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Blackxecutive

Blackxecutive

BlackXecutive

Are you a black creative trying to monetize your art? A corporate creative advancing your career? Or an entrepreneur trying to grow your business? Well, BlackXecutive has entered the chat. BlackXecutive is a podcast for black creatives created by a black creative. We share inspiration and actionable advice for black creatives going pro. With each episode we’ll chat with black creatives thriving in entrepreneurship, corporate careers and the nonprofit sector. You'll wrap up with a few key takeaways, and be a little more inspired, and a little more connected.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Blackxecutive episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Blackxecutive for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Blackxecutive episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Start a movement for a cause. Founder and CEO of Girls Chronically Rock, Keisha talks about coming to terms with her chronic illness, continuing her dreams of pursuing fashion, and being an activist for black disabled lives.


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Blackxecutive - 002 - Podcast with who you love with Loveology
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09/21/20 • 48 min

Black love manifests into a podcast with Loveology hosts, Jason and Ashley Harris. In this episode, they talk about marriage, relationships, and turning it into a business with their podcast and couples brand. Jason and Ashley share a little about their story, how they ideated on their podcast theme, how they got started, how they split the workload balancing each partner’s strengths, and how they’ve fine-tuned their knowledge about their audience to a science.

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In this episode, we talk to Michael Jackson, a West Coast Promotions Coordinator for Def Jam Recordings. Michael shares his story of growing up in a small town in Arkansas as the son of a DJ and neighborhood CD man. He went from aspiring to be a rapper to reframing his goals to be apart of the business sides of the music industry. Along the way, Michael shares life lessons on stepping into his own as a professional, persevering through the death of his parents, and not only meeting but working with his idols as a peer.

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Get tips on how to pitch and approach content like a pro with Celebrity Feature Writer Shanelle Genai. She talks pitching ideas, landing interviews, writing across genres, and writing for those who need their stories told most.

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Set your kids up to be successful creative entrepreneurs by teaching them the finances now. Financial Educator Kevin Young shares his techniques as a creative teaching financial literacy to children and adults. From cultivating creativity in your kids to creating a plan for your financial freedom, Kevin provides an overview of finances and the creative entrepreneur.
Podcast music:
Found by Shaolin Dub / Ketsa
Commercial use license

Faith by Yoitrax
Faith by yoitrax | https://soundcloud.com/yoitrax
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

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In this episode, we chat with Senior Vice President of Marketing for Def Jam, Jeff Burroughs. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because this man’s resume is long y’all long.
The episode will cover:

  • Creating a work-life circle of balance
  • Nurturing creative ideas
  • The timelessness of true artistry

Jeff is the Former Vice President of Sony (Sew-knee) Music Entertainment, Former Executive President of Bad Boy Entertainment, Former Head of Commercial Relationships for some of America’s favorite fan crazed shows like the X Factor and the Got Talent Franchises and he still managed to be an entrepreneur and grow his own marketing, branding and consulting company, Rise Entertainment throughout all of that. And lastly, if you name a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, he’s probably worked with them L.A.Reid, Puff, Biggie, Amerie, Q-Tip, Simon Cowell, 2Chains, Kanye, YG and many, many, many more artists.

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Blackxecutive - Season 3: Trailer

Season 3: Trailer

Blackxecutive

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08/02/21 • 1 min

We're back! Get a quick update on what to expect for Season 3 dropping Monday, August 30th.

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Attorney Lyvonne Jones didn’t see herself as an attorney early in life, but her path to Intellectual Property Law was inevitable. In this episode, The Creator’s Law Firm Attorney Lyvonne discusses the importance of black women entrepreneurship, important legal tips to having a legally sound business as a creative, and the different layers of a trademark and copyright protection. Timestamps: 0:00 - Stepping out of your comfort zone and walking in your calling
12:00 - Twice as good: landing a job as a black attorney
19:00- Creating a lawyer that caters to black women entrepreneurs
27:00 - 5 things to do to make sure your business is legally sound
Books:
The Personal MBA https://amzn.to/3sRyJRY
Contact Lyvonne:
https://www.instagram.com/lyvonne.jones/

https://ticoradavis.com/creators-law-firm

Contact the show:
[email protected]

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Cody Kelly, MBA, Finance, keeps it real about what it takes to handle your damn business as a mature business owner. From his beginnings in Chicago to his role as VP, Cody gives a down-to-earth perspective of a corporate journey. In this episode, Cody talks about nurturing your entrepreneur and intrapreneur callings, the power of mergers and acquisitions, and the realities of climbing the corporate ladder.
View the full show notes: www.blackxecutive.com/episodes/codykelly
Check out books recommended on this episode:
The Experience Economy https://amzn.to/3spECpa
The Millionaire Next Door https://amzn.to/3v8j7uV
The Storehouse Principle https://amzn.to/3tr43rH
Becoming https://amzn.to/3annjyI
The Covenant with Black America https://amzn.to/3gzxiVR
The Law of Nations https://amzn.to/3dt2ML2
Thick https://amzn.to/32rafnB
Contact Cody:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cvmk33/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-kelly-mba-6aa77924/
Contact the show:
[email protected]
Disclaimer: Blackxecutive does not provide financial or career advice. Consult a professional about your personal circumstances. The opinions of the guest of Blackxecutive are their own and do not represent Blackxecutive or the guest's professional affiliations.

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From being seen by potential clients to being seen as an influencer, educator, and performance driver, Tae talks about the importance of visibility as a black creative in entrepreneurship, corporate environments, and in shaping legacy,

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FAQ

How many episodes does Blackxecutive have?

Blackxecutive currently has 33 episodes available.

What topics does Blackxecutive cover?

The podcast is about Culture, African, Black, Career, Art, Inspirational, Creative, American, Professional, Podcasts, Arts, Business, Advice and Careers.

What is the most popular episode on Blackxecutive?

The episode title 'Season 3: Trailer' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Blackxecutive?

The average episode length on Blackxecutive is 55 minutes.

How often are episodes of Blackxecutive released?

Episodes of Blackxecutive are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Blackxecutive?

The first episode of Blackxecutive was released on Sep 15, 2020.

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