Best Monroe Edwards Podcasts (2024)

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Shoe Designs for a Cause: Edward Bogard's Journey 36:44

4M ago36:44

36:44

In this episode of Grindset, hosts Dana James Mwangi and Williams Brack interview Edward Bogard, founder of SoGiv, the world's first nonprofit shoe design company. Edward shares his inspiring journey from a high school artist to a professional shoe designer, combining his passions for footwear and philanthropy. Discover how SoGiv creates unique cus…

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Moving with Heart: Navigating the Emotional Side of Relocation 34:59

5M ago34:59

34:59

In this heartfelt episode of Grindset, hosts Dana James Mwangi and Williams Brack sit down with Stacey Saed, the founder of Anastasis. Stacey shares her profound journey of moving 20 times, her inspiration from Steve Harvey, and how she turned personal pain into a business that helps others find comfort and home in new spaces. Anastasis offers much…

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Discovering Joy through Yoga: Insights from Yo Clark 36:18

5M ago36:18

36:18

In this engaging episode of Grindset, hosts Dana James Mwangi and Williams Brack sit down with Yo Clark, the passionate owner and practitioner at Any Body Yoga. Yo shares her inspiring journey into the world of yoga, detailing how she built a thriving community-focused studio from the ground up. Despite facing personal and professional challenges, …

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Empowering Beauty: The Trailblazing Journey of Chasity Monroe 34:26

6M ago34:26

34:26

In this episode of Grindset, hosts Dana James Mwangi and Williams Brack dive into the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of Chasity Monroe, the owner of Pink Noir Beauty Supply and Cosmetics. Chasity shares her experiences, from her initial inspiration working at Procter & Gamble to overcoming challenges and redefining the beauty supply industry in …

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Resilience and Innovation: A Conversation with Dana Pointer on Investment Management and Entrepreneurship 37:56

7M ago37:56

37:56

In this engaging episode of Grindset, Dana Pointer, CEO of PreserverPartners LLC., delves into the non-traditional approach of asset management her firm takes, serving high net-worth individuals and institutional clients. She highlights the challenges and triumphs of convincing traditional institutions to embrace innovative investment strategies, e…

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Nourishing Success: The Story of Alcenia's Soul Food Legacy 41:11

7M ago41:11

41:11

This episode of Grindset explores the remarkable journey of Miss Betty Joyce "BJ" Chester-Tamayo, the vibrant owner of Alcenia's, a soul food restaurant that has become a cultural icon in Memphis, Tennessee. Celebrating 27 years of success, Miss BJ shares her personal and entrepreneurial journey, from overcoming tragedy to building a beloved commun…

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Culinary Entrepreneurship: A Deep Dive with Chef Mo 35:13

8M ago35:13

35:13

In this insightful episode of Grindset, hosts Williams Brack and Dana James Mwangi engage with Chef Monique Williams, the co-owner and culinary mastermind behind the acclaimed restaurant Biscuits & Jams. This dialogue sheds light on the complexities and challenges of the food service industry, emphasizing the importance of quality, customer service…

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Heritage and Hustle: The Story of Memphis' First Black-Owned Tour Company 42:48

9M ago42:48

42:48

In this inspiring episode of Grindset with Dana and Brack, we delve into the remarkable journey of Mrs. Elaine Turner and her daughter Alana, the dynamic duo behind Heritage Tours and the Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum. Discover how they overcame legal challenges and societal barriers to establish the first African American tour company in…

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Passing the Mic: Celebrating Memphis Entrepreneurship on Grindset 36:11

9M ago36:11

36:11

In this captivating episode of Grindset, we witness a significant moment as the torch is passed from outgoing host Cynthia Daniels to incoming host Dana James Mwangi. Cynthia, a renowned event planner and a pillar in the Memphis community, shares her inspiring journey of uplifting local businesses and creating landmark events like the Memphis Black…

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Princeton James, founder of Princeton James Productions 30:59

11M ago30:59

30:59

On this episode of Grindset, we are joined by Princeton James, founder of Princeton James Productions. He gives us insight into his career and journey and learn the ins and outs of owning and operating a production company.

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Leonard Watkins, Owner and President of Stellar Security Services 38:32

11M ago38:32

38:32

On this episode of Grindset, we are joined by Leonard Watkins, Owner and President of Stellar Security Services. They dive into his career goals and what it looks like to run a successful business today. We also learn all things about Stellar Security Services and the security industry.

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Carmella Rogers, franchisee at Hotworx 34:38

11M ago34:38

34:38

On this episode of Grindset we are joined by Carmella Rogers, franchisee at Hotworx. We hear her amazing story into how she became a franchisee and the and the challenges of being in a male dominated industry.

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Adrienne Owens, Owner of Skin Addyct Spa 17:42

11M ago17:42

17:42

On this episode of Grindset we are joined by Adrienne Owens, Owner of Skin Addyct Spa. We dive into the ins and outs of her skincare company and the challenges she faces being and entrepreneur in this space.

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Angela Caster, Owner and Master Stylist, Hair Angel Love 35:37

1y ago35:37

35:37

On this episode of Grindset, Cynthia and Brack are joined by Angela Caster, Owner and Master Stylist of Hair Angel Love. She takes us on her journey to starting her company and gives important tips to new business owners on best practices for successfully building a business and a brand.

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Dr. Adriane Johnson Williams, principle founder of Standpoint Consulting 32:45

1y ago32:45

32:45

On this episode of Grindset, Cynthia and Brack are joined by Dr. Adriane Johnson Williams, principle founder of Standpoint Consulting. They take a comprehensive look into her consulting business and gain insight into her many ventures. Tune into all the latest episodes of Grindset at KUDZUKIAN.com or wherever you get your podcasts.…

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Keia Johnson, Owner of KJ Management 37:40

1y ago37:40

37:40

On this episode of Grindset, Cynthia and Brack are joined by Keia Johnson, Owner of KJ Management. They take an in-depth look into her business and career and give some important keys and tips to building a successful business in the management firm industry. Tune into all the latest episodes of Grindset at KUDZUKIAN.com or wherever you get your po…

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Ment Jefferson, CEO of Mentleaf 31:39

1y ago31:39

31:39

On this episode of Grindset, Cynthia and Brack are joined by Ment Jefferson, CEO of Mentleaf. They have an exciting conversation around her unique brand and how she navigated starting a business during a pandemic. Make sure to tune into all the latest episodes of Grindset on KUDZUKIAN.com.By KUDZUKIAN

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Shayna Holmes, Managing Owner of The Patchy Lion Greek Store 35:42

1y ago35:42

35:42

On this episode of Grindset, Cynthia and Brack are joined by Shayna Holmes, Managing Owner of The Patchy Lion Greek Store. They dive deep into her company and how she has successfully created a niche clothing business in her community. They also discuss what led her down the entrepreneur path and what awaits her and The Patchy Lion Greek Store in t…

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Dr. Karren Todd, Executive Director of POWER Ministries Inc. and CEO of Empowerment Coaching and Consulting 43:55

1y ago43:55

43:55

On this episode of Grindset, Cynthia and Brack are joined by Dr. Karren Todd, Executive Director of POWER Ministries Inc. and CEO of Empowerment Coaching and Consulting. They have an empowering conversation around her many business ventures and successes. Make sure to tune into all the latest episodes of Grindset on KUDZUKIAN.com.…

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Deidre Malone, Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Carter Malone Group, LLC 36:32

1y ago36:32

36:32

Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Deidre Malone, a successful entrepreneur who bet on herself and built a thriving business from scratch. In this episode, you will be able to: Discover Deidre Malone's coveted success secrets that makes her stand out as a triumphant entrepreneur. Comprehend the critical role of professional assistance…

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Fred Spikner and Jetona Branch, Spikner Embroidery 31:48

1+ y ago31:48

31:48

On this episode of Grindset Cynthia and Brack are joined by Fred Spikner and Jetona Branch of Spikner Embroidery. They have an enlightening conversation on the embroidery business and the ups and downs of owning a business and how to navigate towards success. Check out this and all new episodes of Grindset at KUDZUKIAN.COM.…

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Carolyn Chism Hardy, Serial Entrepreneur 36:00

1+ y ago36:00

36:00

On this episode of Grindset, Cynthia and Brack are joined by uber successful, serial entrepreneur, Carolyn Chism Hardy. They discuss her journey and her latest business ventures. Make sure to tune into brand new episodes of Grindset on KUDZUKIAN.com.

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Dr. Carmen D. Barfield, Owner of Applesauce Bartending 33:02

1+ y ago33:02

33:02

On this episode of Grindset, Cynthia and Brack have a riveting conversation with Dr. Carmen D. Barfield, Owner of Applesauce Bartending as they take a tour through her journey and how Applesauce Bartending came to be.

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Grindset Live From Epicenter 52:01

1+ y ago52:01

52:01

On this Episode of Grindset, Cynthia & Brack host Grindset live from Epicenter with Jessica Taveau, President & CEO of Epicenter Memphis and Kontji Anthony, Founder and CEO of Youdle.By KUDZUKIAN

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Marketing without the hype - why we need a back to basics approach – MAF298 9:12

1+ y ago9:12

9:12

Marketing without the hype - why we need a back to basics approach – MAF298 Is our marketing activity annoying our customers? Is the hype surrounding the latest digital toys making obsessed with digital tactics at the expense of customer focus? Maybe it’s time to rediscover the full marketing picture, including customer research, product developmen…

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Grindset Live From Chef Tam's Underground Cafe 36:35

1+ y ago36:35

36:35

On this Episode of Grindset, Cynthia & Brack host Grindset live from Chef Tam's Underground Cafe with some of the most dynamic restaurant owners in Memphis. In celebration of Memphis Black Restaurant Week, the Grindset Crew will interview three restaurant owners who are apart of the 2023 Memphis Black Restaurant Week lineup and Jonel Turner, the Di…

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Candace Gray, Founder and CEO of CG Comms Group 36:37

1+ y ago36:37

36:37

Candace A. Gray is the founder and CEO of CG Comms Group, a marketing, communication, strategy and PR business. Determined to balance her career ambition with her family values; she's a go-getting entrepreneur who is destined to succeed, overcoming the unique challenges of a small business owner. She has over 20 years of experience in the corporate…

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Adrian Winfrey, Principle Designer Captivating Balloons 34:27

1+ y ago34:27

34:27

On this episode of Grindset, Cynthia and Brack sit down with Adrian Winfrey, Principle Designer Captivating Balloons. We talk about her unique business and how she navigates through the challenges of entrepreneur. Make sure to tune into this inspirational episode on Kudzukian.com or the KUDZUKIAN App.…

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Why The Apprentice candidates will ALWAYS screw up their marketing tasks - MAF297 8:04

1+ y ago8:04

8:04

Why The Apprentice candidates will ALWAYS screw up their marketing tasks - MAF297 This week let's talk about the customer and how marketing always starts with a deep almost obsessive understanding of the customer. And we're going to talk about this with reference to TV's The Apprentice and why the candidates will always fail their marketing tasks. …

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This ancient but simple marketing formula still works now - Monroe's Motivated Sequence - MAF296 9:33

2y ago9:33

9:33

This ancient but simple marketing formula still works now - Monroe's Motivated Sequence - MAF296 This week let's talk about a delightfully simple structure for creating a piece of marketing content. It could be an advert, social media post or a conference speech. It's called Monroe's Motivated Sequence. This is episode 296 of the MAF Podcast - part…

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Lakiva Williams, CEO of Selfie Memphis 34:05

2y ago34:05

34:05

On this episode of Grindset, Cynthia and Brack sit down with Lakiva Williams, CEO of Selfie Memphis. We talk about her business journey and how she got into this industry. Make sure to tune into this exciting episode on Kudzukian.com or the KUDZUKIAN App.By KUDZUKIAN

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Don't fall into the ChatGTP bland, average and mediocre (BAM) trap - MAF295 7:45

2y ago7:45

7:45

Don't fall into the ChatGTP bland, average and mediocre (BAM) trap - MAF295 You're probably sick to the back teeth of hearing about ChatGPT already but you really need to hear this. And I really need to get this off my chest. Please don't fall into the ChatGPT bland, average and mediocre trap. This is episode 295 of the MAF Podcast - part of the 20…

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Introducing "The Simply Marketing Series" - Strategy versus tactics - MAF294 7:35

2y ago7:35

7:35

Introducing "The Simply Marketing Series" - Strategy versus tactics - MAF294 This week let's talk about the difference between marketing strategy and marketing tactics. It's part of a new shorter, bite-sized series of episodes called the Simply Marketing series. This is episode 294 of the MAF Podcast. What you’ll hear about in this episode: • The n…

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Kiamesha Wilson, Ice Cream enthusiast & Owner of Kaye's Pints & Scoops 35:50

2y ago35:50

35:50

On this episode of Grindset, Cynthia and Brack sit down with Kiamesha Wilson, Ice Cream enthusiast & Owner of Kaye's Pints & Scoops. We talk about her unique business and how she got in the industry. Make sure to tune into this tasty episode on Kudzukian.com or the KUDZUKIAN App.By KUDZUKIAN

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Jasmen Richmond, owner of R.I.C.H Health LLC 35:37

2y ago35:37

35:37

On this episode of Grindset, Cynthia and Brack sit down with Jasmen Richmond, owner of R.I.C.H Health LLC. We talk about her company and her passion for health. Make sure to tune into this exciting episode on Kudzukian.com or the KUDZUKIAN App.By KUDZUKIAN

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Jenni Graham, The Brand Style Curator 35:55

2y ago35:55

35:55

On this episode of Grindset, Cynthia and Brack sit down with Jenni Graham, The Brand Style Curator. We talk about her specific business and dive into what exactly a Brand Style Curator does. Make sure to tune into this fun episode on Kudzukian.com or the KUDZUKIAN App.By KUDZUKIAN

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Marketing truths that bear repeating - time and time AGAIN - MAF293 24:02

2y ago24:02

24:02

Marketing truths that bear repeating - time and time AGAIN - MAF293 This week let's talk about marketing truths that bear repeating - AGAIN. Which really means busting some marketing myths that won't go away. This week it's just me and the mic and this is episode 29 of the Marketing and Finance Podcast. What you’ll hear about in this episode: 3 mar…

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Eli Townsend, Owner of Townsend Food Services 38:30

2y ago38:30

38:30

On this episode of Grindset, Cynthia and Brack sit down with Eli Townsend, Owner of Townsend Food Services. We talk about his passion for Memphis and what drove him to providing Townsend Food Services to the community. Make sure to tune into this delicious episode on Kudzukian.com or the KUDZUKIAN App.…

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Why simplicity can be a business strategy and how you can invest in it - MAF292 18:27

2y ago18:27

18:27

Why simplicity can be a business strategy and how you can invest in it - MAF292 This week let's talk about simplicity. Simplicity can be a strategy. Simplicity can be your competitive advantage. It's hard but it's what customers want. This week it's just me and the mic and this is episode 292 of the Marketing and Finance Podcast. What you’ll hear a…

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Kimberly Yasmine, Professional Makeup Artist 36:44

2y ago36:44

36:44

On this episode of Grindset, Cynthia and Brack sit down with Kimberly Yasmine, Professional Makeup Artist. We talk about the booming makeup industry and how she goy into it. Make sure to tune into this fun episode on Kudzukian.com or the KUDZUKIAN App.By KUDZUKIAN

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Will White and Tavaris Jones, Co-Owners of Sticks x Stones 33:49

2y ago33:49

33:49

On this episode of Grindset, Cynthia and Brack sit down with Will White and Tavaris Jones, Co-Owners of Sticks x Stones. We talk about the challenges of co-ownership and their journey into business. Make sure to tune into this exciting episode on Kudzukian.com or the KUDZUKIAN App.By KUDZUKIAN

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Sherika Holmes, Owner of Sherika Fitness 36:25

2y ago36:25

36:25

On this episode of Grindset, Cynthia and Brack sit down with Sherika Holmes, Owner of Sherika Fitness. We talk about her interest in fitness and her journey to success. Make sure to tune into this lively episode on Kudzukian.com or the KUDZUKIAN App.By KUDZUKIAN

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Denico Gray, Protection Specialist and Firearms Instructor 36:38

2y ago36:38

36:38

On this episode of Grindset, Cynthia and Brack sit down with Denico Gray, Protection Specialist and Firearms Instructor. We talk about his interesting journey to becoming a protection specialist and firearms instructor. Make sure to tune into this unique episode on Kudzukian.com or the KUDZUKIAN App.…

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How financial advice is evolving, using TikTok and targeting Gen Z with Eunicia Peret - MAF291 38:58

2y ago38:58

38:58

How financial advice is evolving, using TikTok and targeting Gen Z with Eunicia Peret - MAF291 This week let's talk about how financial advice is evolving. We'll also look at how to make financial planning more attractive to younger clients and we'll challenge some of the financial advice being given on TikTok. My guest is Eunicia Peret and this is…

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Cristina McCarter, Owner Feast & Graze 37:19

2y ago37:19

37:19

On this episode of Grindset, Cynthia and Brack sit down with Cristina McCarter, Owner of Feast & Graze. We talk about her grazing board business and how she got into the food industry. Make sure to tune into this tasty episode on Kudzukian.com or the KUDZUKIAN App.By KUDZUKIAN

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When marketing creatives suck - is your strategy to blame? - MAF290 16:29

2y ago16:29

16:29

When marketing creatives suck - is your strategy to blame? - MAF290 This week let's talk about that sinking feeling you get when you realise your marketing creatives suck. It's easy to blame the agency and to look elsewhere. But maybe it's all about your strategy. Or lack of it. This week it's just me and the mic and this is episode 290 of the Mark…

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More than logos and fonts - how to create a strong brand with David O'Hearns - MAF289 39:15

2+ y ago39:15

39:15

More than logos and fonts - how to create a strong brand with David O'Hearns - MAF289 This week let's talk about brand and positioning But we'll go beyond logos, fonts and colours and look at what branding is really about. My guest is David O'Hearns and this is episode 289 of the Marketing and Finance Podcast. What you’ll hear about in this episode…

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LaTasha Haywood, Serial Entrepreneur 34:50

2+ y ago34:50

34:50

On this episode of Grindset, Cynthia and Brack sit down with LaTasha Haywood, Serial Entrepreneur. We talk about her many business endeavors and how she manages her businesses. Make sure to tune into this motivational episode on Kudzukian.com or the KUDZUKIAN App.By KUDZUKIAN

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Ezell Owens Jr., Owner of Versatile Action Fitness 37:33

2+ y ago37:33

37:33

On this episode of Grindset, Cynthia and Brack sit down with Ezell Owens Jr., Owner of Versatile Action Fitness. We talk about his path from being a personal trainer to owning a business. Make sure to tune into this motivational episode on Kudzukian.com or the KUDZUKIAN App.By KUDZUKIAN

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Great creative business ideas - is in-person or online the best way to find them? - MAF288 12:13

2+ y ago12:13

12:13

Great creative business ideas - is in-person or online the best way to find them? - MAF288 This week let's talk about coming up with creative business ideas. Is an in-person setting better than an online one for finding them? Let's grab a coffee and talk about it some more. This is episode 288 of the Marketing and Finance Podcast. What you’ll hear …

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