Women, Wealth & Entrepreneurship Podcast Hosted by Ariel Shaw, MBA

Season 7 Episode 2Title: Preserving Culture Through Cuisine: Celebrity Chef Carlos Brown on Gullah Geechee Heritage, Entrepreneurship, and Legacy

In this compelling episode of the Women, Wealth & Entrepreneurship Podcast, host Ariel Shaw, MBA welcomes celebrity chef, entrepreneur, and cultural ambassador Chef Carlos Brown for an inspiring conversation about food, heritage, business, and legacy.Born and rooted in the rich traditions of the South Carolina Lowcountry, Chef Brown shares how his Gullah Geechee heritage has profoundly influenced his culinary philosophy, entrepreneurial journey, and commitment to preserving culture through food.More than a chef, Carlos Brown is a storyteller whose dishes serve as a bridge between generations—honoring the traditions, ingredients, techniques, and history of the Gullah Geechee people while introducing those flavors to audiences across the country.

During this engaging discussion, listeners will discover:

* The history and significance of the Gullah Geechee culture and its impact on Southern cuisine

* How family traditions, storytelling, and community shaped Chef Brown's culinary identity

* The role food plays in preserving cultural heritage and educating future generations

* Lessons learned from building a successful culinary brand rooted in authenticity

* The intersection of culture, entrepreneurship, and economic opportunity* How chefs and business owners can leverage their unique stories to stand out in competitive industries

* The importance of honoring one's roots while embracing innovation and growth

* What legacy means to Chef Brown and how he hopes to inspire future generations of entrepreneurs and culinary professionals.

Throughout the episode, Ariel and Chef Brown explore the deeper connection between food and identity, discussing how cuisine can serve as both a business venture and a powerful vehicle for cultural preservation.Chef Brown's story is a reminder that entrepreneurship is not simply about building a brand—it's about honoring where you come from, sharing your gifts with the world, and ensuring that the stories of your ancestors continue to be told.

This episode offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs, food enthusiasts, cultural advocates, and anyone interested in the power of heritage, community, and purpose-driven leadership.

Memorable Takeaway: "Every recipe tells a story. Every meal carries a legacy. When we preserve our culture through food, we preserve a piece of ourselves for generations to come."

Hosted by: Ariel Shaw, MBAFounder & President, Southern Crescent Women in Business

Special Guest: Celebrity Chef Carlos BrownJoin us for a conversation that celebrates entrepreneurship, cultural excellence, and the enduring legacy of the Gullah Geechee people through the universal language of food.

WWE is a globally heard podcast elevating conversations around leadership, economic empowerment, ownership, and entrepreneurship. Entering Season 7, the podcast has successfully produced six impactful seasons, positioning itself as a trusted platform for women founders, executives, professionals, and decision-makers worldwide. Built on credibility, consistency, and conversion—where influence meets action.

Southern Crescent Women In Business is a conglomerate of women owned businesses and women in business, looking to change the landscape of the Southern Crescent and South Metro Atlanta.

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Season 7 of Women, Wealth and Entrepreneurship Podcast with host and creator Ariel Shaw, MBA, opens with a powerful, forward-thinking conversation that sits at the intersection of money, opportunity, and influence. In this premiere episode, we welcome Latavius Powell of CSG Wealth Group for an insightful dialogue on how today’s evolving economy is creating new pathways to wealth—especially for women, entrepreneurs, and the next generation.

From the rise of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities to the expanding influence of film, media, and digital platforms, this episode breaks down what it truly means to build sustainable wealth in a rapidly shifting landscape. Latavius shares expert perspective on how NIL is not just for athletes—but a broader blueprint for personal branding, ownership, and monetization.

We also dive into the critical importance of financial literacy—not as a buzzword, but as a foundational tool for long-term success. Whether you’re a business owner, creative, student, or emerging leader, this conversation equips you with practical insight on managing money, leveraging opportunities, and thinking strategically about wealth creation.

This episode also explores:

• How entrepreneurship is evolving in the digital and entertainment economies
• The business of film and why it matters for regional economic growth

• Creating generational wealth

Season 7 starts with intention, clarity, and a call to action: get informed, get positioned, and get paid.

Built on credibility, consistency, and conversion—To connect with Founder Ariel Shaw & Southern Crescent Women In Business, follow us on all social media platforms and learn more at www.scwibga.org

Women, Wealth and Entrepreneurship Podcast Season 6, 2025

Welcome to Women, Wealth & Entrepreneurship with Ariel Shaw, MBA! We want to increase your bottom line and create generational wealth that lasts way beyond you!  It’s 2025 and we are in Season 6! Wow! How Exciting! This is the year of Focus and Continued Expansion. Our 2025 Media Participants Include Sylvia Dennis-Wray of Sylvia The Advocate; Mica Johnson of The Mica Johnson State Farm Agency; Shamica Davis of JTS Vacations LLC; LaQuita Brooks of The Motivational Maven.

We welcome Dr. John C. Lipman, MD, FSIR. Founder & Medical Director of Atlanta Fibroid Center.

Dr. John Lipman is a board-certified Interventional Radiologist and renowned authority in the non-surgical treatment of uterine fibroids. He is also a philanthropist, entrepreneur, and an award-winning public speaker. He received his Masters and Medical degrees from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1985. He completed a residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and then did a fellowship in Vascular & Interventional Radiology at Yale-New Haven Hospital, Yale University School of Medicine.

Women, Wealth and Entrepreneurship Podcast Season 6!

Welcome to Women, Wealth & Entrepreneurship with Ariel Shaw, MBA! We want to increase your bottom line and create generational wealth that lasts way beyond you! It’s 2025 and we are in Season 6! Wow! How Exciting! This is the year of Focus and Continued Expansion.

We sit down with Mayor Anthony S Ford, the current Mayor of The City of Stockbridge. Mayor Ford is the 1st African American Mayor in The City of Stockbridge and was the 1st African American Mayor in the entire Henry County. Mayor Anthony S. Ford, Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired) brings thirty years of logistics and operational experience at various levels of management while serving in the United States Army. Mayor Ford is also an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Rho Sigma Lambda Chapter, and a member of VFW Post 12180. The City of STOCKBRIDGE is part of the ATLANTA metropolitan area and has over 30,000 residents.

Our 2025 Media Participants Include Sylvia Dennis-Wray of Sylvia The Advocate; Shamica Davis of JTS Vacations LLC; and LaQuita Brooks of The Motivational Maven.

Southern Crescent Women In Business STEM & Entrepreneurship Campers Produces "What It Means to Be A Black Teenage Girl In Today's World" 

This all girls camp with a focus this year on Rising 9th through 11th grade. The camp this year had a different focus, that included film, production, and programming. 

The girls--Selah, Trinity, Elise, and Khloe-- shared their beliefs, challenges, and hopes on the mic, while the other STEM Girls worked behind the scenes in production of the podcast and video.

Southern Crescent Women in Business Inc is a conglomerate of women owned businesses and women in business that have come together to change the economic landscape in the South Metro Area. Southern Crescent Women in Business was founded by local businesswoman Ariel Shaw, MBA. Our 4th Annual 2025 Multi-Day STEM & IMMERSION Camp was outfitted with a ton of activities to Inspire our young girls to think creatively, analytically collaborate, and solve problems. All While Having Fun! 

This concludes our special session of Women, Wealth & Entrepreneurship Podcast STEM Girls Special Edition.

Southern Crescent Women In Business STEM & Entrepreneurship Campers Produces "What It Means to Be A Black Teenage Girl In Today's World"

This all girls camp with a focus this year on Rising 9th through 11th grade. The camp this year had a different focus, that included film, production, and programming.

The girls--Selah, Trinity, Elise, and Khloe-- shared their beliefs, challenges, and hopes on the mic, while the other STEM Girls worked behind the scenes in production of the podcast and video.

Southern Crescent Women in Business Inc is a conglomerate of women owned businesses and women in business that have come together to change the economic landscape in the South Metro Area. Southern Crescent Women in Business was founded by local businesswoman Ariel Shaw, MBA. Our 4th Annual 2025 Multi-Day STEM & IMMERSION Camp was outfitted with a ton of activities to Inspire our young girls to think creatively, analytically collaborate, and solve problems. All While Having Fun!

This concludes our special session of Women, Wealth & Entrepreneurship Podcast STEM Girls Special Ediition.

Purpose Redefined with The Cover Women of Southern Crescent Women In Business Magazine Summer 2025

Welcome to Women, Wealth & Entrepreneurship with Ariel Shaw, MBA! We want to increase your bottom line and create generational wealth that lasts way beyond you!

Featuring The Cover Women:

Sylvia D Wray of Sylvia |The Advocate

LaQuita Brooks, The Motivational Maven & The Flip Guru

and Shamica Davis of JTS Vacations, LLC

Meet the ladies of The Spring and Summer 2025 Edition of The Southern Crescent Women In Business Magazine as they go deep into purpose, culture, working with women, and leading.. Buckle up!

"But, They are more than their looks...these ladies are moving with purpose. Purpose for their family, purpose for their community and purpose for the clients they serve. Learn more about these women making impact in their respective industries, all while staying true to their purposeful mission."

It’s 2025 and we are in Season 6! Wow! How Exciting! This is the year of Focus and Continued Expansion. Our 2025 Media Participants Include Sylvia Dennis-Wray of Sylvia The Advocate; Mica Johnson of The Mica Johnson State Farm Agency; Shamica Davis of JTS Vacations LLC; LaQuita Brooks of The Motivational Maven.

How Current Entrepreneurs & Potential Entrepreneurs Will Thrive In This New Market! With Sylvester Ford, MBA

Welcome to Women, Wealth & Entrepreneurship with Ariel Shaw, MBA! We want to increase your bottom line and create generational wealth that lasts way beyond you!

It’s 2025 and we are in Season 6!This is the year of Focus and Continued Expansion. Our 2025 Media Participants Include Sylvia Dennis-Wray of Sylvia The Advocate; Shamica Davis of JTS Vacations; LaQuita Brooks of The Motivational Maven. To connect with Southern Crescent Women In Business, follow us on all social media outlets and learn more at www.scwibga.org.

Meet our Guest, Sylvester Ford,MBA

Sylvester Ford is the owner of Alternative Finance and Business Strategies (AFBS), a commercial finance and a franchise consulting company Black label Franchise based in Johns Creek, Ga. The company arranges funding for business working capital, commercial real estate purchases and refinancing, economic development funding and franchise consulting. Prior to opening his own business, he worked in the housing finance industry for 15 years where he was able to effectively diversify his portfolio.

Sylvester is currently a member or has been a member of the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, the Atlanta Business League, the Council on Quality Growth, the Forest Park Ministerial Association Executive Board, the International Economic Development Council, and the Atlanta Airport Chamber of Commerce, as well as a member and licensee of Franchise Broker’s Association.

His motto "We sell Franchises and develop Companies into Franchises." Sylvester attends Victory World Church, lives in Gwinnett County, GA and enjoys being both a father and a grandfather when he isn’t assisting businesses reach their growth potential.

Welcome to Women, Wealth & Entrepreneurship with Ariel Shaw, MBA! We want to increase your bottom line andcreate generational wealth that lasts way beyond you!

The Ultimate Women's Business Conference is happening in Atlanta during Women's History Month 2025! Join Host Ariel Shaw, MBA as she discusses the details of this much anticipated conference with Ashonte' Lyles of The Horizon Calls.

To access your tickets for this amazing conference, visit https://2025WomensConference.eventbrite.com.

It’s 2025 and we are in Season 6!This is the year of Focus and Continued Expansion. Our 2025 Media Participants Include Sylvia Dennis-Wray of Sylvia The Advocate; Mica Johnson of Mica Johnson State Farm Agency; Shamica Davis of JTS Vacations; LaQuita Brooks of The Motivational Maven. To connect with Southern Crescent Women In Business, follow us on all social media outlets and learn more at www.scwibga.org.

Women, Wealth and Entrepreneurship Podcast 

Season 6

SEASON 6:Wealth Talks &Wealthy Habits To Help You Win in 2025...We Have Been Doing Insurance All Wrong, Let's Talk About It!

Guest: Kim Mays of Kim Mays State Farm Insurance

Welcome to Women, Wealth & Entrepreneurship with Ariel Shaw, MBA! We want to increase your bottom line and create generational wealth that lasts way beyond you! 

It’s 2025 and we are in Season 6! This is the year of Focus and Continued Expansion. Our 2025 Media Participants Include Sylvia Dennis-Wray of Sylvia The Advocate; Mica Johnson of The Mica Johnson State Farm Insurance Agency; Shamica Davis of JTS Vacations LLC; LaQuita Brooks of The Motivational Maven.