
I Am Black Success®
Stephen A. Hart
Tired of chasing someone else's dream? Ignite your own path to success with "I Am Black Success®," the podcast fueled by 230+ stories of #BlackExcellence.
Host Stephen A. Hart leads you on a deep dive into the journeys of bold Black trailblazers - founders, authors, creatives, and leaders who blazed their own trails.
Every episode is your free blueprint for success, packed with actionable strategies, insights, and tools you can use TODAY.
✅ Learn from icons like Dr. Dennis Kimbro, Janice Bryant Howroyd, John W. Rogers Jr., Minda Harts, Patrice Washington, and many many others.
✅ Discover cutting-edge tactics in entrepreneurship, leadership, wealth, and more.
✅ Join the thriving "Blazer Nation" community for support, inspiration, and connection.
Ready to claim your definition of success? Hit subscribe and let's ignite your path!
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![I Am Black Success® - Create Your Vision Board and Action Plan | Lucinda Cross [Replay]](https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/episode_images/40d721c9a666757a5bfd9bae8235a41d08ff13b7f2bdfac18ef14afe3ef30a2b.avif)
Create Your Vision Board and Action Plan | Lucinda Cross [Replay]
I Am Black Success®
12/09/19 • 34 min
Your vision wants to come to fruition for you just as much as you want to see it for yourself. But a lot of people forget to do the work. You can't just slap a picture up on the board. That's nice, but what are you going to do to get there? What are the steps that you're going to take? And a lot of it has to do with mindset over money.
This week's feature is a throwback to December 2016 with past trailblazer Lucinda Cross.
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From Success to Significance | Stephen A. Hart
I Am Black Success®
12/02/19 • 56 min
Today, I lift my head and I see this seed that I planted over 200 weeks ago. And I didn’t just plant it and leave it. No, I watered, nurtured and cared for this podcast (my baby) each and every week. Not a Monday morning at 5am went by that I didn’t have an episode going live for you in nearly 4 years. And today, we celebrate yet another amazing milestone in episode 200.
There are so many of you who over the years have shared a DM or a WhatsApp, a text, a post or a tweet or a 5 star review and in whatever way you did that and given me a big ups, you’ve let me know you care and that you’re listening. And I can’t tell you just how much I value and appreciate every last one of those notes and messages.
My call to action today is to move from a pursuit of success to that of significance because what we are leaving, matters! What we leave will impact others ... for good or bad.
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11/25/19 • 27 min
Many of you might be online, but your website or social media profile doesn't have the right visual and verbal identity. You aren't clarifying your purpose and mission, and no one can really make sense of who you are, who you’re serving and what you’re serving. In today's episode, we discuss the 5 elements that helped me lay the right foundation for my podcast and personal brand to overcome some of these obstacles.
This week's featured trailblazer is yours truly, Stephen A. Hart.
In case you don't know ... I'm Stephen A. Hart and I'm a Brand Alignment Strategist who guides busy heart-centered entrepreneurs and leaders through a clear and proven process to build, market and grow their amazing personal brand. I also host this podcast, Trailblazers.FM, which is the #1 interview style podcast that explores stories of successful black professionals. The podcast has featured more than 150 black professionals and has been heard by more than 250,000 from 140 countries around the world.
My ask today is that you’d help share this episode. If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #TrailblazersFM
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Using Music and Creativity to Teach Children Math | Marcus Blackwell
I Am Black Success®
11/18/19 • 42 min
"Teachers are blown away because they'll give me the kids that say they hate math and I'm like, yeah, I'll take them. That's what I look for. And from there they'll do more work in my class the first day meeting me than they would have the entire semester. So this is really impactful."
Our featured trailblazer is Marcus Blackwell.
Marcus Blackwell is the CEO and Founder of Make Music Count, a math curriculum taught through music. He received a B.S in mathematics from Morehouse college and has played professional gospel piano since the age of 16.
Students are not performing well in mathematics. Marcus dedicates his energy to developing creative methods that convince students to embrace mathematics. His company is designed to go into the school systems to work directly with students connecting the mathematical dots where the traditional methods of teaching fall short. Marcus believes that he is able to connect well with students because he also struggled with math growing up and it was music that allowed him to eliminate the intimidation he had towards mathematics.
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Monetize Your Message | Maya Elious
I Am Black Success®
11/11/19 • 28 min
Messaging is so important because it just makes it clear how you add value to your industry, and a lot of people just aren’t clear about that.
Our featured trailblazer is Maya Elious.
Maya Elious is a personal branding strategist that teaches experts how to position themselves as the go-to authority figure in their industry so they can confidently launch their signature offer.
She’s helped hundreds of students and clients get clear on their message, confidently increase their prices, have successful five-figure launches with their masterclasses, webinars, courses, and programs. Her main mission is to help women increase their impact and income with their gifts and expertise.
When she’s not helping her clients build their online empire, she can be found traveling, scrolling through IG, or watching Hulu.
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The Long-Term, Intergenerational Real Estate Asset Class | Tawan Davis
I Am Black Success®
11/04/19 • 45 min
I want to create long-term wealth that will last multiple generations and that produces cash; among the different options to invest, real estate is a very, very clear option.
Our featured trailblazer is Tawan Davis.
Tawan Davis is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of The Steinbridge Group, which has structured, executed and invested nearly $1 billion in commercial and residential real estate. Under Mr. Davis’ leadership—which includes managing the investment program and overseeing the day-to-day operations and transaction pipeline—Steinbridge is now investing more than $425 million in the urban single-family home market.
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Steps To Build, Transform and Scale Your Black-Owned Business | Jeresha "Sherri J" White
I Am Black Success®
10/21/19 • 46 min
It really takes one step, one leap of faith, to grow your Black-owned business beyond what you ever imagined you could.
Our featured trailblazer is Jeresha "Sherri J" White.
Sherri J started with one childcare facility and opened it because of her passion for education and children. She never imagined becoming a real business guru, opening five more childcare facilities, and starting a business coaching venture.
Needless to say, listeners should walk away from this podcast episode knowing that one baby step is still a step, and that one step could be the seed that starts your garden.
CONNECT WITH SHERRI J
- Instagram: @successsouvenirs; @sherrijlovely
- Website: www.successsouvenirs.com
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Don't Sit, Don't Settle | Dr. Eric Thomas, aka ET the Hip-Hop Preacher
I Am Black Success®
10/07/19 • 39 min
“The version of you that you are right now is keeping you from being everything you should be. Who you are right now is responsible for why you're not where you supposed to be.... who you are is keeping you from being who you should be and your dreams though, are the only thing that's telling you “Come on. Let's go!” Your dreams are the only thing that's telling “You can do more. You can have more. You can be more! Come on, come on, come on! Don’t be comfortable. Don’t sit. DON’T SETTLE!”
Eric Thomas, aka E.T. The Hip Hop Preacher kicks off our first episode of the 2019 Trailblazers.FM Entrepreneurs series.
Dr. Eric Thomas, aka ET the Hip-Hop Preacher, is a motivational speaker, author, and minister known for his high-energy speaking engagements. He is CEO of his own consulting firm, and has worked with both Fortune 500 companies and professional sports organizations.
Born in Chicago in 1970, Thomas grew up in Detroit, where he dropped out of high school and spent several years living on the streets. During this period, he met a minister who successfully convinced him to return to school. Thomas eventually earned his bachelor's degree from Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama, where he also began preaching and working with at-risk youth.
In 2003, he moved back to Michigan and began working on his master's degree at Michigan State University. Ultimately, Thomas graduated from MSU with both a master's degree in K-12 administration and a Ph.D. in education administration.
While at MSU, he continued to preach and authored several books, including 2012's The Secret to Success and 2014's Greatness Is Upon You. Thomas has also released several albums setting his motivational talks to hip-hop music.
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Build, Grow, and Expand the Legacy Wealth Perspective of Black Men | Panel
I Am Black Success®
09/30/19 • 39 min
The Black Male Equity Initiative is an interactive exploration of what wealth and equity look like and how you can build it. The intent of the Black Male Equity Program is to establish a foundation from which to build, grow, and expand the Legacy Wealth perspective of black men by measuring and monitoring four specific milestones and results of a black male cohort.
Our episode this week is a panel discussion about the first cohort of the Black Male Equity Initiative that took place in Detroit, Michigan. Our featured guests today are Dr. Pamela Jolly, Christopher Rutherford and Richard Grundy.
Dr. Pamela C.V. Jolly is Founder and CEO of Torch Enterprises Inc, a strategic investment firm committed to minority business growth and development. Torch Enterprises has assisted over 1000 entrepreneurs, national non-profits, trade organizations, the Federal Government, foundations and financial institutions.
Christopher Rutherford is a Promise of Place Manager in Detroit, developing strategies with community based organizations to improve life outcomes for Black men and boys. Chris has dedicated over 30 years in Michigan, helping young people from all communities to access opportunity.
Richard Grundy is the cofounder and CEO of JOURNi. JOURNi is a non-profit focused on decentralizing tech education for Detroiters. Through partnerships with workforce development agencies, schools, and other organizations, JOURNi has been able to train hundreds of youth in web-development and entrepreneurship skills vital to closing the digital divide in Detroit.
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Turning $5 into $10 million+ | Mignon Francois [Replay]
I Am Black Success®
12/23/19 • 65 min
In this episode, we’re going back to March of this year to hear from one of my all time fav episodes on this podcast with our friend and trailblazer, Mignon Francois of the Cupcake Collection, who found her acres of diamonds.
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FAQ
How many episodes does I Am Black Success® have?
I Am Black Success® currently has 239 episodes available.
What topics does I Am Black Success® cover?
The podcast is about Black Men, Black Women, Entrepreneurship, Podcasts, Black History, Black Business, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on I Am Black Success®?
The episode title '10 Actions To Blaze Your Trail in 2020' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on I Am Black Success®?
The average episode length on I Am Black Success® is 37 minutes.
How often are episodes of I Am Black Success® released?
Episodes of I Am Black Success® are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of I Am Black Success®?
The first episode of I Am Black Success® was released on Feb 1, 2016.
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