Black Tech Green Money presents the stories of successful Black entrepreneurs and technologists, as well as actionable advice and wealth-building strategies from a Black perspective. Hosted by Will Lucas (@willlucas), an entrepreneur, content creator, and Brand Manager at AfroTech, the world's largest Black tech digital platform and conference, Black Tech Green Money is THE podcast for Black entrepreneurs and moguls in the making.
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Street Politicians is the dynamic, new video-taped podcast featuring activists Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne, the General. Their show takes an uninhibited look at the social and civil rights issues, pop-culture and politics. Together, they underscore the importance of social activism, awareness, knowing your rights and having a voice. They want you to know that being in service to one’s community isn’t old school; it’s real, it’s happening and its needed now more than ever. Their aim is to p ...
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R&B Money Podcast is hosted by the Legendary Grammy Award winning R&B singer/songwriter/producer TANK and his business partner multi-platinum songwriter & executive J. Valentine. This podcast is for the super dedicated R&B fans, covering everything from Keith Sweat to Pink Sweat$. R&B Money has created a fly space for artist & executives in the game to reminisce, with exceptional compelling story telling and a place of discovery for the fans.
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The (Re)Session Podcast by Jeezy


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The (Re)Session Podcast by Jeezy
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Grammy-Nominated rapper, entrepreneur and philanthropist Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins is taking on a new role. “The (Re)Session Podcast by Jeezy”, part of the Black Effect Podcast Network, gives listeners and longtime fans an opportunity to experience a new side of the world-renowned artist. On the show, Jeezy connects with powerful people who have success or expertise in a particular area of discussion for more context and understanding. He tackles serious topics with his high-profile guests, includ ...
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MODASUCKA with Michael Blackson


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MODASUCKA with Michael Blackson
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Comedian Michael Blackson, along with co-host Chinese Best Friend, presents a long-form interview show that welcomes a wide variety of guests from the entertainment world. Filled with raunchy comedy (as only Blackson can do…), compelling interviews, and Michael’s take on current events… MODASUCKA with Michael Blackson will take audiences behind the scenes and into the life of one of the hottest comedians on the circuit. Presented by The Black Effect, Cavalry Audio & iHeartRadio
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On this week's episode of The R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J Valentine recap their adventures on The Legacy Tour. They will recount their run-ins with Red Bull, Red Eyes in Texas, the many showers of J Valentine, and the rookie mistake of trying to donate your first-class seat on "Auntie Airlines". Tisk Tisk Tank. Strap up tight for this special epi…
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Black Tech Green Money


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Fashion Design That Drives Culture Forward w/ Randall Yarborough
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Randall Yarborough is a multidisciplinary designer with professional experience in the fields of sporting equipment, apparel and footwear. He was Senior Footwear Designer at YEEZY, working under Ye (Kanye West), and recently launched his own label, an athletic short company, Joyshed. On this episode, Randall speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about …
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Street Politicians


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Stopping Cop City with Elliot Connie
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This week Mysonne and Tamika first speak on the sad truth about the homelessness in Atlanta, and the lack of support from the government. Next, since we are still deep in Mental Health Month, they had psychotherapist and leading voice in the field of Solution Focused Brief Therapy Elliot Connie, who shared his story battling with trauma and overcom…
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On this week's episode of the R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J Valentine welcome a true musical powerhouse, Tiffany Red. This Grammy award-winning writer takes us on a captivating journey as she unveils the remarkable transformation of her heartfelt poems into soulful melodies. With an unwavering passion for Omarion's music, Tiffany dove deep into the…
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Black Tech Green Money


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Elements of the New Music Business w/ EVGLE (ft. Blxst, Victor Burnett, and Karl Fowlkes)
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Matthew "Blxst” Burdette and business partners Victor Burnett and Karl Fowlkes are the founders of EVGLE — an LA-based company that houses a record label, production company, clothing brand, publishing company, and investment arm. Blxst is a rapper, singer, and producer. Victor Burnett is Blxst's manager and serves as president of EVGLE, and Karl F…
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Street Politicians


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Street Politicians Presents: Sit Down With The Stand Ups: Remy Ma
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This week Mysonne shares a new episode of the segment "Sit Down With The Stand Up" with Remy Ma as his guest. During the episode Remy shares her experiences being incarcerated for several years, and the effects it had on her once she left. She also shares stories of her younger life growing up in Bronx NY. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…
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This week on The R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J Valentine roll out the red carpet for the illustrious Musiq Soulchild. Musiq will discuss his Philly origins and the rebellious youth that found solace and harmony in his teachme moments. Pioneering his own band was his halfcrazy attempt at keeping himself out of the spotlight, an irony considering the…
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Black Tech Green Money


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Harnessing The Power Of AI w/ Jessica Matthews recap from AfroTech Executive Seattle
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Jessica O. Matthews, CEO and founder of Uncharted, stopped by the AfroTech Executive conference in Seattle 2023 to discuss how we can have a sustainable future and harness the power of AI. She’s on the stage speaking with Jonnie Bradley who is the Responsible AI Official for the Department of Energy and Sr. Program Manager for the Artificial Intell…
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On this week's episode of the R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J Valentine sit down with the multitalented Leon Thomas, whose journey began as a young prodigy on Broadway. Discover his experiences working with the legendary Robin Williams, starring in popular Nickelodeon shows like Victorious, and navigating the whirlwind of fame in New York City. He wi…
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Street Politicians


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Confronting the Mental Health Crisis
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This week Mysonne and Tamika speak with Dr Michael Pratt, who is a phycologist by trade with a deep study of neurology. During the episode, Dr. Pratt share his thoughts on handling those with mental health issues as well as how to detect it. Moreover, they also discuss the impact and negative reaction some may have to other civilians, but the commu…
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Black Tech Green Money


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BLACK REPRESENTATION IN CARTOONS w/ Gracie's Corner
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Javoris and Arlene Hollingsworth are the founders of Gracie’s Corner, which features their daughter Graceyan, who was the inspiration for the hit YouTube animated series which was also nominated for an NAACP Image Award - up against big budget animation studio offerings. On this episode, Javoris, Arlene, and Graceyn speak with AfroTech's Will Lucas…
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This week on The R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J Valentine sit down with musical savant Patrick "J. Que" Smith. Together, they explore the captivating story behind the creation of Usher's undeniable hit, "Yeah", and the invaluable lessons J. Que learned in the process. Discover the remarkable origins of the legendary writing group, The Clutch, amidst…
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It is mental health awareness month, so it is necessary that Mysonne and Tamika bring on an expert and inform their listeners about the awareness. Moreover, Dr. Lauren Joseph, social behavior scientist and ceo of Visionary Vanguard Group, joined our street politicians to speak on her experience being in the field, understanding statistics, and the …
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Black Tech Green Money


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HOW TODAY'S BANKING CLIMATE IMPACTS STARTUPS w/ Maisha Leek
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Maisha Leek is an angel investor and startup advisor working at the intersection of venture investing, startups, and social impact. Her work aims to build a more equitable future through strong businesses, new models for investment, and supporting founders that are frequently undervalued. On this episode, Maisha speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas ab…
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On this week's episode of The R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J Valentine welcome the multi-faceted singer and actor, Rotimi. As a young teenager, Rotimi earned his reputation by conquering the Apollo stage. It wasn't long before he joined the group NBH, receiving mentorship from none other than Jay-Z. However, Rotimi faced a tough choice: pursue an Iv…
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Street Politicians


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What Fuels Fibroids? with Coach Gessie Thompson and John Lipman
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This week Mysonne and Tamika Mallory start off the episode shouting out their brother Attorney Benjamin Crump, and his important role on bringing attention to difference cases. They also discuss how crooked the police and the courts can be, when it comes to bringing justice to specifically black people being killed by the police. Later on in the ep…
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FINDING SUCCESS WHEN FACING EXISTENTIAL THREATS w/ Rodney Williams
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Rodney Williams is Co-Founder and President at Solo Funds, one of the leading financial technology companies for underserved communities. On this episode, Rodney speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about how to launch a fintech startup MVP with no venture capital, how challenging disruption can be in a highly regulated industry, and finding success w…
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Street Politicians


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Grief Overload with Sue Ann Robinson,
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This week Mysonne and Tamika share their thoughts on the youth influenced by gun violence in the community, and how it got personal within Mysonne's family. Next, they speak on the recent mass shootings that has happened in the past weeks all over the country. Moreover, they had friend to the room, attorney Sue Ann Robinson, who shared more details…
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This week on the R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J Valentine invite the incomparable Eric Dawkins as their special guest. Eric will take us through a transformative journey that he embarked on alongside his brother Anson Dawkins, as he reminisces about his early days in Iowa, the moment he wrote his inaugural record, and the challenges he faced during …
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Black Tech Green Money


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IS THE GOAL OF DEI TO ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR DEI? w/ Jarvis Sam
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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 officer …
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Street Politicians


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Giving Girls Hope with Chikesia Clemons
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This week Mysonne and Tamika catch up and share their thoughts on the latest news such as Trump's arrest and the unfortunate mass shooting at the Covenant School in Tennessee. Afterwards, they speak with entrepreneur Chikesia Clemons about her new projects and her recovery process after aggressively arrested at an Alabama Waffle House a couple year…
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On this week's episode of The R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J Valentine sit down with jack of all trades, Marques Houston. From a young age of just 9 years old, Marques was already dipping his toes into the entertainment industry, in the boy band Immature, later reimagined as IMX, which served as a springboard for many of today's biggest stars and wa…
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Black Tech Green Money


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SUSTAINABILITY IN THE HAIR INDUSTRY w/ Ciara Imani May
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Ciara Imani May is the Founder and CEO at Rebundle, the first U.S. plant-based braiding hair company. One in three women experience scalp irritation from plastic synthetic hair. With Rebundle, an alternative finally exists. On this episode, Ciara speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about the chemicals used in many hair extensions, how she sourced nat…
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On this week's episode of The R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J Valentine welcome the extraordinary Jordin Sparks. Jordin takes us through her thrilling journey, from conquering a battlefield of talent shows to ultimately claiming victory for her season of American Idol at only 17 years old. Sixteen years later, she shares her hard-earned wisdom from n…
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Black Tech Green Money


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REVERSE GENTRIFICATION & AMPLIFYING BLACK BUSINESSES w/ Derrick Faulcon
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Derrick Faulcon is the founder and CEO at Cloudy Donut Co., a vegan donut shop with locations in Baltimore, MD and Brooklyn, NY. On this episode, Derrick speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about opening the first Black-owned business in Brooklyn Heights, "reverse gentrification," and his take on what holds Black entrepreneurs from reaching their ful…
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DISCLAIMER: Our Apologies for the Audio, as their were technical difficulties This week our Street Politicians Mysonne and Tamika speak on with Emmy Award-winning journalist, talk show host, producer and actress Cathleen Trigg. During the episode, media mogul Cathleen Trigg shares her experience working in media and different challenges she experie…
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On this week's R&B Money Podcast, delve into the conclusion of the conversation with the enigmatic Tyrese. They will discuss the many lives and iterations of the hit record "I Like Them Girls", Throwback Jersey Theory, the subtle intricacies of the hierarchy on the road, paying your dues, becoming excellent in an aggressive environment, and the bea…
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Black Tech Green Money


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NIL, NFTS, AND RARE TRACKS w/ Lockerverse
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Lockerverse is a Web3 platform that empowers creators and brands to tell culture-defining stories and deliver unique access and experiences. On this episode, co-founders Trey McDonald and Carlos McFall speak with AfroTech's Will Lucas about how NIL is changing amateur sports, the remaining value of NFTs, and how they secured rare Hip Hop tracks. Fo…
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This week on R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine are joined by Tyrese Gibson, who will detail his journey, hailing from Watts to the heights of hit records, and to banking Billions at the Box office. Three men can see the same event and have different views. Tyrese talks about what fractured TGT, knowing your worth, his impromptu presentation of his ma…
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Street Politicians


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Justice For Breonna Taylor: 3 Years Later
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This week Tamika and Mysonne first get into some trending topics, such as the latest toxicity between rapper Blueface and Chrisean Rock, arguing on social media, and Blueface bullying her to get an abortion. Moreover, they also speak with Kenneth Walker, fiancé of Breonna Taylor, the woman who was tragically killed in her Louisiana, Kentucky apartm…
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Black Tech Green Money


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THE POWER BEHIND WHAT WE BUY, DO, AND WHO WE WANT TO BE w/ Marcus Collins
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Marcus Collins is Head of Strategy at Wieden+Kennedy and is a Clinical Marketing Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. He previously led iTunes + Nike sport music initiatives at Apple (iTunes Partner Marketing) before running digital strategy for Beyoncé. On this episode, Marcus speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about th…
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This week our "Street Politicians" Tamika and Mysonne speak on the updated unfortunate events in Mexico where 4 black individuals were kidnapped with only 2 remaining alive, and updated news on Shanquella Robinson. Moreover, they also speak on attending the rally for Naji C. Brooks, who was fatally shot by police. Later in the episode, they speak w…
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On this week's episode of The R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J Valentine welcome the incomparable Stokley. They celebrate the renowned Sanger, Songwriter, and Multi-Instrumentalist. We will delve into Stokley's upbringing in St. Paul, Minnesota, his education at Central High School, and his straying away from the pack by forming his Band Mint Conditio…
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Black Tech Green Money


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SOCIAL MEDIA ECHO CHAMBERS w/ Vernon Coleman
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Vernon Coleman (@vernnew) is CEO at REALTIME (@byrealtime) and creator of JOT— an invitation-only social media app for GenZ to express one thought a day. On this episode, Vernon speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about how social media is evolving, fundraising during COVID, and the human need for real-world experiences. Follow Will Lucas on Instagra…
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This week our Street Politicians Tamika and Mysonne speak with fashion designer and founder of Bellargo, Tiffany Williams who speaks on what it means to be a fashion brand consultant, how she build her brand and the challenges she faced. Afterwards, Tamika and Mysonne get into a little debate about the controversy surrounding ASAP Rocky Gucci campa…
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This week, The R&B Money Podcast welcomes powerhouse actor, Michael B. Jordan as he joins Tank and J Valentine to recount his incredible journey in the entertainment industry. They will discuss the humble beginnings of his career in Brick City, the excitement of achieving his first major role with Keanu Reeves, his exceptional work ethic in memoriz…
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ANGELA YEE IS BUILDING AN EMPIRE w/ Angela Yee
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Angela Yee is a radio hall of fame inductee and multi-business entrepreneur who runs companies in various industries. She recently started her solo radio show, Way Up with Angela Yee, after her long tenure at The Breakfast Club. In this episode, Angela Yee speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about her holdings, being a 'serial' entrepreneur, and how …
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Sit Downs with the Stand Ups with Aron Gadson
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This week Mysonne took over and introduced his new project "Sit Down with the Stand Up" to Tamika, where he spoke with his friend and mentor Aron Gadson. During the interview, Aron shared his story on getting on being a successful path after spending years in prison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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In this week's R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J Valentine open the gates to the remarkable world of multi-talented Warryn Campbell. The journey commences on 52nd and Normandie, a pew-baby born in Watts then taken straight to Kings Chapel where he learned not to let his Occupation run all over his Salvation. Amidst the cadence of their discourse, they …
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THE CANNABIS MARKET OPPORTUNITY w/ Drew Henson
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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 University of S…
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First thing first, congratulations to Mysonne receiving his own day on February 13th in Westchester County! Moreover, this week Tamika and Mysonne share their thoughts on the horrific shooting at Michigan State University and the Buffalo grocery mass shooter recent court hearing. Also, they speak with Bishop Rudoplh Mckissick, the senior pastor of …
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This week on The R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J welcome the incomparable, multi-talented Estelle. They will delve into the intricacies of her astounding journey beginning when she was just 9, her passion and unparalleled knowledge of music, and her dedication to God - He don't play when it comes to Estelle and that light is the conqueror of every ro…
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REVISITING THE TALENTED TENTH w/ Torian Robinson and Brigette Jones
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From AfroTech 2022 in Austin, TX, Blavity Inc’s Tammy Gordon is on the MainStage with talking ‘Revisiting the Talented Tenth’, a concept of creating leadership in Black communities via education, and missionaries of cultur and expansion of thought. That is a simplification, but you can do your homework on W.E.B. Dubois. She’s talking with Torian Ro…
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Breaking Down the State of the Union Address
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This week our street politicians Tamika Mallory and Mysonne share their thoughts and feelings towards President Joe Biden State of the Union conference. Moreover, they were also joined by Reverend Stephen Greene the pastor of Saint African Methodist Episcopal Church and founder of “Major Black Lives”, and Michael Blake the CEO of ATLAS to break dow…
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With a resounding energy that electrifies the soul, The R&B Money Podcast returns this week with musical genius, Rico Love. The luminary shares his journey from a rap artist signed to Usher's US Records to a songwriter/producer/mogul whose talent knows no bounds. Rico Love will rewind the time and take us inside his mind with tales of performing fo…
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THE BUSINESS OF HIP HOP w/ Tim Hinshaw and Wallace Joseph
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From AfroTech 2022 in Austin, TX, Stephanie Ogbogu, who was Associate Director of Editorial at Blavity, speaks with Tim Henshaw, Head of Hip Hop & R&B at Amazon Music, and Wallace Joseph, VP of A&R at Warner/Chappell Music. There’s a lot of money in the music business, some of it is pretty obvious even to laypeople, but the fine print on the contra…
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Films for us, by us with Noel Calloway & Wakeema Hollis
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This week our street politicians Tamika and Mysonne spoke with Noel Calloway and Wakeema Hollis speak on the film Aurora a complex, whirlwind love story. Moreover, during the interview they speak on the goal of the film and how it came about. Afterwards Tamika and Mysonne had a few words for Jason Willocks irresponsible comments on the police chief…
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There is a reason why Atlanta’s DNA courses throughout the global sonic streams. This week, The R&B Money Podcast welcomes the one and only, Kawan KP Prather. Through the strains of vinyl and the memories of youthful nights spent immersed in setting that vibe, KP opens the door to his musical journey, tracing the steps that led him from the incande…
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WHY COMPANIES ARE DROPPING THE COLLEGE REQUIREMENT w/ RUBEN HARRIS
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At AfroTech 2022, we spoke with Ruben Harris, Co-Founder and CEO at Career Karma and Sydnee Sampson Blackwell, an engineer who came through Career Karmas pogromming about how we better prepare ourselves for the changing demands of the workforce. Career Karma is technology which helps match students to educational opportunities like boot camps, to b…
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Making Black Brands Mainstream with Delvin Carter
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This week Tamika and Mysonne discuss the disappointing story on a grandmother held in a chokehold by grocery workers after refusing to give them the $50 she found and the tragic story of the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. Moreover, in the spirit of Black History Month our Street Politicians had friend to the show Delvin Carter the owner of Carpe Di…
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