What Up Doe?! In this Legacy Lounge episode, presented in collaboration with Hot Sam’s Detroit and the Legacy Business Project, Tony Stovall, co-owner of Hot Sam's in Detroit, shares his insights on legacy, community engagement, and the evolution of his business. He reflects on the importance of maintaining a legacy in business, the transformation of customer experiences, and the role of fashion in personal identity. Stovall emphasizes the need for community support and collaboration among black-owned businesses, while also discussing the future of Hot Sam's and its commitment to serving the community.

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What Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Friday's podcast, guest Angel Livas discusses her groundbreaking journey as the first black woman to create her own podcast network, the Alive Podcast Network. We explore the importance of storytelling, the mission behind the network, and the challenges faced by podcasters, particularly in the black community. Angel shares insights on building a diverse roster of creators, the significance of purpose in podcasting, and strategies for monetization. The conversation also touches on the future of podcasting, the importance of passion, and what makes a compelling podcast.

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What Up Doe?! In this Legacy Lounge episode, presented in collaboration with Hot Sam’s Detroit and the Legacy Business Project, we sit down with Antonio Green of James H. Cole Funeral Home, a fourth-generation leader helping carry one of Detroit’s most historic Black-owned institutions forward. Antonio shares what legacy really means, how James H. Cole has served Detroit families for over a century, and why respect, service, and succession planning are essential to sustaining a family business across generations.

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What Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, we tap in with Detroit creative Chef Geech, who’s redefining sports media by blending hip-hop, culinary culture, and viral storytelling through his First & Geech platform. He shares how faith, creativity, and consistency helped him turn weekly NFL recaps into major opportunities with national platforms while staying rooted in Detroit culture.

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What Up Doe?! In this special Legacy Lounge episode, presented in collaboration with Hot Sam’s Detroit, Black Fridays, and the Legacy Business Project, we spotlight Graham’s Printing Co, a Black-owned Detroit print shop celebrating over 60 years of serving small businesses, unions, churches, and the community. Michelle shares how hard work, loyalty, and customer-first service helped Graham’s Printing adapt through technology shifts while preserving a legacy rooted in Detroit entrepreneurship.

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What Up Doe?! This week, we’re tapping in with Mark S. Lee, a Detroit-based marketing and business expert, media personality, and trusted voice for small businesses across the city. With more than 25 years of experience in corporate marketing, entrepreneurship, and consulting, Mark has become a go-to authority on branding, customer relationships, and business growth. He’s the founder of The Lee Group, a Detroit-centered consulting firm focused on helping small and minority-owned businesses build sustainable strategies, and he’s been featured on outlets like CBS Detroit and PBS sharing insights on the local business landscape. This conversation dives deep into marketing fundamentals, Detroit’s small business ecosystem, and what entrepreneurs need to survive and scale in uncertain times.

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• What marketing really means and how relationship-based marketing drives business growth
• How Detroit small businesses can build sustainable marketing strategies with limited capital
• The state of small businesses in Detroit, including access to capital, failure rates, and growth challenges
• Why networking, strategic planning, and advisory boards are critical for entrepreneurs
• Practical advice for entrepreneurs preparing for economic uncertainty in 2026 and beyond

Join us for a masterclass-style conversation on marketing, media, and small business strategy, packed with real-world insights for entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals looking to build something that lasts in Detroit.

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What Up Doe?! This week, we’re tapping in with De’Lon Dixon, founder of Think Technologies and a Detroit-based tech leader working at the intersection of AI, UX, and community impact. With a background in behavioral science, psychology, and user experience, De’Lon breaks down artificial intelligence in a way that’s approachable, practical, and empowering. From partnering with OpenAI to building custom AI solutions for businesses and community organizations, his mission is clear: make sure Detroit and Black communities are not left behind in the AI revolution. This conversation demystifies the tech, the business, and the mindset required to build in the future.

We’re talking:

• What AI really is and why it’s not as scary as people think.
• How Think Technologies helps businesses automate, scale, and save time.
• Turning a ChatGPT experiment into a full tech startup.
• Partnering with OpenAI and building credibility as a Black founder in tech.
• Using AI to improve workflows, creativity, and everyday life.

Join us for a forward-thinking conversation about technology, entrepreneurship, and why Detroit must have a seat at the table as AI continues to reshape how we work, create, and build wealth.

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What Up Doe?! Welcome to a special edition of the Black Fridays Podcast: The Legacy Lounge, a collaborative series presented in partnership with Hot Sam’s Detroit and the Legacy Business Project, spotlighting Black-owned legacy businesses that are part of Detroit’s cultural fabric. This week, we’re honored to sit down with Stephanie Byrd, second-generation owner and CEO of Flood’s Bar & Grill, The Block, and the historic Garden Theater. A Detroit native who returned home after years in Washington, D.C., Stephanie brings a powerful mix of marketing expertise, lived experience, and deep respect for legacy as she helps steward family businesses that have served Detroit for nearly four decades. Her story is one of sacrifice, resilience, evolution, and redefining what it means to carry a legacy forward in today’s city.

We’re talking:

• What legacy truly means to Detroit-owned businesses
• Leaving Detroit, returning home, and applying big-market skills locally
• Navigating entrepreneurship, family, and leadership as a woman in hospitality
• Expanding impact through The Block, Garden Theater, and supporting other Black businesses

Pull up a seat in The Legacy Lounge for a real, reflective conversation about Detroit pride, Black ownership, generational sacrifice, and why places like Flood’s are more than businesses — they’re home.

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What Up Doe?! This week, we’re joined by Christian Black — author of the new Christian thriller Battleground and founder of Sanctuary House Publishing. Christian blends faith, fiction, and real-life experience to explore spiritual warfare, trauma, and generational healing through storytelling. From crafting Dragon Ball Z fan-fiction as a kid to building a publishing company focused on protecting and preserving stories, he’s carved out a lane rooted in purpose, creativity, and personal transformation. His debut novel pulls from a decade of writing, life lessons, and ministry, offering a gripping, multi-POV narrative that’s already resonating with readers across faith and fantasy communities.

We’re talking:

• How Battleground was born from 10 years of writing, healing, and spiritual growth
• Using fiction to explore trauma, generational cycles, and unseen forces at work
• The real-life experiences that inspired key moments and characters in the book
• Why he launched Sanctuary House Publishing to help others protect their stories
• Faith, creativity, purpose — and the call to write what truly reflects your journey

Join us for a powerful and transparent conversation as Christian opens up about storytelling, spiritual warfare, healing through creativity, and the mission behind his publishing house.

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What Up Doe?! This week, we’re chopping it up with Jon Genius — a Detroit creative, designer, and storyteller whose work has shaped the city’s visual culture from streetwear to album art. Known for his brand Corner Store Goods and collaborations with icons like Big Sean, Jon has built a career rooted in community, intentional storytelling, and paying homage to the city that raised him. A self-taught designer who went from drawing Dragon Ball Z characters as a kid to working alongside top creative directors, Jon’s journey is a testament to consistency, culture, and knowing your lane.

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• How Detroit shaped his identity as a designer and storyteller
• Working on Big Sean’s Detroit 2
• Building the Corner Store Goods brand
• How to turn ideas into streetwear, events, and community partnerships
• The StockX collab empowering young Detroit creatives

Join us for a dope, inspiring conversation with one of the city's marquee creatives as we break down branding, culture, creativity, and the mindset it takes to bring Detroit stories to life through design.

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