Black Business Live Podcast

Where bold conversations meet Black excellence. Black Business Live (BBL) Podcast is a live, immersive storytelling podcast spotlighting the journeys of successful Black entrepreneurs, creatives, and business leaders who have scaled their companies and are committed to helping others rise. Born out of a deep need for community, strategic partnership, and authentic representation, our podcast goes beyond traditional interviews. Each episode features accomplished leaders who exemplify Black business excellence. BBL Podcast is part of the Black Business Network, a peer-driven platform where entrepreneurs connect, collaborate, and grow, all housed within All Things Black and Beautiful (ATBB), a social enterprise focused on business education, market access, and sustainable growth. Our podcast bridges the gap between knowledge and transformation, showing that real growth happens through visibility, connection, and proximity to those who’ve done it before. Tune in to be inspired, informed, and empowered.

Black Business Live Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 17 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.

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  Episode #9

  Legacy in Motion: Baba Kuboye | From J.J. Ransome-Kuti to the Afroverse

  Aug 14, 202640 minS2

  Celebrating National Black Business Month, our Season 2 Finale, and 1 Year of The Black Business Live Podcast with Grammy-nominated Afrobeat artist, multi-instrumentalist, and founder of Down 4 Whateva Entertainment, Baba Kuboye. Watch/Listen & Subscribe: bblivepodcast.transistor.fm/subscribe Baba Kuboye carries a 100-year family tradition in African music. Tracing his lineage from his great-great-grandfather J.J. Ransome-Kuti (who released Nigeria’s first album in 1925) to his grand uncle Fela Kuti, activist grandmother Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, and parents Fran and Tunde Kuboye, Baba shows how to honor history while building something entirely new. In this episode, Baba breaks down: Why he joined the Recording Academy to ensure African artists get proper credit, fair compensation, and a real seat at the table. How to use actual numbers and listener feedback loops to make smart business decisions. Expanding your reach through intentional partnerships, from Latin Grammy features to music releases in the Far East. The commercial side of the "Afrobeats" label and why staying true to your roots is your biggest advantage. Key Moments & Timestamps: 02:35 – Legacy Beyond Fela: Activism, Public Service, & Community 04:20 – Growing Up at Jazz 38: Live Music, Family Dentistry, & Business in Lagos 06:45 – Intentional Identity: Yoruba Culture vs. Commercial "Afrobeats" 16:15 – Building in Dallas: Grassroots Strategy, Testing the Market, & Scaling 25:18 – The Recording Academy & Unlocking Strategic Collaborations 35:18 – The Power of Focus: People, Data, & Feedback Loops 36:40 – How to Support Baba Kuboye & his Down4Whateva Independent Label Guest Bio Baba Kuboye is a U.S.-based Afrobeat artist, multi-instrumentalist, and voting member of the Recording Academy who holds a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering alongside a Master's in Mobile Communication Systems. Blending his background in technical problem-solving with a century of family heritage, he founded Down 4 Whateva Entertainment (the first minority-owned independent Afrobeat label in the United States), to build sustainable infrastructure for artists in the diaspora. A Hollywood Independent Music Award winner ( Ikoyi Boy ) and Intercontinental Music Award winner ( Aiye ), Baba actively uses his global platform, cross-genre collaborations, and voting seat at the Grammys to advocate for independent creators and ensure African music receives proper industry recognition and compensation. Connect with Baba Kuboye Website: babakuboye.com Instagram: @babakuboye YouTube: @BabaKuboye Thank You For Listening! Thank you for celebrating 1 Year of The Black Business Live Podcast with us! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and pass it along to a friend or fellow business owner. Connect With Us: Website: www.blackandb.com/podcast Discover the network: www.blackandb.com/community Email: contact@bblivepodcast.com Partnership & Sponsorship: collab@bblivepodcast.com This podcast is built from the grind up; showcasing the real, the raw, and the rise of Black business.

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  Episode #8

  Seasons of Abundance: Regina Harmon on Building the Community Storehouse

  Jun 19, 202647 minS2

  We’ve all felt it at the grocery checkout lately. Between shifting global markets and rising supply chain costs, keeping the family table full and the business budget balanced takes a lot more strategy these days. Dropping just in time for Juneteenth week, this episode is a timely reminder that true freedom and economic peace of mind start right at home, in our own communities. As we get ready to wrap up Season 2 of The Black Business Live Podcast, host Tolu Akindunni sits down with the incredible Regina Harmon, CEO of Food Recovery Network, for a conversation that is less about traditional charity and much more about collective abundance. Regina shares a fresh, uplifting perspective on how we can look at the resources right in front of us differently. You may be a local business owner looking to make your operations more sustainable or simply someone who wants to see their neighborhood thrive. This episode gives you a practical, hopeful blueprint for building our own modern-day storehouses. Pull up a chair and press play as we delve into self-reliance, community care, and shifting the narrative for good. Key Highlights & Timestamps: - 7:53 – How a simple campus idea scaled over 15 years into a massive national network that has recovered 24 million pounds of food across 46 states. - 14:42 – The shocking environmental cost of food waste and why organic surplus has become the number one item clogging our landfills today. - 22:27 – How local caterers, restaurants, conference organizers and coffee shops can save money, earn tax credits, and stay legally protected when donating food. - 39:28 – Addressing racial disparities in food insecurity head-on and a call to action on how you can support the movement to make recovery the standard norm. Actionable Resources Ready to close the waste loop in your own operations and protect your local economy? - Explore the Toolkits: Access free legal guides, tracking sheets, and implementation frameworks at the Food Recovery Network Resource Hub: foodrecoverynetwork.org/food-recovery-resource-hub - ReFED Data Insights: Explore the structural data around U.S. food supply chains: refed.org Featured Guest: Regina Harmon Regina Harmon has served as the CEO of Food Recovery Network (FRN) since 2015, transforming it into one of the largest student-driven movements fighting hunger and climate change in the U.S. Named one of the food industry's most influential leaders by Le prestige / SELF Magazine, Regina is a prominent voice on systemic equity and corporate accountability. Her global insights have been featured on CNN and Al Jazeera, and she actively drives policy change as a board member for Food Tank, Earth Island Institute, and ReFED’s Advisory Council. Connect with Regina & FRN: - Regina Harmon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginadmanderson/ - Food Recovery Network on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/food-recovery-network - Website: foodrecoverynetwork.org Thank You For Listening! If this episode hit home, leave us a review and share with a leader who is ready to scale Help us amplify Black excellence by: - Sharing on your social media - Tagging @bblivepodcast - Inviting a friend to tune in Connect With Us: Website: www.blackandb.com/podcast Discover the network: www.blackandb.com/community Email: contact@bblivepodcast.com Partnership & Sponsorship: collab@bblivepodcast.com This podcast is built from the grind up; showcasing the real, the raw, and the rise of Black business. #FoodWaste #FoodInsecurity #SmallBusinessTips #Juneteenth #Sustainability #FoodRecoveryNetwork #EconomicFreedom #FoodJustice #SocialImpact #CommunityAbundance #BlackBusinessLivePodcast #ToluAkindunni #ReginaHarmon

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  Episode #7

  Wale Mafolasire on Overcoming 300 Rejections to Build Givelify

  Jun 5, 20261h 9mS2

  <p>What happens when you face over 300 rejections from investors? You go out and build it yourself. In this episode of The Black Business Live Podcast, host Tolu Akindunni sits down with Wale Mafolasire, the founder and CEO of Givelify: the digital giving platform that has processed billions of dollars for over two million donors.</p><p>From walking away from the medical career his parents expected to standing firm on a "No Plan B" path, Wale shares the raw realities of his 12-year journey. We talk about the boots-on-the-ground research that led to Givelify's simple "three-tap" design, the changes...

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  Episode #6

  The Hustle Trap: Building Scalable Wealth & Strategic Influence with Krishna Powell

  May 29, 202646 minS2

  <p>In this high-impact conclusion to the Small Business Month segment of our Podcast Season 2, Tolu Akindunni is joined by "Your Multi-Gen Leader," Krishna Powell, the CEO of HR 4 Your Small Biz.</p><p>Throughout this month-long exploration, we have focused on the leader behind the business; digging into what it truly takes to sustain resilience, command influence, and build community. We have sat with the "shadow self" and the deep inner work required to manifest excellence. Now, this final May installment tackles the ultimate barrier to growth: the "Hustle Trap." Many entrepreneurs (particularly in the Black community) work twice...

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  Episode #5

  Philanthropy, Power, and the Roadmap to Legacy

  May 22, 202639 minS2

  <p>Most business owners think their biggest hurdle is capital, but the truth is often deeper: it’s a connection problem. In this episode of the Black Business Live Podcast, host Tolu Akindunni sits down with Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew, CEO of Soulstice Consultancy, to peel back the layers of what it truly takes to lead and last.</p><p>Moving far beyond surface-level networking, Dr. Froswa’ challenges us to look at relationships as our most valuable currency. From the heavy reality of being the "only" Black woman in a corporate boardroom to the grounding, intergenerational wisdom found on a front porch...

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