Subject Thread Podcast

Entrepreneurship, venture capital, technology, and ai intelligence all markers of the 21st century, and Uwem Uwemakpan is no stranger to any of those words. A start-up coach, entrepreneur, and a venture capital partner at Ingressive Capital are what his resume exudes but there’s more to the man than that just his accolades. He understands the notion of community, consistency, and the ability to keep going and that’s what he has been achieving throughout Sub-Saharan Africa wearing many hats in the entrepreneurial world. Currently, he is wearing the hat of a venture partner at Ingressive Capital a VC that specializes in early-stage African startups, high-growth technology-based in Sub-Saharan Africa and Egypt.

During our conversation, we were able to talk about his beginnings, what it takes to succeed in Africa as an entrepreneur, the future of cryptocurrency, and more.

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According to IRS.GOV, The IRS will begin accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns on Friday, February 12, 2021, this year is different for so many people with stimulus checks, Eldl loans, PPP, losses, gains anything goes and you want to have all your paperwork and credentials in order.

We recently sat down with Mr. Issac Grace and Alahna Reeves owners of E-Z tax services to talk about options for this year's tax season what's needed to file, if you owe, W2 earners, day traders, real estate investors, and self-employed individuals.

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Before the celebrity clientele, before the remarkable weight transformation before Rodney Lenon Fitness, and before the move to Atlanta Rodney Lenon birthed out of Dade country Florida was a product of an environment that plagues so many. He experienced the hurdles of a felony, health issues within his family a narrative that could detour most from achieving greatness but that did not stop Rodney he was determined to make things happen for himself with the move to Atlanta, marriage, an unsuspected loss, and the birth of his son all of that universal life altering events changed the trajectory of Rodney's outcome.

During his conversation with Subject Thread Podcast, Mr. Lenon spoke about his 130-pound weight loss journey, He shared in detailed his hurdles, obstacles, and future plans. Rodney shared the true meaning for Fit For My Family.

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Inflammation, Dairy, Gluten intolerances can lead anyone into a vegan lifestyle. Well, that’s exactly what happened in 2018. I talk about my journey, what inflammation is, and more.

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Thoughts. Feelings. Behaviors.

The mental health crisis for 2020 was something out of a horror movie. 2020 was a year of uncertainty, fear, and a year of uncharted waters for many people. The middle class was now wondering how they were going to feed their children, if they were going to have a job,  immune health, family, friends, love ones and so much more. A pandemic and racial brutality reared its ugly head and exposed America in a debilitating way. The exposure sent heat maps of mental breakdowns for most. With the average human experiencing levels of natural stress, anxiety, and depression the year 2020 served an extra dose.

During our conversation with Jessica Reed who has been featured on Cosmopolitans 21 Black Relationship Experts to Follow on Instagram, Hello Giggles, and more. We reflect on 2020 and what it means to rework your brain for 2021. We dive into navigating Covid, situational depression, coping skills, therapy, and more.

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National Mental Health Resources:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255); En Español 1-888-628-9454

Crisis Text Line
Text “HELLO” to 741741

Veterans Crisis Line
Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1 or text to 838255

Disaster Distress Helpline
Call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746

Therapy For Black Girls
www.therapyforblackgirls.com

Black Men Heal
www.blackmenheal.org

Latino Behavioral Health
www.latinobehavioralhealth.org

New Year, New Beginnings as we discuss 2020 recap, what's new for Subject Thread Podcast, the power of manifestation, the power of voice memos, journaling, and more.

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Ko·ex·ist  

As we are preparing for a new year it’s always a time to reflect, it’s always a time to improve, and it’s always a time to do better that is normally everyone's sentiment universally. This year in particular has been a measure of growth and loss for so many people. Universal languages that many of us can relate to is Love no matter race, religion, or walk of life. To open the dialogue to a deeper understanding of spirituality, individuals of faith, and the deeper understanding of universal love. Subject Thread Podcast has started a series called Ko·ex·ist in which we have conversations of open dialogue with different faces of religion and or spirituality which led to the conversation of our first guest on this series an individual who represents universal love and preaches the importance of being human which led to Pastor Michael A. Walrond Jr.

Michael A. Walrond Jr. is the Senior Pastor of First Corinthian Baptist Church (FCBC) in Harlem, New York. Michael has many accolades and has been featured in the New York Times, Wallstreet Journal, and recognitions include induction into Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Board of Preachers as a “Distinguished Preacher but it just isn't the awards, media, misunderstandings, and recognitions Michael doesn't exude the traditional aspects of your normal weekly service he embodies a space of all that we strive to be in relation to being human and loving all from spaces in which we weren't always taught this is why we wanted to have a deeper understanding of the Morehouse man, husband, father of two, and the individual who is shaping a new era of the black church experience. 

During our conversation we spoke candidly about taboo subjects, mental issues within the community, and the establishments of the Hope and Dream centers extension of FCBCNYC which offers mental health services in one division and entrepreneurship courses and resources in another division which isn't offered in faith-based environments, We spoke about Morehouse and what it did to the lenses of Michael, we spoke about 2021 and finally, we got a chance to find out who has been an inspiration to Michael musical Wise.

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A Peace Of Soul Vegan Kitchen EP 031

When we think about soul food origin we think about the southern states and soul food deriving during slavery in the Deep South: South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia, are traditional taught navigation skips are ancestorial plant-based roots and not by fault by, traditional landscapes that were passed down to many of us. 

Plant-based food cuisine historically can be found throughout the Caribbean, Africa, and Latin countries which foods were a combination of plantains, greens, rice, nuts, exotic fruits, and berries major staples still present in the current culture.

The concept of vegan soul food was very slim in the deep south until lately, throughout the southeast so many options have showcased particularly you can find and satisfy soul food urges in many spaces such as Columbia, South Carolina a place which houses A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen which derived from a family-owned business Lambs Bread which was established in 2005 reborn, renovated and showcased in 2018 by Folami Geter founder and curator who crowned A Peace Of Soul Vegan Kitchen. 

A Peace of Soul Vegan gives you that old-style flare with amazing spins on all your traditional soul food plates from Mac and Cheese, Collards, Plantains, and the famous Fried Chichen sandwich.

During the conversation with Subject Thread Podcast Folami opened up about growing up vegetarian and the transition to veganism, future expansion ideas, South Carolina roots, Sea Moss, food truck pros and cons, the importance of great customer service, and entrepreneurship.

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Closing the gap in venture capital was a nonfactor for a very long time in the industry of VC for several minority groups. It is no secret that minority women businesses are underfunded and for this reason, it is always a privilege to highlight those that are changing this narrative. 

The man who created a massive forum for entrepreneurs to reach the breakthrough that they needed in order for their business to flourish, Is none other than Jim Stallings he is changing lives for the better every single day. 

He is globally recognized for his extensive experience in transforming businesses to reach new heights and for his business leading skills. 

Closing the gap in venture capital was a nonfactor for a very long time in the industry of VC for several minority groups. It is no secret that minority women businesses are underfunded and for this reason, it is always a privilege to highlight those that are changing this narrative. 

The man who created a massive forum for entrepreneurs to reach the breakthrough that they needed in order for their business to flourish, Is none other than Jim Stallings he is changing lives for the better every single day. He is globally recognized for his extensive experience in transforming businesses to reach new heights and for his business leading skills. 

Jim is the founder and CEO of PS27 Ventures, which is a firm whose motto is ‘empowering entrepreneurs to scale their breakthrough ideas’. 

What the firm mainly does is invest in early-stage companies and startups that are showing staggering impacts on high-growth markets. The team of professionals working for the firm helps startup businesses grow and become aware of their true ability and potential. 

PS27 Ventures mainly aims to invest in e-commerce, technology, sustainability companies, SaaS, healthtech, and fintech. 

Jim has a Bachelor of Science Degree and a diverse career from the US Naval Academy and an astoundingly rich career background. He has worked for companies such as ROLM, IBM, and GE in the past. 

While talking to Subject Thread Podcast Jim shared that he is a firm believer in innovation, the importance of diversity, technology, the importance of minority and female-led forums, and what he looks at when investing in a company. 

Along with running PS27 Ventures, Jim is a director for many renowned company boards. He is also the co-founder of Smart Box, which is one of the most popular healthy snack vending companies across Florida. 

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Technology and innovation will carry the logistics and supply chain industries for years to come. If there is anything that we have learned in 2020 is that we need things shipped to us in lighting speed times.

When we think about logistics at a glance we usually don’t think about a woman minority-owned logistics company out of the south until Hope White CEO of H.D. White Logistics, LLC arrived. 

With two locations in Georgia and a headquarters in the Atlanta metro area. H.D. White Logistics is a certified minority woman-owned business one-stop environment. This business deals with interstate freight between 48 US States and has over 25,000 carriers. 

Before starting her own business, Hope White, the CEO and Founder of the company used to work as the transportation supervisor of Home Depot fulfillment network. It is from here that her spark of interest in this business kindled. It is from there that she decided that she wanted to venture into this business full steam and that is when she started the process of entrepreneurship. 

Hope handles all the operations and strategic direction and is constantly working to find more cost-effective solutions for warehouse, supply chains, distribution, and material handling issues. 

When talking to Subject Thread Podcast, Hope shared that it wasn’t easy creating a space in this business, The importance of affirmations, the process for certifications as a minority, logistics pros and cons, and what it means to be a woman in this industry.

Along with running her own business Hope is also a member of Great Women’s Business Council, which is a non-profit, she is also part of Operation Lunchbox a non-profit that supplies food to children and she is also a diversity and inclusion trainer.

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