhT0" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhT0</a>Podcast Ebook: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhSz" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhSz</a>Stay ConnectedShow IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/</a>Guest Website: <a href="https://www.shakespeareindetroit.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.shakespeareindetroit.com/</a>Guest IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shakespeareindetroit/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/shakespeareindetroit/</a>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513</a>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d</a>

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 Shakespeare went from childhood punishment to a lifelong calling, why she intentionally learned startup strategy outside of the traditional arts world, and how Shakespeare in Detroit has remained standing for more than a decade by combining artistic vision with real business infrastructure. This one is for every entrepreneur, creative, and community builder trying to create something that lasts.

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Business Plans Aren’t Enough If Your Business Is Going To Survive - Ep. 194 w/ Sam White (Shakespeare In Detroit)

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What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we’re sitting down with Dr. Madeline Walker Miller, scientist, entrepreneur, and Founder &amp; CEO of NexTiles, a Detroit-based textile recycling company giving new life to waste from the fashion, automotive, and aviation industries. Madeline breaks down how studying environmental issues led her into entrepreneurship, how she built NexTiles through grants and startup programs, and why founders do not have to follow one blueprint for raising money or building a company. We also get into Detroit’s place in the clean energy economy, why Black communities need a seat at the table when major developments are planned, the importance of exposing young people to STEM careers early, and the work happening through Walker-Miller Energy Services and the RECESS conference.Get in the Room at the RECESS 2026 Summit!Tap into the <a href="https://www.therecessconference.com/" rel="nofollow">RECESS Summit</a>, Detroit’s clean energy conference focused on resilience, equity, access, and opportunity for the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs. <a href="https://www.therecessconference.com/" rel="nofollow">Purchase your tickets today</a> and connect with the people, resources, and ideas shaping the future of the clean energy economy.Stay ConnectedShow IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/</a>Guest Website: <a href="https://www.therecessconference.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.therecessconference.com/</a>, <a href="https://www.nextiles.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.nextiles.org/</a>Guest IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/recessconference/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/recessconference/</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nextilesdetroit/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/nextilesdetroit/</a>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513</a>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d</a>

What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we’re sitting down with Dr. Madeline Walker Miller, scientist, entrepreneur, and Founder &amp; CEO of NexTiles, a Detroit-based textile recycling company giving new life to waste from the fashion, automotive, and aviation industries. Madeline breaks down how studying environmental issues led her into entrepreneurship, how she built NexTiles through grants and startup programs, and why founders do not have to follow one blueprint for raising money or building a company. We also get into Detroit’s place in the clean energy economy, why Black communities need a seat at the table when major developments are planned, the importance of exposing young people to STEM careers early, and the work happening through Walker-Miller Energy Services and the RECESS conference.

Get in the Room at the RECESS 2026 Summit!
Tap into the RECESS Summit, Detroit’s clean energy conference focused on resilience, equity, access, and opportunity for the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs. Purchase your tickets today and connect with the people, resources, and ideas shaping the future of the clean energy economy.

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Clean Energy Is Creating New Business Opportunities. Here’s How to Get In! - Ep. 193 w/ Dr. Madeline Walker Miller

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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 wellness, classroom culture, student relationships, and what happens when the people responsible for pouring into our young people are running on empty themselves. We also get into classroom management, building relationships with challenging students, parent involvement, protecting your personal time, and why a healthy teacher is ultimately a better teacher. Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: https://linkly.link/2ZooiOnline Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSz Stay ConnectedShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/Guest Website: https://www.teachers4teachers.space/Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/allthingstst/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d

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 wellness, classroom culture, student relationships, and what happens when the people responsible for pouring into our young people are running on empty themselves. We also get into classroom management, building relationships with challenging students, parent involvement, protecting your personal time, and why a healthy teacher is ultimately a better teacher.

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Teacher Burnout Is Hurting Our Schools: Here’s What We Can Do (Black Fridays Special)

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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, why she walked away from the platform for two years, the unexpected message that pushed her to come back, and how she eventually turned content into events, partnerships, consulting, community experiences, and even activations at Essence Fest. We also get into making buying Black a lifestyle, building a business without losing the mission behind it, balancing entrepreneurship with a 9-to-5, creating experiences that actually drive customers into businesses, and her vision of making Black Owned With Becks a household name. If you’re trying to build a brand rooted in purpose without letting social media define the entire vision, this conversation is for you. Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: <a href="https://linkly.link/2Zooi" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2Zooi</a>Online Podcast Course: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhT0" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhT0</a>Podcast Ebook: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhSz" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhSz</a> Stay ConnectedShow IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/</a>Guest Website: <a href="https://www.blackownedwbecks.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.blackownedwbecks.com/</a>Guest IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackownedw.becks/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackownedw.becks/</a>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513</a>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d</a>

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, why she walked away from the platform for two years, the unexpected message that pushed her to come back, and how she eventually turned content into events, partnerships, consulting, community experiences, and even activations at Essence Fest. We also get into making buying Black a lifestyle, building a business without losing the mission behind it, balancing entrepreneurship with a 9-to-5, creating experiences that actually drive customers into businesses, and her vision of making Black Owned With Becks a household name. If you’re trying to build a brand rooted in purpose without letting social media define the entire vision, this conversation is for you.

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This Creative Turned Black Businesses Into a Business - Ep. 192 w/ Black Owned With Becks

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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 journalism, how his grandmother inspired his commitment to community, and how that journey eventually led him to becoming Executive Director of Outlier Media. We get into why trust in traditional media has eroded, how Outlier lets Detroiters help shape the stories that matter, the realities of funding independent journalism, classism and elitism within Detroit, and why supporting other people costs you nothing. Orlando also breaks down the mission driving his work: creating platforms where Black people can express the power and expertise they already have. This one is bigger than journalism. It’s a conversation about building stronger institutions, stronger relationships, and a stronger Detroit. Outlier identifies Bailey as its current Executive Director and describes his work as rooted in Detroit-centered local journalism. Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: <a href="https://linkly.link/2Zooi" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2Zooi</a>Online Podcast Course: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhT0" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhT0</a>Podcast Ebook: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhSz" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhSz</a> Stay ConnectedShow IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/</a>Guest Website: <a href="https://outliermedia.org/" rel="nofollow">https://outliermedia.org/</a>Guest IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/orlandopbailey" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/orlandopbailey</a>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513</a>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d</a>

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 journalism, how his grandmother inspired his commitment to community, and how that journey eventually led him to becoming Executive Director of Outlier Media. We get into why trust in traditional media has eroded, how Outlier lets Detroiters help shape the stories that matter, the realities of funding independent journalism, classism and elitism within Detroit, and why supporting other people costs you nothing. Orlando also breaks down the mission driving his work: creating platforms where Black people can express the power and expertise they already have. This one is bigger than journalism. It’s a conversation about building stronger institutions, stronger relationships, and a stronger Detroit. Outlier identifies Bailey as its current Executive Director and describes his work as rooted in Detroit-centered local journalism.

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Stay Connected Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest Website: https://outliermedia.org/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/orlandopbailey  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d

How Detroiters Are Taking Control of Their Own Narratives - Ep. 191 w/ Orlando Bailey

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2026/7/30/23/48d97983-eae9-41ee-8b4d-d9cc1696bb41_all_things_detroit_final_edit_.m4a

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 inside Nikki’s Lounge to one of the city’s most recognized small business marketplaces, while entrepreneurs from Candidly Speaking, Syd’s Gone Nuts, and The Coloring Museum share what it takes to prepare for pop-ups, create memorable displays, build relationships, manage inventory, and confidently put your business in front of new customers.  Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: https://linkly.link/2ZooiOnline Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSz Stay ConnectedShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d

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 inside Nikki’s Lounge to one of the city’s most recognized small business marketplaces, while entrepreneurs from Candidly Speaking, Syd’s Gone Nuts, and The Coloring Museum share what it takes to prepare for pop-ups, create memorable displays, build relationships, manage inventory, and confidently put your business in front of new customers. 

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How All Things Detroit Attracts Thousands of Visitors To Detroit Every Year (Black Fridays Special)

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2026/7/22/3/1debcba0-4b85-40a4-921c-abb65b94cdb5_erada_interview_final.mp3

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 commitment to community, how she turned discarded chip bags into insulated sleeping bags for displaced and nomadic individuals, and what happened when the organization grew faster than its systems. We get into founder burnout, nonprofit infrastructure, accepting help, pricing your intellectual property, testing business ideas before scaling, and why big dreams still need realistic operations. This is an honest conversation for every entrepreneur, creative, or community leader trying to build meaningful impact without losing themselves along the way. Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: <a href="https://linkly.link/2Zooi" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2Zooi</a>Online Podcast Course: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhT0" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhT0</a>Podcast Ebook: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhSz" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhSz</a> Stay ConnectedShow IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/</a>Guest Website: <a href="https://www.chipbagproject.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.chipbagproject.com/</a>Guest IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chipbagproject/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/chipbagproject/</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/erada34/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/erada34/</a>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513</a>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d</a>

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 commitment to community, how she turned discarded chip bags into insulated sleeping bags for displaced and nomadic individuals, and what happened when the organization grew faster than its systems. We get into founder burnout, nonprofit infrastructure, accepting help, pricing your intellectual property, testing business ideas before scaling, and why big dreams still need realistic operations. This is an honest conversation for every entrepreneur, creative, or community leader trying to build meaningful impact without losing themselves along the way.

Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!! 20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: https://linkly.link/2Zooi Online Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0 Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSz

Stay Connected Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest Website: https://www.chipbagproject.com/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/chipbagproject/ and https://www.instagram.com/erada34/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d

Detroit Nonprofit Founder Turned Waste Into Community Impact - Ep. 190 w/ Eradajere Oleita

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2026/7/17/2/360892aa-c73b-4caa-b3d6-60c5d775583b_saisha_sei_management.mp3

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 learned firsthand why talent alone cannot carry a growing company. We break down how service-based business owners can improve their client experience, organize their workflows, create useful SOPs, delegate the right responsibilities, and stop automating broken processes. Saisha also shares why founders must invest in operations, ask for support at home and inside the business, and build companies that give them room to operate in their zone of genius. Tap in for a transparent conversation about moving from daily chaos to sustainable growth.Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: <a href="https://linkly.link/2Zooi" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2Zooi</a>Online Podcast Course: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhT0" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhT0</a>Podcast Ebook: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhSz" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhSz</a>Stay ConnectedShow IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/</a>Guest Website: <a href="https://seimanagement.com/" rel="nofollow">https://seimanagement.com/</a>Guest IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/seimanagement/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/seimanagement/</a>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513</a>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d</a>

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 learned firsthand why talent alone cannot carry a growing company. We break down how service-based business owners can improve their client experience, organize their workflows, create useful SOPs, delegate the right responsibilities, and stop automating broken processes. Saisha also shares why founders must invest in operations, ask for support at home and inside the business, and build companies that give them room to operate in their zone of genius. Tap in for a transparent conversation about moving from daily chaos to sustainable growth. 
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Stay Connected Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest Website: https://seimanagement.com/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/seimanagement/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d

The Business Systems Every Entrepreneur Is Missing - Ep. 189 w/ Saisha Ishag-Osman

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2026/7/9/23/ad0c5754-7918-44b9-8155-9525e50205fc_councilman_tate_26.mp3

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, Councilman Tate breaks down why government has to be personal, why young people need to learn the process before they check out of it, and how initiatives like Next Voice, Protect Your Crown, neighborhood redevelopment, and Black men’s wellness are helping move the city forward. This episode is a reminder that leadership is not about a title, it is about showing up, listening, making hard decisions, and doing the work even when nobody sees the full weight of it.Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: <a href="https://linkly.link/2Zooi" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2Zooi</a>Online Podcast Course: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhT0" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhT0</a>Podcast Ebook: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhSz" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhSz</a>Stay ConnectedShow IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/</a>Guest Website: <a href="https://detroitmi.gov/government/city-council/city-council-president-district-1" rel="nofollow">https://detroitmi.gov/government/city-council/city-council-president-district-1</a>Guest IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/councilmantate313/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/councilmantate313/</a>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513</a>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d</a>

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, Councilman Tate breaks down why government has to be personal, why young people need to learn the process before they check out of it, and how initiatives like Next Voice, Protect Your Crown, neighborhood redevelopment, and Black men’s wellness are helping move the city forward. This episode is a reminder that leadership is not about a title, it is about showing up, listening, making hard decisions, and doing the work even when nobody sees the full weight of it.

Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!! 20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: https://linkly.link/2Zooi Online Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0 Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSz

Stay Connected Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest Website: https://detroitmi.gov/government/city-council/city-council-president-district-1 Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/councilmantate313/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d

Detroit Council President Reveals the Cost of Service - Ep. 188 w/ James Tate

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2026/7/3/6/2c8f7638-35b9-4284-97bd-66c797599f07_jazzmin_pitts_interview.mp3

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 how her own healing journey started after divorce, self-sabotage, anger, and a life-changing attachment style assessment that helped her understand why she shut down, pushed love away, and struggled to trust herself. From there, she built Healed Black Women, a nonprofit helping bridge the gap between therapy and the community through cohorts, workshops, events, and honest conversations about inner child healing. This conversation is for anybody who has ever wondered why they keep repeating the same patterns in relationships, leadership, parenting, business, or life. The biggest takeaway is simple but heavy: healing is not just awareness, it is practice, consistency, community, and learning how to trust yourself again. Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: <a href="https://linkly.link/2Zooi" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2Zooi</a>Online Podcast Course: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhT0" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhT0</a>Podcast Ebook: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhSz" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhSz</a> Stay ConnectedShow IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/</a>Guest Website: <a href="https://hbwoman.org/" rel="nofollow">https://hbwoman.org/</a>Guest IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theattachmenthealer/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/theattachmenthealer/</a>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513</a>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d</a>

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 how her own healing journey started after divorce, self-sabotage, anger, and a life-changing attachment style assessment that helped her understand why she shut down, pushed love away, and struggled to trust herself. From there, she built Healed Black Women, a nonprofit helping bridge the gap between therapy and the community through cohorts, workshops, events, and honest conversations about inner child healing. This conversation is for anybody who has ever wondered why they keep repeating the same patterns in relationships, leadership, parenting, business, or life. The biggest takeaway is simple but heavy: healing is not just awareness, it is practice, consistency, community, and learning how to trust yourself again.

Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!! 20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: https://linkly.link/2Zooi Online Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0 Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSz

Stay Connected Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest Website: https://hbwoman.org/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/theattachmenthealer/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d

The Attachment Pattern That's Killing Your Relationships - Ep. 187 w/ Jazzmin Pitts

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2026/6/26/3/0817b0e7-f317-4ace-a151-a9e88b194ce3_ide_black_fridays_x_jemele..._denzell_s_studio.mp3

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 everywhere, to learning the difference between being a journalist and being an influencer, Jemele breaks down why curiosity, fairness, courage, and preparation still matter in media. She also shares how leaving traditional platforms pushed her into entrepreneurship, why storytellers have to become utility players, and how Detroit continues to shape the way she shows up in every room. This one is for every creator, entrepreneur, journalist, podcaster, and professional trying to build a platform with purpose, credibility, and staying power. Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: <a href="https://linkly.link/2Zooi" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2Zooi</a>Online Podcast Course: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhT0" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhT0</a>Podcast Ebook: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhSz" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhSz</a> Stay ConnectedShow IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/</a>Guest Website: <a href="https://linktr.ee/jemelehill?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/jemelehill</a> Guest IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jemelehill/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/jemelehill/</a> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513</a>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d</a>

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 everywhere, to learning the difference between being a journalist and being an influencer, Jemele breaks down why curiosity, fairness, courage, and preparation still matter in media. She also shares how leaving traditional platforms pushed her into entrepreneurship, why storytellers have to become utility players, and how Detroit continues to shape the way she shows up in every room. This one is for every creator, entrepreneur, journalist, podcaster, and professional trying to build a platform with purpose, credibility, and staying power.

Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!! 20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: https://linkly.link/2Zooi Online Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0 Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSz

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Jemele Hill on Why She Left Traditional Media to Build Her Own - Ep. 186 w/ Jemele Hill

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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 fund no-interest loans and grants for entrepreneurs of African descent, the impact of serving over 900 businesses and putting more than $7 million into the hands of entrepreneurs, and why Juneteenth Jubilee Detroit is more than a celebration. It is a reminder that freedom has always required community, ownership, creativity, and collective action. If you care about Black business, Detroit culture, group economics, and building spaces that move the community forward, this one is a must-listen. Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: <a href="https://linkly.link/2Zooi" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2Zooi</a>Online Podcast Course: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhT0" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhT0</a>Podcast Ebook: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhSz" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhSz</a> Stay ConnectedShow IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/</a>Guest Website: <a href="https://www.blackleadersdetroit.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.blackleadersdetroit.org/</a>Guest IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bldetroit/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/bldetroit/</a>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513</a>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d</a>

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 fund no-interest loans and grants for entrepreneurs of African descent, the impact of serving over 900 businesses and putting more than $7 million into the hands of entrepreneurs, and why Juneteenth Jubilee Detroit is more than a celebration. It is a reminder that freedom has always required community, ownership, creativity, and collective action. If you care about Black business, Detroit culture, group economics, and building spaces that move the community forward, this one is a must-listen.

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Why Juneteenth Should Be More Than A Celebration - Ep. 185 w/ Sharea Ayers

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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 Lee Media House to talk about how they each found photography, how COVID pushed Tay to finally pick up the camera, how Shawn learned the business side after getting paid for his first wedding, and how they are now building an elevated storytelling company rooted in legacy, collaboration, and creative education. From turning an apartment bedroom into a holiday portrait studio to teaching creatives how to price, scale, build teams, and stop moving like “just a photographer,” this conversation is a reminder that your gift can open the door, but your systems, community, and CEO mindset will help you stay in the room. Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: <a href="https://linkly.link/2Zooi" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2Zooi</a>Online Podcast Course: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhT0" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhT0</a>Podcast Ebook: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhSz" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhSz</a> Stay ConnectedShow IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/</a>Guest Website: <a href="https://www.hocxsls.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hocxsls.com/</a>Guest IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leemediahouse_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/leemediahouse_/</a>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513</a>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d</a>

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 Lee Media House to talk about how they each found photography, how COVID pushed Tay to finally pick up the camera, how Shawn learned the business side after getting paid for his first wedding, and how they are now building an elevated storytelling company rooted in legacy, collaboration, and creative education. From turning an apartment bedroom into a holiday portrait studio to teaching creatives how to price, scale, build teams, and stop moving like “just a photographer,” this conversation is a reminder that your gift can open the door, but your systems, community, and CEO mindset will help you stay in the room.



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You’re Not Just A Photographer, You’re A CEO - Ep. 184 w/ Lee Media House

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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 directly impact property taxes, transit, healthcare, seniors, youth, and neighborhood resources, and how Jenell’s personal experience fighting through broken systems for her mother pushed her to step into the arena. From growing up on the west side to becoming a classroom teacher, parent advocate, legislative coordinator, and community-first candidate, Jenell gives a real look at what it means to lead with purpose, policy, and love for the people. The biggest takeaway: you cannot afford to sit out of local politics when the decisions being made are already affecting your home, your family, and your future. Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: <a href="https://linkly.link/2Zooi" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2Zooi</a>Online Podcast Course: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhT0" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhT0</a>Podcast Ebook: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhSz" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhSz</a> Stay ConnectedShow IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/</a>Guest Website: <a href="https://morewithmansfield.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow">https://morewithmansfield.com/</a>Guest IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/morewithmansfield/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/morewithmansfield/</a>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513</a>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d</a>

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 directly impact property taxes, transit, healthcare, seniors, youth, and neighborhood resources, and how Jenell’s personal experience fighting through broken systems for her mother pushed her to step into the arena. From growing up on the west side to becoming a classroom teacher, parent advocate, legislative coordinator, and community-first candidate, Jenell gives a real look at what it means to lead with purpose, policy, and love for the people. The biggest takeaway: you cannot afford to sit out of local politics when the decisions being made are already affecting your home, your family, and your future.



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The Local Election Most Detroiters Are Not Paying Attention To - Ep. 183 w/ Jenell Mansfield

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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 moments into purpose. Joique shares how poverty, faith, family, football, and mentorship shaped his mindset, then breaks down how those lessons carried him into the NFL, real estate, tech, hospitality, and youth literacy work through Joique Bell Charity. This episode is a masterclass in resilience, preparation, ownership, and paying it forward for the next generation.Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: <a href="https://linkly.link/2Zooi" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2Zooi</a> Online Podcast Course: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhT0" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhT0</a> Podcast Ebook: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhSz" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhSz</a> Stay ConnectedShow IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/</a> Guest Website: <a href="https://jbcharity.org/" rel="nofollow">https://jbcharity.org/</a> Guest IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joiquernaut/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/joiquernaut/</a> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513</a>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d</a>

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 moments into purpose. Joique shares how poverty, faith, family, football, and mentorship shaped his mindset, then breaks down how those lessons carried him into the NFL, real estate, tech, hospitality, and youth literacy work through Joique Bell Charity. This episode is a masterclass in resilience, preparation, ownership, and paying it forward for the next generation.

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Why This NFL Star Cares More About Books Than Football - Ep. 182 w/ Joique Bell

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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 influential teachers who made learning exciting to lessons learned throughout his career, David shares how small acts of encouragement can change a young person&#39;s trajectory forever. His message to the next generation is simple but powerful: stay patient, keep working, and trust that consistent effort compounds over time.Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: <a href="https://linkly.link/2Zooi" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2Zooi</a> Online Podcast Course: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhT0" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhT0</a> Podcast Ebook: <a href="https://linkly.link/2EhSz" rel="nofollow">https://linkly.link/2EhSz</a> Stay ConnectedShow IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/</a> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513</a>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d</a>

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 influential teachers who made learning exciting to lessons learned throughout his career, David shares how small acts of encouragement can change a young person&#39;s trajectory forever. His message to the next generation is simple but powerful: stay patient, keep working, and trust that consistent effort compounds over time.

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Black Fridays Special: David Alan Grier on Detroit, Mentorship, and Purpose w/ David Alan Grier

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.