Paris Tyler Founder of Vibrant Communications is one dynamic lady. After learning corporate America and then making her exit, she has worked with some amazing companies because of her belief in her work and worth. She sets an example for her clients to push just as she does everyday in her business. Even with the chaos of COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter racial tension, she has managed to bring light to her clients and keep things moving. If you’re searching for a well connected PR Agency, Paris is your go to!

Cora Miller, founder and CEO of Young King Hair Care didn’t always know she would be an entrepreneur. Listen to her story as she shares her journey of why it was important to create a product for young males who want to embrace  their natural curls. She has created a need where we did not know their was one. When we go to the stores we find amazing natural hair care products for multi cultural people, but all of them are marketed towards females or adult men.Feel inspired as you understand why Cora has been able to dive into her journey. Her impact on her community and how she embraces entrepreneurship will keep you motivated!

Join us in this ongoing discussion as we took on some of the toughest topics we are experiencing at this time. Together with professionals in banking, law, tech and beauty we tackled the most pressing questions about how we can be impactful in our communities financially. We brought up internal battles that we can start to face head on in our black communities when it comes to supporting, learning and teaching each other best practices. There were also points of disagreements and challenges but all of these were necessary to bring to light how we can advance and continue to be aware of our own biases, strengths and recognizing that the end goal is the same.

John Burns and confounder John Hartsfield founded ICONTALKS and the nonprofit, ICON to ICAN Foundation. This interview walks us through the beginning stages of the foundation and ICONTALKS events.We sometimes forget what that process feels and looks like once we have accomplished some of our goals. I think what we can learn from John’s interview, is that we don’t have to play small when we first start. Whatever our vision is we can arrive there with intense belief, grit and influence.

Shannon Lanier, is not only your Morning Dose anchor in Houston, TX but he is also a father of three, husband and influencer. Listen to his journey and how he sets examples for his children to follow each day. During this time it is imperative we have black men who are shown in a light where they are set as the standard. We acknowledge you this fathers days and all the fathers who are doing the same. Thank you for being who you are, loving your families and setting the example that black families, black men, black women and black children matter!

During this time, we are experiencing a lot of change and we will have to step up our game to be in a position to win. What does that mean? Well in life we have to move and uproot our families for opportunities unforeseen! And that’s exactly what Shaneve did. Working for Target; a fortune 500 company she realized she had to step out of her comfort zone and create an opportunity she would forever learn from. It is about the money, title and money moves sometimes….

Shawn Taylor, former Houston Astros Owner, walks us through his journey as a successful entrepreneur who was able to retire at age 46 due to his tenacious work ethic. His motto is, “Excuses are for losers!” He started his career as a public accountant and made a transition to being the largest African American Taco Bell franchisee and built it to 33 restaurants in the Houston market- sold his company and retired at a young age of 46. He says that competing in sports and the ability to sell yourself are some of the things in his journey early on that helped him on his way to success. This episode is full of gems that will encourage, stimulate and push you to keep pursuing your goals!

This conversation with Kyra Renel Hardwick, Business Strategist will have you ready to accomplish your goals. Unlike any other interview we talk together about the value of collaboration. We dig into what the recent issues are right now in the business world and how our services can become an asset to any organization. Right now is not the time to sit back and watch things happen. It is the time to jump in, be creative and take advantage of the time we have to create unique ways to reach out to your circle of influences. Use this time to listen to how you can jump start your business just by connecting and staying engaged!

Tune in to my doctor and the doctor you want in your corner, Dr. Jaime Middleton. She breaks down the misconceptions we have when it comes to vaginas. She is not only an OBGYN, but also is a vaginal rejuvenation specialist helping women feel empowered. She understands and teaches us that as women we are complex and work with a lot of unplanned barriers after having kids or not having kids. We are sensitive beings and what we go through is NORMAL. We just may need some coaching, and she’s your coach. Take notes and become empowered by the knowledge shared.

Many of us don’t want to expose our in between jobs, but that’s exactly what Andrea did when she explained her “gap” job. This was her phase to establish her own marketing company that has grown to keep her busy for the past 5/6 years. Listen to her story, she is fearless and no matter what people had to say about the “gap’’ job she kept her vision at the forefront!