Crystle Roberson Dorsey is a powerhouse behind the lens. A director, writer, and producer whose storytelling passion has fueled a remarkable 15-year career in film and television. Her credits include hit series like The Gilded Age, BMF, and Queens, and now she’s stepping into a new chapter, telling her own story on Mompreneurs. In her upcoming short film, Mr. Benjamin’s Birthday, Crystle directs a standout cast that includes her husband, actor Omar Dorsey. With grace and grit, she reminds us that behind the lights, cameras, and action of Hollywood are moms making it all happen.

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Brooke Hart Jones is a mom of two boys and the creator of HBCyOU Kidz, a multimedia children’s brand featuring an animated YouTube series, books, and music that celebrate the history and culture of HBCUs. Her journey began with a simple idea: to create a Hampton University cheerleader doll as a gift for a friend’s daughter, something she realized didn’t exist. That idea blossomed into the HBCyOU doll line and a partnership with a toymaker to bring them to life. Today, HBCyOU Kidz has evolved into a growing movement, and Brooke’s mission to keep HBCU history and culture alive continues to inspire the next generation. 

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New York Times best-selling author and host of the Joy Reid show, Joy-Ann Reid, shares insights on how she worked her way into the world of journalism, making history as the first Black woman to host a prime-time cable news show, while navigating life alongside her husband and children. She reflects on her journey from working minimum-wage jobs, sometimes two at a time, to afford childcare for their three kids, to ultimately transforming her passion into a powerful and trailblazing career.

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Lori Hall and Jessica Lane, two powerhouse moms and co-founders of Pop’N Creative, are reshaping the marketing landscape. After years in television and marketing, they recognized the lack of authentic representation in campaigns aimed at women and multicultural audiences and decided to do something about it. Fueled by purpose and creativity, they launched Pop’N Creative to close that gap. During the height of the Black Lives Matter movement, they created a free guide to help brands communicate with empathy, clarity, and cultural awareness. In this episode, Lori and Jessica open up about building their agency from the ground up, navigating the uncertainty of Covid’s early days, and their passion for hiring and empowering fellow moms. A conversation about passion, purpose, and the power of motherhood. This is one you don’t want to miss.

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Dr. Charis Chambers, also known as @theperioddoctor on Instagram, is a board-certified OBGYN, author, mom, and wife. She combines her medical expertise with a passion for teaching girls and women of all ages about vaginal health, while extending her mission far beyond the walls of a medical office. Dr. Chambers shares valuable insights and debunks common myths about the female body, especially those imposed on young girls. Her upcoming book, “The Period and Puberty Parenting Revolution: It's Time to Own the Conversation, Empower Your Child, and Rewrite the Rules of Parenting Kids through Puberty,” serves as a guide for parents navigating conversations about puberty with their children. Dr. Chambers works to demystify stigmas and provide healthy, practical answers to common challenges, supporting both parents and their young daughters.

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Corine Marie is an author whose love for both books and fashion sparked an idea that turned into a viral bookmark that doubles as a fashion accessory. The popularity of The Bookmark by Corine Marie has also helped boost interest in her books. Corine walks us through how she manages a business idea that blew up overnight, and how to protect it. She tells us what she’s learned about patents, social media marketing, and sending cease and desist letters. Corine talks about accepting help from friends and working with her own daughter to manage the success of her newest product. Corine Marie is a true creative and mompreneur. This one is for the bookworms.

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Megan “Elle” Mason is the founder of The Elle Collective; a strategic creative boutique centered around PR and brand strategy. Her company includes a roster of individual talent and corporate clients that she has helped to open doors for! Working with companies like BET and TV One have helped to shape Megan’s expertise and sharpen her skills. But for Megan, it goes beyond just getting the job done. She cares for the health of her clients and friends, so she created Solace, a talent, wellness management service to help artists, athletes, and other creatives manage their wellbeing. Being in the entertainment industry is not easy and Megan does all this while being a mother and wife. She tells us how her parents emboldened her to be an entrepreneur and gave her a clear perspective on life and the family dynamic.

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Kika Wise is the very first Black female franchisor in the U.S., but that wasn’t something that she necessarily aspired to be. Kika Stretch Studios was created out of necessity. After the birth of her first child, Kika needed a job. So, she used her training as a professional dancer to create a space to assist people with stretching, a form of exercise too often overlooked. Her studio turned into two locations, and soon enough, Kika took a crash course in franchising. Now with 20 locations across America, Kika’s newest venture, Black Box Franchising, gives small business owners the tools they need to become franchisors and expand. Kika discusses success, roadblocks, lessons from other entrepreneurs, and how she went from needing a job to creating an empire. 

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Akim Vann, founder and owner of Bakery on Bergen, believes that “math is in everything,” and she is correct! Her bakery offers more than just pastries and sweets. It also doubles as a classroom where she tutors children and instructs baking classes. From acting on Sesame Street and having a hit record with her dad as a child, to owning this creative bakery, and becoming a licensed yogi, Akim says that teaching is her superpower. She is a mathematician who is passionate about education, culture, and being a mom. Her bakery offers a menu that includes recipes inspired by her own mother and their Chinese heritage. This mompreneur details lessons learned about business, navigating life changes, and the challenges she faced after the passing of her late husband. Learning tastes better freshly baked at Bakery on Bergen!

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From serving a sentence in prison for bank fraud to establishing several programs to empower, educate, and uplift communities across the country, Dr. Jamila T. Davis talks about her journey. She describes how she re-established her relationship with her children after years in jail and how she wrote several books and started legit businesses to help her family from behind a prison wall. Dr. Davis drops gems on how to become an entrepreneur and change your mindset to achieve your goals. Her story is sure to inspire and motivate.

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