Abesi Manyando is a writer, author and the founder of top public relations &  branding development firm, Abesi PR. She has worked with Future, Nelly, Lil Baby, Saweetie, the George Floyd family and many more. Outside of her career as a publicist, she has written for major publications such as The Huffington Post, Blavity, Medium, and XO Necole. 

In this episode, learn Marketing By Monrae's 8 step process to create a successful campaign.  If you're in business, you will have to learn to market your products / services / events, and at some point those products / services / events will need to be introduced to your audience in a fun way to drum up excitement and encourage them to buy. Monrae's Instagram : @marketingbymonrae mobuniverdity.org 

If you ever wanted to learn what it takes to get your product into retail, like what it realllly takes, then this episode is for you. I have my friend Leeanna Gantt here to share the ins and outs of retail, along with many things you would’ve never imagined happen when you get onto shelves.  Leeanna is the founder of TookTake, A unique tracking system (in the form of sticker labels) created to help users determine if they took (or need to take) their medication. Her product is currently in...

Marissa Kearney, the founder of @TargetWhileBlack is all about mindful buying and dives into the challenges Black brands face in the retail space, the assistance available to make it a bit easier, and the other side of going viral on Instagram and TikTok. Marissa is a former teacher turned Influencer for Black Brands. Her popular platforms, TargetWhileBlack and RetailWhileBlack turned into a movement where she shows the community they can also shop Black in retail stores. On her pages she,...

A big part of doing business, is having a success mindset. In this episode, learn how to create an empowered inner dialogue with Midori Verity. Midori Verity is the CEO of Fuel to Fire Accountability Group for Entrepreneurs. Midori has been an entrepreneur for almost three decades & has worked with every kind of business from start-ups to major Silicon Valley corporations. she owns several businesses and she knows what it takes to start, grow, and rapidly scale a business with...

 Everyone in business is in the business of sales. Learn all about survival vs strategic pricing,  her 4 pillars of pricing, validating the market and how to attain and retain clients. If you've ever been fearful of increasing your pricing, or wondered what it takes to do so? In this episode, sales  expert Ruth-Joy Connell, shares exactly how to do this. Take Ruth-Joy's 'Am I Ready to Charge 5 Figures' Quiz here Find Ruth-Joy on LinkedIn  Listen to Ruth-Joy's The Profit Scale podcast

When we last had Black Girl Sunscreen Founder & CEO Shontay  Lundy on the podcast in 2020 (EP 29), she had her 1 product in 250 Target stores and a staff of 6. Fast-forward 2 years and she and her staff of 16 have 4 products in over 10,000 Target, Ulta, CVS and Walgreens stores.  Needless to say, a lot has happened and we had a lot of catching up to do. In this episode Shontay talks about the growing pains of rapid expansion, marketing strategies used, lessons learned and investment...

If you're new to the world of entrepreneurship and are trying to figure out how to find clients, this is thee episode for you. Podcast guest Tiffani Higgins is the founder of the Stay at Home Bookkeeper Academy and a mother of five who has figured out the recipe to getting new clients. We dive into how she does it as well as chat about her bookkeeping business. Website:  https://stayathomebookkeeper.com/ Tiffani's Social Media: LinkedIn - tiffanihigginsFacebook - Have Your Cake and Eat It...

Duane Jones, founder of ArtPayMe is a graphic designer, painter, podcaster and all around dope creative. In this episode, we dive into  wearing (& juggling) multiple hats, along with facing fear head-on when taking on your creative ventures. Find Duane on Instagram @artpaysme and Twitter @artpaysme

Retirement may seem like it's too long away to give much serious thought, but Tanya Taylor,  CPA, MBA will share why this is not the case and how to prepare for it in a way that feels achievable. Mentioned in  episode: Book: What People Think of Me Is Not My Business Website: growyourwealth10x.com Instagram: @growyourwealth10x Youtube: @GrowYourWealthTV

Confidence in the real world and in business can be the difference between getting what you want and being passed over. In this episode, we hear from confidence expert Melody Pourmoradi and dive into overcoming blocks and perfection paralysis. As a twin girl mom, an award winning author, empowerment coach, podcast host + founder of the GiRLiFE Certification program, Melody Pourmoradi is on a mission to introduce girls and women alike to their personal power.  Melody’s heart-centered...

Learn what you need to be focusing on as a New Majority business owner for you business to take off with our amazing guest Melissa Bradley.  In this episode with discuss the numbers you need to be focused on, what scaling really means (and what it entails) and what investors are really paying attention to. Our guest Melissa Bradley is a community leader, brilliant entrepreneur, savvy investor, and professor at Georgetown University— and these are just a few of the hats she wears.  She has...

There hasn't been a solo episode in a while. Let's chat the year in review, plans for the future & how those goals will come to life. The host discusses launching her menstrual care brand Best Periodt and where she sees it going in the next 12 months. Check out the best menstrual cups in the game: https://bestperiodt.com Link for planner mentioned in episode here

Bianca Edwards, Floyd Mayweather's former aesthetician, is the founder of the first black-owned, luxury beauty tool brand, BDR (Beauty Done Right). In this episode we discuss her journey, mindset and plans for the future. Website: bdrbeautydoneright.com IG: @bdr_beautydoneright

Akilah Releford has returned to the Freedom Slay Podcast to discuss the recent sale of her business and events that led to this point. We also get into routines, Tik Tok and the organisation required to pull off the huge feats she has in such a short period of time. Keep up with Akilah and her company Mary Louise Cosmetics on Instagram @akilahreleford and @marylouisecosmetics . You can shop Mary Louise Cosmetics at MyMaryLouise.com Check out Akilah's first episode 43 entitled: 43 - A...

Jaclyn Mellone, a.k.a. the 'Go-To Gal',  breaks down her 5 part framework for getting you noticed in your line of work. Jaclyn Mellone is the founder of Go-To Gal Media, business coach for entrepreneurs, and host of the Go-To Gal podcast.  She speaks with experts around the globe to help them become the Go-To Authority in their space, and has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Yahoo Finance, Reader’s Digest, and Parents. Keep connected with Jaclyn: Website:...

Noel Durity is another Shark Tank star gracing the Freedom Slay stages, who is doing big things. In this episode he shares how he built a product from scratch, overcame hurdles along the way and the problem solving skills required to succeed. Noel's Twist It Up Comb has millions in sales and it's only the beginning.  Keep In Contact with Noel & Twist It Up Comb: Website: Twistitupcomb.com Instagram: @twistitup / @noel.durity 

In this episode you'll learn the key thing our guest does as a precaution when throwing huge events, the importance of routine, the make up of a successful entrepreneur and so much more. Our guest, Ronsley Vaz, is a man with many titles: podcaster, author, philanthropist and serial entrepreneur. He is the Chief Day Dreamer at the AMPLIFY group. AMPLIFY is Australia's First Audio Marketing Agency. Ronsley hosts the First Podcasting Conference in the Southern Hemisphere - We Are Podcast. and...

Duane Myko has grit by the pound and in this episode, you'll get a dose of what it really takes to succeed. From being broke and living in his car, to striking a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank and getting his burgers in stores across the country, this entrepreneur knows a thing (or five!) about perseverance and shares his wisdom with listeners. Everything Legendary has plant based burgers (and other meat substitutes) that are changing the game. Not only are they dubbed the best...

In 2.5 years Colin Rego has hired more than 200 people, generated over 15 million dollars and has made a huge impact thanks to his company's Sargasso Sea app. It was not an easy road to get to this point though and in this episode, he shares his failures, difficult moments and lessons that helped him to get to where he is today. Sargasso Sea website here: https://sargassosea.app Sargasso Sea on Instagram: @sargassoseeabda

Kaelyn Kastle is a Bermudian pop singer and TikTok star living in Atlanta, GA. On this episode the small-island girl shares what she has done to amass over 2 million followers on TikTok, 300k on IG and survive in the entertainment industry. Listen to Kaelyn Kastle on Spotify, iTunes or TIDAL. (2Pretty is a personal fav) Follow Kaelyn Kastle on TikTok Follow Kaelyn on Instagram @kaelynkastle

Robyn Atwater, founder of Curl Daze shares how she built a loyal Youtube following and turned the audience into customers of a successful haircare business. She dives into the fear of oversaturated markets, securing media opportunities and more! Robyn Atwater / Curl Daze Links: CurlDaze.com Robyn IG: @curldaze Curl Daze IG: @curldazehaircare -- Want to grab the dopest menstrual cup in the game? Head to Bestperiodt.com and don't forget to use the code FREEDOM at checkout!

Veronika Payne is the founder of Ora Ana, a jewellery designer who dives into how she has gotten her product on famous bodies, grabbed the media's attention and building genuine industry relationships which are so very needed when running a business. Stay connected with Veronika Payne & Ora Ana: www.OraAna.com  IG: @OraAnaOfficial  & @Veronika_Payne -- Want a period solution that actually works? Try a Best Periodt cup at BestPeriodt.com. Uncertain how to choose the perfect...