In Our Words

About In Our Words

Welcome to in our words black entrepreneurs speak Wisconsin. The mission of this podcast is to provide a more holistic understanding of the African American entrepreneur in the state of Wisconsin. Specifically, we seek to gain in-depth understanding regarding challenges faced and overcome by black business owners, while also providing success stories and strategies implemented along the way that have helped grow their business startup and growth resources. This podcast is also a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs, specifically youth who can benefit from these real-life black business experiences. Each session we'll have an entrepreneur from Northeastern Wisconsin and Milwaukee co-collaborate on their experiences and their respective communities. This is real. This is authentic. This is In Our Words podcast.

Publisher

University Of Wisconsin Extension

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Apr 2022

Latest episode

5 Aug 2022

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Aug 2022

   In Our Words - Series Highlights

   Episode 1: Radaya Ellis and Sean Lewis - I've made mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes. This mistake doesn't define me. I realized at a very young age how I wanted to live. And, you know, I went for it. And I know the safety net, you know, there's nobody. There's no one there for me to run to if it didn't work. So I had to go forward even when it fell down. Radaya Ellis - 4Goods & Services provider EXECUTIVE . 4Waukee mission is to propel, promote and progress the city of Milwaukee. 4Waukee specifically focuses on the people, fashion, and art to promote, market and inform The nation of Milwaukee’s greatness and various endeavors. How to connect: Instagram - @4waukee Sean Lewis (Exit Elite Realty) - Principle stakeholder in the following business ventures: - Licensed REALTOR - Real Property Investing - Corporate training - Website Link: https://www.exitelitewi.com/agents/112-sean-lewis/ (https://www.exitelitewi.com/agents/112-sean-lewis/) How to connect: Text - seanlewis285377 Episode 2: Robin Scott and Jamila Riley - I'm learning to just enjoy it. And to pick up on other things later. And to say, This is my investment in my business, right? This is something that at the end of the week, now, I can give myself a little bit of pat on the back and say you know what, I did something that is going to be beneficial to my work. Robin Scott - Executive Director at We All Rise: African American Resource Center (Green Bay). The vision of We All Rise is to create and help restore a vibrant African American community. Through uplifting, skill building, and intentionally targeting root causes of systemic oppression, and actively promoting the healing of all. Website Link: https://www.weallriseaarc.org/ (https://www.weallriseaarc.org/) Jamila Riley - Is a crochet brand that builds self-esteem and boosts confidence through bold and unique accessories, apparel, and home goods. Housed in the lower level of Sherman Phoenix (Milwaukee). Website Link: https://www.shermanphoenix.com/ (https://www.shermanphoenix.com/) Episode 3: Dr. Monique Liston and Dr. Kadihjia Kelly - It really truly is not about the money. It really is about just making sure that I'm serving my community in a way that doesn't jeopardize their mental health because it's very hard out here. Just the whiteness is always showing up. And so I just think at the end of the day, it's about self preservation for me. Monique Liston - Founder, Joyful Militant and Chief Strategist at Ubuntu Research and Evaluation (https://www.facebook.com/ubunturesearch/?__tn__=kK*F) (Milwaukee). Powered by a collective of unapologetic Black women, femmes, and non-binary people working as transdisciplinary strategist committed to resistance against anti-blackness. Website Link: https://www.ubunturesearch.com/ (https://www.ubunturesearch.com/) Kadihjia Kelly - Licensed professional counselor and owner of Stars counseling (Appleton). Kadihjia has been working in the field of counseling since 2018. Dr. Kelly’s expertise is working with self-Identified Black/African American clients focusing on Critical Race Theory and Racial Fatigue. Website Link: https://www.starscounseling.com/ (https://www.starscounseling.com/) Episode 4: Arletta Allen and Samantha Collier - I wouldn't even have had the opportunity to discover myself. I come through many adversities from being a prostitute at the age of 15 and navigating those spaces, being broken away from my father. Not having the...

2. 

   30 May 2022

   Using Creativity to Support Community

   Rajon Hall talks with Dasha Kelly-Hamilton, a writer, performance artist, curator, facilitator, and owner of Stillwater Collective and Officer KC Brown, a 14-year experienced police officer from Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, as well as the founder of Life Enforcement, a volunteer project that focuses on leading by example and taking care of those in the community through selfless acts of kindness. Dasha and KC share their sincerity and inspiration.

3. 

   30 May 2022

   Become an Entrepreneur by Preparing Yourself and Seeking Mentors

   On today’s episode, Rajon talks with J.D. Murphy, owner of Mentor Systems located in the Green Bay Area, and Ambrose W.B., a mental performance coach. J.D. has been conducting character development training for 23 years and Ambrose is the owner of MISPIBO Fitness. J.D. and Ambrose share their stories about their challenges and successes and offer advice on how to prepare yourself as a young entrepreneur to be physically and mentally ready.

4. 

   25 May 2022

   Learning to be Your Authentic Self as a Black Woman Entrepreneur

   Brandi Iberia, owner and CEO of Luminocity Media Group in Milwaukee, and Tasha Greenleaf, proprietor of Urban Cultural Arts in the Green Bay area, are both guests of Rajon’s in this episode. Today’s episode taps into black girl magic and how the arts influenced them to move into business and growth. Brandi and Tasha bring their voices to the forefront of their business ventures as black business women and being authentic in their work and being themselves at all times.

5. 

   23 May 2022

   The Elements For Success

   Anthony Kazee and Phillip Bennett, join together with Rajon Hall, to discuss how patience, discipline, growth mindset, authenticity, and networking are essential to entrepreneurship and success. This is real. This is authentic. This is In Our Words podcast.

6. 

   18 May 2022

   Lining up your Actions and Words to Reach Your Goals

   Albert Walker and Bobby Drake share their inspiring stories as black entrepreneurs of Wisconsin. It's inspiring to hear the stories of two black entrepreneurs from Wisconsin. They talk about integrity, faith and mentorship as well their music production skills with host Rajon Hall. This is real. This is authentic. This is In Our Words podcast.

7. 

   16 May 2022

   Business Growth and Sustainability

   Feel the energy and be inspired by the words of Chris Kimbrough and Walter Matthews, both black entrepreneurs. Together with host Rajon Hall, they talk about business growth, sustainability, networking, setting boundaries, and how entrepreneurs can grow stronger together. This is real. This is authentic. This is In Our Words podcast.

8. 

   11 May 2022

   Persevering through Adversity to Build a Successful Business

   In this episode, Rajon Hall talks with Arletta Allen, a government official, national award-winning professional speaker, social influencer, TEDx speaker, and owner of Authentically Arletta, and Samantha Collier, an educator, healer, and advocate. Sharing their personal journeys to becoming a successful entrepreneur, as well as the challenges they faced along the way.

9. 

   9 May 2022

   Doctors in the Field of Entrepreneurship

   We've got some special guests today for our listeners. Two doctors join us on this episode to discuss their experience in the realm of entrepreneurship. This is going to be something remarkable. Dr. Monique Liston and Dr. Kadihjia Kelly, both black doctors and entrepreneurs, are interviewed by host Rajon Hall about their triumphs, hardships, strategies, as well as their networking and effective methods as Black entrepreneurs in Wisconsin.

10. 

    2 May 2022

    Entrepreneurship and business ownership experiences

    In this episode, host Rajon Hall talks with Robin Scott, Executive Director at We All Rise: African American Resource Center in Green Bay and Jamila Riley of Milwaukee, owner of J.Riley, a crochet brand that uses vibrant and unusual accessories, garments, and home goods to encourage self-esteem and build confidence. Listen in to hear about their personal journeys and being a business owner in Wisconsin. Highlights: 08:51 I've grown in so many different types of ways. I've been stretched in so many different types of ways. But I've learned a lot on this journey. I continue to learn a lot. I think mentally I am learning and I think it's a lifelong process that we must delegate. In roles of leadership, we must recognize that leadership is a pretty lonely role. 22:08 I'm learning to just enjoy it. And to pick up on other things later. And to say, This is my investment in my business, right? This is something that at the end of the week, now, I can give myself a little bit of pat on the back and say you know what, I did something that is going to be beneficial to my work. 29:51 Authenticity. I think about code switching. Conversations that I've had with folks. And having to code switch, I've learned, doesn't necessarily mean that you're not being authentic. Code switching is a safety for some black people. 39:22 Last year, in 2020, my son was murdered. And I'm like, would I change that? Obviously, because I would want him to still be here. But there are so many things that I learned from that, and so much growth that has taken place from that and so many connections that have been forged because of that. So, that's the only reason I hesitated on that question. Contacts: Rajon Hall, MSW - Podcast Host and Real Estate Agent Instagram: @BigDreamsRealty Robin Scott - Executive Director at We All Rise: African American Resource Center (Green Bay). The vision of We All Rise is to create and help restore a vibrant African American community. Through uplifting, skill building, and intentionally targeting root causes of systemic oppression, and actively promoting the healing of all. Website Link: https://www.weallriseaarc.org/ (https://www.weallriseaarc.org/) Jamila Riley - Is a crochet brand that builds self-esteem and boosts confidence through bold and unique accessories, apparel, and home goods. Housed in the lower level of Sherman Phoenix (Milwaukee). Website Link: https://www.shermanphoenix.com/ (https://www.shermanphoenix.com/)

11. 

    2 May 2022

    Success and Challenges as a Black Entrepreneur

    Welcome to the premiere of In Our Words podcast. The goal of this podcast is to see a more holistic view of African-American entrepreneurs in the state of Wisconsin. We seek to gain understanding of challenges faced and overcome by Black business owners, while also providing success stories and strategies implemented along the way that have helped grow their business start-up and growth resources. Radaya Ellis and Sean Lewis, both black entrepreneurs, are interviewed by host Rajon Hall about their triumphs, hardships, and obstacles, as well as their networking and effective methods as black entrepreneurs in Wisconsin. This is real. This is authentic. This is In Our Words podcast. Highlights: 02:29 I'm here to say what I'm doing matters in terms of what the city has gifted me and what I've earned in being here. I realized my skill is useful for people outside of myself, outside of my network, outside of the people. 09:06 But you have to be able to learn from your mistakes and not repeat them. Repeat them as little as possible. 16:57 You gotta go first, you've been in the game. 19:09 I need to learn, be open to learning. The people around you are important to your growth. Relationships are important. 35:42 I've made mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes. This mistake doesn't define me. I realized at a very young age how I wanted to live. And, you know, I went for it. And I know the safety net, you know, there's nobody. There's no one there for me to run to if it didn't work. So I had to go forward even when it fell down. Contact: Rajon Hall, MSW - Podcast Host and Real Estate Agent Instagram: @BigDreamsRealty Radaya Ellis - 4Goods & Services provider EXECUTIVE . 4Waukee mission is to propel, promote and progress the city of Milwaukee. 4Waukee specifically focuses on the people, fashion, and art to promote, market and inform The nation of Milwaukee’s greatness and various endeavors. How to connect: Instagram - @4waukee Sean Lewis (Exit Elite Realty) - Principle stakeholder in the following business ventures: - Licensed REALTOR - Real Property Investing - Corporate training - Website Link: https://www.exitelitewi.com/agents/112-sean-lewis/ (https://www.exitelitewi.com/agents/112-sean-lewis/) How to connect: Text - seanlewis285377

12. 

    28 Apr 2022

    Introducing In Our Words Podcast

    Welcome to in our words black entrepreneurs speak Wisconsin. The mission of this podcast is to provide a more holistic understanding of the African American entrepreneur in the state of Wisconsin. Specifically, we seek to gain in-depth understanding regarding challenges faced and overcome by black business owners, while also providing success stories and strategies implemented along the way that have helped grow their business startup and growth resources. This podcast is also a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs, specifically youth who can benefit from these real-life black business experiences. Each session we'll have an entrepreneur from Northeastern Wisconsin and Milwaukee co-collaborate on their experiences and their respective communities. This is real. This is authentic. This is In Our Words podcast.

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