Black Business Live Podcast

About 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.

Publisher

All Things Black and Beautiful

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Aug 2025

Latest episode

5 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Nov 2026

   Doing Business in Ghana and Global Leadership with Morgan Best

   What happens when leaders who have built successful careers in complex, competitive Western markets partner directly with the innovation and growth happening across Africa? In this episode, recorded on location in Accra, Ghana, host Tolu Akindunni sits down with Morgan Best, CEO of M.L. Best Consulting. Specializing in executive search, leadership development, and physician recruitment for hospitals across the United States, Morgan shares her journey from healthcare administration to launching her own firm to champion representation where critical healthcare decisions get made. Watch/Listen & Subscribe: bblivepodcast.transistor.fm/subscribe Morgan shares her on-the-ground experience during The Wisdom Table Global Trade Mission, in partnership with the Ghana Tourism Federation. She discusses meeting innovative founders across Ghanaian tech, Business Process Outsourcing, and agriculture verticals, why touching down on the continent is a soul-changing experience, and how bringing hard-won experience from the US and UK to collaborate with African innovators creates generational momentum. She also shares her deeper mission: scaling international partnerships to elevate women entrepreneurs and young girls worldwide. In this episode: 03:10 – The Accidental Recruiter: Transitioning from healthcare administration and the hospital CEO track into executive talent strategy. 04:35 – "Why Not Me?": Spotting the lack of representation in executive search and building a seat at the table. 06:05 – On the Ground in Accra: Takeaways from B2B matchmaking sessions spanning tech, BPO, agriculture, and venture capital. 07:50 – The Future of Healthcare Leadership: Navigating aging workforces, the new guard, and why diversity of thought transforms boardrooms. 11:15 – True Collaboration Over Silos: Pairing Western business navigation with the deep knowledge and innovation on the ground in Africa. 12:55 – Impact Beyond Profit: Forging partnerships to empower women founders and build confidence in young girls. Connect with Morgan Best Follow Morgan on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganbest/) Follow M.L. Best Consulting on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/m-l-b-consulting/) Visit the M.L. Best Consulting Website (https://mlbestconsulting.com/) Other Resources Wisdom Table Global: www.wisdomtableglobal.com (https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wisdomtableglobal.com) The BOW Collective: www.thebowcollective.org (https://www.thebowcollective.org) Thank you for tuning in to Season 3 of The Black Business Live Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and pass it along to a fellow entrepreneur or business leader. Connect With Us: Website: www.blackandb.com/podcast (https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackandb.com%2Fpodcast) Discover the network: www.blackandb.com/community (https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackandb.com%2Fcommunity) Donate to our mission: ★ Support this podcast ★ (https://givebutter.com/atbb) Partnership & Sponsorship: collab@bblivepodcast.com This podcast is built from the grind up, showcasing the real, the raw, and the rise of Black business.

2. 

   29 Oct 2026

   Operational Strategy, Knowing Your Numbers, and Succession with Christina D. Lynch

   What does success look like for your business three years from today? The operational decisions you make right now determine whether you scale into sustainable, generational wealth or remain trapped putting out daily fires. In this episode, recorded on location in Accra, Ghana, host Tolu Akindunni chats with Christina D. Lynch, CEO of Trydent Consulting. Advising enterprises scaling up to $10M in gross revenue, Christina bridges the gap between high-level executive ambition and financial execution, transforming dense financial data into clear, actionable roadmaps that drive profitability, employee accountability, and long-term succession. Watch/Listen & Subscribe: bblivepodcast.transistor.fm/subscribe Christina also reflects on her Barbadian roots, sharing how an introverted executive navigates international markets, why the myth of the "one-size-fits-all business package" fails founders, and what American entrepreneurs can learn from the preparedness of Ghanaian founders on the ground. In this episode: 02:20 – The "Trydent" Heritage & Core Services: How Barbadian (Bajan) roots inspired the Trydent brand, supporting companies up to $10M in gross revenue, and serving as the internal bridge between founders and their financial goals. 03:55 – Stepping from Operational to Strategic: Why founders wearing every hat get emotionally charged, and how to step back from day-to-day chaos to see the bigger picture. 06:40 – Succession Planning & Redefining Wealth: Preparing for both voluntary and involuntary exits, aligning financial milestones with personal life goals, and why wealth is deeply individual. 10:15 – The B2B Matchmaking: Ground-level takeaways from meeting Ghanaian entrepreneurs equipped with business plans, prototypes, and crystal-clear funding requests. 13:20 – Advice for Global Expansion: Why entrepreneurs exploring African markets must lead with openness, transparency, and a willingness to form genuine cross-border partnerships. Connect with Christina Follow Christina on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinadlynch/) Follow Trydent Consulting on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/trydent-consulting/) Trydent Consulting Website: www.trydent.org (https://www.trydent.org/) Other Resources Wisdom Table Global: www.wisdomtableglobal.com (https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wisdomtableglobal.com) The BOW Collective: www.thebowcollective.org (https://www.thebowcollective.org/) Thank You For Listening! Thank you for tuning in to Season 3 of The Black Business Live Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and pass it along to a friend or fellow business owner. Connect With Us: Website: www.blackandb.com/podcast (https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackandb.com%2Fpodcast) Discover the network: www.blackandb.com/community (https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackandb.com%2Fcommunity) 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.

3. 

   22 Oct 2026

   Human-Centric Leadership and the Next-Gen Workforce with Chelsea C. Williams

   In this episode, host Tolu Akindunni sits down with Chelsea C. Williams, Founder and CEO of Reimagine Talent Co. A former Wall Street global HR leader, Forbes Next 1000 Entrepreneur of the Year, and Spelman College alumna, Chelsea brings deep expertise in building high-performing leaders and managing the multigenerational workforce. Together, Tolu and Chelsea unpack the realities of the next-generation workforce, the undeniable value of human connection in the age of AI, and the power of cross-pollinating business needs across the U.S. and Africa. Watch/Listen & Subscribe: bblivepodcast.transistor.fm/subscribe Chelsea also reflects on her personal journey returning to the Motherland, drawing on her family roots in Sierra Leone and Liberia, and how experiencing Ghana’s massive, driven youth population confirmed her business vision for the future. In this episode: 02:25 – Bridging the Generational Gap: Why organizations must shift focus to career readiness and understand what the next generation values out of work. 03:40 – Returning to the Continent: Chelsea’s reflections on her West African roots in Sierra Leone and Liberia, and finding peace on the ground in Accra. 05:15 – The Human Side of AI: Why human-native skills (interpersonal connection, empathy, communication) are the ultimate competitive advantage over the next five to ten years. 06:50 – Strategic B2B Matchmaking: Discovering aligned values and cross-cultural synergy with Ghanaian companies ready to invest real resources into talent development. 09:10 – Democratizing Leadership: Dismantling the myth of the "born leader" and building a culture where leadership is cultivated at every level, from entry-level to the C-suite. 10:45 – Modern People Management: Moving away from one-size-fits-all management toward individualized coaching to prepare organizations for disruption and succession planning. Connect with Chelsea C. Williams Chelsea on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseacwilliams) Reimagine Talent on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/reimaginetalentco) Website: Reimagine Talent Co. (http://www.reimaginetalentco.com/) Other Resources The Wisdom Table Global: www.wisdomtableglobal.com (https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wisdomtableglobal.com) The BOW Collective: www.thebowcollective.org Thank You For Listening! Thank you for tuning in to Season 3 of The Black Business Live Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and pass it along to a friend or fellow business owner. Connect With Us: Website: www.blackandb.com/podcast (https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackandb.com%2Fpodcast) Discover the network: www.blackandb.com/community (https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackandb.com%2Fcommunity) 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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