Money Making Conversations Master Class

Slutty Vegan owner & founder, Pinky Cole drops by Money Making Conversations Master Class to discuss her new book! the location of the upcoming Slutty Vegan locations, the amazing gift she gave to Clark Atlanta University's graduating class, and reveals details on her new deal with Steve Madden.

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Slutty Vegan a nationally acclaimed, Atlanta-based burger joint offering creative takes on plant-based burgers.

Bar Vegan - We’re not your typical Atlanta restaurant. Experience vegan reimagined at Bar Vegan. Every dish at Bar Vegan delivers a 100% fully vegan cuisine while keeping the authentic flavors of each recipe.

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A trifecta of community, commerce and compassion, Pinky Cole is a serial entrepreneur, brand strategist and founder & Visionary of Bar Vegan, Slutty Vegan ATL ² a nationally acclaimed, Atlanta-based burger joint offering creative takes on plant-based burgers With racy names like Sloppy Toppy, Fussy Hussy and One Night Stand ² and The Pinky Cole Foundation. Born and raised in East Baltimore, Cole started her entrepreneurial journey early through creating business plans and side-hustles With friends and family members during high school. She moved to Atlanta to attend Clark Atlanta University, and While she quickly became enamored With the city, she decided to pursue acting in Los Angeles upon graduation and later Went on to become a successful television producer in New York City and Connecticut.

She eventually made her first foray into the culinary World With her popular restaurant, Pinky's Jamaican and American Restaurant in New York, Which tragically burned down. Soon after, Pinky relocated to Atlanta Where she came up With the idea for Slutty Vegan during a late-night craving for mouthwatering Vegan fast food. From there, she started cooking Vegan burgers in a shared kitchen in August 2018, and the Slutty Vegan empire Was born.

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"P-Valley" is the acclaimed Starz original series about the world of professional pole dancing. It follows the lives of the dancers, as well as the club's owner, Uncle Clifford. I spoke with Nicco Annan, who stars as Uncle Clifford, about the new season.

Topics Covered

The training the actor and dancers undergo.

“P-Valley” tells a universal story of hustlers, dreamers, survivors, and strivers

The series is created, and executive produced by Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall

Season two takes audiences deeper into the lives of the Pynk’s beloved characters as darkness descends upon Chucalissa.

“P-Valley” was filmed on location in Atlanta, GA, but is set against the Mississippi Delta.

More on P- Valley

One of the most acclaimed series on the STARZ network, the award-winning series “P-Valley” is back for Season 2. "P-Valley" is an engrossing drama of family, friendship, and survival. This season, the richly crafted characters deal with sacrifice, ethical dilemmas, identity, family, love, trust and betrayal, while also facing the aftermath of their decisions from season one.

More on Nicco Annan

Nathaniel Nicco-Annan was born on an Army base in Germany to a black Southern woman born and a West African man from Ghana. Nicco, as he is affectionately known, was raised in Detroit, Michigan. Best described as talented and entertaining, Nicco is an impassioned spirit, who had a love for acting and dance from his earliest years. Ultimately that passion led him from Detroit to New York, where he trained under the iconic Director, Israel Hicks, at SUNY Purchase College Conservatory of Acting, and earned his BFA. Shortly after that, Nicco accepted an opportunity to be a Choreographer in Residence at the Yale School of Drama. Nicco’s razor-sharp wit and emotional accessibility have driven a varied career in both Legit and Musical Theatre, as well as in Film and Television. His brand defies all of the traditional limitations. As a gay man he grew up in between the worlds of the “grand fantastical” gay scene and the rigid realities of being a big black man in America and the stigma that both can carry.

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First Kill Executive producer, show runner, and head writer, Felicia Henderson talks success of new Netflix show. What can you tell us about your new show? What inspired you to create it? How did you develop the characters and plot? What challenges did you face during production? What are your future plans for the show? Netflix is known for its original programming, so how did you decide to partner with them for this project? We're all excited to see First Kill, so thank you for taking the time to talk with us today.

More on the Netflix series "First Kill"

When it's time for teenage vampire Juliette (Sarah Catherine Hook) to make her first kill so she can take her place among a powerful vampire family, she sets her sights on a new girl in town named Calliope (Imani Lewis). But much to Juliette's surprise, Calliope is a vampire hunter from a family of celebrated slayers. Both find that the other won't be so easy to kill and, unfortunately, way too easy to fall for.

More on Felicia Henderson

Writer-Director-Producer Felicia D. Henderson is the creator of Showtime’s Emmy Award nominated series SOUL FOOD, television’s first multi-season African American drama. Currently, she is the Showrunner-Executive Producer and head writer of FIRST KILL, the new Y.A. genre drama soon premiering on Netflix, which pits a family of vampires against a family of monster hunters. She is also developing the WWII drama AVENGER FIELD for Peacock. The series stars Renée Zellweger as Jackie Cochran, who co-founded the U.S. Army’s first women’s pilot training program; and at the time of her death, in 1980, was the most accomplished American pilot, male or female, in American history.

Felicia has written and co-executive produced a number of other high-profile shows such as FRINGE, GOSSIP GIRL, Marvel’s THE PUNISHER, EMPIRE, and EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS. She also co-created and executive produced THE QUAD, a one-hour drama set on the campus of an HBCU. Her career started with sitcoms such as FAMILY MATTERS, THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL AIR, SISTER SISTER, and MOESHA.

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"P-Valley" is the acclaimed Starz original series about the world of professional pole dancing. It follows the lives of the dancers, as well as the club's owner, Uncle Clifford. I spoke with Nicco Annan, who stars as Uncle Clifford, about the new season.

I will also be interviewing Felicia Henderson, the show runner, head writer, and executive producer of the new Netflix show "First Kill", following teenage vampire Juliette and her relationship with a new girl in town named Calliope who is a vampire hunter.

Topics Covered

“P-Valley” tells a universal story of hustlers, dreamers, survivors, and strivers

The series is created, and executive produced by Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall

Season two takes audiences deeper into the lives of the Pynk’s beloved characters as darkness descends upon Chucalissa.

“P-Valley” was filmed on location in Atlanta, GA, but is set against the Mississippi Delta.

“First Kill” premieres on Netflix

Balancing being Showrunner-Executive Producer and head writer of FIRST KILL

WWII drama AVENGER FIELD for Peacock. The series stars Renée Zellweger as Jackie Cochran.

More on Nicco Annan

Nathaniel Nicco-Annan was born on an Army base in Germany to a black Southern woman born and a West African man from Ghana. Nicco, as he is affectionately known, was raised in Detroit, Michigan. Best described as talented and entertaining, Nicco is an impassioned spirit, who had a love for acting and dance from his earliest years. Ultimately that passion led him from Detroit to New York, where he trained under the iconic Director, Israel Hicks, at SUNY Purchase College Conservatory of Acting, and earned his BFA. Shortly after that, Nicco accepted an opportunity to be a Choreographer in Residence at the Yale School of Drama. Nicco’s razor-sharp wit and emotional accessibility have driven a varied career in both Legit and Musical Theatre, as well as in Film and Television. His brand defies all of the traditional limitations. As a gay man he grew up in between the worlds of the “grand fantastical” gay scene and the rigid realities of being a big black man in America and the stigma that both can carry.

More on Felicia Henderson

Writer-Director-Producer Felicia D. Henderson is the creator of Showtime’s Emmy Award nominated series SOUL FOOD, television’s first multi-season African American drama. Currently, she is the Showrunner-Executive Producer and head writer of FIRST KILL, the new Y.A. genre drama soon premiering on Netflix, which pits a family of vampires against a family of monster hunters. She is also developing the WWII drama AVENGER FIELD for Peacock. The series stars Renée Zellweger as Jackie Cochran, who co-founded the U.S. Army’s first women’s pilot training program; and at the time of her death, in 1980, was the most accomplished American pilot, male or female, in American history.

Felicia has written and co-executive produced a number of other high-profile shows such as FRINGE, GOSSIP GIRL, Marvel’s THE PUNISHER, EMPIRE, and EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS. She also co-created and executive produced THE QUAD, a one-hour drama set on the campus of an HBCU. Her career started with sitcoms such as FAMILY MATTERS, THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL AIR, SISTER SISTER, and MOESHA.

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When you partner together to grow a thriving business, will it affect your relationship? If you want proof of the power of partnership - listen to this great interview.

Topics Covered

Framework behind marketing

Becoming a full-time entrepreneur

Knowing love when you see it.

Starting a business with your partner.

More on Jerred & Kiara Mason

We met over 8 years ago and it was at the perfect time. Jerred had settled back into the United States after 12 years in Japan and he had just finished his Bachelor’s degree and Kiara was preparing for her Master’s program. Kiara had travelled a bit but lived most of her life in Florida. What seemed like a dream connection turned into a wonderful reality. (Insert a brief time-lapse) We had a 3 week engagement and 3 weeks later we were married. That is the shortest version of this story every told. Ha!

More on Made to Maximize

MTM has been on quite the journey to say the least. We started as YouTubers in 2016 sharing our pregnancy journey on our channel, Meet the Masons, and later getting picked up by a television show after documenting our pregnancy journey which led us to recognizing we might have a thing for social media. We pivoted from careers in Social Work and Sales to operating a Social Media Marketing Agency that has evolved to a business consulting and marketing firm. When it comes to marketing, we strongly believe in organic reach and when it comes to business we believe in maximizing every level and every resource in your business. 

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On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class, I speak with Maceo A. Brown, the President and CEO of System 5 Electronics, the largest African-American owned and operated security alarm and monitoring company in the state of Georgia. We discuss entrepreneurship, mentorship, his real estate group, and how purchasing the current corporate office increased the company's revenue and his foundation Maceo's Kids. 

Topics Covered

Framework behind marketing

Becoming a full-time entrepreneur

Relationship with Black Builders in Southwest Atlanta

Maceo's Kids non profit organization to provide entrepreneurial mentorship

More on Maceo Brown

Maceo A. Brown is the President and CEO of System 5 Electronics, the largest African-American owned and operated security alarm and monitoring company in the state of Georgia. In this role, he directs daily operations, implements strategies for success, creates product distinctions and positions the company as an industry leader. 

Incorporated in 1989, System 5 Electronics’ purpose is to provide the newest technology in life-safety devices to protect residential properties and commercial establishments. At System 5, the corporate philosophy is to exceed customer expectations by delivering unprecedented service, rapid response and affordable, error-free monitoring. Clientele includes: Home of Dr. King, Bronner Bros., National Park Service, Black McDonald’s Operators Association, H.J. Russell, American Family Insurance, All State Insurance, State Farm Insurance, American Retail Association (A.R.A.), AT&T Retail Stores (Gaston Communications) Atlanta Tribune, Atlanta Business League, Rolling Out Magazine, This Is It! BBQ & Seafood, Hurt & Hurt (McDonald’s), 755 Restaurant Group (Popeye’s), Checker’s, John Wieland Homes, the Herndon Home Museum, Empire Board of Realists, to name a few.

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When you and your partner work together to grow a thriving business, will it affect your relationship? If you want proof of the power of partnership - listen to this great interview with Jerred & Kiara Mason founders of Made to Maximize.

I am also interviewing Maceo A. Brown, the President and CEO of System 5 Electronics, the largest African-American owned and operated security alarm and monitoring company in the state of Georgia. We discuss entrepreneurship, mentorship, how he formed a real estate group, and how purchasing the current corporate office which increased the company's revenue and his foundation Maceo's Kids.

Topics Covered

Framework behind marketing

Becoming a full-time entrepreneur

Knowing love when you see it.

Starting a business with your partner.

Relationship with Black Builders in Southwest Atlanta

More on Jerred & Kiara Mason

We met over 8 years ago and it was at the perfect time. Jerred had settled back into the United States after 12 years in Japan and he had just finished his Bachelor’s degree and Kiara was preparing for her Master’s program. Kiara had travelled a bit but lived most of her life in Florida. What seemed like a dream connection turned into a wonderful reality. (Insert a brief time-lapse) We had a 3 week engagement and 3 weeks later we were married. That is the shortest version of this story every told. Ha!

More on Maceo Brown

Maceo A. Brown is the President and CEO of System 5 Electronics, the largest African-American owned and operated security alarm and monitoring company in the state of Georgia. In this role, he directs daily operations, implements strategies for success, creates product distinctions and positions the company as an industry leader.

Incorporated in 1989, System 5 Electronics’ purpose is to provide the newest technology in life-safety devices to protect residential properties and commercial establishments. At System 5, the corporate philosophy is to exceed customer expectations by delivering unprecedented service, rapid response and affordable, error-free monitoring. Clientele includes: Home of Dr. King, Bronner Bros., National Park Service, Black McDonald’s Operators Association, H.J. Russell, American Family Insurance, All State Insurance, State Farm Insurance, American Retail Association (A.R.A.), AT&T Retail Stores (Gaston Communications) Atlanta Tribune, Atlanta Business League, Rolling Out Magazine, This Is It! BBQ & Seafood, Hurt & Hurt (McDonald’s), 755 Restaurant Group (Popeye’s), Checker’s, John Wieland Homes, the Herndon Home Museum, Empire Board of Realists, to name a few.

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On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class, Executive Chef Liz Rogers joins me to set the record straight about her company Creamalicious Ice Cream and Walmart's Juneteenth Ice Cream. We discuss how the controversy has impacted her brand. She addresses social media rumors, responds to fan support, and talks about future of Creamalicious Brand and relationship with Walmart.

We also kick off Black Music Month with the Legendary Bobby Brown and his wife Alicia Etheredge-Brown. We discuss their role as executive producers on the upcoming projects on A&E Network "Biography: Bobby Brown" 2-night documentary event, and "Bobby Brown: Every Little Step" original docuseries.

Topics Covered

What he is most excited about fans seeing in his Biography;

His third time partnering with his wife Alicia as Executive Producer -putting his life and career on screen: The Bobby Brown Story (BET), Biography: Bobby Brown and Bobby Brown: Every Little Step;

What encouraged him to step back into reality TV doing Every Little Step.

What it was like having his kids on camera and what it was like working with them.

More on Creamalicious

Four generations of recipes. Long in tradition, these recipes represent family, love, and the goodness that comes from connecting. Creamalicious bridges our past to the future through timeless southern-inspired culinary artistry. We take fresh-baked pastries from the south and infuse them into super-premium ice cream, creating an indulgent blend of familiar flavors and an extraordinary experience. Two desserts in one; the best of both worlds.

More on Chef Liz Rogers

Chef Liz Rogers is the Founder, President, and Executive Chef of Creamalicious Ice Creams. She prides herself on being truly innovative with her whimsical 2-in-1 desserts that pair fresh baked pastries with homemade ice creams made with only the freshest ingredients. As one of the only African American-owned national ice cream brands in mass production, Chef Liz crafts her blissfully Southern artisan desserts by celebrating her roots and community. The award-winning flavors are inspired by Chef Liz and her own family recipes that have been passed down from four generations in the South. Creamalicious Ice Creams have a special way of engaging people with memories of their favorite childhood desserts, while honoring the rich history of the South.

More on Bobby Brown & Alicia Etheredge

Bobby Brown is an award-winning entertainer, producer, entrepreneur, and author. Alicia Etheredge-Brown is an entrepreneur, artist manager, and producer. Together, they are partners in Brown Ribbon Entertainment. They serve as executive producers on both new projects airing on the A&E Network (Info on both projects in Company Description box).

In fact, the formerly iconic Bad Boy is now fully grown and an entirely new man. And, after two internationally scrutinized personal tragedies, he has an entirely new perspective on life. In the next several months his life will unfold as an array of newness: A new focus on family; a new world tour with a new addition to the galaxy of New Edition spinoff groups; new all natural products from his four year old company Bobby Brown Foods.com: (yes, including the BOBBQ Burger); new recognition by his peers (the R&B Soul Music Icon Award) and of course new music and a new movie both new projects from Brown Ribbon Entertainment (which produces content varying from live theater to primetime television). 

She is the driving force behind the career resurgence of her husband and partner, Bobby Brown of New Edition fame, and the backbone of the empire they are building together. Alicia manages the team of professionals at Brown Ribbon Entertainment, which oversees a vast variety of ventures: developing new talent, creating television and film properties, and evolving their entrepreneurial enterprises, including Bobby Brown Foods, LLC (which distributes a popular line of sauces, seasonings and accessories) andBrown Ribbon Entertainment. She and Bobby served as co-producers of the highly acclaimed BET mini-series, “The Bobby Brown Story” that drew 6.7 millionviewers over the course of two nights. Last year, its predecessor, “The New Edition Story,” was the most watched program on the network in five years. 

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We kick off Black Music Month with the Legendary Bobby Brown and his wife Alicia Etheredge-Brown. We discuss their role as executive producers on the upcoming projects on A&E Network "Biography: Bobby Brown" 2-night documentary event, and "Bobby Brown: Every Little Step" original docuseries.

Topics Covered

What he is most excited about fans seeing in his Biography;

His third time partnering with his wife Alicia as Executive Producer -putting his life and career on screen: The Bobby Brown Story (BET), Biography: Bobby Brown and Bobby Brown: Every Little Step;

What encouraged him to step back into reality TV doing Every Little Step.

What it was like having his kids on camera and what it was like working with them.

As a woman alongside her husband as Executive Producer of the doc/series;

The support given by the A&E Network to put her husband's life on screen;

What fans will learn about her family from the shows;

How she juggled, as executive producer/hands-on-mom and manager of her husband's business practices amidst an extremely successful 30-city nationwide New Edition tour;

More on Bobby Brown & Alicia Etheredge

Bobby Brown is an award-winning entertainer, producer, entrepreneur, and author. Alicia Etheredge-Brown is an entrepreneur, artist manager, and producer. Together, they are partners in Brown Ribbon Entertainment. They serve as executive producers on both new projects airing on the A&E Network (Info on both projects in Company Description box).

In fact, the formerly iconic Bad Boy is now fully grown and an entirely new man. And, after two internationally scrutinized personal tragedies, he has an entirely new perspective on life. In the next several months his life will unfold as an array of newness: A new focus on family; a new world tour with a new addition to the galaxy of New Edition spinoff groups; new all natural products from his four year old company Bobby Brown Foods.com: (yes, including the BOBBQ Burger); new recognition by his peers (the R&B Soul Music Icon Award) and of course new music and a new movie both new projects from Brown Ribbon Entertainment (which produces content varying from live theater to primetime television).

She is the driving force behind the career resurgence of her husband and partner, Bobby Brown of New Edition fame, and the backbone of the empire they are building together. Alicia manages the team of professionals at Brown Ribbon Entertainment, which oversees a vast variety of ventures: developing new talent, creating television and film properties, and evolving their entrepreneurial enterprises, including Bobby Brown Foods, LLC (which distributes a popular line of sauces, seasonings and accessories) andBrown Ribbon Entertainment. She and Bobby served as co-producers of the highly acclaimed BET mini-series, “The Bobby Brown Story” that drew 6.7 millionviewers over the course of two nights. Last year, its predecessor, “The New Edition Story,” was the most watched program on the network in five years.

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On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class, Executive Chef Liz Rogers joins me to set the record straight about her company Creamalicious Ice Cream and Walmart's Juneteenth Ice Cream. We discuss how the controversy has impacted her brand. She addresses social media rumors, responds to fan support, and talks about future of Creamalicious Brand and relationship with Walmart.

More on Creamalicious

Four generations of recipes. Long in tradition, these recipes represent family, love, and the goodness that comes from connecting. Creamalicious bridges our past to the future through timeless southern-inspired culinary artistry. We take fresh-baked pastries from the south and infuse them into super-premium ice cream, creating an indulgent blend of familiar flavors and an extraordinary experience. Two desserts in one; the best of both worlds.

More on Chef Liz Rogers

Chef Liz Rogers is the Founder, President, and Executive Chef of Creamalicious Ice Creams. She prides herself on being truly innovative with her whimsical 2-in-1 desserts that pair fresh baked pastries with homemade ice creams made with only the freshest ingredients. As one of the only African American-owned national ice cream brands in mass production, Chef Liz crafts her blissfully Southern artisan desserts by celebrating her roots and community. The award-winning flavors are inspired by Chef Liz and her own family recipes that have been passed down from four generations in the South. Creamalicious Ice Creams have a special way of engaging people with memories of their favorite childhood desserts, while honoring the rich history of the South.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.