In this episode, we chat with Sabrina Merritt, CEO and Founder of October Social Media, about how her musical beginnings shaped her entrepreneurial journey, her approach to navigating business relationships, setting boundaries, and confidently steering the ship in work and life.

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!

Tawanda, Ekaette and Nikkia react to the 2024 Presidential election.

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/).

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!

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

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:

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

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/

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.