On episode 15 of the Native Business Podcast, recorded in November of 2020 during the Native Business Virtual Summit broadcast, your host and the founder/publisher of Native Business Magazine, Gary Davis (Cherokee Nation), is joined by former leaders of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Economic Impact and Diversity and Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs as well as the COO of Native American owned and operated, Indian Energy, LLC.

Discussions range from how Tribes fit into the DOE’s commitment to energy dominance, to the various ways that Native communities can leverage the DOE’s Equity in Energy Initiative to their advantage and Indian Energy, LLC explains its innovative micro-grid solutions.

Participants included:

• James Campos – Former Director, Office of Economic Impact and Diversity, U.S. Department of Energy
• Kevin Frost – Former Director, Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs, U.S. Department of Energy
• Henry Boulley – COO/CIO, Indian Energy, LLC

Many other thought provoking ideas and insights are shared. Enjoy and please feel free to share this podcast with your network.

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On episode 13 of the Native Business Podcast, your host and the founder/publisher of Native Business Magazine, Gary Davis (Cherokee Nation), is joined by JC Seneca, founder of Tallchief Hemp.

Mr. Seneca shares how he established, capitalized and grew his hemp business into the successful operation it is today. He’ll clarify the nuances between hemp and marijuana that permit Tallchief Hemp to manufacture and distribute its products.

Mr. Seneca offers an overview of his best-selling products — such as CBD bath bombs, CBD cooling gels, and CBD tinctures, all sold at premium prices — and discusses the production and manufacturing processes he has perfected over the years across multiple brands of products.

He also provides insights into how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted his business operations and how he’s utilizing technology to continue the expansion of his impressive entrepreneurial empire.

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On episode 13 of the Native Business Podcast your hosts and founders/publishers of Native Business Magazine, Gary (Cherokee Nation) and Carmen (Chippewa-Cree Tribe, Makah Tribe and Yakama Nation) Davis, are joined by Mark N. Fox, Chairman of the Mandan Hidatsa & Arikara (MHA) Nation. The Davis’ & Chairman Fox discuss a range of topics from the importance of Tribal natural resources - especially water, MHA agriculture, greenhouses & food sovereignty, reducing dependency on the federal government, COVID-19 & its impacts on MHA Nation’s oil & gas business, the detriment of dual taxation, the key to successful economic development = longterm profitability - not short term gain, changing how we view ourselves and hanging on to our traditions and values but adapting and evolving for the prosperity of future generations of Native people.

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[Note: This podcast was recorded prior to the outbreak of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic] On the 12th episode of the Native Business Podcast your hosts and the founders and publishers of Native Business Magazine, Gary (Cherokee Nation) and Carmen (Chippewa-Cree Tribe, Makah Tribe and Yakama Nation) Davis, are joined by serial entrepreneur Bill McClure, a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and CEO of Native American Coffee (nativeamericancoffee.com). The Davis’ and Mr. McClure discuss a range of topics from the importance of acquiring and protecting your intellectual property early, the value of your domain name, the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and the vital importance of Tribes across the country prioritizing and directing their buying power toward qualified Native owned businesses.  A powerful, inspirational conversation full of insights and takeaways for entrepreneurs, Native business owners and leaders across Indian Country.

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[Note: This podcast was recorded prior to the outbreak of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic] On the 11th episode of the Native Business Podcast, your hosts and the founders and publishers of Native Business Magazine, Gary (Cherokee Nation) and Carmen (Chippewa-Cree Tribe, Makah Tribe and Yakama Nation) Davis, are joined by Jamie Fullmer, former Yavapai-Apache Nation Chairman and current Chairman and CEO of Blue Stone Strategy Group.  The Davis’ and Fullmer cover a range of topics from the various challenges that face Tribal leadership, the need for organizational stability in economic arms of the tribe, running a successful business as an entrepreneur, overcoming the ignorance surrounding Tribal sovereignty, and the importance of embracing technology for maintaining culture and advancing economic opportunity for future generations of Native people across Indian Country.

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On the 10th episode of the Native Business Podcast, guest host Mika Leonard (Miami Tribe) is joined by panelists including Myron Lizer, the Vice President of the Navajo Nation, JC Seneca, the Chief Executive Officer of Six Nations Manufacturing and Clara Pratte, the founder and CEO of Strongbow Strategies who discuss and encourage Native entrepreneurship and explain why a private sector is important to the long-term growth and vitality of economy in Indian Country.

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On the 9th episode of the Native Business Podcast, guest host Mika Leonard (Miami Tribe) is joined by panelists including Chairman John Shotton of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe, Maranda Compton, an Indian law expert from the Van Ness Feldman law firm and Bill McClure, CEO of Native American Coffee, who discuss how the internet and e-commerce are leveling the playing field in Indian Country.

Listen in to learn how e-commerce opportunities provide access to new markets, consumers and provide competitive advantages. Especially those Tribes and entrepreneurs who are based in rural areas and are challenged by lack of proximity to larger marketplaces. Understanding how online e-commerce advantages fit within other economic systems, cultures and strategies are keys to moving from brick and mortar revenue-based efforts to truly developing tangible online e-commerce economic opportunities. Join us on this podcast for insights on how entrepreneurs can grow their businesses online and how Tribal nations are able to exercise their sovereignty and utilize their competitive advantages to grow financial resources for their communities.

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On the 8th episode of the Native Business Podcast, Native Business Magazine Founders and Publishers, Gary and Carmen Davis, are joined by two of the founders of the Native Women Lead organization, Stephine Poston (Sandia Pueblo) and Vanessa Roanhorse (Navajo), who are both also successful entrepreneurs. 

A wonderful discussion on entrepreneurship, the power of Native women in business, the principals that the Native Women Lead organization was founded upon, tips for aspiring entrepreneurs and the importance of telling our own stories and reclaiming the narrative across Indian Country.

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On the 7th episode of the Native Business Podcast, guest host Mika Leonard (Miami Tribe) is joined by Native entrepreneurs, Kendra Clements and Brandi Douglas, for a discussion on the challenges of entrepreneurship in Indian Country and the complications that exist in moving the Tribal "Buy Native" initiative from concept to unprecedented economic and private sector growth catalyst for Native business owners.

This episode of the Native Business Podcast was recorded live at the Native Business Summit held this past May in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

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On the 6th episode of the Native Business Podcast, guest host Mika Leonard (Miami Tribe) is joined by a panel of accomplished Native American food and beverage professionals who discuss an entire indigenous food movement that has taken off and shows no sign of slowing down.

Featured guests include Ben Jacobs (Osage), Owner, Tocabe, An American Indian Eatery, Jake Keyes (Otoe and Ioway), Co-Founder and Brewer, Sky Dance Brewing and Bill McClure (Muscogee "Creek") Chief Executive Officer, Native American Coffee.

Listen in to what the entrepreneurs leading these amazing companies in the Native food and beverage industries have to say and learn how they are innovating menu offerings, managing their brick and mortar and food truck growth, overcoming the challenges of their industries, and how each are introducing the masses to indigenous food products and brewing excellence. A delectable discussion.

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