In this rewind episode, I sat down with Terri-Nichelle Bradley, the founder of Brown Toy Box, an educational toy company producing STEAM toys, media, and experiences for centering and celebrating Black children. While working full time, Terri-Nichelle took Brown Toy Box from being a side hustle to a full-scale business.
In this episode she shares:
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This week we have a very special bonus episode with fellow Comcast RISE recipient Cassandra Williams. Cassandra is the founder of Love By The Slice, a Tacoma-based cake and treats company that is beloved by her community.
In this episode she shares:
How she started as a side hustler and has remained in business for more than 20 years
How she was able to scale and grow as a small business with little funding
How she has navigated the challenges of post-pandemic business
What she was able to do with the support of Comcast RISE
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Comcast RISE. Now in its third year, Comcast RISE celebrates having provided 13,500 businesses nationwide with more than $125 million in monetary, marketing, and technology grants to date. Business applicants have been selected to receive comprehensive grant packages, which include business consultation services, educational resources, a $5,000 monetary grant, creative production, media schedule, and a technology makeover. Comcast RISE is committed to supporting the growth of all small businesses, while advancing the objectives of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as community investment.
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Links mentioned in this episode
Love By The Slice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovebytheslice/
Love By The Slice Website: https://www.lovebytheslice.com
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This week in the guest chair we have Kunbi Odubogun, an industry leading Business Attorney and entrepreneur. She is Partner at Oduberg, a boutique business law firm that provides legal services to creative entrepreneurs. Kunbi also founded two online businesses: Legally Set, a contract template shop offering ready-made contract templates for creative entrepreneurs; and Perfete - a renowned luxury events and lifestyle resource.
In this episode she shares:
How she created passive income by empowering small business owners and equipping them with ready-made contract templates
How she went from side hustling Perfete to growing it to over 240K followers- large enough to where she can confidently sell the platform
What she teaches her clients to ensure their legal protections in business partnerships
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Links mentioned in this episode
Kunbi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kunbiesq/
Kunbi’s Website: https://www.kunbio.com/
Legally Set’s Website: https://legallyset.com/
Oduberg’s Website: https://www.oduberg.com/
Perfete’s Website: https://perfete.com/
Small Business Association: https://www.sba.gov/
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This week in the guest chair we have Mandi Woodruff-Santos, a globally recognized career expert, founder of the MandiMoney Makers, and co-host of the three-time WEBBY award winning podcast, Brown Ambition. With 6 million podcast downloads, and over 80,000 followers across socials, Mandi is on a mission to help women of color achieve their wildest financial ambitions.
In this episode she shares:
How to be professionally selfish and achieve your dream salary
The risks she’s taken by pivoting often in her career, and how they’ve paid off
Her journey from corporate, to coaching as a side hustle, to launching her podcast and expanding her empire
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Links mentioned in this episode
Mandi Money Website: http://Mandimoney.com
Mandi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandimoney/?hl=en
Brown Ambition Podcast: https://brownambitionpodcast.com/
Brown Ambition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brownambitionpodcast/
The Budgetnista’s Website: https://thebudgetnista.com/
Yahoo Finance: https://finance.yahoo.com/news
Zapier Automation: https://zapier.com/
Trello: https://trello.com/home
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Brown Ambition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brownambitionpodcast/
This week in the guest chair we have visionary creator April Showers, the entrepreneurial expert behind Afro Unicorn. April became the first Black woman to own a fully licensed character brand, putting her with the likes of Disney. Afro Unicorn has rapidly expanded its footprint, being stocked in over 3,500 stores.
In this episode she shares:
How she established a presence in seven major retailers across the U.S. and Canada including Walmart and Target
The ins and outs to becoming a licensed character brand, and the major benefits that come along with it
Why she doesn’t solely rely on social media for marketing and what really helped put her on the map
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Links mentioned in this episode
Afro Unicorn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afrounicorn_official/
April Showers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotaprilshowers/
Afro Unicorn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afrounicornofficial
Afro Unicorn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/afro-unicorn/
April Showers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilshowers/
Afro Unicorn Website: https://afrounicorns.com/
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April Showers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilshowers/