MPAKT Pod w/ LBJ
Welcome to the MPAKT Podcast, where we showcase the inspiring stories and journeys of entrepreneurs that are MPAKT-ing our community. The MPAKT Pod features successful business owners, industry experts, and thought leaders who share their insights and experiences to empower our audience. Join us each week as we explore the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship in the black community. Our guests will offer valuable advice and practical tips for starting and growing a business, building a strong brand, and overcoming obstacles along the way. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just getting started, the MPAKT Podcast is your go-to resource for inspiration, education, and motivation. Tune in and discover the strategies that successful entrepreneurs use to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in their communities.
Episodes
In this inspiring episode, LBJ sits down with his close friend and former classmate Cassidy Keane! Cassidy, a published author, creator, community leader, and public speaker, shares her journey of faith, resilience, and creativity, offering deeply inspiring insights that will resonate with listeners from all walks of life.
Marissa Bowman isn't your typical technology consulting entrepreneur. Founder of Anchor CX, a thriving Customer Experience and Customer Success consulting firm, Marissa juggles the demands of leadership with the joys (and challenges) of being a wife, mom, and person of faith. On the latest episode of the MPAKT Podcast, Marissa joins me for an inspiring conversation that dives deep into building and scaling a successful business, ba...
Support the Podcast on Patreon: patreon.com/MPAKTPod In Episode 13 of the MPAKT Podcast w/ LBJ, I had the pleasure of interviewing Valentine and Jada Aikhu - founders of WavaSpace. This online platform allows hosts to share their extra office/work/desk space with today's hybrid, remote, traveling, and nomadic workforce. In this episode, you'll hear Valentine and Jada's stories of being lifelong entrepreneurs who found life partne...
From being a guest in episode 2 of the MPAKT Podcast to landing deals and contracts with some of the largest and hottest brands in the country, WorkBnB continues to make waves in the startup space. In Episode 12, we reconnect with the founder and CEO of WorkBnB, Yeves Perez, to discuss how his business and vision have changed in the last 6 months and how he continues to drive success through, networking, pitching, and more. We ...
In Episode 11 we dive into the world of online tutoring and education with Jay Veal, the founder of "It's Not Complicated Education" (INC Education), a renowned tutoring and education company that has earned recognition on the Forbes list. In this insightful conversation, Jay shares his journey of starting INC Education and his deep-rooted commitment to making education accessible to all. Discover how INC's innovative approach is...
Get ready for another incredible episode of the MPAKT Pod w/ LBJ! In this episode, LBJ sits down with Elohor Thomas, the CEO, and Co-founder of CodeLn, a SaaS platform that's revolutionizing the way companies hire talented African developers. Elohor Thomas, a Nigerian-born entrepreneur, shares her journey of founding CodeLn and how her team is focused on creating a business that's not only profitable but also highly impactful. Tu...
Welcome to episode 8 of the MPAKT Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of veganism and technology with the founder of MeetVeganBae, Jarrell Green. In this episode, we sit down with Jarrell to talk about his journey to entrepreneurship and how he identified a need in the market for a dating app specifically designed for vegans. We discuss the vision he and his cofounder Rex had for the VR/AR dating app and how it has been re...
In Episode 7, I had the chance to speak with Brittney Perry, founder, and CEO of Perry Co Shoes. In this episode, Brittney shares the story of how she launched her designer shoe company, Perry Co. Shoes. PerryCo Shoes was created with the intent of changing the perception of the sneaker industry. The brand is breaking gender barriers while delivering high-quality, wearable versatility and style; and can even be found in retailers...
In Episode 5 of the MPAKT Podcast, I had the chance to sit down with Xavier Pickett, CEO and Founder of Buddypass! In this episode, we'll dive into the world of group travel planning and discuss how Buddypass is revolutionizing the way people plan and book trips with their friends and family. Xavier shares his inspiration for creating the app, as well as why Buddypass is poised to change the way we think about group travel. Joi...
Welcome to episode 4 of the MPAKT Podcast w/ LBJ!
In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Smith, (founder of Keepingly, LinkedIn influencer, and host of the KeepWize Podcast) to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and some important topics related to wealth building, home ownership, entrepreneurship, and technology in the black community.
Keepingly is a platform that gives homeowners a single place to manage and keep record...
In episode 3 of the MPAKT Pod, I had the pleasure of hosting Victor and Carolina Ramos, two black entrepreneurs from Olaria, Brazil who are making waves in the fashion industry with their sustainable streetwear clothing brand, IMPT. In this inspiring conversation, we dive deep into their journey and learn about the challenges they faced as they built their brand from scratch. From sourcing eco-friendly materials to designing st...
In Episode 2, I sat down with Yeves Perez of WorkBnB. WorkBnB is a TechStars Venture backed, B2B SAAS travel platform on a mission to accelerate the proliferation of workforce rental homes and improve the lives of millions traveling for work in the United States. In this episode, Yeves shares his story of growing up in Sacramento, CA in a family of entrepreneurs, dropping out of high school, how he came up with the idea for Wor...
Welcome to the MPAKT Podcast with LBJ! In this episode, we sit down with Domonique Green, a young, black, female, entrepreneur who is taking the creative industry by storm with DG Creative Agency (https://www.dgcreativeagency.com). Over the last year, Domonique has built a thriving business that specializes in branding, marketing, graphic design, web design and more. During our conversation, Domonique shares her journey from be...
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