Ghetto CEO

Ghetto CEO is a podcast hosted by Marketing By Monrae that takes a raw, unfiltered look at the realities of being a CEO.From the highs to the lows, this podcast explores the true weight of running a business and being at the helm of a company. Monrae and her guests share their personal stories, both good and bad, about the challenges and triumphs of being a CEO. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, Ghetto CEO provides an honest, relatable look at the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

Ghetto CEO is a business podcast hosted by Marketing By Monrae, with 105 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.

Marketing By Monrae hosts Ghetto CEO, a business show with 105 episodes published.

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  Ep. 11 Ghetto CEO News: Topicals - How Gen Z Made Skincare Go Viral

  Jul 11, 202510 minS0

  <p>How did a Gen Z-founded skincare brand disrupt a billion-dollar beauty industry? In this episode of Mini Marketing, we’re breaking down the rise of Topicals—a brand that turned mental health, meme culture, and skin acceptance into a viral movement. From packaging that feels like pop art to campaigns that prioritize real people over perfection, Topicals didn’t just launch products—they launched conversations.</p><p>We’ll explore how Topicals built a cult-like community, shifted the narrative around beauty standards, and used cultural intelligence to dominate social media.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus: What YOUR brand can learn...

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  Ep. 10 Reinventing Gocha: From Hair to Hospitality and Building a Cultural Culinary Brand

  Jul 4, 202529 minS0

  <p>What happens when a celebrity hairstylist trades the salon chair for a chef’s apron?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the Ghetto CEO Podcast, host Monrae sits down with Gocha Hawkins, Atlanta-based entrepreneur, author, and CEO behind a growing hospitality brand—including multiple restaurant locations, a viral gourmet product line, and a retail footprint with major expansion plans.</p><p><br></p><p>Gocha opens up about:</p><p>• Going from 30 years in cosmetology to launching in the restaurant industry</p><p>• The hard lessons she learned transitioning industries from scratch</p><p>• The moment she went i...

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  Ep. 9 Faith and Millions with Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon

  Jun 26, 202531 minS0

  <p>What does it look like to truly build a spiritually aligned, scalable business — and still protect your peace? On this episode of the Ghetto CEO Podcast, host Monrae sits down with Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon, powerhouse CEO of Incredible One Enterprises, transformational speaker, and marketing strategist behind over $1.3 Billion in client results.</p><p><br></p><p>In this vulnerable and power-packed episode, Dr. Darnyelle shares how she:</p><p>• Rebounded from bankruptcy and built an 8-figure brand</p><p>• Combines divine alignment with high-level strategy</p><p>• Sets boundaries and protects her nervous system as a leader</p><p>• Scal...

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  Ep. 8 $1M Mistakes That Made Me Richer: What I Learned Scaling Black Smoke with Daija

  Jun 20, 202522 minS0

  <p>On this episode of Ghetto CEO, we sit down with Daija Hopson, a powerhouse finance expert and former COO of Blakk Smoke, to talk about the million-dollar mistakes that shaped her legacy—and didn’t cost her a dime. From personal bankruptcy to building multi-million dollar brands, Daija shares how she turned losses into lessons and bounced back even stronger.</p><p><br></p><p>Now the founder of Luxury Tax Pros and Luxury Credit Company, she’s helping entrepreneurs and families take control of their credit, finances, and future. This is more than a comeback—it’s a blueprint...

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  Ep. 7 From Setbacks to Purpose: How Mimi Johnson Turned Rock Bottom into a Global Beauty Movement

  Jun 12, 202527 minS0

  <p>In this powerful episode of the Ghetto CEO Podcast, Monrae sits down with beauty industry mogul and Grind Pretty founder Mimi Johnson to talk about what it really looks like to bounce back from loss. From shutting down her beloved Glambatory during the pandemic to facing financial hurdles in building her latest festival, Mimi shares how mindset, faith, and obedience helped her keep going.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk:</p><p>• Losing it all — and choosing to rise anyway</p><p>• Pushing through doubt and debt with purpose</p><p>• Building business and community as a CEO</p><p>• W...

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