Black and Audacious

Black and Audacious

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Black and Audacious episodes

  • Mastering Audacious Leadership: Lessons for Bold & Confident Leaders

    In this episode of Black and Audacious, the hosts sit down with Alicia Thompson, Founder of Signature Leadership, for a powerful conversation about leadership, resilience, and growth. Alicia shares lessons and limitations she’s faced on her journey and offers invaluable advice for those striving to lead with authenticity and impact.

    Discover actionable insights that will inspire your own leadership path and leave you ready to tackle challenges head-on.

    Connect with Alicia:
    🌐 Website: https://signatureleadershipllc.com/
    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciarthompson/

    Listen now and join the conversation!

    32 min
  • Friends w/ a Trump Supporter? feat. Jess Williams of the Equity Alliance

    In this episode we welcome our first guest of season 2 Jess Williams, Director of Growth and Engagement for the Equity Alliance (https://theequityalliance.org/).

    On this episode we dive into:
    - Who The Equity Alliance is
    - What's at stake for the most historic election to date
    - Who had the audacity?
    *Vice Presidential Debate
    *Fawn Weaver
    *Hurricane Helene
    *Mark Robinson Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina
    -We will probably disagree
    "Could you be friends with a Trump supporter?"
    Please like, comment, subscribe and share.
    #election #vace #walz #fawnweaver #beyonce #hurricanehelene #mikerobinson #blackandaudcious #communications

    47 min
  • Black and Audacious S2E1: It's Giving Presidential

    We're back for another season of Black and Audacious. New Format, Great Topics, Same Shade. Please like, comment and subscribe....no, like forreal. Thanks!

    Topics Discussed:
    - Kamala Debates Trump
    - Fearless Fund
    - Frankie Beverly & James Earl Jones
    - Lil Wayne Superbowl Snub
    - Listener Questions
    #StayBlackandAudacious #womenincommunications #publicrelations #hottopics

    37 min
  • Season Finale: I'm Not Yelling, But I Will Be Heard ft. Dwayna Haley

    We sit down with PR powerhouse Dwayna Haley also known as "Ask the PR Girl," to talk about maintaining her career, family and peace as a Black woman...there's some shenanigans in the episode too!


    Black Businesses We're Loving:

    Juvia’s Place: https://www.juviasplace.com/

    Beautiful Curly Me: https://beautifulcurlyme.com

    The Busy Bre Apparel & Accessories: @thebusybre

    Candles: Grace the Collection https://gracethecollection.com/

    Clothing: Shopfksp.com


    40 min
  • The Business of Fashion in Atlanta ft. Angela Watts of ATLFW

    In this episode, we're excited to welcome our very first guest, Angela Watts! Angela is the Founder & Executive Director of Atlanta Fashion Week (ATLFW) and a founding member of CFDA Connects. Angela shares her unique transition from tech to fashion and discuss how Atlanta is crafting its own vibrant fashion community.


    Black Businesses We're Loving:

    • FeNoel: https://fenoel.com/
      • SammyB: https://sammybdesigns.com/
        • Kenya Freeman of Sylvia Mollie Collections​​https://sylviamollie.com
          • The Tasha Belle Group: https://www.instagram.com/belleuncut/?hl=en



            • 31 min
          • Should Bad Publicists Be Disbarred?

            IN THIS EPISODE:

            - GETTING RISKY. WE TALK ABOUT A TIME WHEN WE EACH TOOK A RISK AND IT PAID OFF

            - KELLOGG CEO SAYS LET THEM EAT FLAKES!

            - WENDY WILLIAMS PUBLICIST EXEMPLIFIES WHAT NOT TO DO

            BLACK BUSINESSES WE’RE LOVING

            Simplicity Beverage Company

            Founded by Dr Bianca Kiovanni

            https://www.simplicitybeverage.com

            Joshua Shot It

            Joshua Cammon, photographer and videographer

            @joshuashotit



            @shopfancyhomebody

            29 min
          • Put Some Respect on a CMO's Title

            On this episode we discuss:

            - ISSA RAE GOING INDIE

            - MASS MEDIA LAYOFFS AND PUBLICATIONS SHUTTING DOWN 

            - THE CMO ROLE IS BEING AXED LEFT AND RIGHT REVEALING A REAL PROBLEM FACING THE C-SUITE


            BLACK BUSINESSES WE'RE LOVING

            - Brave and Kind Book Store

            Braveandkindbooks.com

            @braveandkindbooks(Instagram and Facebook)


            - Femmagic, plant-based feminine care, chemical free, 100% vegan, founder is a black woman: Maat Petrova 

            IG @femmagic


            - Favor Desserts_Durham North Carolina. https://www.favordesserts.com/


             

            25 min
          • Fix it Jesus? Is "HE" Off Limits In Advertising?

            In this episode of Black and Audacious we discuss:

            He Gets Us Campaign -Is Jesus Off Limits when it comes to advertising coin?


            Blackface in Sephora - It's the non-shade match for us. SMH.


            Celebrating Women's History Month - We're giving flowers to a few special ladies in our lives.


            Black Businesses We're Loving:

            - A Bomb Muva’s Thrift Shop, Jae White

            https://www.abombmuvasthriftshop.com/about-a-bomb-muva /@abombmuvasthriftshop 

            - Mercy Extensions, textured hair collection, the match is on 💯! @mercyhairextensions 


            -@PrevailingPilates - The FIRST black owned Pilates studio in North Carolina.


            27 min

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          We are three Black and Audacious women in communications and business who come together to talk about bold ideas, interview even bolder guests and discuss pop culture and the shenanigans that come…