Black Enterprise
The Hidden Business Model That Makes Black Media Thrive — And How Your Engagement Fuels It
Discover the business model powering Black media and how your engagement drives its success. Learn how to support these vital platforms and fuel economic empowerment.
Alfred Edmond Jr. dives deep into why supporting existing Black media platforms matters more than ever and how your support fuels economic empowerment in communities that need it most.Most of us know the frustration—media outlets are shrinking, and starting new Black networks often sounds impossible. But here’s the truth: real impact doesn’t just come from boycotting or wishing for change. It’s in supporting what’s already here. Alfred details concrete ways to do this—subscribing, sharing, attending events, and advocating for brands that invest in Black media. You’ll discover how today’s Black digital platforms, like Roland Martin’s Black Star Network or Jemele Hill’s shows, are vital anchors in our storytelling ecosystem—and how your support can transform visibility into real revenue that sustains these outlets.In this episode, Alfred breaks down the core topics:
The shift from traditional print to digital platforms and why it’s a sign of growth, not decline
How advertising dollars drive the survival of Black media—why companies must be held accountable for their media spend
Practical steps for supporters: subscribing, sharing, attending, and advocating
The importance of holding corporations accountable for investing directly into platforms that reach Black audiences
Why understanding the business side of media unlocks better support and more impactful community empowerment
By understanding that Black media isn’t just a cultural asset but a business—driven by advertising, sponsorship, and strategic investments—you gain the tools to champion it effectively. If you believe in the power of Black storytelling, this episode arms you with actionable insights to turn frustration into tangible support and economic growth—for you, your community, and generations to come. Whether you’re a supporter, content creator, or business leader, this conversation is essential to grasp the real levers of change. It’s time to go beyond the boycotts—support, invest, and influence the future of Black media. Tune in now and learn how your voice and dollars can fuel a thriving ecosystem of Black-owned platforms.
Black Enterprise
How A Busy Entrepreneur Keeps Fitness On The Agenda
Learn how busy entrepreneurs stay fit without sacrificing their professional goals. Join us as Schnelle Acevedo shares her secrets to balancing health and business.
Fitness influencers are impressive, but their results may seem unattainable for people who don’t make their living showcasing perfect physiques via posts and reels. What if you could learn from people aren’t fitness pros, but who have figured out how to build healthy habits into demanding lives as entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals? We call them “Goal Models”, and we’ll share their tips and strategies on every episode of BE Health Is Wealth. On this podcast, Schnelle Acevedo, founder of BAM Digital Media, shares how she keeps strength training, running, and high-protein nutrition on her agenda as an entrepreneur, digital media educator, and mother.
Also, on each episode of BE Health Is Wealth we shout out a Black-owned fitness business. Check out fitness apparel company Actively Black.
Black Enterprise
From Claflin Alum to ColorBlind Artist
Discover how Claflin alum Patro “Pero” Ulmer defies expectations by creating stunning murals and vibrant art despite being colorblind.
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.
Black Enterprise
Sherrell Dorsey on Tech, Black Innovation, and Impactful Businesses
Sherrell Dorsey joins BE Innovation Unlimited to discuss Black innovation, tech, and building impactful businesses. Learn how AI, climate tech, and entrepreneurship intersect.
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.
Black Enterprise
How To Manage Conflict at Work
Learn to leverage conflict, not avoid it! Unlock performance and profits with these expert tips.
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.
Black Enterprise
How To Overcome Financial Setbacks and Win
Layoffs and uncertainty hitting hard? Learn to leverage your mindset and make wealthy decisions to overcome financial setbacks. You can win!
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.
Black Enterprise
How To Overcome Financial Setbacks and Win
Don’t let economic uncertainty derail your dreams. Learn to leverage your mindset, face financial challenges, 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.
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