From classrooms to college campuses to city murals and community events, artist Patro “Pero” Ulmer is leaving his creative mark on the world, one color at a time. He’s an in-demand artist from Orangeburg, SC who believes art is “a way of living in which creativity is not a hobby, but a lifestyle.” We’ll discuss Patro’s inspiring journey from HBCU Claflin University to art classrooms as a educator to becoming a renowned muralist and painter across The Carolinas and beyond- and how he creates beauty even though he is colorblind.

On this episode of BE Innovation Unlimited, tech and climate journalist and entrepreneur Sherrell Dorsey joins us to discuss her journey from covering the tech industry to building a media company, the evolving landscape of Black innovation, and the opportunities emerging at the intersection of artificial intelligence, climate tech, and business.
She also unpacks what it will take for Black entrepreneurs and professionals to help shape the next wave of technological innovation.

Leadership consultant Dethra U. Giles, founder and CEO of ExecuPrep and author of “That’s Not What I Said: Master Conflict With Conversational Competence,” shares her framework for how to stop avoiding tough conversations at work and instead how to start leveraging conflict to unlock performance, productivity, and profits.

The lives and livelihoods of millions of working professionals, especially Black women, continue to be disrupted by layoffs and economic uncertainty. The difference between surviving and thriving starts with leveraging your greatest asset—your mindset. Money expert and author Dominique Broadway, founder and CEO of Finances De*mys*ti*fied, joins the BE Wealth Accelerator podcast series with a powerful message of encouragement: You can overcome setbacks, face your financial challenges head on, and win—one wealthy decision at a time.

The lives and livelihoods of millions of working professionals, especially Black women, continue to be disrupted by layoffs and economic uncertainty. The difference between surviving and thriving starts with leveraging your greatest asset—your mindset. Money expert and author Dominique Broadway, founder and CEO of Finances De*mys*ti*fied, joins the BE Wealth Accelerator podcast series with a powerful message of encouragement: You can overcome setbacks, face your financial challenges head on, and win—one wealthy decision at a time.

From Michael Jackson and Beyonce, to the “Pink Panther” and “Law & Order” theme songs, you’ve probably seen lots of viral videos with hundreds of thousands of views of music students learning popular songs, while using the solfège system of “do re me fa so la ti do.” The beloved music instructor introducing music appreciation to a new generation —in the classroom and on social media — is Brandon A. Booth, Arts Department Chair & Director of Vocal Music at ConneXions: A Community Based Arts School in Baltimore. The Hampton University alum discusses his journey as a Grammy-nominated music educator turned social media sensation, while sharing his love for music with students.