SpeakUP! International Inc.
SpeakUP! International Inc.
Ellington Brown
Black people don’t support each other.
1 hour 6 minutes Posted Jun 8, 2026 at 7:00 am.
Cold Open And Welcome
Why ByBlacks Needed To Exist
Naming Backlash And Early Skepticism
Making Media Sustainable With Inbound Sales
Trust, Reputation, And Editorial Standards
Restaurant Week Lessons On Marketing
Leadership, Excellence, And Giving Back
Economic Power And Supporting Our Own
Legacy Planning And Archiving Black Stories
Service Expectations, Apology, And Wrap-Up
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That’s the exact line a potential funder threw in Roger Dundas’s face when he was trying to launch a new venture. For most, it would be a door slammed in their face. For Roger, it became pure, unadulterated fuel. In this explosive new episode of the SpeakUP! International podcast, we sit down with Toronto-based entrepreneur and ByBlacks co-founder, Roger Dundas, to dismantle this myth and expose the raw reality of building a Black media empire in Canada. Why You Need to Listen to This Episode...