Bet on Black

Hosted by writer and storyteller Monique Wilson, Bet on Black celebrates Black resilience, creativity, and excellence. Each episode dives deep into culture, entrepreneurship, and the lived experiences that inform who we are. With candid conversations and thought-provoking insights, Bet on Black amplifies the voices that deserve to be heard– because when we bet on ourselves, we win.

Bet on Black is a education podcast hosted by Monique Wilson, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Monique Wilson hosts Bet on Black, a education show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  Tim Daly | A New Pioneer in Braiding and Hair Care

  Oct 22, 202559 minS2

  <p>In this extra long episode, Monique sits down with Tim Daly, Brooklyn-based hairstylist, to talk about something we all have an opinion on: Black hair. </p><p>In This Episode:</p>Tim's upbringing as a queer Afro-Caribbean boy in BrooklynGoing TikTok viral and doing Clarke People's iconic braidsWhy we shouldn't only get bohemian knotless braids for vacationThe number one hair concern when clients sit in his chairBuilding a hair care brand focused on braids–for us, by usAre the best hairstylists in London, New York, or Atlanta?<p><br></p><p>Make sure to follow Tim @itstimdaly @timshairart!</p><p>...

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  Episode #3

  Krystal Vega & Naomi Wright | Building the 'Fortune & Forks' Table

  Oct 8, 202538 minS2

  <p>Monique sits down with Krystal Vega and Naomi Wright, co-founders of Fortune & Forks, to talk about how a dinner between friends turned into a community with over 500+ members rooted in mentorship, accessibility, and true community.</p><p>In This Episode:</p><p>How Fortune & Forks grew from a singular idea into a thriving network</p><p>Balancing friendship and business</p><p>What is the Fortune & Forks Foundation? Plus, more details on the F&F Gala. </p><p>The balance between having boundaries and showing up for your community</p>

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  Episode #2

  Matthew and Reginald Reisman | Styling Olandria Carthen from Love Island

  Sep 24, 202538 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Bet on Black, Monique sits down with Matthew and Reginald Reismann, the married styling duo behind Love Island's Olandria Carthens' legendary looks. </p><p><br></p><p>We're talking about: </p>How being married helps the business, and sometimes poses challengesQuitting their full-time jobs to fully support their passionsTheir favorite looks on Olandria thus farRules of thumb for working with talent in high-pressure situations<p><br></p><p>Follow the conversation on social! </p><p>Matthew: @matthewreisman</p><p>Reginald: @reginaldreisman</p><p><br></p><p>Bet on Black: @betonblk.media</p><p>Me (host...

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  Episode #1

  Owen Herrera | The Run Club That Is Not a Run Club

  Sep 10, 202547 minS2

  <p>Season 2 kicks off with Owen Herrera, founder of Peak and Pace, who tells us how he created a run club that’s not really a run club. We talk about community through movement, and what it means to build community outside the usual boxes.</p><p><br></p><p>We're getting into:</p>How Owen went from running a 5k in 44 minutes to under 20 minutesWhy Peak and Pace is different than other "run clubs"What it takes to create spaces that actually feel inclusiveThe power of betting on yourself and your community<p><br></p><p>Follow the conversation on...

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  Episode #6

  Bet on Black with Monique Wilson | *just me

  May 8, 202529 minS0

  <p>"Shout out to the social media managers!"</p><p><br /></p><p>For Bet on Black's season one finale, host Monique Wilson breaks down how and why she came up with the idea for Bet on Black (00:43) and why it's important to do your research before you start something new (7:00). She shares how much she spent (10:48), and how tools like ChatGPT and Canva helped her in the process (16:05). Then, of course, she ends with thanking everyone for supporting on the journey so far (26:00), and ends with details on Season 2! </p><p><br /></p><p>– </p><p>Bet on Black | IG...

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