The BLK Directory Podcast With Diamond Young

Have you ever faced a huge setback that you had to step back and start from scratch? I, Diamond Young, host of the BLK Directory Podcast, know that feeling too well. Kicking off our third season, bear it all – the trials, the tribulations, and the triumphs. When I lost my job at Twitter and our app crashed, I found myself in a whirlwind of uncertainty. Yet, instead of losing hope, it was a journey of reinvention, a dive into entrepreneurship, and a testament to my resilience. So, join me, as I narrate my rollercoaster journey of self-recovery and the pursuit of success in this fresh season.
This season is set to be unlike any other, with guest features that are both unique and insightful. We'll navigate through the aftermath of my job loss, the crash of our app, and the road to re-establishing the mission of the BLK Directory. The importance of allowing yourself to mourn lost dreams and the courage to start back at square one while acknowledging the progress made will be delved into. The Melanated Yoga Tour and the behind-the-scenes tale of how sponsorships came into play will also feature in our conversations. So, gear up for an emotional, educational, and enlightening journey, as we traverse through highs and lows, and turn trials into triumphs, together.

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In today's episode, I'll be catching up with my girl Yetti and exploring the world of being a successful black woman DJ and how to find your way in a new space.
About Yetti:

By day, Yetti Obasade works as a design engineer, but at night she moonlights as DJ Fibonacci. A new face on the turntable scene here in the bay; she was born and raised in the Midwest. Her style brings an eclectic and soulful blend of futuristic funk sounds that is sure to keep the vibes high throughout the night. Through hip hop, afrobeat, and upbeat R&B- her love of playing instruments and producing sounds on her own led to her 2015 start in Djing. Her resume now boasts a multitude of local fashion shows, parties, and daytime events. Since relocating to The Bay, her style and vibe have attracted offers from large-scale clients such as Google and popular conferences like AfroTECH. A jack of all trades when it comes to her passion for merging the sciences and the arts, it’s no secret why her name is DJ Fibonacci (@thedjfibonacci).
In this episode, we discuss:

• How Yetti landed a wedding gig for two former Olympic athletes (:40)
• Are people actively searching for black women DJs? Is it a trend or here to stay? (4:00)
• Experience moving to Oakland and starting over (6:20)
• Landing a gig with Google as a DJ (7:30)
• Who is Yetti and what inspired her to become a DJ (10:10)
• Protecting your business at all cost (17:30)
• Fighting imposter syndrome and raising the price (20:05)
• Challenges she's faced being a woman in the industry (26:42)
• Will the DJ industry ever be less male-dominated (35:19)
• Staying relevant and top of mind during the pandemic (41:06)
• What's next for DJ Fibonacci? (46:00)
• Setting boundaries and knowing your worth in business (49:00)

You can find out more about Yetti in our BLK Directory app.
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Thank you so much for checking out our latest episode!
If you've enjoyed this podcast, then please leave us a 5-star rating & review. This will tremendously help me reach more people and create an impact.
If you would like to keep up with us outside of the podcast, check out the links below:
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Come on through Episode #6! In this episode, we're spending time with Donald Boone. He's a 3-time founder, self-taught coder, and the CEO of BoxedUp, an on-demand equipment rental marketplace disrupting the 335 billion dollars sharing economy. A BizTech leader with over 13 years of startup and fortune 100 experience, Donald most recently led a team at Amazon’s B2B marketplace, responsible for scoping, building, and scaling new solutions for customers.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Who is Donald Boone? (2:52)
• What does it mean to have a hustlers spirit (4:10)
• Sometimes you're the outsider (16:50)
• What is boxed up and what makes it stand out (18:53)
• How to release an imperfect product (24:24)
• Validating your place in the market (27:21)
• The role that Amazon played in creativity (29:15)
• Transitioning to running your business full time (31:45)
• What's next for BoxedUp? (36:16)

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@tryboxedup

Thank you so much for checking out our latest episode!
If you've enjoyed this podcast, then please leave us a 5-star rating & review. This will tremendously help me reach more people and create an impact.
If you would like to keep up with us outside of the podcast, check out the links below:
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Hey!! I'm back with a cool interview episode that I did with Jonathan Jones. I met Jonathan at the BLK Pod Festival and I had such a great time connecting with him. In this episode, we discuss podcasting, character flaws, and the road to becoming a speaker.
About Jonathan
2-Time TEDx Speaker, Best-Selling Author, and Your Podcast Mentor

Jonathan Jones, best-selling author, 2-time TEDx speaker, and host of Your Podcast Mentor Show with Jonathan Jones!
He believes in helping speakers, coaches and consultants establish their platform so that they can profit on purpose from their podcast. He strives to add value to each and every audience that he shares by making certain that they leave with hands-on tangible strategies for success.
He has been featured on CBS News and has influenced students ranging from elementary school to college. Some of his previous clients include the University of Texas, Texas A & M, Vanderbilt University, University of Louisiana Monroe, WVU, and Baylor University.

Please leave us a 5-star rating + review if you've enjoyed this podcast. This will tremendously help me reach more people and create an impact.
Have you downloaded the BLK Directory App? Check us out in the app store:
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Have a question or topic for us to discuss on the podcast? Submit your request here or send us an email at [email protected].

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Thank you so much for checking out our latest episode!
If you've enjoyed this podcast, then please leave us a 5-star rating & review. This will tremendously help me reach more people and create an impact.
If you would like to keep up with us outside of the podcast, check out the links below:
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I'm back with a new episode where I share a recap of my experience at the BLK Pod Festival and share 6 key takeaways from the event. I was selected for a scholarship to attend this event in Atlanta and I walked away with so much insight into the Podcast industry.
The festival had many sessions to attend and speakers to hear from - it was AMAZING!!
I loved hearing about leveraging your data, pitching your brand to sponsors, and building a community.
In this episode I discussed:

• Check-in
• What BLK Pod Fest is and why was I there
• My overall experience and recap of the event
• The importance of data collection
• Why we should be more intentional about building relationships and community
• Stay sharp and ready so that you can get to the coin
• The power of authenticity
• Don't play it small
• There's power in numbers and collaboration

Please leave us a 5-star rating + review if you've enjoyed this podcast. This will tremendously help me reach more people and create an impact.

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Have you downloaded the BLK Directory App? Check us out in the app store:
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Thank you so much for checking out our latest episode!
If you've enjoyed this podcast, then please leave us a 5-star rating & review. This will tremendously help me reach more people and create an impact.
If you would like to keep up with us outside of the podcast, check out the links below:
Learn About BLK DirectoryDonate to our 501 (c)(3) Nonprofit Join the BLK Collective (Discord Group)Promo & Ad Application

SOCIALS:
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Diamond's Instagram

Want to submit a guest application? Submit your request here.