Tisha Skinner ditched her corporate career to pursue her entrepreneurial passion by owning a Smoothie King franchise. Her success and drive would later lead to her owning multiple Smoothie King locations, including at airport locations. In this episode, Tisha shares how she secured funding to buy her first Smoothie King, how she multiplied her store count and the challenges she’s faced, and her goal of having more airport locations.
Linda Belford, Franchise Expert, FranNet of Greater Orlando
As Market President of FranNet of Greater Orlando, Linda Belford helps entrepreneurs navigate the franchising journey by providing the tools and resources that they need throughout the process through her free consultation.
Mac Joseph, Burger Hive
Burger Hive takes popular American fare and makes it healthy and vegan. In this episode, Burger Hive creator, Mac Joseph, shares how his new burger joint opened in the midst of the pandemic and what it took to overcome those challenges.
Garrie Harris, Alpha1 Staffing
Garrie Harris, CEO of Alpha1 Staffing, is the spotlight of Black Business Podcast Series 2. Alpha1 Staffing is one of the largest Black-owned businesses in Miami and found tremendous success securing local, state, and Federal contracts and continues to break barriers.
Ebony Daniels Sanon, The LimeLight Collection
This Black-owned luxury clutch purse is jewel-encrusted by hand and featuring a range of designs that fits your personal style.
Ian Grant, Way Slay
Looking for your favorite makeup or hair extensions in the next 30 minutes?Way Slay delivers beauty supplies in as little as 20 minutes.
Nicole Gates, Lil Greenhouse Grill
Lil Greenhouse Grill is the darling of Overtown Miami’s revitalization. The restaurant is a hip, neo-soul, healthier alternative for soul food that has drawn global recognition and promotional partnerships with brands like Weight Watchers and Special Olympics.
Jamila Powell, Maggie Rose Salon
Maggie Rose Salon is a natural hair care studio known for its Curl Pop. Hear about the salon’s growth on the Black Business Podcast.
Winston Lee, Cuffed Design
Cuffed Design is a custom leather accessories brand designed for the avant garde man. Designer Winston Lee shares his inspiration for the brand and how the brand has transformed from the initial design to what it is now.
Rochelle Gapere, The Happiness Coach
Rochelle Gapere is on a mission to help people find their happy place and their life’s purpose. As the Happiness Coach, Rochelle coaches her clients to help them navigate life and discover their next level.
Best of Series 1
BlackPagesMiami features 11 South Florida-based businesses in its first season who each share their highs and lows and the barriers and challenges that Black businesses must overcome on a daily basis.
Shani Curry StVil of Purse Empowerment, Personal Finance Expert
Tune into a discussion with Shani St. Vil of Purse Empowerment on the psychological impact of slavery and system oppression and the connect to the Black economy.