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

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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 needed to lead a team of over 150 people, and how a multi-billion dollar platform keeps a zero-layoff track record by staying true to its core values and uncompromising integrity.

Note: This episode was recorded in front of a live studio audience.

The Big Takeaways

• The Origin Story: The moment of frustration in a church pew that sparked a multi-billion dollar idea.
• The "No Plan B" Mentality [24:50 / 42:06]: How Wale handled 300+ venture capital rejections, shifted to a bootstrapping mindset, and used that friction to build a durable, completely independent company.
• Studying the Human Element: A look at how visiting over 70 churches to observe real people led to a frictionless product design that puts the joy back into giving.
• The Four Keys Framework: An inside look at Givelify's decision-making choices (Integrity, Heart, Simplicity, and Wow), and why Integrity is the non-negotiable anchor for every move they make.

Key Moments & Timestamps:

• 07:12 – The Spark: The inspiration came from a moment in church when Wale realized he could read the Bible on his phone but couldn't use it to give.
• 15:40 – Research & Product Design: Why the team visited 70–75 churches to understand the human behavior of giving before writing a single line of code.
• 24:50 – The Pivot to Bootstrapping: Shifting focus entirely to product improvement, customer feedback, and survival when investor money wasn't coming.
• 32:07 – The Four Keys Framework: Breaking down Givelify’s core decision-making filters: Integrity, Heart, Simplicity, and Wow.
• 42:06 – The "No Plan B" Philosophy: Why having a safety net is just a distraction for bootstrapping entrepreneurs.
• 51:44 – Live Q&A Session: The studio audience grills Wale on serving for-profit businesses and future diversification/expansion plans.

Featured Guest: Wale Mafolasire

Wale Mafolasire is a leading voice at the intersection of technology, faith, and generosity. As the Founder and CEO of Givelify, he uses behavioral insights to make giving simple and impactful. He has been recognized as a Top CEO to Watch (2024) and holds a Black Leadership Award for his commitment to excellence in the African and Black business community.

• Connect with Wale: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walemafolasire/
• Learn More About Givelify: https://www.givelify.com

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This podcast is built from the grind up; showcasing the real, the raw, and the rise of Black business. 

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 as hard but hit a wealth ceiling because they have built a job for themselves rather than a scalable asset.

Krishna Powell, a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses faculty member, challenges the idea that more sweat equals more success. She provides a clear path for "Systems Over Sweat," showing founders how to extract their "magic formula" and replicate it through a high-performing, multigenerational team. This conversation serves as the bridge between the inner work of a leader and the practical steps required to build a legacy that generates wealth long after you’ve stepped away from the daily grind.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• The "Mini-Me" Fallacy: Why looking for a clone of yourself creates significant gaps and how to hire for the "welcome differences" that actually challenge and grow your vision.
• Knowledge Transfer as Wealth: How to leverage the 10,000 Baby Boomers retiring daily to gain decades of institutional data that AI simply cannot replicate.
• The Family Hierarchy Trap: Navigating the complex emotional dynamics of hiring siblings or elders and keeping family reunions professional.
• Hiring Toward the Goal: Why your first hire shouldn't be a generic virtual assistant, but a strategic role specifically designed to move the needle on your revenue.

5 Moments to Skip To:

• 06:15: The "Math ain't Mathing" - Ensuring every role is tied to revenue or life-ease for the CEO.
• 12:50: Why Krishna says, "I don't need another me; I need my employees."
• 15:52: Managing the Family Hierarchy -  When your older sister is your employee.
• 25:40: The Open Door Fallacy - Why leadership behavior matters more than policy.
• 36:12: The AI vs. HI - Why you can't depend on a bot to provide the "human touch" clients pay for.

Featured Guest: Krishna Powell

Krishna Powell is the Founder and CEO of HR 4 Your Small Biz and a nationally renowned expert on managing multigenerational and multicultural workforces. A faculty member at the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, she has been featured on CNBC and Yahoo Finance for her success in helping global entrepreneurs improve their human resources function to drive profitability.

• Website: hr4yoursmallbiz.com
• Need Additional Support? Receive 50% off a Discovery Call with Krishna. Email clientcare@hr4yoursmallbiz.com to schedule your 45-minute session for $97 and claim your discounted rate.

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"Representation drives aspiration. When you see the path, the impossible becomes a plan."

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, this conversation is an invitation to do the "deep work." It’s a roadmap for the Black and African business community to move past the daily hustle and start building a legacy that survives (and thrives!) long after we’ve stepped away from the desk.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Why "favor capital" and "informational capital" are the hidden engines of business growth.
• How to navigate the weight of collective representation without losing your authentic self.
• Why you don’t need a million-dollar check to change your community.
• The vital importance of intentional mentorship and passing the torch within our communities.
• Why facing your past traumas will protect your team and your future.

5 Moments to Skip To:

• 05:40: The Power of Multigenerational Legacy: Why legacy and mentoring should be practiced throughout your life rather than just at the end.
• 13:59: Redefining Philanthropy: Breaking down the "love of humanity" and how to practice it through time, talent, treasure, and testimony.
• 19:24: Social Capital as Currency: Why relationships are a form of currency that can accelerate professional growth.
• 27:14: The "Front Porch": The inspiration behind the Front Porch Wisdom book and the importance of creating intentional community.

Featured Guest: Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew
Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew is an award-winning philanthropic strategist, author, and the CEO of Soulstice Consultancy. With over 30 years of experience in systems change and community engagement, she specializes in building trust-based relationships and social capital for organizations and leaders.

• Connect with Dr. Froswa’: www.drfroswabooker.com 
• The Book: Front Porch Wisdom by Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew (2026 Most Outstanding Book Award Winner): rebrand.ly/front-porch 
• Heritage Giving Fund: www.heritagegivingfund.org

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"Representation drives aspiration. When you see the path, the impossible becomes a plan."

In this powerful episode of The Black Business Live Podcast, Tolu Akindunni sits down with Lola Dada-Olley, an attorney, author, and "Hope Multiplier." Born to first-generation immigrant parents, Lola was raised with a focus of excellence that led her to the top of the corporate legal world. But behind the professional accolades was a lived reality that required a different kind of "tactical grit."

Lola shares her journey of caring for her two autistic children. She managed 70 hours of pediatric care per week for four years while also being a lifelong advocate for her younger brother, who is profoundly autistic and intellectually disabled. 

We dive into how she transitioned from "performing resilience" to becoming Unapologetically Whole.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• The Immigrant Blueprint: Shifting from a performance-based identity to a purpose-driven life.
• The Caregiver’s MBA: How decades of navigating neurodiversity and the ADA created a sharper, more empathetic corporate leader.
• The Influence of Storytelling: Using platforms like her podcast, Hulu, TEDx, and new book to move rooms and shape national culture.
• Sustainable Ambition: How Black leaders can set boundaries and seek support without self-erasure.
• Generational Healing: Reclaiming a version of success that honors both high-impact leadership and personal wholeness.

5 Moments to Skip To:

• 02:52 – The Immigrant Blueprint: Growing up in a first-generation household where performance was the metric of success.
• 05:46 – The "Year of the Tear": A raw look at the double autism diagnosis that forced a shift from a "perfect" success story to radical emotional truth.
• 21:46 – The Strategic Pivot: How Lola leveraged "Tactical Grit" to move from the courtroom to the TEDx stage and global leadership.
• 31:57 – The Five-Minute Pocket: A practical tool for busy leaders to find grounding in the midst of professional and personal chaos.
• 44:02 – The Permission to Become: Lola's final mandate on why wholeness must always come before performance.

Featured Guest: Lola Dada-Olley
Lola leads the ADA legal team for a global banking institution and is the host of the Unapologetically Whole podcast. Her forthcoming memoir, "Unapologetically Whole," is a must-have for caregivers and high-achievers looking to redefine success after life-altering events.

• Connect with Lola: https://loladadaolley.com 
• Pre-Order the Book: Unapologetically Whole (Available May 12) https://rebrand.ly/unapologetically-whole. Get $3 off with code WHOLE 
  
  

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From winning the $1M Black Ambition Grand Prize to achieving 91% YOY growth, Dr. Monica reveals the "full lowdown" on how she transitioned from radiology research to orchestrating a puberty revolution. Alongside host Tolu Akindunni and guest host Sammi Bivens, we explore the strategy of scaling a category-expanding brand into 350+ Ulta Beauty stores and securing a major retail partnership with Walmart.

Strategy Gems: What You Will Absorb

• The Innovative Edge: Moving beyond marketing to engineer period products specifically for "growing bodies" and tween physiology.
• Financial Rigor for Scale: Why Dr. Monica prioritizes a daily cash flow statement to manage debt and prepare for mass retail distribution.
• Channel Diversification: The "lowdown" on balancing multiple channels: D2C, Amazon, Partnerships, and National Retail to protect your business from volatility.
• The Power of Three: Building a high-performance founding team with complementary expertise in education, execution, and finance.

TIMESTAMPED CHAPTERS 

• 00:00 - Introduction: Celebrating Black Innovation & Women's History Month.
• 04:44 - The HBCU Journey: Transitioning from Medicine to Serial Entrepreneurship.
• 07:31 - Identifying the Gap: Why adult period products fail young girls.
• 08:43 - Body Literacy: Using education as a tool for market dominance.
• 20:14 - Retail Strategy: The road from 350 Ulta Beauty stores to Walmart.
• 24:30 - The 10-Year Overnight Success: Final advice for mission-driven founders.

ABOUT THE GUESTS

• Dr. Monica Williams: CEO of Scarlet by RedDrop, HBCU Alumna (Howard & Meharry), and award-winning entrepreneur. tryscarlet.com
• Sammi Bivens: CEO of Digital Marketing Maven and 2025-26 President-elect of NAWBO Dallas/Fort Worth. https://digimarketingmaven.com 

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• Black Ambition Prize Competition: blackambitionprize.com

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• LNK Mezcal: lnkmezcal.com 

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This podcast is built from the grind up; showcasing the real, the raw, and the rise of Black business. 

KJ pulls back the curtain on the Black Charity Boardroom, explaining the "Boardroom Reset" necessary to save nonprofit leaders from burnout. We also explore her new book, Poised & Positioned for Purpose, and the W.O.M.A.N. Framework: a leadership and identity model designed to help high-achieving women own their presence in every space they occupy.

The Big Three Gems:
- On Presence: "You have Presence. When you enter a room, you've gotta own it because,  you do."
-On Authenticity: "You need to own all of who you are, in all the spaces you are in."
-On Resilience: "The hills and the valleys that you go through? It's okay. Because you are going to get a testimony out of it!"

Key Takeaways:
-The "Working Board" Trap: KJ discusses the common pitfall where nonprofit boards focus on day-to-day operations rather than long-term strategy.
-Strategic vs. Operational Leadership: KJ explains how defining clear roles allows leaders to sustainably fuel their passion without hitting a wall of burnout.
-The Accountability Shift: Why mission-driven work still requires high-level business discipline. KJ discusses the necessity of introducing performance reviews and setting clear, measurable objectives to ensure an organization’s vision becomes a reality.
-The W.O.M.A.N. Framework: A breakdown of KJ’s signature identity model, helping women of color reclaim their worth, own their voice, and activate their authority.
-Owning Your Presence: Why you must bring your whole self into every space you occupy; from the community to the executive suite.

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-Instagram: @the_karen_kj_johnson
-LinkedIn: Karen "KJ" Johnson

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Are you ready to move beyond the conversation and into the high-stakes world of scaling globally and positioning for large international sporting events?

The Black Business Live Podcast is back, commencing Season 2 with a powerful conversation on the Black Economic Agenda. Recorded live during the "Welcome to Texas" VIP Reception (sponsored by HR&Co) at the 5th Annual BOW Collective Conference: Phenomenally BOW, this episode dissects the roadmap of an organization representing over $4 Billion in collective annual revenue, and growing.

With over 250 Black business CEOs in attendance in Arlington, Texas, this session explores a bold new chapter for expanding enterprise presence in the global marketplace. Join us for a transparent, high-level exchange on what it takes to scale, secure enterprise contracts, and build a legacy that lasts.

The Powerhouse Panel:

• Nic Cober, Esquire | Founder, The BOW Collective
• Ticki Favaroth | President, BOW Enterprises & Managing Partner, HR&Co
• Noelle LeVeaux | CMO, FIFA World Cup 2026 Dallas

In This Fireside Chat, We Unpack:

• The $4 Billion Blueprint: The specific strategies The BOW Collective uses to leverage sisterhood and the power to dominate in unchartered waters and scale businesses into the top 1% of their industries.
• Cooperative Economics in Action: Why a 70% internal trade rate is the ultimate strategic advantage for scaling past the $1M mark and fostering the connections necessary for the Black Economic Agenda.
• The FIFA Opportunity: Noelle LeVeaux reveals how Black-owned enterprises must position themselves for the FIFA World Cup Dallas global stage.

The work starts now. While the world looks toward 2026, the strategic leader is already building for the 2031 Women’s World Cup. Use this season to identify your gaps, sharpen your operations, and build the enterprise capability required to support the next decade of large-scale international sporting events.

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

• The BOW Institute: www.thebowcollective.org
• FIFA Dallas: https://www.dallasfwc26.com

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In this exclusive conversation, hosts Belva and Tolu sit down with Ticki Favaroth to get the unfiltered truths that keep her grounded while building a blueprint for multi-generational wealth.

Ticki doesn't hold back. She reveals the hard lessons learned after taking advice that only offered a 'pinch,' leaving her to navigate the toughest parts of scaling alone. She shares the wisdom absorbed from working with the best CEOs, and the essential truth no one tells you about balancing success with the human side of life.

This episode shifts your focus from short-term gain to multi-generational impact. Hear how Ticki is building a legacy designed to last forever.

A cut-up Target bag, cardboard, glue, and staples. That’s how Sherrill Mosee started, turning a simple idea into MinkeeBlue, a patented organizational bag that landed a $100,000 Macy’s purchase order.

Tolu and Belva sit down with Sherrill to discuss the engineering mindset that turned a commuter’s frustration into a market-ready brand. Today, she’s building AI-powered tools to help founders move faster through manufacturing and product development.

Inside This Episode:

• Scrappy Prototyping: Why starting with "imperfect" materials still wins.
• The Logistics of Growth: Navigating patents, overseas manufacturing, and supply chain realities.
• The Macy’s Milestone: What it actually took to land the $100K deal.
• The AI Shift: How AI is changing the path from concept to market.

Press play to learn how problem-solving becomes a legacy when you refuse to quit.

Belva and Tolu got chatting with Kim Roxie, Founder and CEO of LAMIK Beauty and a pioneer who has been pushing for real inclusion in the beauty game since 2004.

At 21, Kim opened a successful brick-and-mortar makeup shop in Houston, but soon realized clean beauty was completely ignoring women of color. So, in 2020, she made the ultimate boss move: she pivoted to e-commerce and landed that game-changing deal with Ulta.com.

In this episode, Kim gets real. She talks about the incredible ethos behind building a clean, vegan brand for all women, no matter their shade. She dives into the unexpected barriers she kept breaking just by showing up and doing the work. Plus, hear how this phenomenal leader (who even has her own "Kim Roxie Day" in Houston) is actively shaping the next generation, literally taking young girls to manufacturing plants to inspire their careers.

Press play to find out how Kim redefined what Black excellence looks like in the beauty world and built a legacy that’s about more than just money.

Hosts Tolu and Belva sit down with Darlisa - a first-generation college student, entrepreneur, leader of the 6-countywide North Texas GEW initiative, and Chief  Entrepreneurship Strategist for Foundations Entrepreneur Development Company.

In This Must-Listen Conversation:
-Ecosystem Power: Darlisa's blueprint for championing the dynamic GENTX ecosystem and why collaboration is vital for regional growth.
-The Burden of the Crown: We tackle the struggles of identity and power for underrepresented communities and the drive to empower success.
-Generational Wealth & Mindset: Hard talk on the resilience and difficult decisions needed to establish generational wealth through hard work.
Darlisa leaves us with an undeniable truth: "The only place you find success before work is in the dictionary."

Press Play to gain priceless insights from a true community leader!

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Join Belva and Tolu as they sit down with the phenomenal Felicia Wright, founder of Mygani (acronym for My God and I). Felicia tells us all about her journey, from her deep love for all things fashion and creativity to discussing the powerful connections that are opening up doors for her business.

But that's not all—Felicia gives us an exclusive expose into what’s coming up for her brand and shares some exciting products to inspire you for the holiday season! She also dives deep into the personal motivation behind her business: creating a product that empowers women and girls of color.

Get ready for an uplifting chat that's packed with inspiration!

They're diving deep into the powerful community that supports the show and sharing some of the key resources and network connections that have truly impacted them and other entrepreneurs.

Plus, they're pulling back the curtain on the other services the podcast team offers. This is your chance to learn how you can plug into their expertise and network. Tune in to get the full story on the mission, the network, and all the ways you can engage with the Black Business Live team. 

In this episode of the Black Business Live Podcast, award-winning storyteller, filmmaker, and business strategist Dr. Cheryl Polote-Williamson, a woman on a mission to empower and elevate others, shares how to build legacy, lead with authority, and expand your influence globally.

Underpinned by faith, this is the Market Access Playbook for Black entrepreneurs ready to break barriers, win markets, and scale with purpose.

From breaking barriers in manufacturing to navigating the complexities of ownership and succession, Karla is rewriting the narrative of legacy and generational wealth. Her story reveals what it means to take the torch, steward tradition, and boldly build forward—redefining power, leadership, and wealth for the next generation.