In this episode of Everybody Black, we’re going Black Behind the Scenes with Yannique Joseph — talent manager and founder of Shine Influencer.

After getting a divine push to start her own boutique agency, Yannique stepped into the world of managing content creators and hasn’t looked back. She shares her journey of building her business, the realities (and cons) of being in the influencer game, and what creators really need to know before seeking management.

We also talk about where the influencer industry is headed and why it’s important to stay flexible as the space continues to grow and change.

In this episode of Everybody Black, we sit down with Kristy Lewis, a corporate recruiter who knows exactly what it takes to stand out in today’s competitive job market. Kristy shares how she broke into the world of recruiting and gives real, practical advice for job seekers looking to get noticed — from how to position yourself to what hiring managers are really paying attention to. Whether you’re just starting out, making a career move, or trying to level up, this episode is packed with insights you can use right now.

In this episode of Everybody Black, we sit down with Diana Davis — accountant and founder of Brown Ribbon Exchange, a bartering platform that helps women of color grow their businesses by trading skills instead of cash. Diana shares her experience navigating corporate spaces, setting boundaries, and advocating for herself in a field where Black women are often underrepresented. We also talk about the power of community, and why building together — especially in today’s uncertain socio-political climate — is more crucial than ever.

In this episode, we chat with philanthropist and founder Ciara Coleman. Ciara has spent her career making sure marginalized communities get their share of the philanthropic pie—through her work at major foundations and through Geaux Girl Giving, the giving circle she created to uplift grassroots nonprofits supporting Black women and girls. We talk about how funding decisions are made, why it’s more important than ever to support Black-led nonprofits, and how this work is really just a reimagining of what Black communities have been doing for generations.