Best OTHERtone Podcasts (2024)

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210. How One Man's Journey Led to Investing in 35 Companies with ACT House Founder Dominick Ard’is 36:25

1d ago36:25

36:25

In this episode of the So Ambitious Podcast, we dive into the dynamic journey of Dominick Ard’is, the innovative mind behind ACT House, a co-living incubator constructing the next generation of innovators, founders, and product developers to shape the future of enterprises, products, and services. From his upbringing as a military brat to his diver…

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209. Money, Privilege, and Advocacy: Ana Pompa Alarcón's Guide to Entrepreneurship and Social Justice in Tech 34:41

9d ago34:41

34:41

In this episode of So Ambitious, we are joined by Ana Pompa Alarcón, CEO of Founders Registry, as she shares her journey of advocating for marginalized founders and creating impactful solutions in the tech industry. From her beginnings at Rikers Island to supporting our Black Ambition finalists, Ana's story is one of fierce advocacy, resilience, an…

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208. Vision to Victory: Evan Leaphart’s Road to Entrepreneurial Success & Million-Dollar Grant Win 26:30

16d ago26:30

26:30

In this episode, we sit down with Evan Leaphart, founder of Kiddie Kredit, co-founder of Black Men Talk Tech, and recent million-dollar grant recipient of the 43North accelerator program. With such a robust portfolio, what does it entail to lead not just one but two major initiatives that make such a significant impact on the world? Discover how Ki…

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207. Shifting the Narrative on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion with Amber Cabral 31:54

23d ago31:54

31:54

In this episode, we are joined by Amber Cabral, renowned DEI expert, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Cabral Co., as she brings us into the intricate world of diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering invaluable insights on creating genuinely inclusive spaces within organizations. Drawing from her rich career budding from her impactful work at…

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206. RICE and Shine: Cultivating Black Entrepreneurial Excellence with Jay Bailey 43:30

29d ago43:30

43:30

Jay Bailey started his first business at 12, bought his first house at 19, and made his first million at 23. But the true turning point in his narrative came when he chose significance over success, recognizing that the real impact lay in building enduring legacies for fellow Black entrepreneurs. This audacious decision marked a profound chapter in…

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205. Grown from Ground Up: Shannon Allen's Culinary Venture with a Purpose 52:34

1M ago52:34

52:34

Profound and enduring impact lies at the intersection of entrepreneurship and advocacy - and there is no better testament to this than the story of Shannon Allen. Shannon Allen is the visionary founder of Grown, a healthy fast-casual restaurant franchise that has not only disrupted but redefined the culinary landscape in Miami. Shannon's story goes…

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204. Beyond the Spicy Tweets: Brian Brackeen's Tech Odyssey from Philly to Lightship Capital 34:30

1M ago34:30

34:30

Although notoriously known as the King of Spicy Tweets, Brian Brackeen, seasoned entrepreneur and General Partner at Lightship Capital, has built a track record of raising billions in support of Black businesses and entrepreneurs, making waves that resonate far beyond the confines of 280 characters. In this interview, Brian Brackeen provides an int…

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203. Beats to Eats: Derrick Turton a.k.a. Chef Teach's Journey from Music Mogul to Mac & Cheese Maestro 38:04

2M ago38:04

38:04

Meet the man who made Mac & Cheese cool - Derrick Turton a.k.a. Chef Teach, went from managing music artists to becoming the culinary force behind the World Famous House of Mac in Miami. Renowned for his exceptional mac and cheese, Chef Teach's story is a testament to resilience, adaptation, and the pursuit of passion. In this episode, Derrick impa…

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202. Pivot with Purpose: How Necole Kane Turned Failure Into Fuel for Success 40:28

2M ago40:28

40:28

[APPLICATIONS OPEN!] | Are you building a high growth business in tech healthcare, AI, media entertainment, or consumer goods and services? If so, we'd like to help you scale. Don't miss your chance to win $1 million, capital coaching, and access to an amazing community of diverse innovators! Apply for the 2024 Black Ambition Prize competition now …

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201. Who Are You Uninterrupted? Felecia Hatcher on Supporting Black Ambition Through Storytelling 9:59

2M ago9:59

9:59

[APPLICATIONS OPEN!] | Are you building a high growth business in tech healthcare, AI, media entertainment, or consumer goods and services? If so, we'd like to help you scale. Don't miss your chance to win $1 million, capital coaching, and access to an amazing community of diverse innovators! Apply for the 2024 Black Ambition Prize competition now …

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So Ambitious Podcast Season 2 - Launching 2.26.24 3:21

2M ago3:21

3:21

Step into the dynamic world of Season 2 of the So Ambitious podcast, an electrifying exploration of stories driven by our community of Black Founders and Entrepreneurs. Founded by Pharrell Williams, Black Ambition has unleashed a wave of impact, propelling nearly 100 entrepreneurs with unique tales of tenacity and innovation. Launching on 26 Februa…

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Introducing: Drapetomaniax - Unshackled History with Michael Harriot 2:45

10M ago2:45

2:45

Join Dean of Black Twitter, Michael Harriot, for a Black history podcast like you've never heard before. Using a recipe that includes detailed research, barbershop humor and a little seasoned salt, a parade of cookout-certified celebrity guests helps Michael Harriot serve up a compelling, hilarious and more accurate version of Black history that wa…

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Introducing: The Blog Era 3:21

1y ago3:21

3:21

Join Eric and Jeff Rosenthal of ItsTheReal in this 10-part documentary podcast series as they chronicle the "digital wild wild west" years of Hip Hop known as The Blog Era. The series breaks down the music industry's transition into the world wide web, as anonymous nobodies behind keyboards brought the industry to its knees and launched the careers…

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110. The Finale - Felecia Hatcher & Pharrell Williams in Conversation 28:24

1y ago28:24

28:24

From a high school talent show that landed him in the presence of music industry vet Teddy Riley to becoming one of the most influential and successful music producers and businessmen of the 21st century. We close out our first season of the So Ambitious Podcast with an intimate conversation between Black Ambition’s CEO Felecia Hatcher and musician…

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109. Introducing the 2022 Black Ambition Grand Prize Winner Camille Belle - Pound Cake 29:53

1y ago29:53

29:53

From selling beautifully crafted yarn bracelets as a pre-teen to becoming our 2022 $1M Black Ambition Grand Prize Winner, Camille Bell, shares her remarkable journey of betting on herself and persevering. "We're creating award-winning formulas that are personalized to different skin and lip tones so everyone can achieve the color they want," says C…

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108. Modernist Interior Design - Sire Design & Eilyn Jimenez 25:25

1y ago25:25

25:25

From pushing furniture sales at a Miami design showroom to venturing out on her own to create a full-service interior design studio bringing in seven-figure projects. Eilyn Jimenez, Sire Design's founder and creative director is no stranger to rough starts. "Being ambitious, at least for me, represents not only what I can bring to the table for mys…

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107. Destigmatizing Modern Wellness - Xula Herbs CBD Botanicals 32:43

1y ago32:43

32:43

From pushing papers at a local Maryland radio station to apprenticing under Whoopi Goldberg's cannabis line, Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey is on a path to nurture a more inclusive cannabis industry with regenerative product. In this episode, Mennlay talks with Felecia about the benefits and science behind her product Xula Herbs, and her quest to promote h…

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106. The First House of Ballroom - The Royal House of LaBeija 26:51

1+ y ago26:51

26:51

From a shout-out by Beyonce to securing partnerships with Facebook and Louis Vuitton, Jeffrey LaBeija and Marcus LaBeija of the Royal House of LaBeija know the power of visibility in building a brand. In this episode, they talk with Felecia about the multimillion dollar business of ballroom. “Who we are as Black queer people isn't necessarily alway…

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105. Rooting for Everyone Black - Benoni Tagoe & Issa Rae's Hoorae Media 28:41

1+ y ago28:41

28:41

From folding T-shirts at Abercrombie & Fitch to running Issa Rae’s record label, Benoni Tagoe has learned the value of both pursuing work that you love and uplifting others. “It feels great to see other people succeed based off of a dream and a vision that you had,” the head of business development for Hoorae Media and president of Raedio tells Fel…

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104. Bringing Community to Life with Voice - Naj Austin & Somewhere Good 26:44

1+ y ago26:44

26:44

From developing a social media app that generates true connection to founding a community space where people can come and just be, Naj Austin creates products that combat isolation. “That was part of my pitch,” says the founder and CEO of Somewhere Good. “I led with, ‘I’m going to solve loneliness.” She talks to Felecia about finding the one perfec…

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103. 2021 Black Ambition Grand Prize Winners Justin Turk & Andre Davis - Livegistics 28:53

1+ y ago28:53

28:53

A special two-episode drop: From pitching family members at a birthday barbecue to winning the $1 million Black Ambition grand prize, Justin Turk and Andre Davis funded their construction-software company without any experience raising capital for a startup. “I didn't have a venture capital Rolodex,” Justin tells Felecia in episode 3 of So Ambitiou…

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102. A Digital Nation - Afropolitan & Eche Emole 29:59

1+ y ago29:59

29:59

A special two-episode drop: From throwing Afrobeat parties to founding a country online, Eche Emole has spent his career building community. “The internet is the equalizer,” he tells host Felecia Hatcher about the nation he’s creating. “It’s the only place where as Black people we’re free.” Listen in as he describes his vision of a real-life Wakand…

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101. So Ambitious Season Premiere with Felecia Hatcher featuring Dosso Beauty 25:54

1+ y ago25:54

25:54

From braiding hair in her dorm room to securing placements with one of the highest-earning e-commerce retailers in the country -- in our series premiere Felecia Hatcher sits down with Kadidja Dosso of Dosso Beauty, an organic and gender-inclusive beauty and hair product line. Check out Dosso Beauty at https://www.dossobeauty.com Sponsored by Heinek…

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Welcome to So Ambitious 2:05

1+ y ago2:05

2:05

Welcome to So Ambitious a new kind of business podcast focused on Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs who are dreaming and building their companies to excel, uninterrupted. Hosted by Felecia Hatcher, CEO of Black Ambition Prize and fellow entrepreneur. Premieres Friday, December 9th.By Black Ambition

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Black Ambition Prize Presents... So Ambitious 1:37

1+ y ago1:37

1:37

A new kind of business podcast. Presented by Black Ambition Prize. Learn more: https://www.blackambitionprize.com/By Black Ambition

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Moneybagg Yo: Certified Neptunes 43:40

3y ago43:40

43:40

Check out this surprise episode while OTHERtone is on hiatus. Hear from Moneybagg Yo on his creative process, ad-libbing lyrics, and recording in his living room. Plus, learn about his early days and how he found his style writing lyrics in the car. Moneybagg Yo's latest album A GANGSTA'S PAIN, including music with Pharrell - CERTIFIED NEPTUNES and…

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OTHERtone Will Be Back Soon 0:29

3y ago0:29

0:29

We're taking a quick break - we'll be back with more episodes soon!By OTHERtone

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Beck: 1:59 AM 33:14

3y ago33:14

33:14

Beck sits down with the guys to talk about the new “fourth dimension” of music, the album he and Pharrell have been working on for a decade, and being ahead of your time.By OTHERtone

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Brent Faiyaz: The Real Way 36:59

3y ago36:59

36:59

Rapper-turned-singer Brent Faiyaz talks inspiration, motivation, and collaboration with Pharrell, Fam, and Scott. Listen and learn about his transition into singing, the freedoms today’s musicians have, and why his life feels like a dream come true.By OTHERtone

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Aicha Evans: We’re Living in “The Jetsons” 42:15

3y ago42:15

42:15

Pharrell, Fam, and Scott connect with Aicha Evans, CEO of Zoox. Learn about the company’s commitment to producing safe and efficient self-driving cars, plus her advice for other Black women in tech.By OTHERtone

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Mark Cuban & Stefan Thomas: The Case of the Locked Hard Drive 44:49

3y ago44:49

44:49

Mark Cuban and Stefan Thomas give us the download on cryptocurrency. Hear from Stefan, who has 384 million dollars worth of Bitcoin locked away on a hard drive that he… can’t remember the password to. Plus, find out how he’s working to make finance accessible for everyone.By OTHERtone

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Cara Delevingne: Our First Co-Host Returns 41:09

3y ago41:09

41:09

Longtime friend of the show Cara Delevingne joins Pharrell, Scott, and Fam to talk about embodying the characters she plays, finding comfort in the unknown, and changing the narrative in sextech.By OTHERtone

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Issa Rae: Doing It and Doing It Well 40:28

3y ago40:28

40:28

The guys sit down with Issa Rae to talk about Black women getting more opportunities in entertainment, what she wants to do after Insecure, movies versus TV, and... animals getting revenge.By OTHERtone

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Stacey Abrams: Politics Isn’t Just for Politicians 38:18

3y ago38:18

38:18

Pharrell, Scott, and Fam “gush” over Leader Stacey Abrams. Learn about her 10-year plan and how each of us can do our part to make real change. Plus, hear about her double life as a spy novelist.By OTHERtone

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Bill Nye: Science Exists Outside of Us 45:59

3+ y ago45:59

45:59

The guys talk all things science with Bill Nye. From crops and vaccines, to astronomy and time travel. Learn how science can change how we think about our own lives.By OTHERtone

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Malcolm Gladwell & Kenya Barris: On Ownership 40:53

3+ y ago40:53

40:53

Sitting down with Malcolm Gladwell and Kenya Barris to discuss taking ownership, telling Black stories, and expanding beyond convention.By OTHERtone

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Tristan Harris & Jaron Lanier: How We Lost Common Ground 46:07

3+ y ago46:07

46:07

Talking tech with Tristan Harris and Jaron Lanier of Netflix's The Social Dilemma. Learn how social media is changing humanity, and what can be done to reverse the damage.By OTHERtone

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Virgil Abloh & KAWS: Life Outside the Box 46:21

3+ y ago46:21

46:21

Virgil Abloh and KAWS share what drives their creations, and why it’s important to “share the codes” with the next generation.By OTHERtone

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Eric Andre & Harmony Korine: Air Plymouth Rocks 39:57

3+ y ago39:57

39:57

Eric Andre and Harmony Korine join the crew to talk about… Rudy Giuliani's shoes, mostly. Tune in for our craziest episode yet.By OTHERtone

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Anya Taylor-Joy: Deep Talks & Dreams 53:43

3+ y ago53:43

53:43

Anya Taylor-Joy joins the guys to talk about lucid dreaming, manifestation, and what makes her feel the most. Plus, get a behind the scenes look into The Queen’s Gambit.By OTHERtone

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Rosalía: The Return of OTHERtone 40:49

3+ y ago40:49

40:49

Pharrell, Scott, and Fam sit down with Rosalía to welcome the return of OTHERtone. Rosalía talks inspiration, family, and finding success in a male-dominated industry.By OTHERtone

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Zendaya: The Coolest Girl in Hollywood 39:11

3+ y ago39:11

39:11

The guys catch up with Zendaya. From shy kid to breakout star, we follow her journey to fame and dig into what’s next for the coolest girl in Hollywood.By OTHERtone

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OTHERtone is BACK! New episodes starting December 7 2:14

3+ y ago2:14

2:14

OTHERtone is back! Float alongside Pharrell, Scott, and Fam-Lay as they link up with the most brilliant spirits from the worlds of music, tech, business, art, and fashion for conversations that are human, inspiring, unexpected… and fun. New episodes every Monday starting December 7th. Hit us up at 757-767-4431 to join the conversation. Music in tra…

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