Yellow Couch Stories brings you 90 years of proven business wisdom from Black women executives and entrepreneurs. Hosted by Dr. Terri O'Neal Ford, Kellie Dixon, and Brittany Montgomery, get actionable strategies for career advancement and business growth.
Yellow Couch Stories
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Yellow Couch Stories brings you 90 years of proven business wisdom from Black women executives and entrepreneurs. Hosted by Dr. Terri O'Neal Ford, Kellie Dixon, and Brittany Montgomery, get actionable strategies for career advancement and business growth.
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January 12, 2026
Building What the World Needs: Dr. Kaprece James on Power, Policy, and Global Impact
<p>In this powerful episode of The Yellow Couch Stories, we sit down with Dr. Kaprece James, a globally recognized leader in international development, gender equity, and youth empowerment, to explore what it truly means to build systems that serve women and girls at scale.</p><p>As Founder and CEO of Stella’s Girls, Inc., Dr. James shares how investing in education, leadership, and economic opportunity for girls across the United States, Africa, and Asia creates lasting global impact. From policy rooms at the United Nations to grassroots programs transforming communities, she unpacks the intersection of power, policy, and purpose.</p><p>This conversation dives into:</p><ul><li>Designing sustainable pathways for economic mobility</li><li>Turning advocacy into measurable global outcomes</li><li>Why protecting and promoting the interests of African American business and professional women requires global vision and strategic leadership</li></ul><p>A must-listen for leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and anyone committed to building what the world truly needs—equity-driven solutions with lasting economic impact.</p>
December 29, 2025
Claiming Space Where None Was Given: Carmen Felder on Culture, Commerce, and Black Visibility
<p>In this episode of Yellow Couch Stories, we sit with <strong>Carmen Felder</strong>, a community builder and cultural strategist who has reshaped visibility, commerce, and connection in Northern Virginia.</p><p>In one of the wealthiest counties in America—where Black residents represent just 4% of the population—Carmen led the creation of a historic mural on a building with no documented Black history, boldly asserting cultural presence where none had previously existed. During the George Floyd era, she responded to a national moment of reckoning by launching a Black business directory, intentionally redirecting attention and economic support to locally owned Black enterprises.</p><p>That work evolved into the creation of a <strong>community-focused NOVA lifestyle magazine</strong>, designed to connect residents to the people, places, and businesses that make their city special. Through positive storytelling and local partnerships, the publication serves as a community hub—highlighting small businesses, inspiring residents, and the everyday experiences that define the region.</p><p>Carmen’s work demonstrates how culture can be an economic driver, how visibility strengthens community investment, and how Black women lead development even in spaces where history has failed to reflect their presence. This conversation explores the power of claiming space, building community-centered platforms, and protecting local economies through intentional storytelling and connection.</p><p>This episode reflects the core of Yellow Couch Stories: elevating Black women who transform adversity into opportunity—and build lasting impact through leadership, creativity, and purpose.</p>
December 15, 2025
Building Power Plays: Dr. Emerald Fulmore on Women, Sports & Economic Opportunity
<p>In this episode of The Yellow Couch Stories, we sit down with <strong>Dr. Emerald Fulmore</strong>—licensed WNBA agent, Chief Partnership Officer at ACE Sports Group, assistant professor, and founder of Empower with Purpose—to explore what it truly means to build power as a Black woman in sports, education, and business.</p><p>From her roots in North Carolina to national impact, Dr. Fulmore shares how perseverance, strategy, and leadership have shaped her path through athletic administration, higher education, and sports representation. She unpacks the realities of navigating male-dominated spaces, creating access where none existed, and building economic opportunity for women coming behind her.</p><p>This conversation is a masterclass in leadership, purpose, and playing the long game—reminding us that real power isn’t given, it’s built.</p>
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