Black Gold Podcast: Stories of Black Dreamers and Doers

In this episode I interview William Adams. He is a Technical Advisor to Microsoft and a Founder of Microsoft LEAP, an organization built to train women and underrepresented minorities in Microsoft to lead the next generation of software engineers on a global scale. In our conversation, William and I discuss his introduction to the world of computing, his experience working and living in Hyderabad, India for three years, and how he developed and patented the first collaborative computing software.

To learn more about William's next project go to:

https://www.theev3nt.com

In this episode I interview Rasool Muttalib, the author of “What’s your Coffee Strategy?: Using the Coffeehouse to Accomplish Anything in Life” and the founder of Belancing.com, one of the fastest growing freelance platforms in the US.

In our conversation, Rasool and I discuss his beginnings in the tech industry, how to hold a business meeting in a casual setting, and various tips that’ll allow you to start your freelancing journey on the right foot.

Links & Resources:

What’s Your Coffeehouse Strategy? — https://amzn.to/3D6uzLB

The Book Of Five Rings —— https://amzn.to/39XqLQh

The Alchemist —— https://amzn.to/3D6vED9

Belancing ——www.belancing.com

Belancing Services Video ——https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu524RT14qA

In this episode, I interview Scott Steward, the founder of Genius Lab, an organization devoted to the education of Black and Latinx youth in STEM fields in the city of Chicago, Illinois.

In our conversation, Scott and I discuss his initial reluctance to become an entrepreneur, his experiences and the teaching methods he used both in public school and at Chicago State University, and students' mental health when it comes to taking virtual classes.

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GeniusLabsChicago.com

Links to Books—

22 Immutable Laws of Marketing— ​​https://amzn.to/3zwQPge

Algorithms to Live By— https://amzn.to/3mIyzNa

Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter — https://amzn.to/3BnrINb

In this episode I interview Jevon Wooden. He is an Army Veteran, a YouTube creator, mindset coach, and author of the new book, Own Your Kingdom teaching you about increasing your confidence and self-esteem, who lives in Houston, TX. In our conversation, Jevon and I discuss his insights into what makes a good mindset coach, how he was able to write his book in three days, and his incredible tips on how to break into the public speaking game in 2021.

Pre-Order Own Your Kingdom here: https://www.ownyourkingdom.com/knowyourpath

—— Links to Books ——

The Obstacle is the Way: ​​https://amzn.to/3Auc821

Building your Story Brand: https://amzn.to/2Vul2Oh

In this episode I interview Dorothy Enriquez. She’s the creator of the Ellevate Collective, a leadership development training agency based in Milwaukee and Dallas. 

In our conversation, Dorthy and I discuss a brief history of leadership development, how her mentor helped her discover her own creativity, and how one can use accelerators to acquire skills quickly. To learn more about Dorothy and the Ellevate Collective, you can visit her FB page here. Links to Books Discussed:

The 10x Rule 

The Obstacle is the Way 

Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World 

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In this episode, I interview Asha Wilkerson. She is an attorney, educator, and speaker who lives in Oakland, California. 

In our conversation, Asha and I discuss the benefit of having legal advice before starting a business, the steps to creating passive income, and how learning different subjects can make you a better entrepreneur.

Links to Books Mentioned: 

The Big Leap— https://amzn.to/3cebdco

The 4 Hour Workweek— https://amzn.to/3uUfUOJ

Profit First— https://amzn.to/2S0zH1X

The E-Myth Revisited— https://amzn.to/3fUgUOZ

In this episode, I interview Dovev Weaver. He is a speaker and author of the book Chasing our Dreams: Bound for Success, who lives in St. Petersburg Florida. In our conversation, Dovev and I discuss his Dream Cycle Philosophy, the power of accountability, and how entrepreneurs need creativity to thrive and succeed in their businesses.

Follow him on Instagram @c.t.o.d and @coachdtalks

Visit https://www.closertoourdreams.com to learn more about Dovev!

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In this episode, I interview Dr. Robert Wallace. He is an investor, author, and energy business consultant who lives in Baltimore, Maryland. 

In our conversation, Robert and I discuss the advantage of the immigrant mindset, the benefits of being in the energy sector, and the three things in life you need to be successful.

To learn more about Dr. Robert Wallace, visit these sites:

RobertWallace.com

bithgroup.com

bithenergy.com