Best Leslie Samuel Podcasts (2024)

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Damali Peterman on Negotiating While Black, Getting the Comp You're Worth, and High Stakes 41:46

2d ago41:46

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Ep. 171 Damali Peterman is a highly regarded and sought-after lawyer, mediator, negotiator, educator, and speaker with nearly 20 years of experience in the alternative dispute resolution field. She is the founder and CEO of two companies—Breakthrough ADR, and Damali Law. On this episode of Black Tech Green Money, Damali talks with AfroTech's Will L…

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John Hope Bryant of Operation HOPE on Good Debt vs Bad Debt, Financial Literacy, and Capitalism 42:50

9d ago42:50

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Ep. 170 John Hope Bryant is an entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist, best known for his work in economic empowerment and financial literacy. He is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE, Inc., a nonprofit organization providing financial literacy and economic education to underserved communities. Bryant has been a vocal advocate for f…

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WWDC 2024: Apple Intelligence in Plain English 31:45

15d ago31:45

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At WWDC 2024, Apple announced Apple Intelligence, their new AI system that promises to make your devices smarter, more personalized, and more useful than ever before. But what exactly is Apple Intelligence, what does it mean for you, and how does it fit into everything we’re seeing in the AI space? That's what we covered in today's episode!…

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Fonz Morris of Netflix on How to Design for Conversion, Have a Global Perspective, and Find Success Being Self Taught 34:51

16d ago34:51

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Ep. 169 Fonz Morris is Lead Product Designer, Global Conversion at Netflix. He’s an entrepreneur and self-taught designer, leading one of the most impactful teams inside one of the biggest tech and media companies on the planet. He’s travelled all around the world on his self-driven educational adventures, and prior to joining Netflix, he led a des…

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The summer of AI and what it means for your future 38:06

21d ago38:06

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What if I told you that this summer could define the next decade of technology?In this episode of Learning with Leslie, I dive into the recent announcements from tech giants like OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft, and how their advancements in AI are set to revolutionize how we work and live.From Google's integration of Gemini AI into all their product…

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Lanny Smith of Actively Black on his fashion movement, market segmentation, and tips for securing major partnerships 42:28

23d ago42:28

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Ep. 168 Lanny Smith is founder and CEO at Actively Black and Active Faith, both wildly successful athleisure brands doing numbers. An unlikely fashion mogul, Lanny is a former college star basketball player and pro athlete, but this wasn’t the road he chose, but, he’s found his path. On this episode, Lanny speaks with AfroTech’s Will Lucas about th…

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Why I'm going all in on artificial intelligence 43:13

29d ago43:13

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Leslie Samuel delves into his decision to fully embrace AI technology, prompted by the ubiquitous presence of smartphones and their impact on society. He shares personal encounters with Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, AI-driven services like meeting transcription, and the potential of AI for daily activities. He examines how tech giants such as Microso…

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Dr. Nashlie Sephus on the Future of AI, Ethics, and Empowering Underserved Communities 31:21

30d ago31:21

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Ep. 167 Dr. Nashlie Sephus is the Applied Science Manager for the Amazon AI team focusing on fairness in AI. Based in Atlanta, she formally led the Amazon (A9) Visual Search and AR teams, which launched Part Finder, the visual search tool for replacement parts) on the Amazon Shopping App in 2018. The team for Part Finder came from from Atlanta-base…

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Kobie Fuller on AI, Black Founders, and the Future of VC 36:48

1M ago36:48

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Ep. 166 Kobie Fuller is General Partner at Upfront Ventures. He’s got deep expertise in enterprise SAAS and frontier technologies including AR/VR. Previously, he was Chief Marketing Officer at REVOLVE, one of the largest global fashion e-commerce players based in Los Angeles. He’s got deep interest in artificial intelligence, and he’s placing bets…

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The Real Economics of the Music Business || Ryan Leslie 37:38

1M ago37:38

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Ep. 165 Ryan Leslie is a Grammy nominated musician and producer, and founder at SuperPhone which helps creatives and businesses increase engagement, drive revenue, and build better relationships with SMS / MMS marketing. On this episode, Ryan talks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about the economics of the music industry, why artists are selling their c…

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We Could Own All We Give Away for Free on Social Media || Isaac Hayes III 34:10

2M ago34:10

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Ep. 164 Isaac Hayes III is on a mission to change social media forever. With his Fanbase app, he’s empowering content creators to monetize and own their contributions to the cultural conversation. His commitment to creating an equitable landscape for the next generation of social media users has grown Fanbase to $100 Million + valuation, ad he’s th…

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HBCU Financial Literacy Roadshow at WSSU Presented by State Farm 47:19

2M ago47:19

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Ep. 163 Ben Holmes is Vice President, Enterprise Credit Risk Management at Wells Fargo and was previously an Assistant VP at Bank of America. He also runs Boardroom Vision which was created to help the everyday Black families learn financial literacy. Ben talks with AfroTech’s Will Lucas on stage at Winston Salem State University for our Financial …

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How to Make Better Videos 30:59

2M ago30:59

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Leslie Samuel delves into the realm of video creation on this episode of Learning with Leslie. He stresses the importance of planning, mindset, eye contact, and smiling to boost viewer engagement. Leslie advises creators to act naturally, emphasizing self-analysis by critiquing one's videos and learning from admired creators. Anecdotes highlight th…

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Storytelling with Founders and Venture Capitalists || Aaron Samuels, Collide Capital 31:16

2M ago31:16

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Ep. 162 Aaron Samuels is Founder and Managing Partner of Collide Capital a $66M fund, so far, which is the first VC fund simultaneously backed by Amazon, Alphabet, and Twitter. He’s also co-founder and served as COO at Blavity, the largest global Black Media company for Millennials and Gen-Z, and AfroTech, the largest Black Tech conference in the w…

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Black Tech Green Money: Social Impact's Effect on Black Wealth || Alphonso David, Global Black Economic Forum 35:01

2M ago35:01

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The Black Effect Presents... Black Tech Green Money! Alphonso David has committed his life to actualizing a more just and equitable world. Currently, he’s President & CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum, focused on reimagining what diversity, equity, inclusion, and opportunity looks like in global workspaces and marketplaces, as well as achievin…

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Why You CAN'T Ignore AI (Artificial Intelligence) 49:22

2M ago49:22

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In this episode, I discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on society, emphasizing the need to balance its risks and benefits. I highlight AI's advancements in the medical field and education, showcasing its potential to enhance productivity and foster creativity. By embracing AI as a tool for augmentation and preparing for the future, w…

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How to Produce Professional Videos Faster 42:42

3M ago42:42

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In this episode, we delve into Leslie's journey of optimizing video production processes, emphasizing efficiency and quality. Leslie shares insights on the importance of equipment, including cameras, lenses, microphones, and lighting, to enhance video content creation. He discusses the setup of tools like the Elgato Stream Deck for seamless operati…

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Using Tech to Save Our Democracy || D'Seanté Parks of 1000 MORE 37:29

3M ago37:29

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Ep. 160 D’Seanté Parks is founder and CEO of 1000 MORE, an app that makes it easier for people from underrepresented communities, like the ones she’s from, to engage in politics — a topic that is super important to everyone’s well-being and growth but often difficult to participate in. Her app provides digestible nonpartisan summaries of legislatio…

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J. Byron's $900 Million Project on Chicago's South Side 35:01

3M ago35:01

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Ep. 159 J. Byron is the Lead Developer at Woodlawn Central, a $900 million economic development project on Chicago’s South Side. The massive project will include a boutique hotel, call and data center, residential buildings, theater, urban farm and microgram. And, there are plans to integrate a lot of technology like AI, AR, and VR to assist with t…

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Black History at Google - The Benefits of the Spotlight 57:20

3M ago57:20

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In this episode of Learning with Leslie, I share a panel discussion I was a part of at Google. Michael Levinson, Product Leader and GM at Google, speaks with three entrepreneurs to discuss the benefits of visibility for people of color. Dara Cook, Leslie Samuel, and Kareem Cook recount their entrepreneurial journeys, emphasizing the impact of their…

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My YouTube Channel Was Hacked and then Banned - Lessons Learned! 46:03

3M ago46:03

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My YouTube channel, Interactive Biology, was hacked and removed from YouTube. In this episode, I share the moment of shock and the frantic efforts to regain control after his channel was compromised with Bitcoin content. I get into crucial security lessons learned, reflect on the incident, and underscore the need to diversify platform reliance, enh…

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The Burns Brothers on Serial Entrepreneurship 42:37

3M ago42:37

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Ep. 158 John and Mike Burns, known as The Burns Brothers are serial entrepreneurs with companies in a variety of verticals like organizational culture & diversity, marketing, pr& events, hospitality and lifestyle. You may have heard of their companies like Manchester Park, a creative agency, HQ House, which is a social club, or Koi Collective, a DE…

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Jarvis Sam, The Rainbow Disruption 41:31

3M ago41:31

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Ep. 157 Jarvis Sam is the Founder and CEO at The Rainbow Disruption where the mission is to partner with organizations to develop practical solutions that champion DEI in the workplace and enable systemic progress where authenticity, empathy, growth mindset, and transparency are celebrated. Previously, he was Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion …

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Andrew Hawkins, StatusPRO 44:23

4M ago44:23

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Ep. 156 Andrew Hawkins, aka Hawk, is a former NFL wide receiver, having played 6 seasons in the league with teams like Bengals, the Browns, and the Patriots. Today, he’s a media personality AND co-founder at Status Pro, an athlete led technology company, which makes software for training and consumer entertainment. On this episode, Hawk speaks with…

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Andrew McCaskill, LinkedIn 36:39

4M ago36:39

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Ep. 155 Andrew McCaskill is a communications executive with 20 years of experience delivering award-winning communications and PR campaigns at Fortune 500 companies and highly successful technology start-ups. He was SVP of Global Communications and Multicultural Marketing at Neilsen, Head of D&I, Global Sales & marketing at Facebook, is an investor…

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Drew Henson, TOQi 41:57

4M ago41:57

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Ep. 154 Drew Henson is an award-winning designer, entrepreneur and founder of twenty2b, a lifestyle and technology product design studio based in Toronto, Canada, founder/CEO of SEAM Technic, an IoT personal safety platform, and founder of TOQi, a cannabis accessory technology company. Armed with both a B.Sc. in Engineering Physics from The Univers…

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AI, Automation, and SEO? Takeaways from SMMW 2024 34:03

4M ago34:03

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In this episode of Learning with Leslie, I highlight the impact of AI and SEO at Social Media Marketing World 2024. AI's applications in content creation, image generation, and more were discussed, underscoring its transformative role in business. I share plans to optimize content using AI tools like ChatGPT for SEO, automate processes with Zapier,…

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Jehron Petty, ColorStack 35:48

4M ago35:48

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Ep. 153 Jehron Petty is Founder and CEO at ColorStack, a non-profit collegiate organization that helps Black and Latinx Computer Science students get degreed and hired. When he was at Cornell, he worked as an intern at google, and later turned them down for a full-time role to start his own entrepreneurial journey. On this episode, Jehron talks wit…

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Leaving a Job and Starting a Business 34:18

4M ago34:18

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In this episode, Valerie shares how she left her job and started a business. We talk about the challenges and the successes. This episode is brought to you by Ecamm Live - the all-in-one solution for creating professional videos without editing. Check them out at https://ecamm.com/leslie and use the promo code "Leslie" for 15% off your first paymen…

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Jerome Howard, Culture Wireless 33:07

4M ago33:07

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Ep. 152 Culture Wireless is a Black owned internet service provider which delivers fast, reliable, affordable internet solutions. Jerome Howard is Chief Operating Officer, working to empower communities with high-quality and affordable internet service. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram at @willlucas Learn more at AfroTech.com https://instagram.com/af…

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Corporate Responsibility for Closing the Wealth Gap 30:15

5M ago30:15

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Ep. 151 This episode features a fireside chat with Dennis Cail of Zirtue, and Abim Kolawole of Northwestern Mutual. Dennis Cail is the founder and CEO of Zirtue, a fintech company pioneering in the $200 billion relationship-based lending market segment by automating the loan process between family and friends with payments going directly to designa…

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I Was Trained to Struggle Financially and So Were You 38:08

5M ago38:08

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Are you stuck in a cycle of financial struggle, feeling like you're never making enough? You're not alone! In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the roots of financial struggles and how our upbringing and societal influences shape our attitudes about wealth. This episode is brought to you by Ecamm Live, the quickest and easiest way to prod…

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Brandon Butler, Butter.ATL 37:56

5M ago37:56

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Ep. 150 Brandon Butler is Partner + Chief Culture & Innovation Officer @ Majority // CEO @ Butter.ATL, an Atlanta-based media company covering all things Atlanta, from sports and news to food and music. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram at @willlucas Learn more at AfroTech.com https://instagram.com/afro.tech Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/…

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I Almost Gave Up, But then This Happened! 23:55

5M ago23:55

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This is a raw episode. I didn't want to record it. But I made a commitment. And in that, there's a lesson for all entrepreneurs. This episode is brought to you by Ecamm Live, the quickest and easiest way to produce professional videos without wasting time editing. Use this link to save 15 % off and use promo code Leslie.…

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We'll Beg for Forgiveness, Because We Ain't Asking for Permission with Will Lucas 42:30

5M ago42:30

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Ep. 149 Permissionless often refers to public blockchains that allow anyone to participate in validating and mining transactions as well as using the system to buy, sell and trade assets. Wealth and Success are also permissionless. You don't need anyone's approval to go after your dream, start your company, or invest in your future. Since you don't…

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How I’m Forcing Myself to Be Consistent With Content Creation 20:31

5M ago20:31

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In this episode, I share a drastic commitment I'm making to be consistent with content creation. If consistency is a problem for you, listen today's episode and enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Ecamm Live, the quickest and easiest way to produce professional videos without wasting time editing. Use this link to save 15 % off and use promo c…

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The Story of Arthur George Gaston and The Case for Black Entrepreneurship & Wealth 30:17

5M ago30:17

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Ep. 148 In the season we celebrate and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I wanted to introduce you to a lesser known character in his life that played a massive impact. The story of A.G. Gaston is one that, when you look closely, represents the power of Black wealth and entrepreneurship, allowing us to use our resources to ma…

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