Best of Series 1
BlackPagesMiami features 11 South Florida-based businesses in its first season who each share their highs and lows and the barriers and challenges that Black businesses must overcome on a daily basis....
June 22, 2020
Shani Curry StVil of Purse Empowerment, Personal Finance Expert
Tune into a discussion with Shani St. Vil of Purse Empowerment on the psychological impact of slavery and system oppression and the connect to the Black economy. ...
June 19, 2020
Nathalie-Cadet James of Luxe Fête, an internationally recognized Black event planner
Event design extraordinaire, Nathalie Cadet-James of Luxe Fete, is featured in this episode of Black-owned businesses in South Florida....
June 19, 2020
Jeff Rocker of How We See It, a Black mental health therapist
As a licensed mental health therapist, Jeff Rocker, Founder of How We See It, discusses how annual mental health checkups should be just as routine as physical checkups. ...
June 19, 2020
Brandon Okpalobi of Dibia Dreams, a youth development non-profit
Brandon Okpalobi, Founder of Dibia DREAM, transformed his youth athletic development company into a youth development non-profit serving more than 500 kids after school....
June 19, 2020
Lydia Desnoyers of Desnoyers CPA
This episode of the Black Business podcast features Desnoyers CPA, a Black-owned Miami-based CPA that grew by acquiring another firm....
June 19, 2020
Jamila Ross of The Copper Door B&B, a Black-owned hotel
This episode of the Black Business podcast features Jamila Ross and her husband Akino who both are the owners of The Copper Door BnB in Historic Overtown, a 22 room bed and breakfast....
June 19, 2020
David Castro of Dungeon Forward, fashion for the culture
David Castro is the Founder and Chief Designer of Dungeon Forward, a head-wear brand creating crowns for the culture while also investing in the community via scholarships at FAMU....
June 19, 2020
Kiana Powell of Forward Public Relations
Forward PR works with small businesses to help them strengthen their marketing and brand infrastructure so that they're sustainable and can grow. ...
June 19, 2020
Monique Messer of Groovin’ Bean, a Black-owned coffee bar & lounge
Groovin' Bean Coffee Bar & Shop has become a go-to spot in Overtown by creating a community-like atmosphere and infusing the fabric of Overtown's culture into the company....
June 19, 2020
KeAira Chantell Events, a Black event planner
KeAira Chantell Events was started after founder, KeAira Chantell Gamble, left corporate America to chase her entrepreneurial goals of creating an event planning business....
June 19, 2020
Natalie Thames of Deja vu Sweets, a Black-owned cake studio
Natalie Thames of Déjà vu Sweets is in an industry where she doesn't always see confectioners look like her and often surprises her customers when they find out she's Black....
June 19, 2020