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Stop thinking about your vision—start creating real impact with Melva LaJoy Legrand!

In this episode of Black Entrepreneur Experience, we sat down with Melva LaJoy Legrand, visionary CEO of LaJoy Creative and a 12-time award-winning entrepreneur. Melva shares how she transforms ideas into powerful, transformative experiences and helps leaders and entrepreneurs create meaningful impact through purpose, creativity, and execution.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to turn ideas into real, measurable impact

• Leadership strategies that combine creativity and purpose

• Secrets to achieving results without sacrificing authenticity

• Actionable steps for entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals

Resources & Links:

• LaJoy Creative: Website

• Follow Melva on Instagram: @belajoyful

• Subscribe to Black Entrepreneur Experience: Beepodcast

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In this episode, we speak with Shakila Stewart, founder of Walk This Way Movement, a tailored coaching and speaking platform dedicated to helping professionals and creatives lead with confidence.

Shakila shares how confidence, presence, and communication directly impact leadership opportunities, visibility, and career growth. Drawing from her proven 3 P's coaching framework, she explains how sustainable confidence can be built—not performed—and why authenticity is the foundation of powerful leadership.

With measurable results across industries, Shakila's approach helps clients command attention, strengthen their voice, and attract meaningful opportunities.

In this conversation, you'll learn:

• How to build confidence that lasts in leadership roles

• Why presence and communication matter more than credentials

• The mindset shifts that increase visibility and opportunity

• How authentic confidence attracts decision-makers

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What does it really take to grow a seven-figure business without burning out? In this episode, we sit down with Lakila Bowden, COO and Co-Founder of iSee Technologies, to talk about the power of self-care, self-promotion, and self-celebration in sustaining success.

Lakila Bowden shares how she's helping lead iSee Technologies toward a seven-figure milestone while prioritizing wellness, boundaries, and authenticity in leadership. From her journey as a tech entrepreneur to her insights on empowering teams through intentional self-care, this conversation is packed with real strategies for thriving — not just surviving — in business.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or creative professional, you'll learn how to:

• Avoid burnout while scaling your business

• Practice meaningful self-care as a leader

• Promote yourself and your wins with confidence

• Build a culture that celebrates growth and balance

• Lead from purpose while reaching new profit levels

✨ About Lakila Bowden Lakila Bowden is the COO and Co-Founder of iSee Technologies, a fast-growing tech company on track to hit seven figures. A passionate advocate for women in leadership, Lakila Bowden blends innovation, strategy, and self-empowerment to redefine what sustainable success looks like. Connect iseetechinc.com

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In this episode, we're joined by Susanne Mariga, CPA, author, entrepreneur, and certified Profit First Professional, to discuss how to create a business that truly pays you — not just in revenue, but in lasting wealth.

Susanne reveals how her Profit First strategies help entrepreneurs take control of their finances, eliminate cash flow chaos, and design companies that support their lives — not the other way around.

You'll learn how to implement Profit First principles in your own business, allocate funds effectively, and create a financial system that fuels growth, stability, and freedom. Whether you're a startup founder, small business owner, or established entrepreneur, this episode offers actionable insights to make your business more profitable today.

💡 Key Topics:

• How to apply Profit First in your business

• Financial systems for sustainable growth

• Entrepreneurial mindset and money mastery

• Building profit and freedom as a business owner

• Common mistakes that kill profit — and how to fix them

📈 About Susanne Mariga: Susanne Mariga is a Profit First Professional, CPA, and author of Profit First for Minority Business Enterprises. She helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses while increasing profitability through strategic financial planning and cash flow management. Connect with susannemariga.com

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Motherhood is powerful—but it can also be overwhelming when it comes to knowing how to move your body safely before and after birth. In this episode, we sit down with Dara, the visionary founder of Expect, the first OB/GYN-approved prenatal and postnatal workout app designed to guide women through every stage of pregnancy and postpartum recovery.

Dara shares how Expect combines medical expertise and modern fitness to help new and expecting moms stay strong, confident, and connected to their bodies. From designing workouts backed by obstetricians to creating a supportive community for mothers, Expect is redefining what it means to move through motherhood with strength and science.

Whether you're expecting, newly postpartum, or supporting someone on that journey, this episode is packed with insights about safe workouts, women's health, and holistic fitness.

💡 Topics Covered:

• OB/GYN-approved prenatal and postnatal workouts

• Safe exercise during pregnancy and recovery

• The intersection of fitness, technology, and women's health

• Dara's founder story and mission to empower moms everywhere

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This week on the Black Entrepreneur Experience Podcast, Dr. Frances Arleen welcomes the exceptional Dr. Sajdah Wendy Muhammad—International Business Developer, acclaimed author, and entrepreneur trainer. Sajdah is here to introduce her powerful new blueprint: The Art and Science of Business.

Sajdah shares how building a sustainable enterprise requires more than just passion; it demands structured planning. She provides a rare perspective, connecting professional mastery with her vital work preserving history as the owner of the Elijah Muhammad House Museum and Executive Director of the Coalition of Black House Museums.

We discuss:

• Structure vs. Soul: The essential difference between the "art" (creativity, vision) and the rigorous "science" (structure, data) of a profitable business.

• Scaling Secrets: The critical missteps even successful entrepreneurs make when trying to move from hustle to enterprise.

• The History Component: Why understanding your legacy and history is a non-negotiable component of strategic business planning.

• Immediate Tools: Actionable advice to help you stop doing business day-to-day and start building a lasting company.

In this dynamic conversation, we cover:

From Global Business to History: Sajdah's personal journey and the mission behind the Elijah Muhammad House Museum. The Spark: Why Sajdah felt compelled to write The Art and Science of Business. The Data Gap: Why successful entrepreneurs fail the 'Science' test—and how structured processes stop revenue leaks. Vision & Resilience: How mastering the 'Art' of business keeps you innovative and mission-driven. Legacy Creation: Connecting the dots between the Coalition of Black House Museums and durable generational wealth. The First Step: Sajdah's single most important piece of advice for any entrepreneur starting or scaling today.

Connect with Sajdah Wendy Muhammad:

• Book Link: Art-Science-Business

• Social Media: @SajdahWendyMuhammad

• Elijah Muhammad House Museum: Elijah Muhammad House

What happens when someone who awarded over $500 million in government contracts from the inside decides to walk away from a secure, six-figure job — all to help people who look like him win from the outside?

You get Malcolm Ali, aka Mr. Purchase Order — a powerful force in the world of procurement, government contracting, and economic empowerment.

In this episode, Malcolm shares:

• Why he left a high-paying role in government

• How he's helped his clients win over $6 million in contracts in just the last 12 months

• The game-changing $2.2M contract that saved a business

• Strategies business owners can use today to start winning government deals

• What it really takes to navigate (and win in) the federal contracting space

If you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, or someone passionate about creating generational wealth through public-sector opportunities — this episode is a must-listen.

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🔗 Connect with Malcolm Ali & ProcureForce 🌐 www.ProcureForce.net

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We're bringing back an unforgettable conversation with Chandell Stone, a dynamic CEO, strategist, and founder of Chany Ventures — a company that's rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship, leadership, and legacy-building.

In this episode, Chandell breaks down what it means to be a CEO with a mission — not just chasing success, but creating impact at scale. From her early career in education and international development to launching a venture firm that empowers underrepresented founders and underserved markets, Chandell's journey is a masterclass in resilience, clarity, and bold leadership.

🎧 What to expect in this rewind:

• How Chany Ventures is creating opportunities for founders around the globe

• The mindset shift from employee to executive

• How Chandell stays grounded while building a high-impact brand

• Lessons in leadership, strategy, and growth from a self-made CEO

• Why representation and access are central to her company's mission

This isn't just another founder story — it's a look into how powerful leadership is forged, how vision becomes execution, and how one woman is creating the future by investing in it.

🔥 Whether you're building your first venture or leading your tenth, Chandell's story will push you to lead smarter, scale faster, and stay aligned with your values.

Missed it before? Now's your chance to hit play and soak up the wisdom.

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Connect with Chandell Stone & Chany Ventures

We're taking it back to one of the most powerful episodes we've ever recorded — a conversation that left many of our listeners speechless, and others inspired to take immediate action in their homes and communities. 🎧

In this rewind episode, Dr. Uchenna Umeh — also known as Dr. Lulu — brings her signature energy, truth-telling, and years of pediatric expertise to the mic in a raw and honest dialogue about the mental health crisis facing today's youth.

As a physician, speaker, and advocate for young people, Dr. Umeh doesn't sugarcoat the facts. She reveals why so many children and teens are silently struggling, the hidden signs parents often miss, and how society's fast pace and pressure-packed culture are contributing to emotional burnout in kids as young as 8 years old.

From real-life stories to actionable advice, this conversation is more than just a talk — it's a wake-up call. Whether you're a parent, educator, coach, or someone who simply cares about the future of our youth, this episode will leave you thinking differently and acting more intentionally.

🔥 What you'll learn in this episode:

• The red flags of emotional distress in children

• Why "tough love" doesn't always work

• How to create safe spaces for kids to open up

• The surprising link between academic pressure and anxiety

• What every adult can do TODAY to be part of the solution

🎙️ We originally dropped this episode months ago, but the feedback was overwhelming — so we had to bring it back. If you missed it the first time, here's your second chance to catch a life-changing conversation.

🚨 Rewind Episode Alert! 🚨

We're bringing back a powerhouse episode featuring Orion Brown, founder and CEO of Black Travel Box — because her story, her insight, and her entrepreneurial journey are just that good.

Before launching one of the most exciting brands in the travel and beauty space, Orion had a high-flying career in brand strategy, working with some of the biggest names in business. But something was missing — and it wasn't just personal. It was a massive gap in the market.

On a trip abroad, Orion realized the travel industry had completely overlooked an essential group of consumers: Black travelers. With limited access to quality hair and skincare products made for melanated skin and textured hair, she turned frustration into fuel — and Black Travel Box was born.

🎧 In this candid conversation, Orion pulls back the curtain on:

• The challenges of breaking into the beauty and travel industries

• Why she bootstrapped the business (and what she learned doing it)

• How she leveraged her corporate background to build something from scratch

• The importance of representation in every product decision

• What it really takes to create a brand that resonates with your people

This episode is a blueprint for aspiring founders, a masterclass in strategic thinking, and an inspiring story of building with purpose. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, creative thinker, traveler, or business nerd — this is one episode you'll want to listen to more than once.

🌍 Orion isn't just changing travel — she's redefining what it means to create for a community that's long been overlooked.

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Connect with Orion Brown and The Black Travel Box