Aug 20, 2019 • 2M

Ep. 9: Fred Hutson, Founder of Pigeonly & Ep. 10: Sheena Allen, CEO of Capway

 
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Amanda Spann
Amanda Spann’s MVP is the ‘Minimal Viable Podcast’ that provides the playbook to tech and entrepreneurship from industry all-stars. Subscribe for a weekly installment of intimate interviews from real and relatable minority founders finding the fortitude to build what’s new, now and next. MVP features 1:1’s from inspiring black innovators including Panama Jackson of Very Smart Brothas, Felecia Hatcher of Black Tech Week & Code Fever, Everette Taylor of PopSocial and ArtX, Mary Pryor from Cannaclusive and more!

On episode 9 of MVP we'll be chatting with startup founder Frederick Hutson on how his time behind bars lead to the launch of Pigeonly, a platform that makes it easy for people from over 88 countries to search, find and communicate with incarcerated loved ones in the US.

Episode 10 features Serial app entrepreneur Sheena Allen. At only 30 years old, Sheena is the youngest black woman in the country to own a neo- or online bank. We'll explore her path to launch as well as helping the unbanked both domestically and abroad find financial opportunity. 

P.s. I’m considering doing a retreat for MVP listeners in the Caribbean next year. 3 days, 3 nights - it’ll be one part learning, one part living it up, and all parts fun. Interested in coming? Reply to my tweet below.

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Aug 5, 2019 • 1M

Ep. 7 : Black Girl in Venture Capital Megan Holston-Alexander & Ep. 8 with the Emmy Award Winning Vanessa Baden Kelly

 
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Amanda Spann
Amanda Spann’s MVP is the ‘Minimal Viable Podcast’ that provides the playbook to tech and entrepreneurship from industry all-stars. Subscribe for a weekly installment of intimate interviews from real and relatable minority founders finding the fortitude to build what’s new, now and next. MVP features 1:1’s from inspiring black innovators including Panama Jackson of Very Smart Brothas, Felecia Hatcher of Black Tech Week & Code Fever, Everette Taylor of PopSocial and ArtX, Mary Pryor from Cannaclusive and more!

Episode 6 of MVP features venture unicorn Megan Holston - Alexander who'll be giving us a glimpse into her world as a black girl venture capitalist and sharing best practices for raising capital for your company.

Followed by an appearance from Emmy-Award Winning Actress, Producer and Writer Vanessa Baden Kelly. She'll share her journey from being a child actress to a leading entertainment entrepreneur, the realities of networking and building laterally with your peers, giving yourself the freedom to hope for more and the importance of commanding your value for your creative content.

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Jul 3, 2019 • 1M

Ep. 5 Feat. Chanel Melton & Ep. 6 Feat. Mary Pryor

 
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Amanda Spann
Amanda Spann’s MVP is the ‘Minimal Viable Podcast’ that provides the playbook to tech and entrepreneurship from industry all-stars. Subscribe for a weekly installment of intimate interviews from real and relatable minority founders finding the fortitude to build what’s new, now and next. MVP features 1:1’s from inspiring black innovators including Panama Jackson of Very Smart Brothas, Felecia Hatcher of Black Tech Week & Code Fever, Everette Taylor of PopSocial and ArtX, Mary Pryor from Cannaclusive and more!

Last week on MVPodcast I linked with go-getter and beauty boss @ChanelRoseGold to discuss her motivations and roadmap for inspiring thousands of women to take the reigns of their financial future through entrepreneurship.

This week I’m chatting with Mary Pryor, co-founder of Cannaclusive, a collective created to address the lack of diversity in the cannabis industry. Mary and I will explore tangible steps towards getting more African Americans involved in the Cannabis industry and how to deliver our communities from an ongoing state of scarcity.

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This show is produced by Weathers One Media, LLC.

Jun 19, 2019 • 2M

Ep 4: Stand-Out Entrepreneur Everette Taylor on Building an 8 Figure Company & The Secrets to Recurring Startup Success

 
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Amanda Spann
Amanda Spann’s MVP is the ‘Minimal Viable Podcast’ that provides the playbook to tech and entrepreneurship from industry all-stars. Subscribe for a weekly installment of intimate interviews from real and relatable minority founders finding the fortitude to build what’s new, now and next. MVP features 1:1’s from inspiring black innovators including Panama Jackson of Very Smart Brothas, Felecia Hatcher of Black Tech Week & Code Fever, Everette Taylor of PopSocial and ArtX, Mary Pryor from Cannaclusive and more!

Today on MVPodcast I'll be chatting with with leading serial entrepreneur and marketing executive Everette Taylor. We’ll be discussing his journey from once being homeless to running 8 figure companies, the sacrifices it takes to see recurring startup success, the importance of immersing yourself in your market as well as his new venture, ArtX.

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This show is produced by Weathers One Media, LLC.

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