The 11Eleven Podcast

In this episode we welcome back our dear friend and visionary Joy Fennell! Joy is the creative powerhouse behind The Future in Black™, where she's redefining the beauty industry with stunning graphics and groundbreaking technology.

Join us as we delve into Joy's journey from a renowned makeup artist and creative director to a pioneering force in AI, AR, and 3D design. With over two decades of experience, Joy has ...

In an age when going viral, building a significant social media following and getting brand sponsorships are goals for many, how do you stay balanced and evaluate when saying no to new opportunities (and sometimes money) is the best path for you to take? Having an unshakable belief in yourself - and your worth - is sometimes easier said than done. Especially in the "influencer" world of content creation where you can beco...

Being a business owner means you have to pay close attention to the small details, identifying opportunities at every step to make ongoing improvements. We all want to believe that every decision we’ve made along the way is the right one, but the reality is that we don’t always get it right every single time. Staying honest with ourselves and assessing what changes need to be made are critical to us actually improving and growing.<...

It’s no secret that you fill several roles and wear multiple hats as an entrepreneur. Sometimes as chief operating officer you have to double as chief motivating officer, set the plays and run them flawlessly as well. This balancing act is even more of a reality when starting out, so navigating the murky waters of scaling your business can easily wear you thin. In a field like real estate, that’s even more of a reality than excepti...

In both business and life, everything operates in seasons. Some seasons are ones of growth, while others feel like nothing is going right with no end in sight. But what principles (and people) do you lean on to help you push through the times you just don’t feel like it or don’t know what your next move should be?

In this episode of the 11Eleven Podcast the team discusses how they hold themselves accountable, how they get ...

We’ve all heard that “your network is your net worth”, so as entrepreneurs it’s even more critical that we network like our life depends on it - because in many ways our company’s success truly does.

When starting out, one of the key difference makers is how you approach putting yourself - and your business - in the right rooms and in front of the right people who can drop gems and help you get to the next level. While it ...

Transitioning from corporate America to starting a business of your own is a dream that many traditional 9-5ers share. Whether someone is moonlighting on the side or completely breaking free of corporate life alltogether to pursue an entrepreneurial passion, the lessons, skills and business acumen that is instilled can be extremely valuable. But do we also bring unhealthy toxic habits as well? 

In Episode 6, the T10 team d...

How do you prepare for a life changing moment if you don’t know when it’s coming? For most entrepreneurs grinding day and night to achieve incremental success it can be hard to realistically think too far ahead without losing focus on the here and now - especially in a notoriously saturated and ever-evolving space like jewelry design. 

In Episode 5 of The 11Eleven Podcast, the team sits down with the visionary designer beh...

Real estate has historically been an avenue to secure generational wealth, however, there are few fields that are more underrepresented by people of color than real estate development. So with new development popping up in historically underserved communities every year, as a Black person working to build generational wealth of your own through real estate is it possible to also build your community up while doing so?

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How much can you realistically get done in 24 hours? In today’s (sometimes toxic) hustle culture, we’re constantly told that we all have the same 24 hours as our ideals to achieve greatness. But is that really true when you’re a lean team trying to get to the next level in your business? 

In this episode, the T10 Collective team talks about the origins of how they came together as a unit, how they find balance both as a te...

We’ve all heard that friends and money don’t mix, but is that always the case? Starting a new business venture is an exciting time for all entrepreneurs, but the potential risks are intensified when you decide to go into business with your best friends. 

In this episode the team talks with Duane & Thomas of consulting company, D&T Brand, to discuss the importance of choosing the right partners when getting started,...

Streetwear is the most popular and influential style of fashion today, but what does it take to create a brand from scratch and be successful in such a crowded space? 

In the Pilot episode of 11Eleven the team sits down with solopreneur and creator of fashion brand Zella Fermani, Zee, to discuss the ups and downs of creating a streetwear brand, finding inspiration as creatives and the importance of building a strong suppor...