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.
Tim Daly | A New Pioneer in Braiding and Hair Care
Monique interviews Tim Daly, a Brooklyn hairstylist, about Black hair, viral TikTok fame, and building a hair care brand focused on braids.
8 Oct 2025
Krystal Vega & Naomi Wright | Building the 'Fortune & Forks' Table
Krystal Vega and Naomi Wright discuss with Monique Melton how their dinner club, Fortune & Forks, evolved into a large mentorship community, highlighting the balance between friendship, business, and community impact in this interview.
24 Sept 2025
Matthew and Reginald Reisman | Styling Olandria Carthen from Love Island
Stylists Matthew Reisman and Reginald Reisman discuss how their marriage impacts their business and share insights on styling Olandria Carthen from Love Island in this interview with Monique, offering advice for those entering new industries.
10 Sept 2025
Owen Herrera | The Run Club That Is Not a Run Club
Host Monique Jones interviews Owen Herrera, founder of Peak and Pace, about building an inclusive community through movement that transcends traditional run club structures.
8 May 2025
Bet on Black with Monique Wilson | *just me
"Shout out to the social media managers!"
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!
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1 May 2025
From Grief to Grisé: Building a Jewelry Brand with Georgina Ogirri
"Today, someone hit me up for Doechii for the Met Gala, so that's crazy." –
In Episode 5, Monique and Georgina Ogirri get deep, each sharing stories of loss (03:18) and how grief can inspire creativity. Ogirri dives into the business side of things: how to build a lifestyle brand in 2025 (19:54), making sure your brand is accessible on all platforms (23:02), and how to spot fake jewelry for beginners (27:06). The pair round out the convo talking past and future celebrity collaborations (34:06) as well as 'just starting' (39:40).
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24 Apr 2025
Digital Community, NYC Nightlife, and New Age R&B with Gabriel Guisado
In Episode 4, Monique sits down with Gabriel Guisado to talk about the beginning of Vino Fridays (02:43) and how to building a strong online community (09:50). Guisado explains how he balanced working full time and creating two digital brands (14:06), as well as the ins and outs to choosing the right venue (19:58) and standing out in the oversaturated nightlife in NYC (32:30).
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17 Apr 2025
Deleting the Apps, We Met IRL, and Dating in NYC with Maxine Williams
Monique and Maxine talk about the struggles with dating in your 20s (0:00) before jumping into if Bumble or Hinge is better for Black women (01:37), but are ultimately left wondering if it's still possible to meet men in real life? (11:33) Then, the conversation switches gender dynamics in relationships (15:10) and tries to answer the age-old question: can men and women be platonic friends? (20:03). The pod ends with the pair discussing dating in NYC vs. the South (30:06) and internationally (32:37).
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10 Apr 2025
Building a Nigerian-American Streetwear Brand with Samuel Oni
"I'm Nigerian. I have a different understanding of being Black in America, but Black nonetheless." – In Episode 2, Samuel Oni shares how he created Bushboy, a bold and culturally-rooted clothing line that redefines streetwear through an African lens. He shares how his experiences at Georgetown University planted the seeds for entrepreneurship, and how his Nigerian heritage influences his creative vision.
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3 Apr 2025
Kerry Washington, The New York Times, and Perfecting the Shot with Elianel Clinton
"The moment she mentioned Kerry Washington, I had to mute myself for a minute to, like, gag." – For the season premiere, Elianel Clinton shares how his Puerto Rican and African American identities influences his storytelling; the BTS on his first celebrity photoshoot; and the importance of faith throughout his journey.
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Who has been a guest on Bet on Black
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Tim Daly
Krystal Vega
Naomi Wright
Matthew Reisman
Reginald Reisman
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
2,055
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
8 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
8 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100
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Quality
25
Social presence
94
YouTube
68
Engagement
51
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