Blackxecutive
Are you a black creative trying to monetize your art? A corporate creative advancing your career? Or an entrepreneur trying to grow your business? Well, BlackXecutive has entered the chat. BlackXecutive is a podcast for black creatives created by a black creative. We share inspiration and actionable advice for black creatives going pro. With each episode we’ll chat with black creatives thriving in entrepreneurship, corporate careers and the nonprofit sector. You'll wrap up with a few key takeaways, and be a little more inspired, and a little more connected.
Episodes
33 episodes
S3 EP 01 - Never outworked: Nurturing creativity in music w/SVP of Marketing for Def Jam Jeff Burroughs
In this episode, we chat with Senior Vice President of Marketing for Def Jam, Jeff Burroughs. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because this man’s resume is long y’all long. The episode will cover: Creat...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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54:10
Season 3: Trailer
We're back! Get a quick update on what to expect for Season 3 dropping Monday, August 30th.
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Season 3
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1:17
S2 EP 14 Handle your damn business with IP Attorney Lyvonne Jones, Esq. on trademarks and other legal tips
Attorney Lyvonne Jones didn’t see herself as an attorney early in life, but her path to Intellectual Property Law was inevitable. In this episode, The Creator’s Law Firm Attorney Lyvonne discusses the importance of black women entrepreneurship,...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:04:57
S2 EP 13 - Handle your damn business with MBA, Finance, Cody Kelly through smart business & investments
Cody Kelly, MBA, Finance, keeps it real about what it takes to handle your damn business as a mature business owner. From his beginnings in Chicago to his role as VP, Cody gives a down-to-earth perspective of a corporate journey. In this episod...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:10:48
S2 EP 12 - Spiritual art: Juxtaposing nudity and illustrations to create striking digital pieces w/UK artist Nariscia Henriques
Artist Nariscia is all about being intentional in her art, from every detail within her creation process, to the final product, Nariscia uses her spirituality to guide her artistic expression. In this episode, Narisicia talks about artistic exp...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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59:09
S2 EP 11 - Diversify as a serial entrepreneur with trucking, janitorial, and more
In this episode, serial entrepreneur Carlos Harden talks about his journey of learning to balance entrepreneurship with family life. Carlos shares how he started his janitorial business, investment group, and trucking company. He talks ab...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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50:57
S2 EP 10 - Spies in Disguise 3D Modeler Andre Rodriguez from serving time to Dreamworks, BlueSkies Studio and teaching at SVA New York
When a young Andre Rodriguez had the opportunity to learn 3D Modeling while serving time, he picked up a skill that would shape the course of his career and his life. Now a successful Environments Artist for big-name animation giants like Pixar...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:04:42
S2 EP 09 Stay ready: BlkWmnAnimator on her career in 3D Modeling & teaching animation
BlkWmnAnimator Deborah Anderson found her passion and stuck with it as a 3D Modeler, Teacher and Speaker. When she took an unrelated teaching job in South Korea, she walked into an opportunity that set off her career in animation. In this episo...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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52:28
S2 EP 08 - Artist AJ Moore from animation to painting, balance creating for work vs yourself without losing yourself
Artist AJ Moore shares his journey from sketching to animation to painting and more in this episode on finding the balance between creating for the love of it and creating for monetization. AJ talks making a living as an all-around artist, draw...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:38:33
S2 EP 07 - Jas on side hustle lessons: selling on eBay, poshmark, Personal training, and local modeling
Tap in for my first solo episode of the season. I’ll talk about a few of the side hustles I’ve dabbled into in my twenties: what each entailed, pros, cons, and what I would do differently in the future. We’ll talk about my journey selling cloth...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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57:16
S2 EP 06 - Finding your passion in nonprofit with SHEChicago Founder Dominnica T. Washington
Educator Dominnica Washington expanded her passion for the youth outside of the classroom when she founded the nonprofit SHEChicago to mentor girls and teens in the area. Her background as an English major and desire to self-publish her own lin...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:03:44
S2 EP 05 - Use Product Management skills to start a creative agency w/Designer, PM Rod Pride
From Designer to Business Analyst to Product Manager, Entrepreneur Rod Pride talks about his creative journey to the business side of the tech and marketing industries in his professional career and to his creative agency, We Brand Culture. In ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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58:52
S2 EP 04 - Make your memoir a storytelling masterpiece w/Story Podcaster Shay Potter
When Shay Potter woke up one night with some things heavy on her heart, she didn’t know it would turn into an 8-month long journey of telling her story growing up as an LGBTQ+ adolescent in the 90s on her podcast Crack This Shxt Open. In this e...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:01:18
S2 EP 03 - Own your unconventional style and take risks w/Artist Nel P Arts (Bonus story on presenting art to Big K.R.I.T.)
In this episode, I interview the hometown homie Nel P Arts, a talented painter whose created pieces for Big K.R.I.T., Bankroll Freddie, and, most famously, her Nipsey Hussle chalk art featured on The Shade Room. In this episode, Nel talks about...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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58:52
S2 EP 02 - Economist Dom Hardaway on $15 min. wage increase, Biden's economy, Universal Basic Income, and automation
Economist Dominic Hardaway is on a mission to keep economics simple for the black community. From his Keep It Simple Podcast to his Clubhouse rooms, Dom is straightforward about what information is need-to-know for the black community to make s...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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52:49
S2 EP 01 - Shatter POC media stereotypes w/Martin Ekechukwu CEO of WHTWRKS
With acumen in analytics and business, CEO of WHTWRKS Martin Ekechukwu found his way into the creative industry of the music business pushing forward brand strategy for some of the biggest names in business, including working alongside A-list D...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:06:16
Season 2: Trailer
Get a sneak peek into what's in store for season two dropping January 18th on YouTube, Blackxecutive.com, and wherever you stream.
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Season 2
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1:11
Season 1 Recap: 5 Most Popular + We international baby!
This short and sweet episode provides a recap of the most popular episodes and most countries listening in to Blackxecutive every week. If you're new to the Blackxecutive fam, this episode is a good place to start and work your way backwa...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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23:17
013 - Jumpstart your next business venture with serial entrepreneur Antwon Davis
As a young kid, Antwon took interest in the stock market. He had his mind set on bringing something to the table he hadn’t yet seen represented in his family. Today, Antwon is a successful serial entrepreneur with business ventures across real ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:10:15
012 - Bypass Hollywood gatekeeping and become an independent filmmaker with Ryan Barnes
With the tools and technology at our disposal in 2020, there’s no longer a need to please the Hollywood gatekeepers to become a filmmaker. Film Director, Ryan Barnes, shares his journey from graphic designer to film director in this episode. Ry...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:10:08
011 - 401k, Taxes, and Investments, Oh my! Creativity, finances, and kids with Financial Educator Kevin Young
Set your kids up to be successful creative entrepreneurs by teaching them the finances now. Financial Educator Kevin Young shares his techniques as a creative teaching financial literacy to children and adults. From cultivating creativity in yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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58:29
010 - Use your big boss voice: Embrace your natural tongue and work through creative blocks with UX/UI Content Designer, Jas
To celebrate the 10th episode of Blackxecutive, host, Jas takes the hot seat and invites former guest, Tae Ebison, to probe her into deep questions about her creative career and professional path. Facing the very real potential of being a “star...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:04:39
009 - Pioneer LGBTQ+ and Black Representation to fight for accessibility for underrepresented communities with Yogi Ericka East
In this episode, Yogi, Photographer, and Designer Ericka East shares her experience as a black, lesbian creative paving space for black and LGBTQ+ yogi practitioners. She took the “try everything” route and turned her creative talents into a se...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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50:39
008 - Emmy Award Winner Marcus Eubanks on taking back the media with journalistic integrity
Emmy Award Winning Creative Mark Eubanks took his journalism career to different heights when he fused his passion for videography and photography with his passion for community issues. Throughout his multi-decade career, he’s used creative wor...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:11:14
007 - Seek opportunities to increase your visibility with UX/UI Designer Tae Ebison
From being seen by potential clients to being seen as an influencer, educator, and performance driver, Tae talks about the importance of visibility as a black creative in entrepreneurship, corporate environments, and in shaping legacy,
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:05:14
