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30 year veteran tour manager and audio engineer John Michaels and entertainment attorney & longtime musician Alan Tilles sit down with musicians and professionals in the music business to discuss the inner workings of concerts, unique experiences that happen in the entertainment industry and what happens backstage.
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Just a few of the folks that we’ve interviewed on Chicago’s Black Business RADIO Network: Reverend Wheeler Parker (Emmett Till’s Cousin), Tuskegee Airman (The Original), Actor and Producer Charles S. Dutton, Cook County Clerk Dorothy Brown, Mayoral Candidates William "Dock" Wall and Patricia Van Pelt-Watkins, Illinois Senator Donne Trotter, Ms. Chantay Bridges (Real Estate Agent to President Clinton), Turtel Onli (Father of da Black Age of Comics), and Ms. Khalilah Camacho Ali (Former wife o ...
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CBBN Business Journals welcomes Cedrick Phillips, who went from experiencing incarceration to becoming a beacon of support for many, leveraging his experiences to help individuals secure finances for various funding needs. As President of Fundswell Consulting Group, Cedrick has dedicated himself to assisting clients nationwide and in Puerto Rico wi…
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Diane E. Johnson is the author of My Medical & Dental Health Journal. This journal is the most comprehensive health journal you will find anywhere. Why? Because, this journal is divided into FIVE sections: medical, dental, family history, prescriptions, and notes. It is designed to be user-friendly and compact, allowing individuals to keep all thei…
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Shannon Harris’ career spans the vast landscape of sound science. A Chicago IT professional for 29 years working in Chicago and Internationally, he is a DJ, musician, composer, anthropologist, as well as a ound scientist and Audio Pharmacologist™. He explores obscure territories, regions, genres, styles, and traditions through his work in the Heali…
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CBBN Business Journals welcomes Calvin Young, a dynamic and innovative leader with an extensive background spanning various industries, including urban farming, drone technology, environmental advocacy, and the military. His academic expertise in Management Information Systems further enhances his ability to seamlessly connect technology, agricultu…
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From the moment we first encountered the social media posts of Fallon M. Flowers, a Nursing Inspired Speaker, it became evident that her message should be heard beyond our immediate network. Today, Chicago’s Black Business RADIO Network is excited to share this captivating and informative interview with you on our CBBN Business Journals segment. Ms…
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Chicago businesses and politics are in a class of their own when we speak of corruption but Harvey, Illinois, a small city outside of Chicago with a population of approximately 20,000 people has a story to tell that you just won’t want to miss. In 2008, Satish Gabhawala convinced the city of Harvey to raise $14 million from bond issuances to back a…
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Our guest today on CBBN Business Journals is Denard Allison who is the founder of the “All-Is-On Youth Foundation”, and he's also the driving force behind “Allison Construction and Demolition”. They are providing services to youth in the Chicago Englewood community. Included: O After School Program O Sports Program O Tutoring O Construction Trainin…
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Our guest today on CBBN Business Journals is Vince Williams, Director of Operations for Entrepreneurs Academy. Their vision is to create a thriving entrepreneurial economy in under-resourced communities. EA provides pathways to entrepreneurship, workforce modernization, and innovation for under-resourced communities of color to create a safer, heal…
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REBROADCAST with Marc Sims and education activist Rosita Chatonda about improving public education for low income African American students. Rosita Chatonda is a long-time educator in Chicago and shares her views on our new Mayor Brandon Johnson and education in this podcast. Marc Sims Host 400 Plus Podcast https://anchor.fm/marc-sims8 Just A Few Q…
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Our guest today onCBBN Business Journalsis Khadirah Muhammad who is a Marketing Automation & Systems Engineer and CEO of Omnipotent Consulting. She went from breaking into the entrepreneurship world at age 18 with the goal of retiring her parents, to falling in love with systems and automation. Her notable projects include taking a client’s two per…
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Today on CBBN Business Journals playwright, producer and director Kenny Od shares his passion for film making and talks about his new film “Friends Like Sisters” now available on Prime Video. His production company is The Cross Films International. Kenny Od stated, “I believe there is something out there for everyone who dares to dream and follow t…
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Marc Sims host of Just A Few Questions Podcastinterviews author Richard V. Reeves of The Brookings Institution. His book is "Of Boys and Men. Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do about It." You can find it at: https://www.brookings.edu/book/of-boys-and-men Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? GREAT! Give us a call at…
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Ready to learn more about Artificial Intelligence? Our guest today on CBBN Business Journals is Mr. Paul Hines, who is the CEO of Media Vault Online. Paul says, “He has been involved with Artificial Intelligence marketing since 2017 and was laughed at until people saw how the technology was being used by the big box companies for years before anyon…
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And, according to Sy, “We are not all the same kind of happy. Where do we start? Marc Sims interviews Syron Smith, the Founder of National Block Club University. Sy indicates that “Despite global attacks, we are still here and very strong contributors to the world.” He can be reached at 312-405-8844. Be sure to visit www.NationalBlockClubUniversity…
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Chicago’s Black Business RADIO Network (CBBRN) introduces a new series that highlights our past episodes. In this first segment, we focus on an event that was pivotal to the forward movement of the civil rights moment. On August 28, 1955, Emmett Louis Till, age 14, was abducted, tortured, and murdered in Money, Mississippi. Listen to our interview …
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CBBN Business JournalsLOVES authors and today on this segment we’d like to introduce you to Mr. Yamuel Bradley. Yamuel is the author of seven books including “Get Your Head Out Of Your Azz” and “Winning From Start To Finish” which is a self-discipline guide for everyone. Yamuel, like many young men, found himself on the wrong side of the law but he…
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Welcome! I’m Sonja Cassandra Perdue, Founder of Chicago’s Black Business Network (CBBN). We’ve been reaching out to small business owners since 2008 and our first podcast went live in 2009. Listen to these in the morning, in the form that is comfortable for you. Affirmations for Entrepreneurs - FOCUS 1. I begin each day with a vision of success for…
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Today on CBBN Business Journals we’d like to introduceMs. Charlise Williams a Tax Specialist and Financial Coach with more than 5 years of experience as a tax specialist and 10 plus years in Executive Management. In addition, Ms. Williams holds a Master's Degree in Accounting. She is here to share some very significant information regarding persona…
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Ms. Yoki Songmaker, The Grant Guru is our guest today on CBBN Business Journals. Ms. Songmaker is a grant and scholarship researcher, as well as an author. She has assisted hundreds of non-profit and new for-profit organizations with their business development. Her books overflow with a wealth of grant and scholarship funding sources – no matter wh…
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Our guest today on CBBN Business Journals is Ms. Simone Jennifer Smith, Founder and Director of Hear 2 Help. Simone’s great passion is using the gifts that have been given to her, to help educate her clients on how to live meaningful lives. The Hear to Help Team consists of powerfully motivated individuals, who like Simone, see that there is a need…
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Welcome to The Great Business Skill Show Series with Dr. Anthony Gantt. This segment is titled "How to publish your own book." Part 4. Dr. Gantt will teach you about copyrights and I.S.B.N.'s. Also about the process of printing copies of your books. The resource is "I'll Publish My Own Book." This episode's foundation is based on Lesson 11 in the b…
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What are your thoughts on Marriage vs a Life Partnership? Have you considered the pros and cons of each? Which is the best fit for you? This episode will put some new considerations of these relationships on your mind and in your heart. The Heart 2 Heart Relationship PODCAST, is a spin-off of the virtual interactive Heart 2 Heart Relationship Talk …
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This segment of Investor from Detroit with your host Jovaun Royal is a “How to build a stock market portfolio". If you are a new investor, listen now to get some solid tips on how to get started. Listen now to learn how you can predict the movement of the stock market by using just a couple of simple tools. Jovaun Royal has been investing in the st…
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Our guest today on CBBN Business Journals is Mr. Greg Anderson, President of Smart Gov LLC. SmartGov LLC, is an Information Technology Services Solution Firm, providing strategic IT services for business owners just like you. You’ll find them at https://smartgovllc.com Greg and this team have launched the B.O.B. Chicago App, a black-owned business …
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The Heart 2 Heart Relationship PODCAST, is a spin-off of the virtual interactive Heart 2 Heart Relationship Talk Show which gives the audience a platform to ask and discuss taboo questions on all things relationships. The podcast version of the Heart 2 Heart Relationship Show is hosted by Life Coach Just Plain Selfish (Kris Walker). We review all o…
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Timothy Hill is the founder of Heart U Not greeting cards and the international celebrity Heart 2 Heart Relationship Talk Show out of Detroit Michigan. He is from Pontiac Michigan, holds a master’s degree from Grand Valley State University and has a passion for helping people succeed. Joining him today will be voiceover specialist Tiaja Jones who h…
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Who are you to your children? Are you just someone who has given birth to them, changed their diapers and breastfed them? Does being a parent just mean that you’ve provided food, shelter and yelled, “It’s time to get up,” for years and years and years. Parents have certain duties and obligations to their children. Whether it’s spiritual or loving t…
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This segment of Investor from Detroit with your host Jovaun Royal is a “Lesson on Seasonality Charts”. Listen now to learn how you can predict the movement of the stock market by using just a couple of simple tools. Jovaun Royal has been investing in the stock market since 2013 and heads up “Investor from Detroit”. Visit www.InvestorFromDetroit.com…
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Investor from Detroit is headed by Mr. Jovaun Royal, a self-taught Stock Market Investor from the City of Detroit.He has been investing in the stock market since 2013. Mr. Royal’s goal is to teach everyone, with any amount of money, how to become a smart wealthy investor. Listen to learn more. And tell a friend! Visit www.InvestorFromDetroit.com to…
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Swopes Athletic Recruiting and Scouting's mission is to get athletes noticed by college scouts. We enable high school and junior college athletes by assisting them in finding scholarships and opportunities to advance their careers. Nathaniel Swopes Jr., the founder, is with us today to share the ways that this organization encourages young athletes…
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Eugene Dillanadois our guest for this episode of CBBN Business Journals. Eugene is a Chicago native receiving accolades as a producer/playwright. His works include “Save The Last Dance for Me”, “The Fuzzy Wuzzy Man” and “Back In The Day”. He is the publisher of Black Pages International Business Directory. www.blackpagesinternational.com, and autho…
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Dr. Amira Millicent Davis, PhD is our guest for this episode of CBBN Business Journals. We were attracted by Dr. Davis’ piece “Give The Drummer Some” Rhythm, Revolution and The Chicago Sun Drummer" published in Rise of the Phoenix, Voices From Chicago’s Black Struggle, 1960 -1975, Edited by Useni Eugene Perkins because of its historical significanc…
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OUR CONVERSATIONS MATTER Our host is Community Psychologist & Practicing Theorist Dr. Deveda Francois who has developed a keen interest in identifying microaggressions masked within Public Policy and Practice that impact marginalized communities. She will delve into these subject matters and more on her upcoming shows. Her guest is Attorney Lester …
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Episode 9 is about the bass! East Coast meets West Coast as John and Alan are joined by Mark Andes, who first came to musical prominence as the bass player for the legendary LA band Spirit, and went on to be a co-founding member of Jo Jo Gunne, he then became Heart's second bass player, and co-founded Firefall. Holding down the other bass position …
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Join John and Alan as they sit down with 2 legends of the business. Multi-instrumentalist Andy Cahan who has played with the Turtles, Jimi Hendrix, 3/4 of the Beatles, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Frank Zappa, Harry Nilsson and many more. Our other guest Rodney Justo is the original and current lead singer of the Atlanta Rhythm Section, he also tou…
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In this episode John and Alan are joined by longtime singer/songwriter Dan Navarro who, with his former songwriting partner Eric Lowen, has written songs for The Bangles, Jackson Browne, Dionne Warwick and many others including the #1 smash hit "We Belong" made popular by Pat Benatar. In addition Dan is a voice actor in Los Angeles and works on mov…
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This episode John and Alan are joined by Eliot Lewis (Hall & Oates / Average White Band) and Herman Matthews (Tower of Power / Kenny Loggins / Tom Jones / Bob James). Eliot talks about working on Live From Daryl's House and some of the guests he's played with. Herman talks about drinking with Tom Jones and hearing Elvis stories until the sun comes …
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John and Alan sit down with Burleigh Drummond and Mary Harris-Drummond from Ambrosia for an hour of stories. What kind of stories? Stories about how Bruce Hornsby first got his start in Ambrosia, Debby Boone, Ringo Starr, Michael McDonald, Edger Winter, Jimmy Buffett, and a bunch of other people all played a part in Burliegh and Mary's lives. Hear …
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On this episode we have a rare appearance from east coast Singer/Songwriter Jason Malachi along with Midwest Singer/Songwriter Goran Kralj. Jason's life was turned into upheaval 10 years ago among accusations connecting him to the 2007 Eddie Cascio / James Porte / Michael Jackson sessions which were brought into ill repute by Teddy Riley and member…
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Episode 3 is one of our favorites so far. We sit down with the President and CEO of Clearwing Productions, Gregg Brunclik and the President of Apollo Productions and former Clearwing employee Jamieson Filip for an “All Crew” special. We discuss the humble beginnings of Gregg’s company and how Eddie Rabbitt played a big part in it. We also talk abou…
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Welcome to episode 2 of Soft Pass! This month we talk to Sandy Ficca, the longtime drummer for Firefall, and Michael Ramos, who has played with such greats as; John Mellencamp, Patty Griffin, Paul Simon, Kris Kristofferson, BoDeans, Charlie Sexton, Robert Plant, David Grissom, The Rembrandts, Violent Femmes, Los Lonely Boys, Ani DiFranco and many m…
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Welcome to Episode 1 of Soft Pass. This maiden voyage was taped at the “Swampers” bar and grill in Florence, AL. It’s fitting because it’s tied to both of our guests. David Anderson is a north Alabama troubadour, in addition to his time as the guitarist for Brother Cane and his current position playing guitar for Atlanta Rhythm Section, Dave has a …
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Welcome Chicago! Welcome World! We're glad to be back. You know that from the very beginning that our entire network has been dedicated to keeping the memory of Mayor Harold Washington alive and in the hearts of our people. How do you remember Harold Washington? The upcoming interview is with Ms. Gena Ervin out of New Mexico. She is one of our cont…
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Our guest today on CBBN Business Journals is Ms. Trisha Harley McCarthy. She is the author of “Eye Shine: Something is in the woods” a paranormal romance based on a longstanding legend. Now exclusively available on Amazon.com. Like many of us, Trisha leads a double life. When she's not helping others get their lives on track as a certified life coa…
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Attorney L. Darrell Robinson, who was once a troubled child and himself a high school dropout. At the age of 18 moved from his home is South Carolina and got a job as a bellboy in DC. When he suffered a near-death car accident in 1998, he emerged a different man. Determined now NOT to live a life of desolation and poverty, he entered community coll…
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Ms. Eleanor Chatman 1s a pioneer in the world of International Travel. As a true educator, she believes that world travel permits African Americans to expand beyond the borders of the United States and acquire an understanding of the fact that we have a world history. In 1976 her business was approved by the Air Traffic Conference of America. She t…
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Welcome to The CoreMOXIE Show with Dr. Deveda Francois. This is where we keep it 100% MOXIE on Chicago's Black Business RADIO Network. Dr. Francois' guest for this segment is Ms. Maris Dumas, owner of an Allstate Insurance Agency located in Hazelcrest, Illinois. This conversation is about Black family businesses and whether its progress and sustain…
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